occupying an imposing building with a columned facade, this traditional pub with rooms is 4 minutes' walk from the oracle shopping centre and a 9-minute walk from reading train station. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. the straightforward rooms all include en suite bathrooms, and have satellite tv and free wifi. some rooms have 4-poster beds. there's a bar with exposed brick walls and beamed ceilings, as well as a pool table, and food is served in the dining area Heathrow Airport 43 min
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