Bow Guest House

Ensuite Family Room Lower Ground Floor | Bathroom | Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels, shampoo

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Shared Bathroom | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

7.4 / 10.0

Very good(63 Ratings)

Bed and Breakfast in Reading

3-Star Hotel

Reasons to book

Well priced for this locationProperty prices in this area are generally higher

Includes essentialsKitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi, Parking and more

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About this bed and breakfast

While you're here, you can enjoy all the comforts of home and more, including free WiFi and a flat-screen TV, as well as heating and daily housekeeping. Other amenities include a hair dryer, towels, a toaster, and a portable fan.

Amenities

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Map of Reading

Nearby attractions

Oxford University Museum of Natural History

24.1 mi

Hawk Conservancy Trust

Available Rooms

Single Ensuite With Large Bed

1 Double • 129 ft²

Sleeps 1

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Twin Room, Ensuite

2 Single • 150 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Standard Single Room

1 Single • 107 ft²

Sleeps 1

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Ensuite Family Room Lower Ground Floor

1 Double • 1 Single • 172 ft²

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Family Room with Dedicated Bathroom Lower Ground Floor

1 Double • 1 Single • 172 ft²

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

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Bow Guest House

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7.4 / 10.0

Very good(63 Ratings)

Bed and Breakfast in Reading

3-Star Hotel

Reasons to book

Well priced for this locationProperty prices in this area are generally higher

Includes essentialsKitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi, Parking and more

Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental

About this bed and breakfast

Amenities

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Map of Reading

Nearby attractions

Oxford University Museum of Natural History

24.1 mi

Hawk Conservancy Trust

Available Rooms

Single Ensuite With Large Bed

1 Double • 129 ft²

Sleeps 1

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Twin Room, Ensuite

2 Single • 150 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Standard Single Room

1 Single • 107 ft²

Sleeps 1

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Ensuite Family Room Lower Ground Floor

1 Double • 1 Single • 172 ft²

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Family Room with Dedicated Bathroom Lower Ground Floor

1 Double • 1 Single • 172 ft²

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Ratings and reviews

7.4 / 10.0

Very good(63 Ratings)

4.0 / 10.0

Sep 2024

Comfortable stay. Suited me just right.

10.0 / 10.0

Jul 2024

Nice little pub near by. Very pleasant, helpful folks. Did everything to make my stay outstanding.! Was willing to go over and above to make my stay the best. Thank you, and will come back as you showed outstanding hospitality!!!

1.0 / 10.0

Jul 2024

The room was in very bad shape. The cupboard had a door with broken mirror. The size of the room was too small. There was a toilet shared between two rooms & it was too small. There was no water bottle or tap in or around room. On top of it there were bugs in the bed. I am surprised how Hotels.com is allowing to book such facilities on their site.

3.0 / 10.0

Jun 2024

First and foremost it's a Guesthouse. Shared toilet and bathroom facilities (sink in the room). It serves a function. Dont expect luxury. I would stay there again. Staff are very friendly, and welcoming. Breakfast was good. Bed a little soft for my liking but fine.

10.0 / 10.0

Jun 2024

Good location and friendly staff

6.0 / 10.0

Jun 2024

TV did not work. The shower was not the easiest but could be figured out. Otherwise, the room was comfortable and clean. Furnishings are a bit outdated and could be refurbished but the bed was comfortable. The staff is very nice and the breakfast quite generous.

10.0 / 10.0

Jun 2024

Their service is top notch. I would highly recommend them to anyone visiting Reading, UK.

10.0 / 10.0

Jun 2024

Clean, comfy bed, nice people who run it, handy location, reasonably priced compared to the big hotel's around the corner and a warm welcome. I recommend this place for a short or overnight stay.

4.0 / 10.0

Apr 2024

The Hotel needs to be honest when booking if they are hosting permanent residents on behalf of the council, one of whom was being spoken to by the police when I booked in. I was moved to another room. Not a good first impression. the room itself was cold as the heating was turned off.The staff were helpful., but overall i'm afraid I won't be staying again.

5.0 / 10.0

Jul 2023

Nice stay and a friendly host. We liked the place.

3.0 / 10.0

Jun 2023

Twin room with ensuite up 2 flights of narrow steep unlit stairs. Could not fully open the door due lack of space. Full English breakfast not quite full and rushed. Not allowed to sit in dining area ( the only common area) to do planning and paperwork. Wi-Fi questionable. No space in room so sat on the stairs to do planning and paperwork. Overall, very disappointing and the best part was handing the key back on departing.

8.0 / 10.0

Jun 2023

The hosts were very welcoming. Room was nice albeit on second floor Relatively close to city centre so could walk or get bus. Plenty of shops and a 0leasant street

10.0 / 10.0

Apr 2023

I felt very welcomed. Family run business. Lovely people awesome breakfast.

1.0 / 10.0

Apr 2023

Awful staff. Rude. Appalling. Will NEVER stay here again.

5.0 / 10.0

Apr 2023

Was very well located near town centre, new ownership, only been there dew weeks will definitely go back to see how things are progressing

10.0 / 10.0

Mar 2023

Friendly good food ,convenient place to both town and theatre in easy walking distance ,dining room needs a refresh, on busy road lots of traffic noise ,some of the area needs a good clean up

2.0 / 10.0

Dec 2022

X tired decoration. Central heating very poor

10.0 / 10.0

Nov 2022

Friendly

4.0 / 10.0

Nov 2022

Used Bow Guest House as a base for two nights while working near Reading. Host was friendly, Room was suitable and the wifi was invaluable!

4.0 / 10.0

Sep 2022

Reception was helpful when I arrived late

2.0 / 10.0

Oct 2019

Free parking is good. Weekend breakfast consisted of two slices of toast, one cup of coffee, cereal, orange juice and water. Eight am to nine am. On a Sunday morning!!!! Shower and toilet shared. Host was friendly enough.

6.0 / 10.0

Aug 2019

Nothing particularly. Central for amenities. On a bus route.

8.0 / 10.0

Jun 2019

Clean comfortable room. Shared bathroom was a bit small. Good location

10.0 / 10.0

Jun 2019

Mr. Raza is a pleasing host, it was a short stay, the property is nothing fancy, quite basic, no frills, most importantly close to town centre.

4.0 / 10.0

Jun 2019

I booked the hotel in need of a place to sleep after travel. The room was a bit bare, as expected from the price, but a comfortable bed and a quiet atmosphere. The friendliness and overall welcoming feeling of the attendant was what made this stay a very pleasant surprise and made me wish I had a bit more time other than just sleep.

3.0 / 10.0

Jun 2019

I was taken up to room and room had not been cleaned bed made from previous guest etc the landlord apologetic and put it right room very basic shared bathroom but bed was comfortable. The landlord really friendly prepared to put himself out for guests enjoyed breakfast which is full English with toast cereals juice etc available excellent pub at end of street called the nags head doing various real ales met my needs as travel with work needing 1 night at a time but would not stay if with my wife or wanting a few nights in reading car parking and wifi available

4.0 / 10.0

May 2019

Welcoming. Note car park is around back (entrance between the 2 guest houses). Good service, but basic.

3.0 / 10.0

Mar 2019

A short notice stay, on a quiet side street working close walking distance to town. A friendly welcome, and a pleasant stay.

0.5 / 10.0

Sep 2018

Noisy and needs work done

8.0 / 10.0

Sep 2018

Friendly staff, quiet clean comfy room en suite. Local pub does great ales

2.0 / 10.0

Aug 2018

bed comfy owner very pleasant breakfast tasty maybe could have done with a little more

2.0 / 10.0

Jul 2018

This hotel is well located and a short walk from the town centre and restaurants and bars. The hotel is not the most up to date but I slept well and the host was very welcoming.

May 2018

Good guest house with parking close to city centre

0.5 / 10.0

Jan 2018

This so called B&B is a 3 star rating although not too sure how as the facilities are shocking the bedroom wasn’t an issue and bed was clean and comfortable however the bathroom was quite possibly the smallest bathroom I’ve ever experienced in my life and resembled a cupboard which I suspect it was in a past life. But that wasn’t the low point this comes later, as for the shower this was impossible to use as it was impossible to get in. But to cap it all when I asked what time we need to be down for breakfast on being told the times I was also informed that the room tariff didn’t include a breakfast that would be extra and served in the building next door the other side of the car park entrance. So is really room only and should be advertised as such so as not to anger patrons, lastly I’ve never been asked to pay for a room upfront on check in rather than check out where you can discuss any underlying issues or concerns I would never recommend this place to anyone ever

3.0 / 10.0

Sep 2017

The best things about staying at the Bow Guest House is the friendliness of the owner, the full English breakfast, and the pub next door. I booked a room with no en suite and that cost a lot more than it shouldve. The location is OK, though I would probably book more central next time.

6.0 / 10.0

Sep 2017

The best things about staying at the Bow Guest House is the friendliness of the owner, the full English breakfast, and the pub next door. I booked a room with no en suite and that cost a lot more than it should've. The location is OK, though I would probably book more central next time.

4.0 / 10.0

May 2017

We received a friendly welcome. Rooms clean and simple. Able to open the windows, which I like. PLenty of parking space. PLease can we have some coat hangers in the ward robe? Also shower not in great condition. Otherwise lovely stay.

3.0 / 10.0

Apr 2017

We wanted a hotel 30 mins from Windsor and this location was ideal.

4.0 / 10.0

Apr 2017

A pleasant stay, comfortable rooms and welcoming people

2.0 / 10.0

Mar 2017

Needed to stay over-night in Reading, preferably close to the town centre and this Guest House fitted the bill. I had a room down in the cellar/basement and while not the best decorated room; ever, it was dry, warm and clean. Bathroom badly needed an over-haul but shower worked well and there was enough light to safely shave!Breakfast was a bit brief, 0700-0830 and was nice enough but could have done with larger portions on the fried breakfast. Parking behind guest house is handy as its a residents only parking on street and seemed safe enough. Owner/manager very pleasant and helpful. Its a 10 minute walk to the town centre and over all its not a bad place,even if its in need of some TLC (from what I saw) and if wanting to stay overnight in Reading in the future, I would certainly use this guest house again.

FAQs

How much does this bed and breakfast cost compared to others in Reading?

The average price for a rental in Reading is $111 per night. This rental is $18 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this bed and breakfast?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Bow Guest House. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this bed and breakfast?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this bed and breakfast. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Bow Guest House pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this bed and breakfast is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Bow Guest House?

We found 4 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, and tv.

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Bow Guest House

Bed and Breakfast in Reading

Reasons to book

About this bed and breakfast

Amenities

Map of Reading

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Single Ensuite With Large Bed

Twin Room, Ensuite

Standard Single Room

Ensuite Family Room Lower Ground Floor

Family Room with Dedicated Bathroom Lower Ground Floor

Bow Guest House

Bed and Breakfast in Reading

Reasons to book

About this bed and breakfast

Amenities

Map of Reading

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Single Ensuite With Large Bed

Twin Room, Ensuite

Standard Single Room

Ensuite Family Room Lower Ground Floor

Family Room with Dedicated Bathroom Lower Ground Floor

Ratings and reviews

FAQs

How much does this bed and breakfast cost compared to others in Reading?

Is parking included with this bed and breakfast?

Is there a pool at this bed and breakfast?

Is Bow Guest House pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Bow Guest House?

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