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Flat in Reading
4.98 out of 5 average rating, 61 reviewsBeautiful modern cosy central apartment / sleeps 4
9–16 Jun
Home in Caversham
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 64 reviewsStylish house in central Caversham near Reading
18–25 Oct
Home in Berkshire
5.0 out of 5 average rating, 12 reviewsTownhouse in Reading
25 Oct – 1 Nov
Flat in Reading
4.91 out of 5 average rating, 11 reviewsWellington House - Executive One Bedroom Apartment
17–24 Nov
Cabin in Woodley
4.93 out of 5 average rating, 86 reviewsThe Secret garden apartment
26 Mar – 2 Apr
Guest house in Berkshire
4.92 out of 5 average rating, 24 reviewsCharming Victorian era converted bakery
31 Dec – 7 Jan
Barn in Goring Heath
5.0 out of 5 average rating, 18 reviewsThe Barn at Goring Heath
26 Mar – 2 Apr
Guest house in West Berkshire
4.93 out of 5 average rating, 56 reviewsA relaxing retreat close to the Thames.
2–9 Jul
Quick stats about holiday rentals in Reading
Total rentals
990 properties
Wifi availability
960 properties include access to wifi
Rentals with dedicated workspaces
430 properties have a dedicated workspace
Pet-friendly rentals
130 properties allow pets
Family-friendly rentals
350 properties are a good fit for families
Total number of reviews
20K reviews
Your guide to Reading
Welcome to Reading
Berkshire’s biggest town has the feel of a city, and an extremely liveable one, with riverside shops and restaurants, vibrant nightlife, and acres of green spaces and urban lakes. Reading owes its 1,400-year history to its prime position where the River Thames meets the River Kennet. The ruins of a 12th-century abbey where Elizabeth I once stayed sit amid the beautifully Victorian Forbury Gardens, which hosts a bustling street food market on Wednesdays.
The nearby Town Hall, with its eye-catching terracotta Gothic design, is home to an eccentric museum collection, including a full-size replica of the Bayeux Tapestry, while just a few minutes’ walk away the parkland of Kings and Christchurch meadows offers refuge from the busy streets. Just to the north of the Thames across a stunning pedestrian bridge is Caversham, whose vast lakes are a hub for watersports and whose leafy surroundings and village vibe reflect the charms of the Berkshire countryside.
The best time to stay in a holiday rental in Reading
Spring and summer are both lovely times to be by the water, when the parks and surrounding countryside are a rich green and there’s the best chance of a sunny day. In June, there’s the annual Water Fest, with boat displays, trading stalls, and live entertainment along the Kennet and Avon Canal. The town’s arguably most famous for its huge music festival when 100,000 fans descend with their tents, face paint, and full-lunged enthusiasm at the end of August. But this is an energetic town, and there’s always plenty going on all year round. Try booking one of Caversham’s apartments for autumn, when you can walk among the falling leaves, or in winter, when the abbey and Forbury Gardens are illuminated as part of the Christmas celebrations.
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The Thames Lido
These recently restored swimming baths are an absolute gem. Built in 1902 as a ladies’ pool, its Edwardian style has been beautifully restored while also housing saunas, spa rooms, and a restaurant. While the outdoor pool is sheltered from view, small windows allow swimmers to see the green surroundings of Kings Meadow and the Thames towpath as they splash about.
County Lock
The towpath along the Kennet and Avon Canal offers a fascinating urban trail, punctuated by locks and bridges, shops and cafes, and busy wharves whose apartment complexes still preserve some of the area’s former factories and breweries. County Lock is a great place to see boats passing only a stone’s throw from the High Street.
View Island
This tiny nature reserve in the middle of the Thames was once a boatyard. Its four tree-covered acres are now a pleasant retreat and a favourite lunchtime spot for locals. You have to cross the rushing Caversham weir to reach it; wander round the path and you’ll find tree stumps carved into faces, or sit still to be rewarded by some excellent bird-spotting.
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