🇬🇧 Reading, United Kingdom
Beech House
📍 60 Bath Rd, Reading RG30 2AY, UK
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부동산 — Beech House
Beech House is a three-star guesthouse on a quiet residential street near Reading’s town centre. The lobby feels like a well-kept family home: worn parquet floors, a reception desk with fresh flowers and a stack of local guides. It suits budget-conscious travellers who value cleanliness, free parking and easy walking access to the station and Oracle shopping centre over frills.
Reading 연대기
Reading grew from a Saxon settlement around the River Kennet, becoming a major medieval abbey town whose ruins still stand in Forbury Gardens. The 19th-century brought railway engineering and the Huntley & Palmers biscuit fortune, leaving a legacy of red‑brick Victorian factories and terraces – many now converted to flats and offices. Today Reading is a commuter and tech hub, with a young, transient population drawn by Microsoft, Oracle and Thames Valley Park. Its cultural identity mixes a lively indie music scene, the annual Reading Festival and a solid pub-and- curry-mile strip on Oxford Road.
방문하기 가장 좋은 시간
Reading 완전 가이드 →최고의 달
MayJuneSeptember
Peak / Festival Surge 근처 오락거리
August, dominated by the Reading Festival (late August bank holiday). Hotel prices can double; book months ahead. The town is busy, trains crowded and central pubs packed with festival-goers. Weekday stays before the festival are slightly calmer.
Budget Shoulder 시즌
April, October and early November: temperatures 10–15°C, lower room rates by 20–30%, fewer crowds at the Abbey Ruins and museums.
날씨 & 포장
Reading’s climate is mild but notoriously unpredictable – you can get four seasons in a June day. Pack a light waterproof jacket and a mid-layer jumper regardless of the forecast.
City Briefing 근처 오락거리 — Reading
- Reading’s new ‘Greyfriars’ cycle and pedestrian bridge opened in early 2026, cutting walking time between the station and the town centre by five minutes.
- The Oracle shopping centre’s food hall extension (’The Riverside’) launched in spring 2026, adding six new independent stalls.
- A one-way system trial on Kings Road (the main route from the M4 to the station) runs until September 2026, potentially adding 10–15 minutes to car journeys at peak times.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Beech House, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the ground floor (floor 1) to minimize the risk of noise from the lift and narrow corridors, and to be closer to the accessible room if needed.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms near the lift, as it serves all three floors and may be more prone to noise. Also, be aware that the narrow corridors may cause difficulties for those with mobility issues.
Best views
Unfortunately, the hotel's location on Bath Road, a main road in Reading, means that there are no scenic views to request. However, rooms on the higher floors might have a view of the surrounding area.
Quietest floors
Floor 1 (ground floor) is likely to be the quietest.
🔊 Noise notes
Guests may experience some street noise from Bath Road, especially during rush hour or when large events are taking place at the nearby Reading Station.
Insider tips
Take advantage of the free on-site parking on a first-come, first-served basis to save £12 for parking at the nearby Reading Station Car Park. Consider upgrading to the premium WiFi for £5/night to ensure a stable and fast connection for work or streaming.
- 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
호텔 시설 — Beech House
Free basic WiFi (10 Mbps). Premium upgrade at £5/night for 50 Mbps. No login constraints.
One lift serves all three floors; no stairs-only sections.
No digital newsstand or physical papers. Building is a converted Victorian townhouse (circa 1880s) with original sash windows in the lounge.
Check-in from 15:00; early bag-drop allowed from 10:00. Late check-out until 12:00 for £25, subject to availability.
Free, left behind reception desk, unsecured.
Step-free access via side ramp to reception. One ground-floor accessible room available. Narrow corridors and no wheelchair-accessible bathroom in standard rooms.
On-site unmarked parking for 8 cars, free on first-come-first-served basis. Nearest public car park: 'Reading Station Car Park' at 5-min walk, £12 for 24 hours. No EV charging.
수수료, 세금 & 예금
City / tourist tax: None
Deposit & card hold: First night charged at booking; £50 incidental hold on card at check-in.
Faith & Dietary 근처 오락거리
- Synagogue: Jewish Community of Berkshire - JCoB (490 m · ~6 min walk)
- Church: English Martyrs Catholic Church (842 m · ~11 min walk)
- Church: Parish Church of All Saints (899 m · ~11 min walk)
- Church: Saint Mark (917 m · ~11 min walk)
지역 라이프 스타일 & 레크리에이션
Broad Street Mall — 2.1 km · ~26 min walk
Courage Park — 621 m · ~8 min walk
The Hexagon — 1.9 km · ~24 min walk
Wensley Road Play Area — 912 m · ~11 min walk
5분 라디오 필수
Nearest — 1.2 km · ~15 min walk
Coley Park — 1.1 km · ~14 min walk
AK Superstores — 777 m · ~10 min walk
Reading West — 1.1 km · ~13 min walk
돈 & 통화
Get a travel card →Pound Sterling, GBP
Use ATMs at major bank branches or post offices for the best rates; avoid currency exchange desks at Heathrow or Paddington Station.
Contactless Visa/Mastercard is widely accepted everywhere except some market stalls; Google Pay and Apple Pay work fine.
Not expected. Round up taxi fares to nearest pound; leave 10% in sit-down restaurants only if service charge isn't added.
식사, 쇼핑 & 여행에 대한 예산
Cheap car hire →Standard filter coffee from a supermarket café or fast-food outlet, around £1.50 to £2.00.
Sandwich or jacket potato from a café near the railway station, about £5–£7.
A pub main – burger or fish and chips – in a local gastropub, roughly £12–£15.
Not strong here; occasional food trucks at Reading town centre's Broad Street market on Thursdays and Saturdays.
Tesco, Sainsbury's, and Aldi are the main budget chains, with Tesco Express in Tilehurst village.
Primark and M&S in The Oracle shopping centre in central Reading; charity shops along Tilehurst Road occasionally yield bargains.
Single bus fare around £2.50–£3; a day rider ticket on Reading Buses costs about £5.50. From Heathrow, take the RailAir coach direct to Reading station – around £22 single.
Buy a Network Railcard if travelling off-peak – slashes train fares by a third. Eat lunch at supermarkets' own deli counters rather than chain cafés. Use the 'Red' bus route for short hops between Tilehurst and the town centre.
아는 것이 좋다 — 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 Beech House
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 1.2 km · ~15 min walk — pharmacy · Coley Park — 1.1 km · ~14 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →주위를 둘러보는
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
자주 묻는 질문
What are the best rooms at Beech House?
Request a room on the ground floor (floor 1) to minimize the risk of noise from the lift and narrow corridors, and to be closer to the accessible room if needed.
Which rooms should I avoid at Beech House?
Avoid rooms near the lift, as it serves all three floors and may be more prone to noise. Also, be aware that the narrow corridors may cause difficulties for those with mobility issues.
Is Beech House noisy?
Guests may experience some street noise from Bath Road, especially during rush hour or when large events are taking place at the nearby Reading Station.
Which rooms have the best views at Beech House?
Unfortunately, the hotel's location on Bath Road, a main road in Reading, means that there are no scenic views to request. However, rooms on the higher floors might have a view of the surrounding area.
What are insider tips for staying at Beech House?
Take advantage of the free on-site parking on a first-come, first-served basis to save £12 for parking at the nearby Reading Station Car Park. Consider upgrading to the premium WiFi for £5/night to ensure a stable and fast connection for work or streaming.
What time is check-in at Beech House?
Check-in at Beech House is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Beech House have Wi-Fi?
Free basic WiFi (10 Mbps). Premium upgrade at £5/night for 50 Mbps. No login constraints.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Beech House?
None
Where can I eat cheaply near Beech House?
Sandwich or jacket potato from a café near the railway station, about £5–£7.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Beech House?
Single bus fare around £2.50–£3; a day rider ticket on Reading Buses costs about £5.50. From Heathrow, take the RailAir coach direct to Reading station – around £22 single.
When is the best time to visit Reading?
MayJuneSeptember
Reading 주요 관광지
💡 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.