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The Crown at Playhatch

Property class: 3

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A long wooden dining table set with plates, cutlery, and glasses, surrounded by white chairs in a rustic interior with exposed wooden beams and a chandelier.
A bedroom with a bed, bedside table, lamp, chair, and a wardrobe.
A vintage armchair with a Union Jack pillow, surrounded by wooden shelves with bottles and signs indicating a bar area.
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Foxhill Lane, Playhatch, Reading, England, RG4 9QN
  • Place, Mill at Sonning
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Thames Path
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, University of Reading
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪51 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Superior Double Room, Ensuite, Garden View

A bedroom with a bed, bedside table, lamp, chair, and a wardrobe.

Superior Double Room, Ensuite, Garden View

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room, Accessible, Garden View (Disabled Access)

A bedroom with a bed, bedside table, lamp, chair, and a wardrobe.

Standard Double Room, Accessible, Garden View (Disabled Access)

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Reading

Located within a mile (2 km) of Mill at Sonning, The Crown at Playhatch is within 3 miles (5 km) of River Thames. This 10-room, 3-star bed & breakfast has conveniences like a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and free self parking.
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What's nearby

  • Mill at Sonning - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Thames Path - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Oracle - 9 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • University of Reading - 13 min drive - 4.4 miles
  • Madejski Stadium - 14 min drive - 5.8 miles

Getting around

  • Henley-on-Thames Shiplake Station - 7 min drive
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Loddon Brewery - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Thames LIDO - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Kowloon Cafe 九龍冰室 - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Coppa Club, Sonning - ‬2 min drive

About this property

The Crown at Playhatch

The Crown at Playhatch features free WiFi in public areas and wedding services. There's free parking if you drive.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Food and drink

  • Ice maker

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

  • Mastercard
  • American Express
  • Visa

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
This property is professionally cleaned
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards.
  • The property is professionally cleaned.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What's there to do within easy reach of The Crown at Playhatch?

This bed & breakfast is located in Reading, close to Nirvana Spa, Thames Valley Park, and Reading Museum and Town Hall. You'll also find River Thames and Thames Path within a short drive.

How much does it cost to stay at The Crown at Playhatch?

As of Oct 17, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Crown at Playhatch on Oct 29, 2026 start from $139, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is there parking available at The Crown at Playhatch?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the bed & breakfast.

Does The Crown at Playhatch have a casino at the property?

No, The Crown at Playhatch doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at The Crown at Playhatch?

No, there is no indoor pool at this bed & breakfast.

Is The Crown at Playhatch good for couples?

Couples staying at this bed & breakfast will appreciate amenities like a restaurant plus some guestrooms include a garden view and free WiFi.

Does The Crown at Playhatch have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this bed & breakfast.

Does The Crown at Playhatch have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, The Crown at Playhatch serves breakfast for a surcharge from its restaurant.

Does The Crown at Playhatch have connecting rooms available?

No, this bed & breakfast doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

What is the closest airport to The Crown at Playhatch?

The closest major airport to The Crown at Playhatch is Farnborough (FAB), which is 26.4 mi away (53 minutes by car). Another top airport is Heathrow Airport (LHR), which is located 25.5 mi away (43-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies at The Crown at Playhatch?

Yes, some guestrooms at The Crown at Playhatch offer a deck/patio and may feature garden views.

Does The Crown at Playhatch have a wedding venue?

Take advantage of the wedding venue at The Crown at Playhatch if you plan to say "I do" during your trip.

The Crown at Playhatch Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 130 out of 215 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 59 out of 215 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 215 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 215 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 215 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room very spacious and quiet, delicious breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Venue is a beautiful country pub, excellent location for a family wedding. A real rustic feel with lots of little areas. Food in the restaurant very nice. Rooms very clean and good towels. Breakfast was simple but tasty. Only down side, rooms incredibly hot so would benefit from air con.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room with comfortable bed and the pub’s food was fabulous!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Would certainly stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic service, room and local surroundings!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
5 star review all round definitely worth the stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed one night to be local to event...everything was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place. Very good value and lovely staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent bed and breakfast accommodation

There was so cosy rural pub and outside unusual building of the accommodation.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Food was excellent. Pub was a little tired but the rooms need some TLC.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed for two nights. Amazing staff, amazing stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great hotel and food

Really nice pub, rooms separate away from the pub itself so nice and quiet. Clean, well decorated and comfy. Excellent breakfast too
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Staff were wonderful. Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely pub in a serene setting, with one of the most attractive beer gardens I've visited. Room was neally nice, as was the food. I really couldn't fault it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The Crown

The team there were extremely helpful in the hotel & restaurant. The room was very comfortable & clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We loved our dinners on 2 nights, breakfasts were very good also. The decor was interesting & authentic. Parking was very good.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Gem of a country pub

Rooms were very nicely made up & comfortable. Food was excellent & staff even better. Bit of a gem of a country pub in my opinion, would happily stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness

Oh so many flies

Fantastic hotel, great room and lovely food. Very friendly staff....just so many flies!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Good food. Warm and friendly staff. Good clean and well presented bedroom.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Staff friendly

Staff amazing, and building amazing. Rooms what you expect at the price point but breakfast was the best in a long time.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely stay at The Crown, really friendly staff the rooms are separate from the pub so nice and quiet, really comfortable bed all the amenities were superb. We didn’t eat there in the evening as had a party to go to but 14 of us had the carvery on the Sunday and I can honestly say it’s the best carvery I’ve had. Wouldn’t hesitate staying here again, just need my friend to have another party.
Room was exactly as advertised
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Will come back

A busy well maintained pub with excellent quiet rooms in the garden, and a good evening meal
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

👍

Exactly what it says it is… perfect for an overnight stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The relaxed and informal approach by staff did not detract from the quality and standard of our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great hotel and pub

Brilliant location, nice room, small but had everything, great breakfast and friendly staff. The only thing I can think of that wasn’t perfect was the fact I couldn’t seem to turn the outside light off but other than that it was brilliant. Will be back
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023