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Hilltop Riverside Retreat with Thames View
Holiday home in Reading, near Thames River
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4 bedrooms3 bathrooms
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Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms
3 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Bathroom 2
Bathroom 3
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
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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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
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
About the area
Reading
Reading is home to this holiday home. Nirvana Spa and Caversham Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Predator Assault, Laser Combat and Shinfield Studios. Lagoona Park and Beale Park are also worth visiting.

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