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The Crown at Playhatch

3.0 star property
Enjoy the free parking at this 3-star Reading B&B

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Meeting facility
Lobby
Bar (on property)
Food and drink
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • 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
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Room options

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Room

Superior Double Room, Ensuite, Garden View

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

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Room

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

In Reading .Within 3 miles (5 km) of this Reading B&B, you'll find Mill at Sonning and Thames River. Thames Path and Forbury Gardens are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Mill at Sonning - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Thames Path - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • University of Reading - 9 min drive - 4.0 miles
  • Madejski Stadium - 11 min drive - 5.6 miles
  • LEGOLAND® Windsor - 30 min drive - 20.4 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Clay's Kitchen & Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Fox and Hounds - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Boaters Bar - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Kowloon Cafe 九龍冰室 - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪French Horn Hotel - ‬19 min walk

About this property

The Crown at Playhatch

Enjoy the free parking at this 3-star Reading B&B
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Reading bed & breakfast is smoke free.

  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Wedding services available
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Crown at Playhatch offers 10 accommodations. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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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

Accessibility

  • No elevator

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

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Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. The property is professionally cleaned.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is The Crown at Playhatch to the airport?

The Crown at Playhatch is 26.4 mi (53-min drive) away from the Farnborough (FAB) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of Feb 17, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Crown at Playhatch on Feb 18, 2026 start from $113.56, 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.

Does The Crown at Playhatch have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Crown at Playhatch.

Does The Crown at Playhatch offer free breakfast?

The Crown at Playhatch does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Crown at Playhatch?

No, there is no casino at this bed & breakfast, but Genting Casino (6-min drive) is nearby.

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

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

Is there free parking at The Crown at Playhatch?

This bed & breakfast offers free self parking.

Does The Crown at Playhatch have a pool?

The Crown at Playhatch does not have a pool.

Does The Crown at Playhatch have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does The Crown at Playhatch have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this bed & breakfast.

How close is The Crown at Playhatch to downtown Reading?

The Crown at Playhatch is 0.1 mi away from Playhatch.

The Crown at Playhatch Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 121 out of 198 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 54 out of 198 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 198 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 198 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 198 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Traveled with group
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

6/10 Okay

IAN

Business traveler
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

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cherine

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas P, Eagle Point

Traveled with partner
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

8/10 Good

Design Review

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Margaret

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Business traveler
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

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

Traveled with partner
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

Business traveler
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

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All good
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rose

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

Comfortable bed!

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paige

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Traveled with partner
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

8/10 Good

J

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

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