The Six Bells

3.5 star property
Bed & breakfast in Reading with free breakfast and a coffee shop

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Exterior
Television
Classic Double Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels, soap
Restaurant

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

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The Green, Reading, England, RG7 5NX
  • Place, UK Wolf Centre
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Oracle
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Place, University of Reading
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Airport, London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪48 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Comfort Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Classic Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Classic Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Reading

Located within a leisurely stroll of UK Wolf Centre, The Six Bells is within a few miles (5 km) of Kennet & Avon Canal. This 4-room, 3.5-star bed & breakfast welcomes guests with free breakfast, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • UK Wolf Centre - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Madejski Stadium - 13 min drive - 9.9 miles
  • Oracle - 17 min drive - 11.0 miles
  • University of Reading - 17 min drive - 12.5 miles
  • LEGOLAND® Windsor - 34 min drive - 30.0 miles

Getting around

  • Reading Aldermaston Station - 5 min drive
  • Farnborough (FAB) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cobbs at Englefield - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Crown Inn - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Renegade Brewery and Taproom - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Spring Inn - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Volunteer - ‬7 min drive

About this property

The Six Bells

Bed & breakfast in Reading with free breakfast and a coffee shop
Guests staying at The Six Bells enjoy free WiFi in public areas, express check-out, and a picnic area. You can put free parking to good use if you drive. This smoke-free bed & breakfast also has a garden.
Guests can expect free WiFi and 30-inch Smart TVs. Bathrooms have hair dryers and free toiletries. Coffee makers, desks, and free tea bags/instant coffee are also standard. Housekeeping is available on request.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • High-pile carpet in room
  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 30-inch smart TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; your host will greet you
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM—-9:30 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • 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, debit cards, and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

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The Six Bells Bed & breakfast
The Six Bells Bed & breakfast Reading

Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at The Six Bells?

The Six Bells offers free cancellation on certain room rates. If you'd like to learn more, take a look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What's there to do near The Six Bells?

This bed & breakfast is located in Reading within a short 7-minute walk of UK Wolf Centre. You'll also find Kennet & Avon Canal and Bradfield College Golf Club within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at The Six Bells?

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

Does The Six Bells feature a casino on the premises?

No, The Six Bells doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at The Six Bells?

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

What do couples enjoy most about The Six Bells?

Couples staying at this bed u0026 breakfast will appreciate amenities like a smart TV as well as a bar and a restaurant.

Are there hot tubs at The Six Bells?

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

Does The Six Bells have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, The Six Bells serves free cooked-to-order breakfasts each morning from its restaurant.

Does The Six Bells allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at The Six Bells.

Are there connecting rooms at The Six Bells?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this bed & breakfast.

How close is the airport from The Six Bells?

The closest major airport to The Six Bells is Farnborough (FAB), which is 28.6 mi away (58 minutes by car). Another top airport is Oxford (OXF), which is around 29.4 mi away.

Can I book a room with a balcony at The Six Bells?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at The Six Bells.

Reviews

The Six Bells Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 46 out of 80 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 80 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 80 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 80 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 80 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Neil

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay. Could do with breakfast menu.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colin

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

Weekend trip

Nice place to stay! Great food
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

joe

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

The six bells

Hotel was great but on your website it said it had a restaurant but didn't say it's shut Mon and Tues but luckily they was expecting a group of runners and was doing chips for them so offered to do me a burger and chips (had no choice) the breakfast was supposed to be at 8 30am ( I was the only guest that night) but was down at 8 20am and waited till 9am and still nobody came so left the pup with no breakfast very disappointed apart from that every thing was ok except the £15.50 for the burger
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter Benhur Odokonyero

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Graham

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

Oasis of calm near Reading

Lovely place to stay. Very quiet and nicely appointed accommodation. Excellent breakfast. Friendly service.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte

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

Hidden gem with great food

Despite some minor challenges with sorting our check-in, Kordian (B&B owner/manager) more than made up for it with his warm & friendly welcome and making us feel right at home. The room was clean and very comfortable and the fry up in a bap for breakfast was impressive! Thanks for making our trip that bit more fun : )
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jackie

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

The six bells

Lovely little b n b in its great staff. Room was clean and comfy. We were going to a concert at Englefied house. Got an uber there. We were told by the bar staff that they would be open until midnight for our return so that we could have a drink before bed but in our return the lad behind the bar told us they had closed at 10-45pm and we couldn’t have one even although we had a tab and were staying there. In the morning the owner done our breakfast and he was a pleasure to deal with. All in all I would return and stay again but would triple check closing time of the bar
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

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

Beautiful

Amazing little country pub with B&B and a freshly cooked breakfast included. The staff are warm friendly and helpful, the room was clean and comfortable. Great stay, great place.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great venue, Very welcoming community. great place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not what I expected but ok for the price

Advertised to have the option to 'unwind at the bar or restaurant' - neither of which were serving food the night I stayed. Also advertised as having a 'cooked to order breakfast' - all that was available was 2 types of cereal in their boxes, some yoghurts and some berries, still in their plastic supermarket containers. The staff were lovely and despite my room not being ready due to a glitch with the cleaner, my stay was ok. The room was hot, the bed had a thick, feather duvet on it and only a small fan to keep cool.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Peter

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay - friendly and warm staff, lovely location , really comfortable room
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

craig

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

Great food, great stay :)

I've stayed at the 6 bells a couple of times and it is my favorite place to stay if I'm working in the area. Great food (the Pizza's are amazing), great staff and a beautiful location.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hosts were extremely welcoming, hospitable and helpful. I had a clean and comfortable room and excellent breakfasts. This is a very pleasant village location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Nick

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely fantastic stay at the Six Bells in the lovely village of Beenham. Great staff and a friendly welcome. Decent clean rooms with en suite and a hot shower. Plenty of free on site parking. Great food and one of the best breakfasts I have ever had. Great range of beers and spirits too. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
For my short stay all was well. The menu was a little limited for my chosen diet. Great value for money with an included breakfast. Clean and tidy. ALL staff seemed happy and I was made very welcome. Parking is good too. A nice quiet country location with a lovely view from my window. Facilities very good and comfortable. I enjoyed my stay very much and would recommend The Six Bell if asked.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Peaceful

Lovely peaceful surroundings. Good value.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Richard

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

No food available

Hotel was ok, room was up to a reasonable standard but was very dusty on furniture. Biggest problem was the restaurant is closed on a Monday and a Tuesday, this wasn't pointed out at time of booking. This resulted in a 5 mile drive to the nearest pub for food which was not ideal.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Natasha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant stay for work purposes
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great service by the owners who are new.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Couldn’t book in until 5pm which I think is quite late and had to be out by 10am. Room was far too hot even with the window open. No instructions in the room whatsoever regarding meals or checkout. Apparently breakfast had to be pre-ordered the day before at the bar so on the first morning when we went down for breakfast we waited 15 mins along with another guest for someone to come and were lead into the breakfast room via the kitchen. Service was slow. We left our breakfast details on the bar for the 2nd day but when we got there everywhere was locked up. We tried the mobile number on the door but know-body answered Really unorganised. The breakfast forms should have been in our room and there should have been a box for guests to put them into. Then when we came to leave there were no instructions of what to do with the room keys and there wasn’t anyone there to ask. Once again a box to deposit keys into is required. Such a shame -this hotel was a 5min drive from our sons home but we won’t be returning.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

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

6 Bells

The owner was very welcoming and couldn't do enough for me. Room was comfortable and more than enough size for my needs. Got a bit confused with the TV as I couldn't get life tv but many apps were there to stream programs and films. Cooked breakfast was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024