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Bull Inn

High Street, Sonning On Thames
Rated 8.7 in 542 reviews

The Bull Inn is a charming establishment located in the picturesque village of Sonning, a short distance from Reading, United Kingdom. Set in a historic building that dates back several centuries, this hotel offers a warm and inviting ambiance, rich with traditional English character and charm. The Bull Inn's quaint exterior and beautifully preserved interior make for a delightful setting, appealing to both business and leisure travelers seeking a peaceful retreat.

As a boutique hotel, The Bull Inn provides an intimate and personalized guest experience. Each room is uniquely furnished, blending contemporary comforts with period features, ensuring a cozy and pleasant stay for all visitors. The hotel prides itself on delivering comfortable accommodations accompanied by attentive service, making guests feel right at home.

The Bull Inn is renowned for its excellent dining options, featuring a restaurant that serves a variety of classic British dishes prepared with locally sourced ingredients. The inviting pub is a favorite among guests and locals alike, offering a relaxed environment to enjoy a hearty meal or a refreshing drink.

Surrounded by scenic countryside and within easy reach of Reading's vibrant town center, The Bull Inn is ideally situated for exploring the local area. Whether guests are looking to unwind in the tranquil surroundings or explore the cultural and historical attractions nearby, The Bull Inn provides a convenient and restful base. Its traditional charm, combined with modern amenities and personalized service, make it a delightful choice for those visiting this part of Berkshire.

Climate and Weather

January
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February
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March
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April
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Michelin Restaurants in Reading and near Bull Inn

St Andrew's Church, Sonning
St Andrew's Church, Sonning
Church in Wokingham, UK
70m / 80yd
Thames Valley Park
Thames Valley Park
Business park on the outskirts of Reading in the English county of Berkshire
1km / 0.63mi
St Patrick's Church
St Patrick's Church
Church in Charvil, Berkshire, England
1.8km / 1.1mi
Caversham Park
Caversham Park
Country house in Berkshire, England, UK
3.2km / 2mi
Whiteknights Park
Main campus of the University of Reading, Reading, UK
3.7km / 2.3mi
Museum of Berkshire Aviation
Museum of Berkshire Aviation
Aircraft museum in Woodley, England
3.3km / 2mi
Riverside Museum at Blake's Lock
Riverside Museum at Blake's Lock
Local museum in Berkshire, England
3.8km / 2.3mi
Statue of George Palmer
Statue of George Palmer
Statue in Reading, Berkshire, England, UK
3km / 1.9mi
Palmer Park
Palmer Park
Public park in Reading, UK
2.8km / 1.8mi
Dinton Pastures Country Park
Dinton Pastures Country Park
Park in Berkshire, England
3.4km / 2.1mi
King's Meadow
King's Meadow
Riverside park in Reading, England
3.4km / 2.1mi
Christchurch Meadows
Christchurch Meadows
Riverside park in Reading, England
3.9km / 2.4mi
St John the Evangelist Church, Woodley
St John the Evangelist Church, Woodley
Church in Woodley, Wokingham, Berkshire, England, UK
2.2km / 1.4mi
Hills Meadow
Hills Meadow
Riverside park in Reading, England
3.6km / 2.3mi
Emmanuel Church, Woodley
Church in United Kingdom
3.2km / 2mi
Sol Joel Park
Sol Joel Park
Sports venue in the UK
3.4km / 2.1mi
St John the Baptist
St John the Baptist
Church in Caversham, Reading, Berkshire, England
3.6km / 2.2mi
Church of St Mary
Church of St Mary
Church building in Twyford, Wokingham, Berkshire, England, UK
3.2km / 2mi
St John and St Stephen
St John and St Stephen
Church in Reading
3.5km / 2.2mi
All Saints Church
All Saints Church
Church in Dunsden, Oxfordshire
3.1km / 1.9mi
Grace Church Caversham
Grace Church Caversham
Church building in Reading, Berkshire, England, UK
3.7km / 2.3mi
Church of St Peter and St Paul, Shiplake
Church of St Peter and St Paul, Shiplake
Church in Shiplake, Oxfordshire, England, UK
2.9km / 1.8mi
St Luke's Church
St Luke's Church
Church building in Reading, Berkshire, England, UK
3.8km / 2.4mi
Wycliffe Baptist Church
Wycliffe Baptist Church
Protestant church building in Reading, Berkshire, England, UK
3.5km / 2.2mi
Church of St Bartholomew
Church of St Bartholomew
Church building in Reading, Berkshire, England, UK
3km / 1.9mi
Church of St Peter
Church of St Peter
Church building in Earley, Wokingham, Berkshire, England, UK
3.6km / 2.2mi
St James' Church Centre
St James' Church Centre
Church in Woodley, Berkshire
3.1km / 1.9mi
Reading Abbey
Reading Abbey
Ruined abbey in the English town of Reading, founded in 1121 by King Henry I
4.1km / 2.6mi
Museum of English Rural Life
Museum of English Rural Life
Museum in Reading, England, United Kingdom
4.3km / 2.7mi
St James's Church, Reading
St James's Church, Reading
Grade II listed church in Reading, Berkshire, England, UK
4.1km / 2.6mi
Statue of Queen Victoria
Statue of Queen Victoria
Statue in Reading, Berkshire, England, UK
4.5km / 2.8mi
St Peter's Church, Caversham
St Peter's Church, Caversham
Church of England parish church in Caversham, Reading, Berkshire, England, UK
4.8km / 3mi
Ure Museum of Greek Archaeology
Ure Museum of Greek Archaeology
University museum in Berkshire, UK
4.3km / 2.7mi
Reading Museum
Reading Museum
Local museum in Reading, Berkshire, England, UK
4.4km / 2.8mi
Reading Museum
Reading Museum
Local museum in Reading, Berkshire, England, UK
4.4km / 2.7mi
All Saints' Church, Reading
All Saints' Church, Reading
Grade II listed church in Reading, Berkshire, England, UK
5.8km / 3.6mi
Church of the Holy Trinity
Church of the Holy Trinity
Church building in Reading, Berkshire, England, UK
5.3km / 3.3mi
St Mary's Church, Castle Street, Reading
St Mary's Church, Castle Street, Reading
Church in Reading, UK
4.9km / 3mi
Reading Minster
Reading Minster
Church in Reading, Berkshire, England, UK
4.8km / 3mi
St Giles' Church, Reading
St Giles' Church, Reading
Grade II listed church in Reading, Berkshire, England, UK
4.8km / 3mi
St Laurence's Church, Reading
St Laurence's Church, Reading
Church in Reading, Berkshire, England, UK
4.4km / 2.7mi
Maiwand Lion
Maiwand Lion
Sculpture in Reading (UK) by George Blackall Simonds commemorating the battle of Maiwand
4.3km / 2.7mi
Abbey Gateway
Abbey Gateway
Grade I listed building in Reading, United Kingdom
4.3km / 2.7mi
Christ Church
Christ Church
Church in Reading, UK
4.8km / 3mi
Greyfriars Church, Reading
Greyfriars Church, Reading
Church in Reading, Berkshire, England, UK
4.8km / 3mi

What to do in Reading and near Bull Inn

St Andrew's Church, Sonning
St Andrew's Church, Sonning
Church in Wokingham, UK
70m / 80yd
Thames Valley Park
Thames Valley Park
Business park on the outskirts of Reading in the English county of Berkshire
1km / 0.63mi
St Patrick's Church
St Patrick's Church
Church in Charvil, Berkshire, England
1.8km / 1.1mi
Caversham Park
Caversham Park
Country house in Berkshire, England, UK
3.2km / 2mi
Whiteknights Park
Main campus of the University of Reading, Reading, UK
3.7km / 2.3mi
Museum of Berkshire Aviation
Museum of Berkshire Aviation
Aircraft museum in Woodley, England
3.3km / 2mi
Riverside Museum at Blake's Lock
Riverside Museum at Blake's Lock
Local museum in Berkshire, England
3.8km / 2.3mi
Statue of George Palmer
Statue of George Palmer
Statue in Reading, Berkshire, England, UK
3km / 1.9mi
Palmer Park
Palmer Park
Public park in Reading, UK
2.8km / 1.8mi
Dinton Pastures Country Park
Dinton Pastures Country Park
Park in Berkshire, England
3.4km / 2.1mi
King's Meadow
King's Meadow
Riverside park in Reading, England
3.4km / 2.1mi
Christchurch Meadows
Christchurch Meadows
Riverside park in Reading, England
3.9km / 2.4mi
St John the Evangelist Church, Woodley
St John the Evangelist Church, Woodley
Church in Woodley, Wokingham, Berkshire, England, UK
2.2km / 1.4mi
Hills Meadow
Hills Meadow
Riverside park in Reading, England
3.6km / 2.3mi
Emmanuel Church, Woodley
Church in United Kingdom
3.2km / 2mi
Sol Joel Park
Sol Joel Park
Sports venue in the UK
3.4km / 2.1mi
St John the Baptist
St John the Baptist
Church in Caversham, Reading, Berkshire, England
3.6km / 2.2mi
Church of St Mary
Church of St Mary
Church building in Twyford, Wokingham, Berkshire, England, UK
3.2km / 2mi
St John and St Stephen
St John and St Stephen
Church in Reading
3.5km / 2.2mi
All Saints Church
All Saints Church
Church in Dunsden, Oxfordshire
3.1km / 1.9mi
Grace Church Caversham
Grace Church Caversham
Church building in Reading, Berkshire, England, UK
3.7km / 2.3mi
Church of St Peter and St Paul, Shiplake
Church of St Peter and St Paul, Shiplake
Church in Shiplake, Oxfordshire, England, UK
2.9km / 1.8mi
St Luke's Church
St Luke's Church
Church building in Reading, Berkshire, England, UK
3.8km / 2.4mi
Wycliffe Baptist Church
Wycliffe Baptist Church
Protestant church building in Reading, Berkshire, England, UK
3.5km / 2.2mi
Church of St Bartholomew
Church of St Bartholomew
Church building in Reading, Berkshire, England, UK
3km / 1.9mi
Church of St Peter
Church of St Peter
Church building in Earley, Wokingham, Berkshire, England, UK
3.6km / 2.2mi
St James' Church Centre
St James' Church Centre
Church in Woodley, Berkshire
3.1km / 1.9mi
Reading Abbey
Reading Abbey
Ruined abbey in the English town of Reading, founded in 1121 by King Henry I
4.1km / 2.6mi
Museum of English Rural Life
Museum of English Rural Life
Museum in Reading, England, United Kingdom
4.3km / 2.7mi
St James's Church, Reading
St James's Church, Reading
Grade II listed church in Reading, Berkshire, England, UK
4.1km / 2.6mi

About Reading

Reading, located in the heart of Berkshire, offers a range of activities and attractions that cater to various interests. One of the highlights of the area is Reading Abbey, a historical site with significant ruins that date back to the 12th century. Visitors can explore the grounds and learn about the abbey's rich history, making it a great spot for history enthusiasts.

For those who enjoy nature, Forbury Gardens provides a lovely space for relaxation and leisurely walks. The gardens are well-maintained and feature beautiful flower beds, a fountain, and ample seating areas. It’s a pleasant environment to unwind amidst greenery.

If you are interested in art and culture, the Museum of Reading is worth a visit. The museum showcases local history, archaeology, and art, with exhibits that reflect the town's heritage. It can provide insight into the local community and its development over the years.

Another notable attraction is the Oracle Shopping Centre, which combines shopping and dining. Here, you can find a variety of shops, restaurants, and cafes, making it a convenient place for both retail therapy and a casual meal.

For sports fans, attending a Reading Football Club match at the Madejski Stadium can be an enjoyable experience. The atmosphere during a game is vibrant, and it offers a chance to engage with local sports culture.

Lastly, the annual Reading Festival is a significant event that attracts music lovers from various places. If your visit coincides with the festival, it can be a great opportunity to experience live music and the lively atmosphere.

Overall, Reading provides a blend of history, nature, culture, and entertainment, making it a well-rounded destination for visitors.




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