Ferryboat Inn

Family-friendly hotel in Reading with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Sun 16 Nov
Sat 22 Nov
November 2025
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December 2025
Ferryboat Inn offers a fantastic location, putting you only steps from Thames River. For a bite to eat, guests can visit Grill and Pub classics, which serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. A bar/lounge and a snack bar/deli are other highlights.

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Meeting rooms
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Computer station
  • Reception fireplace
  • Communal living room
  • Front desk safe
  • Snack bar/deli
  • ATM/banking services

For families (6)

  • Playground on-site
  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free self-parking
£73
includes taxes & fees
17 Nov - 18 Nov

Room options

Standard Double Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Mini-fridge
Private bathroom
Microwave
Local meal delivery service
Wardrobe
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Map
High St, Whitchurch-on-Thames, England, RG8 7DB

What's nearby

  • Thames Path - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Beale Park - 6 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Madejski Stadium - 14 min drive - 15.4 km
  • Oracle - 14 min drive - 10.8 km
  • University of Reading - 17 min drive - 12.5 km

Getting around

  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 51 min drive
  • Oxford (OXF) - 61 min drive
  • Farnborough (FAB) - 65 min drive
  • Tilehurst Station - 7 min drive
  • Reading Pangbourne Station - 9 min walk
  • Theale Station - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Herbies Pizza - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The George Hotel - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Basingstoke Conservative Club - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Ocean Garden - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Ferryboat Inn

Ferryboat Inn offers a fantastic location, putting you only steps from Thames River. For a bite to eat, guests can visit Grill and Pub classics, which serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. A bar/lounge and a snack bar/deli are other highlights.

All-inclusive

All-inclusive room rates at Ferryboat Inn are available. These rates are higher because they include on-site food and beverages in the room rate (some restrictions may apply).

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 9 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: midnight
    • Minimum check-in age – 16
    • Check-out time is 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - midnight
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
    • If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 16

Children

    • Children aged 10 and younger eat free breakfast

Pets

    • Pets stay for free
    • Service animals welcome
    • Food and water bowls and off-lead area available
    • Pet-sitting services offered

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free Wi-Fi in rooms (speed: 25+ Mbps)

Parking

    • Free secured, uncovered on-site self-parking
    • Free secured, uncovered on-site valet parking
    • On-site parking includes off-street options
    • Free off-site parking within 66 ft

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast (surcharge) each morning 6:00 AM–noon
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Snack bar/deli

Travelling with children

  • Playground
  • Trampoline
  • Children's menu
  • Children's games
  • Toys
  • Art supplies
  • Children's books
  • Musical instruments
  • Baby monitor
  • Baby bath
  • Changing table

Working away

  • Meeting rooms
  • Computer station

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • ATM/banking
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Fireplace in reception
  • Communal living room

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Turndown service

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer (on request)
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Complimentary wireless Internet access (speed of 25+ Mbps)
  • Electrical adapters/chargers

Food and drink

  • Meal delivery service
  • Mini fridge
  • Microwave
  • High chair

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Mobile key entry
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Local maps
  • Restaurant dining guide

Special features

Dining

Grill and Pub classics – This steakhouse serves breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 7.50 per person

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
This property does not have lifts.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, Carte Blanche
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at Ferryboat Inn?

Yes, pets stay free. Dog exercise areas, pet-sitting services and food and water bowls are available.

Is parking offered on site at Ferryboat Inn?

Yes, there's free self and valet parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Ferryboat Inn?

Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Is there an on-site casino at Ferryboat Inn?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Genting Casino (12-min drive) is nearby.

Are there restaurants at or near Ferryboat Inn?

Yes, there's an on-site restaurant, Grill and Pub classics.

What's the area around Ferryboat Inn like?

Ferryboat Inn is a short 9-minute walk from Reading Pangbourne Station and 2 minutes' walk from Thames River.

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