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The Crown at Playhatch

3.0 star property
Bed & breakfast with free parking, near Thames River

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Meeting facility
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Interior
Bar (on property)

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

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Foxhill Lane, Playhatch, Reading, England, RG4 9QN
  • Oracle
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Royal Berkshire Hospital
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • University of Reading
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪41 min drive‬

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Room options

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

Room

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Room

Superior Double Room, Ensuite, Garden View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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 Thames River. 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
  • Oracle - 6 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Royal Berkshire Hospital - 7 min drive - 3.3 miles
  • Thames Valley Park - 8 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • University of Reading - 9 min drive - 4.2 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Caversham Lakes - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪The Travellers Rest - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Boaters - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Master Fryer - ‬4 min drive

About this property

The Crown at Playhatch

Bed & breakfast with free parking, near Thames River
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 grounds

The Great House, Sonning, Berkshire

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, 767 reviews
$121 nightly
The price is $145
Jun 1 - Jun 2
Total includes taxes and fees
The Great House, Sonning, Berkshire

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

  • Smoke-free property

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

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

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
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:

  • 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.
  • 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

Is a free cancellation option available at The Crown at Playhatch?

The Crown at Playhatch offers free cancellation on certain room rates. For additional details, look at the cancellation policy on our site.

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

As of May 29, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Crown at Playhatch on Jun 8, 2025 start from $151.49, excluding 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.

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

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

Will I be able to park 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.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at The Crown at Playhatch?

Couples staying at this bed u0026 breakfast will appreciate amenities like a bar and a restaurant plus some guestrooms include garden views.

Are there hot tubs at The Crown at Playhatch?

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?

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

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 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. 113 out of 185 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 51 out of 185 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 185 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 185 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 185 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lucia

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

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Traveled with family
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

8/10 Good

Julia

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

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

8/10 Good

Steve

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Inadequate lighting from pub to rooms
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Maggie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Inadequate lighting from pub to rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
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

6/10 Okay

Althea

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was in poor condition. The toilet badly stained. The bathroom floor had not been cleaned. The woodwork damaged and unsightly on the plus side the staff were friendly and we had a nice meal . About 15 minute drive to Henley. Playhatch itself has nothing to offer so you need to drive out.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greg

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
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

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Jim

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I asked for a drink at 10.30pm on a Thursday. I was told ‘the bar is shut, the tills are locked’ wtaf
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Traveled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

David

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

8/10 Good

Alex

Business traveler
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

8/10 Good

Nick

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

IAN

Business traveler
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

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

H

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

convenient but needs some refurbishment now

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

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