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Hilltop Riverside Retreat with Thames View

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4 bedrooms3 bathrooms

Popular amenities

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  • Washer

Explore the area

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Reading, England
  • Reading Museum and Town Hall
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Oracle
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • University of Reading
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪42 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

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About this property

Hilltop Riverside Retreat with Thames View

Discover the beauty of Caversham, a picturesque Thames-side village recognized in The Sunday Times Best Places to Live in the UK 2020.

Just 2 miles from Reading city centre, this home is perfectly perched atop a hill, offering breathtaking views of the Thames River and a tranquil escape from the city’s bustle. Enjoy the peaceful surroundings, stunning skyline, and fresh air, making it an ideal getaway for relaxation and scenic walks.
The space
This spacious home comfortably accommodates up to nine guests, offering a stylish and relaxed retreat across multiple split levels:

Entrance Level:
• Fully equipped kitchen and dining area
• Shower room with toilet
• Two rooms used for storage (not accessible to guests)

Garden Level (One level down):
• Bright and airy living room
• Bedroom 5 / Study (can add a single bed)
• Conservatory

First Upper Level:
• Bedroom 1 – Super king-size bed with en-suite
• Bedroom 2 – Twin beds

Second Upper Level:
• Bedroom 3 – King-size bed
• Bedroom 4 – Flexible layout with your choice of:
 • One single bed
 • Two single beds

• Family bathroom on this level

The sitting room includes a bespoke social seating area and a leather corner sofa, perfect for gathering or enjoying TV with family and friends.

Dine in a relaxed yet refined antiqued French-style space, connected to the kitchen and offering lovely views to enjoy while you eat.

Outside, you’ll find an elegant garden dining area with ambient lighting and a fixed canopy—ideal for long, easy-going evenings.

With driveway parking and scenic walking trails just five minutes away, the home offers the perfect mix of comfort, charm, and convenience.
Guest access
Guests have full access to the main house, including:
• The kitchen and dining area
• Living room, conservatory, and study
• Four bedrooms and all bathrooms
• Garden and outdoor dining area
• Driveway for parking

Please note that two rooms on the entrance level are used for storage and are not accessible during your stay.

You’re welcome to make yourself at home and enjoy the space as if it were your own. If you have any questions or need assistance with anything, I’m just a message away.
Other things to note
Restaurants we recommend:

Walking Distance (15–20 mins):
• Griffin Pub & Restaurant – 10 Church Rd, RG4 7AD
• Thai Table – 8 Church Rd, RG4 7AD
• Persian Palace – 2 Bridge St, RG4 8AA

Short Drive (~7 mins):
• The Packhorse (Pub & Restaurant) – Woodcote Rd, RG4 7UG
• The Imperial Kitchen (Chinese) – 18 Richfield Ave, RG1 8PA

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Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
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About the area

Reading

Reading is home to this holiday home. Reading Abbey Ruins and St. Giles-in-Reading Church are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Thames River and Mapledurham Country Park. Predator Assault, Laser Combat and Shinfield Studios are also worth visiting.
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Reading, England

What's nearby

  • Hexagon - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Reading Museum and Town Hall - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Oracle - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Royal Berkshire Hospital - 5 min drive - 4.1 km
  • University of Reading - 7 min drive - 5.1 km

Getting around

  • Reading West Station - 5 min drive
  • Farnborough (FAB) - 62 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Imperial Kitchen - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Moderation - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Collective Caversham - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Vegivores - ‬3 min drive

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Where is Hilltop Riverside Retreat with Thames View located?

Situated in Reading, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Thames River and Caversham Court Gardens. Genting Casino and Forbury Gardens are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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