The Crown at Playhatch

Bed & breakfast with free parking, near Thames River

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November 2025

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December 2025

Travelers find genuine comfort at The Crown at Playhatch, where the bar serves up quality drinks and the restaurant offers satisfying meals. The property provides practical amenities including WiFi connectivity and convenient free self parking, all within smoke-free surroundings.

Wonderful

Popular amenities

Bar
Housekeeping
Parking included
Free WiFi
Restaurant

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

Room options

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Tonight

Nov 1 - Nov 2

Tomorrow

Nov 2 - Nov 3

All rooms

1 bed

Showing 2 of 2 rooms

Superior Double Room, Ensuite, Garden View

Exceptional

Highlights

Deck/patio

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Separate bedroom

Heating

Fan

Hairdryer

Private bathroom

Coffee/tea maker

1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

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

Highlights

Heating

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Separate bedroom

Fan

Hairdryer

Coffee/tea maker

Daily housekeeping

Pet friendly

1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

About the area

Foxhill Lane, Playhatch, Reading, England, RG4 9QN

What's nearby

Mill at Sonning - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
Oracle - 6 min drive - 4.6 km
Royal Berkshire Hospital - 7 min drive - 5.3 km
Thames Valley Park - 8 min drive - 4.4 km
University of Reading - 9 min drive - 6.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪Costa Coffee - ‬8 min drive
‪Caversham Lakes - ‬18 min walk
‪Boaters Bar - ‬8 min drive
‪Coppa Club, Sonning - ‬2 min drive
‪French Horn Hotel - ‬19 min walk

About this property

The Crown at Playhatch

Bed & breakfast near Thames River

The Crown at Playhatch provides amenities, such as a bar and a restaurant. Guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.

Additional perks include:

Free self-parking
Breakfast (surcharge), smoke-free property and wedding services

Similar properties

Parking included
Free WiFi
Restaurant
Breakfast available

Property amenities

Internet

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

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 lift

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 are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.

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

If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How much is parking at The Crown at Playhatch?

Self-parking is free at this property.

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

As of 1 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Crown at Playhatch on 2 Nov 2025 start from €153.50, 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.

What time is check-in at The Crown at Playhatch?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Crown at Playhatch?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Crown at Playhatch located?

Situated in Reading, this bed & breakfast is 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Mill at Sonning and within 3 miles (5 km) of Thames River and Thames Path. Caversham Court Gardens and Forbury Gardens are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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The Crown at Playhatch Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas P

18 Sept 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

13 Feb 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

29 Jan 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Lucia

17 Feb 2025

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

Martin

7 Jul 2023

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

8/10 Good

IAN

7 May 2024

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

8/10 Good

Alex

7 Jul 2024

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

6/10 Okay

Margaret

4 Aug 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

The pub's in a very quiet place and the bed was comfortable. The food is also good - we had dinner and breakfast. It's a charming place but there is a lack of attention to detail, eg, the hot taps in the toilets off the dining room did not work, we were not offered a separate plate or knife with our toast, the shower head badly needed descaling, the room decor and furniture appeared tired and worn in places. At this price point, we expected better. A good place to dine but not stay at the moment.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom

17 Jun 2025

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

All good

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin

20 Jun 2023

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

21 Jul 2025

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

8/10 Good

Graham

17 Jul 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Duncan

14 Jul 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Scott

25 Jun 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Craig

10 Mar 2025

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

2nd time I’ve stayed here. First time for work. Second time, pleasure. Great atmosphere in the pub and restaurant. Good quality food and drinks. Excellent service. Well appointed. Love the converted stable block accommodation. Clean and well presented.

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

6 Feb 2025

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

Would certainly stay here again.

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Steve

29 Jan 2025

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

Inadequate lighting from pub to rooms

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Maggie

29 Jan 2025

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

Inadequate lighting from pub to rooms

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Althea

21 Sept 2024

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