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About Sonning on Thames
"the most fairy-like little nook on the whole river". - Jerome K. Jerome
Situated on the river Thames, Sonning is a picture perfect village well worth a visit, with its many listed buildings and wonderful saxon church.
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Recommended accommodation in Sonning on Thames
The Great House At Sonning
Thames St, Sonning-On-Thames, Reading, Berkshire, England
Ideally situated on the riverbank in the picturesque conservation village of Sonning-on-Thames near Reading, The Great House prides itself on friendly and professional service at all times. Located midway between Reading and Henley with easy access to A4 and M4, with ample parking. The Great House provides 3-star hotel accommodation, a contemporary restaurant with eclectic menu, relaxed bar, conference facilities and private function hire, only a few miles from the centre of Reading, yet in a relaxed, rural, riverside location. The Great House has 59 individually designed bedrooms including 4 suites. Bedrooms are located in 6 separate buildings, the original White Hart Hotel, 16th century palace yard and hideaway, 17th century coach house, 19th century manor house and the newly constructed clock tower which houses 18 executive bedrooms, opened in 2006.
Facilities: Parking, Pets Allowed
Hotel Prices: from £69.00
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Recommended attractions near Sonning on Thames
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| The Chantry House | (4.3 miles, 6.9 km, direction N) | Pictures |
| Greys Court | (5.2 miles, 8.3 km, direction N) | Pictures |
| Mapledurham House & Watermill | (5.3 miles, 8.6 km, direction W) | Pictures |
| Fawley Court | (5.5 miles, 8.9 km, direction N) | Pictures |
| California Country Park | (6.8 miles, 11.0 km, direction S) | Pictures |
| Bisham Abbey N.S.C | (8.2 miles, 13.2 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| Wellington Country Park | (8.3 miles, 13.4 km, direction S) | Pictures |
| Englefield House & Garden | (8.6 miles, 13.9 km, direction W) | Pictures |
| Nuffield Place | (8.9 miles, 14.3 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
| Basildon Park | (9.2 miles, 14.7 km, direction W) | Pictures |
| Swinley Forest | (10.5 miles, 17.0 km, direction SE) | Pictures |
| Dorney Court | (10.6 miles, 17.0 km, direction E) | Pictures |
| Yateley Country Park | (11.1 miles, 17.8 km, direction SE) | Pictures |
| Legoland, Windsor | (11.1 miles, 17.9 km, direction E) | Pictures |
All attractions in Sonning on ThamesAll attractions in BerkshireComplete A to Z of attractions in EnglandRecommended towns near Sonning on Thames
Woodley, in the county of Berkshire (1.7 miles, 2.8 km, direction SE)
There is much to do with England's great aviation history in the County of Berkshire, and at Woodley visitors will find the interesting Museum of Aviation which is appropriately...
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Reading, in the county of Berkshire (3.1 miles, 4.9 km, direction SW)
This town lies on the extremities of the Berkshire Downs and the Chiltern Hills at a point where the waters of the rivers Thames and Kennet meet making the River Thames a major river for the rest of its journey to the sea.
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Henley on Thames, a Historic Market Town in the county of Oxfordshire (4.3 miles, 6.9 km, direction N)
Henley held the very first regatta in 1839 and in the year 1851 Prince Albert became Patron of the Regatta, thus giving the event the pretigious title of Royal Henley Regatta.
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Hambleden, a Picturesque Village in the county of Buckinghamshire (6.9 miles, 11.0 km, direction N)
Hambleden is an attractive village set in the valley of the Chilterns, close to the River Thames. It has a "Picture-Postcard" image with pretty flint and stone cottages spread out around the church.
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Nettlebed, a Picturesque Village in the county of Oxfordshire (7.7 miles, 12.4 km, direction NW)
Nettlebed is a lovely English village in the heart of rural Oxfordshire.
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Marlow, a Historic Market Town in the county of Buckinghamshire (9.1 miles, 14.6 km, direction NE)
Marlow developed into a thriving town from a small community situated at the side of the River Thames.
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Bray, a Picturesque Village in the county of Berkshire (9.4 miles, 15.1 km, direction E)
Bray is a pretty place lying on a bend of the Thames a short distance from Monkey Island where there was once a fishing lodge belonging to the Dukes of Marlborough.
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Turville, a Picturesque Village in the county of Buckinghamshire (9.5 miles, 15.3 km, direction N)
This village is noted for its numerous appearances in memorable televisions shows such as The Vicar of Dibley and Midsomer Murders.
Turville is the quintessential English...
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Burnham, in the county of Buckinghamshire (11.8 miles, 19.0 km, direction E)
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High Wycombe, a Historic Market Town in the county of Buckinghamshire (12.8 miles, 20.5 km, direction NE)
The largest town in Buckinghamshire county, and once famous for its thriving chair making industry, High Wycombe is the only town in the world that weighs its Mayors, which is a...
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Windsor, in the county of Berkshire (12.9 miles, 20.8 km, direction E)
Windsor, or rather Royal Windsor, is a seductive mix of history and romance with a unique atmosphere. It is a place where the sense of history is never far away, it is a town...
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Eton, in the county of Berkshire (13.2 miles, 21.2 km, direction E)
Situated just over the river Thames from Windsor, Eton is best known for its world famous ancient public school, which was attended by both Prince Harry and William, and many...
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Beaconsfield, a Historic Market Town in the county of Buckinghamshire (14.5 miles, 23.4 km, direction NE)
On arrival in Beaconsfield you are immediately struck by the spaciousness of its wide streets and the wonderful show of Victorian buildings and houses in the main street.
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Farnborough, in the county of Hampshire (14.7 miles, 23.7 km, direction SE)
This town is listed in the Doomsday Book of 1086, then it was a mere settlement which over the passing centuries developed into a village.
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Stoke Poges, in the county of Buckinghamshire (15.1 miles, 24.3 km, direction E)
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All towns in BerkshireComplete A to Z of towns in EnglandNearby travel help
| Twyford Station | (2.0 miles, 3.2 km, direction E) |
| Wargrave Station | (2.2 miles, 3.5 km, direction NE) |
| M4 Junction 10 | (3.9 miles, 6.2 km, direction SE) |
| M4 Junction 11 | (5.1 miles, 8.2 km, direction SW) |
| London Heathrow Airport | (20.0 miles, 32.1 km, direction E) |
| Sonning on Thames to London | (34.0 miles, 54.7 km, direction E) |
| London Luton Airport | (36.1 miles, 58.1 km, direction NE) |
Hotels & Accommodation in Sonning on Thames
| Hotel Name | Approximate distance from Sonning on Thames center |
| The Great House At Sonning | (0.0 miles, 0.0 km) |
| The Crown Inn | (1.1 miles, 1.7 km) |
| The Wee Waif | (1.2 miles, 1.9 km, direction E) |
| Donnington House Hotel | (2.3 miles, 3.7 km, direction SW) |
| Royal County Hotel | (2.8 miles, 4.5 km, direction SW) |
| The George Hotel | (2.8 miles, 4.6 km, direction SW) |
| Great Expectations | (2.9 miles, 4.6 km, direction SW) |
| Crowne Plaza Reading | (2.9 miles, 4.6 km, direction W) |
| Novotel Reading Centre | (2.9 miles, 4.7 km, direction SW) |
| Number 18 | (3.0 miles, 4.8 km, direction SW) |
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