Il tuo soggiorno — Bursar's House
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La proprietà — Bursar's House
Bursar's House is a tidy, no-fuss Georgian townhouse a short walk from Reading's station and city centre. Its lobby feels like a well-kept private home: pale walls, polished floorboards, a small front desk and a rack of local leaflets. This is a place for cost-conscious travellers who want a clean base with decent breakfast and nothing fancy — think solo business visitors or weekend shoppers.
Cronache di Reading
Reading grew as a major medieval abbey town and later a coaching stop on the Bath Road. The 19th-century railway boom turned it into a rail and biscuit-making hub, with Huntley & Palmers becoming a global name. The brutalist The Hexagon and the glassy riverside Oracle shopping centre now define the 21st-century core, while the ruined Abbey grounds still anchor the historic quarter. Today Reading is a commuter and tech city, with a buzzing live-music scene and a curious blend of red-brick Victoriana and glass office blocks.
Il momento migliore per visitare
Guida completa di Reading →I migliori mesi
JuneSeptemberJuly
Peak / Festival Surge
July and August are busiest due to school holidays and the Reading Festival (late August). Hotel prices can jump 30-50% and rooms sell out weeks ahead; book early.
Stagione di spalla
May and September: still mild (18-22°C), fewer crowds, hotel rates often 20% lower than peak summer.
Meteo e imballaggio
Reading's weather is famously fickle — a July day can shift from hot sun to cool drizzle in an hour. Pack layers: a light jacket or jumper even in summer, and always bring a compact umbrella.
Briefing della città — Reading
- Reading Borough Council has begun a two-year trial of 20mph speed limits across most residential streets, including routes near Bursar's House — expect slower taxi/ride-share journeys. (Reading Chronicle, May 2025)
- The Oracle shopping centre's new food hall 'The Trading Post' opened in March 2025, adding half a dozen casual dining stalls near the riverside walk. (GetReading, March 2025)
- Thames Valley Police have increased patrols around the railway station and town centre ahead of the summer holidays, following a rise in reported phone thefts on platforms. (BBC News, June 2025)
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Bursar's House, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room at the back of the building, facing away from the Thames Path, on the first or second floor for the best balance of quiet and daylight.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid ground-floor rooms near the main entrance or the restaurant area, as these can pick up noise from passers-by and staff.
Best views
Rooms at the back offer a view of the garden or the quiet residential side, which is more restful than the river-facing ones that see constant footfall.
Quietest floors
First and second floors are generally the quietest, away from street-level bustle and any foot traffic above.
🔊 Noise notes
The Thames Path runs beside the property, so weekends and summer evenings can bring chatter and bike bells. The restaurant/bar area on the ground floor generates occasional clatter and kitchen hum until closing.
Insider tips
Park on the free street parking a few minutes' walk away if the hotel's limited spaces are full. Check in early to secure a rear-facing room – they're the quietest.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
strutture alberghiere — Bursar's House
Free for all guests; approx 20 Mbps; no login constraints
Small passenger lift serves all three floors; no stairs-only sections
Complimentary digital newsstand (PressReader) accessed via QR code in lobby; no physical papers; building is a converted 18th-century townhouse with original fireplaces in common areas
15:00–22:00 standard; early bag-drop from 10:00; late check-out (by 12:00) £25, subject to availability
Free at concierge; collect by 20:00 day of check-out
Step-free entrance via ramp; lift to all floors; no adapted rooms; narrow doorways in historic wing
No on-site parking; nearest public car park at Queens Road (pay by hour, max £10/night); no EV charging
Tasse, imposte e depositi
City / tourist tax: None
Deposit & card hold: 30% advance deposit due at booking; £50 incidental hold on card at check-in
Faith & Dietary vicino
- Church: Grace Church Caversham (582 m · ~7 min walk)
- Church: Saint Barnabas Emmer Green (793 m · ~10 min walk)
Stile di vita e ricreazione locale
Caversham Park — 486 m · ~6 min walk
Emmer Green recreation ground — 584 m · ~7 min walk
5 minuti di radio essenziali
Nearest — 267 m · ~3 min walk
Markand Pharmacy — 1.5 km · ~19 min walk
Martin's Newsagent — 285 m · ~4 min walk
Thames RiverCruise — 2.7 km · ~33 min walk
Moneta e moneta
Get a travel card →Pound Sterling, GBP
Use ATMs at major banks or post offices for best rates; avoid currency exchange desks at Heathrow or train stations as they charge poor rates and fees.
Contactless debit/credit cards are almost universally accepted, including for small purchases; mobile pay (Apple Pay, Google Pay) works everywhere cards do.
Not expected in most places: round up taxi fare to nearest pound, leave 10% in sit-down restaurants if service isn't included, no tip for bar staff.
Mangiare, fare shopping e viaggiare su un budget
Cheap car hire →Filter coffee or Americano from a café chain costs around £2.50–3.00.
A sandwich or panini from a supermarket or bakery with a drink for about £5–7.
A main course at a pub or casual restaurant is roughly £12–16; a curry house can be £10–14.
Reading town centre has periodic street food markets (e.g., on weekends near the station), but Emmer Green lacks dedicated street food areas.
Tesco, Sainsbury's, and Aldi are the main budget supermarkets in RG4.
High-street chains like Primark, M&S, and Next in Reading town centre; no dedicated market for clothes locally.
Bus day pass (Reading Buses) costs about £4.50–5.00; cheapest airport route from Heathrow is RailAir coach to Reading station (approx £22 single), then local bus.
Use a TfL Oyster or contactless card for trains/buses into London; buy groceries at Aldi rather than cornershops; check for meal deals (sandwich+drink+snack) at supermarkets for lunch.
Buono da sapere — Reading
Type G · 230V
safe
$1 ≈ £0.75 · GBP
Emergency Contacts
ReadingIn the United Kingdom, dial 999 for all emergency services (police, ambulance, fire). For non-emergency situations, call 101 for police or visit your local NHS walk-in centre. Reading is in Berkshire, England.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
Book a table →💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Reading, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Bursar's House
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 267 m · ~3 min walk — pharmacy · Markand Pharmacy — 1.5 km · ~19 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Girare intorno
Find train tickets →Bath Hotel, Reading Town Centre → Reading Train Station, Town Centre, Oracle Shopping
💡 Day Rider ticket (£4.80) best for multiple journeys; buses are free for under-16s with Residents Discount Card; real-time tracking via app
Bath Hotel, Reading Town Centre → London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
💡 Book in advance for airport transfers; traffic on M4 can add 20+ mins during rush hours (7-10am, 4-7pm)
Reading Bus Station (10 min walk from Bath Hotel) → London Airports (Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted)
💡 Budget-friendly but slower; allow extra time for airport check-in; services can experience delays in traffic
Reading Station (5 min walk from Bath Hotel) → London Heathrow Terminal 5 / Central London
💡 TfL Rail Elizabeth Line fastest option to Heathrow; purchase Contactless/Oyster for savings; platform 10-12 for airport services
Domande frequenti
What are the best rooms at Bursar's House?
Request a room at the back of the building, facing away from the Thames Path, on the first or second floor for the best balance of quiet and daylight.
Which rooms should I avoid at Bursar's House?
Avoid ground-floor rooms near the main entrance or the restaurant area, as these can pick up noise from passers-by and staff.
Is Bursar's House noisy?
The Thames Path runs beside the property, so weekends and summer evenings can bring chatter and bike bells. The restaurant/bar area on the ground floor generates occasional clatter and kitchen hum until closing.
Which rooms have the best views at Bursar's House?
Rooms at the back offer a view of the garden or the quiet residential side, which is more restful than the river-facing ones that see constant footfall.
What are insider tips for staying at Bursar's House?
Park on the free street parking a few minutes' walk away if the hotel's limited spaces are full. Check in early to secure a rear-facing room – they're the quietest.
What time is check-in at Bursar's House?
Check-in at Bursar's House is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Bursar's House have Wi-Fi?
Free for all guests; approx 20 Mbps; no login constraints
Is there a city or tourist tax at Bursar's House?
None
Where can I eat cheaply near Bursar's House?
A sandwich or panini from a supermarket or bakery with a drink for about £5–7.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Bursar's House?
Bus day pass (Reading Buses) costs about £4.50–5.00; cheapest airport route from Heathrow is RailAir coach to Reading station (approx £22 single), then local bus.
When is the best time to visit Reading?
JuneSeptemberJuly
Principali attrazioni a Reading
💡 The Bayeux Tapestry gallery is on the first floor—go straight there before browsing the rest, as it's quieter in the morning.
💡 Bring your own food: the cafe is overpriced, but the gardens are perfect for a sandwich on a bench near the lion.
💡 Combine with Forbury Gardens—they're adjacent. Visit on Saturday for the Abbey Quarter guided walk (free, 11am start).
💡 Start at the Oracle shopping centre and walk east towards the King's Meadow—the murals change every few months, and there's a hidden sculpture trail.
💡 Walk over Caversham Bridge from town—it's a 20-minute stroll. Best in late spring when the roses are out.