Title: Bow Guest House Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=1381763&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Bow Guest House Travelers find riverside relaxation and exploration opportunities at this welcoming guest house, with convenient luggage storage making day trips hassle-free ## Photo gallery for Bow Guest House ![View from property - Bow Guest House (Reading)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1390000/1381800/1381763/1bee48cd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Toaster - Bow Guest House (Reading)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1390000/1381800/1381763/921e6901.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Twin Room, Ensuite | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi - Bow Guest House (Reading)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1390000/1381800/1381763/c2f8bbc2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property entrance - Bow Guest House (Reading)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1390000/1381800/1381763/be0ebae8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Breakfast area - Bow Guest House (Reading)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1390000/1381800/1381763/bbc147bf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Bow Guest House offers a tranquil spot near the Thames River where guests can relax with complimentary in-room WiFi. The staff provides tour assistance for discovering nearby attractions, and the practical luggage storage service makes exploring the area more convenient. ## Reviews 7.6 Good ## Popular amenities - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Housekeeping £72 includes taxes & fees 2 Mar - 3 Mar ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Feb 13 - Feb 14](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-13&endDate=2026-02-14&selected=1381763&PinnedHotelID=1381763&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-13&endDate=2026-02-14&selected=1381763&PinnedHotelID=1381763&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Feb 14 - Feb 15](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-14&endDate=2026-02-15&selected=1381763&PinnedHotelID=1381763&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-14&endDate=2026-02-15&selected=1381763&PinnedHotelID=1381763&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Feb 13 - Feb 15](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-13&endDate=2026-02-15&selected=1381763&PinnedHotelID=1381763&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-13&endDate=2026-02-15&selected=1381763&PinnedHotelID=1381763&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Feb 20 - Feb 22](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-20&endDate=2026-02-22&selected=1381763&PinnedHotelID=1381763&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-20&endDate=2026-02-22&selected=1381763&PinnedHotelID=1381763&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed 2 beds Showing 7 of 7 rooms ### View all photos for Single Ensuite ![Single Ensuite | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1390000/1381800/1381763/1f780e47.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Single Ensuite 10.0 Exceptional 1 review ### Highlights Heating Flat-screen TV Portable fan Private bathroom Electric kettle Toaster Coffee/tea maker Digital channels - 129 sq ft - Sleeps 1 - 1 Double Bed ### View all photos for Twin Room, Ensuite ![Twin Room, Ensuite | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1390000/1381800/1381763/8cbe2562.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Twin Room, Ensuite 8.0 Very good 1 review ### Highlights Heating Flat-screen TV Portable fan Private bathroom Electric kettle Toaster Coffee/tea maker Digital channels - 150 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 2 Single Beds ### View all photos for Standard Single Room ![Iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1390000/1381800/1381763/f4012924.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Single Room 8.0 Very good 7 reviews ### Highlights Heating Flat-screen TV Portable fan Separate bedroom Electric kettle Toaster Coffee/tea maker Digital channels - 107 sq ft - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 1 - 1 Single Bed ### View all photos for Ensuite Family Room Lower Ground Floor ![Iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1390000/1381800/1381763/303525fc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Ensuite Family Room Lower Ground Floor ### Highlights Heating Flat-screen TV Portable fan Private bathroom Oven Electric kettle Cookware/dishes/utensils Shared/communal kitchen - 172 sq ft - Sleeps 3 - 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed ### View all photos for Family Room with Dedicated Bathroom Lower Ground Floor ![Family Room with Dedicated Bathroom Lower Ground Floor | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1390000/1381800/1381763/e1ab8955.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Family Room with Dedicated Bathroom Lower Ground Floor ### Highlights Heating Flat-screen TV Portable fan Detached private bathroom Oven Shared/communal kitchen Coffee/tea maker Cookware/dishes/utensils - 172 sq ft - Sleeps 3 - 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed ### View all photos for Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Shared Bathroom ![Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Shared Bathroom | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1390000/1381800/1381763/281d4107.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Shared Bathroom ### Highlights Heating Flat-screen TV Portable fan Electric kettle Toaster Coffee/tea maker Digital channels Daily housekeeping - 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More rewards for more adventures! [Sign in](https://www.expedia.co.uk/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FReading-Hotels-Bow-Guest-House.h1381763.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FReading-Hotels-Bow-Guest-House.h1381763.Hotel-Information) ## About the area Reading is home to Bow Guest House. Thames River and Mapledurham Country Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Lapland UK and Predator Assault, Laser Combat. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Madejski Stadium or Henley Cricket Club. [Visit our Reading travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Reading.dx5664) [View more Guest houses in Reading](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Reading-Guest-Houses.d5664-aaGuestHouses.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C51.45394%2C-0.98237&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=DDCspU0rgMG2usFnW9EReGVYXwQ=) 25 Russell Street, Reading, England, RG1 7XD ### What's nearby - ![Oracle which includes a bridge and night scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6083965/b5dbb188-5640-4fb4-87ba-acebfb1e85af.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Oracle 10 min walk \- 0.6 miles - ![Reading Museum and Town Hall featuring interior views, heritage elements and theatre scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6083961/56ea55cc-6ecd-45a6-a186-da47e9ca1ab4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Reading Museum and Town Hall 15 min walk \- 0.8 miles - ![Forbury Gardens showing a park, autumn leaves and a church or cathedral](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6083935/db091551-a62e-4542-afd6-7825fd0372bb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Forbury Gardens 16 min walk \- 0.9 miles - Broad Street Mall 6 min walk \- 0.4 miles - Hexagon 6 min walk \- 0.4 miles ### Getting around - Reading West Station 8 min walk - Heathrow Airport (LHR) 48 min drive ### Restaurants - The Nag's Head 1 min walk - The Rising Sun 9 min walk - Burger King 9 min walk - Creams Cafe Reading 6 min walk - Taco Bell 7 min walk ## About this property ### Bow Guest House Guest house near Thames River Bow Guest House provides everything that you need. 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Portable fan ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM Late check-in subject to availability Minimum check-in age - 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 11 AM ### Special check-in instructions The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 9:00 PM Front desk staffed during limited hours If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Access methods Front desk (limited hours) ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Rollaway/extra beds are not available. Cots (infant beds) are not available ### Payment types at the property ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 This property accepts credit cards 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. ### Property is also known as Bow Guest House Bow Guest House B&B Bow Guest House B&B Reading Bow Guest House Reading Bow Guest House Reading Bow Guest House Guesthouse Bow Guest House Guesthouse Reading ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Bow Guest House pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at Bow Guest House? ### How much is parking at Bow Guest House? ### What time is check-in at Bow Guest House? ### What time is check-out at Bow Guest House? ### Where is Bow Guest House located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## Bow Guest House Reviews 7.6 ### Good All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 7.8 Cleanliness ### 7.8 Location ### 8.6 Staff & service ### 7.2 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 22 8 - Good 25 6 - Okay 15 4 - Poor 2 2 - Terrible 6 ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Milad 25 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Good location and friendly staff ##### Milad Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Debbie 21 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort Close to city centre. Friendly staff. ##### Debbie Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### JOSEPH 9 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Clean, comfy bed, nice people who run it, handy location, reasonably priced compared to the big hotel's around the corner and a warm welcome. I recommend this place for a short or overnight stay. ##### JOSEPH Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### John 26 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Good stay Comfortable stay. Suited me just right. ##### John Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Abima 18 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Their service is top notch. I would highly recommend them to anyone visiting Reading, UK. ##### Abima Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Patricia 13 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Nice little pub near by. Very pleasant, helpful folks. Did everything to make my stay outstanding.! Was willing to go over and above to make my stay the best. Thank you, and will come back as you showed outstanding hospitality!!! ##### Patricia Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### Verified traveller 27 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service #### Adequate guesthouse in Reading. Would stay again. First and foremost it's a Guesthouse. Shared toilet and bathroom facilities (sink in the room). It serves a function. Dont expect luxury. I would stay there again. Staff are very friendly, and welcoming. Breakfast was good. Bed a little soft for my liking but fine. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### antoinette 11 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Stay at Bow Guest house reading. My stay at the bow guest house was really good. From checking in made welcome with such a friendly greeting. I had a single room with shared bathroom. It was ok for 1 night stay. Clean and comfy. The breakfast was really good. There was ceriel with fresh orange. Full english with 2 toast, cooked to good standard. Again friendly lady who was serving and cleaning after each table cleared. 👍 You couldnt ask for more. The guest house is close to lots of eaterys and take aways. The bus stop is at the end of the next street. I ate at the Burger den on the corner of Waylen street reading. The best chicken fillet buger i have had . I would recoment this guest house for short stays. ##### antoinette Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### Mei-wa 23 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service TV did not work. The shower was not the easiest but could be figured out. Otherwise, the room was comfortable and clean. Furnishings are a bit outdated and could be refurbished but the bed was comfortable. The staff is very nice and the breakfast quite generous. ##### Mei-wa Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Charles 23 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Very good value. Short walk from town centre ##### Charles Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Oscar 9 Jul 2025 Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities Multicultural place. ##### Oscar Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Eija 10 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort #### Nice place Nice stay and a friendly host. We liked the place. ##### Eija Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Gavin 17 Nov 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort Used Bow Guest House as a base for two nights while working near Reading. Host was friendly, Room was suitable and the wifi was invaluable! ##### Gavin Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### jayne 10 Apr 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Was very well located near town centre, new ownership, only been there dew weeks will definitely go back to see how things are progressing ##### jayne Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Charles 29 Apr 2023 Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities I felt very welcomed. Family run business. Lovely people awesome breakfast. ##### Charles Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Helen 24 Jul 2025 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Disgusting small rooms. Dirty nothing positive to say. We left I wouldn’t stay there. ![Dirty shower](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/b593672e-df14-4d64-ab6b-e025cdb7d895-1753368066830.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![Dirty sink](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/f194a07d-1dfa-420e-87a9-ddf28ebd3fc6-1753368070990.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![Poor quality ](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/e0ed623b-a3bd-498b-bbb5-e62b649870b4-1753368072531.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![This is how we found the shower](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/488e04d6-c366-4519-ae40-bf2da574a689-1753368070471.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Helen Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Wendy 24 Mar 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Friendly good food ,convenient place to both town and theatre in easy walking distance ,dining room needs a refresh, on busy road lots of traffic noise ,some of the area needs a good clean up ##### Wendy Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sarah 21 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities What a gem of a place. The welcome was warm, and despite the police sirens around Reading central, the room itself was very quiet. Although the room was described as having a large bed, in fact it had two singles, it was comfortable enough. The towels were exquisite, and the cooked breakfast equally so. Highly recommended for the price and warm hospitality. ##### Sarah Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Alice 12 Jun 2023 The hosts were very welcoming. Room was nice albeit on second floor Relatively close to city centre so could walk or get bus. Plenty of shops and a 0leasant street ##### Alice Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Benjamin 28 Nov 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Friendly ##### Benjamin Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### STUART 18 Sept 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Reception was helpful when I arrived late ##### STUART Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Clint 21 Apr 2023 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Awful Awful staff. Rude. Appalling. Will NEVER stay here again. ##### Clint Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023 ### 4/10 Poor #### ian 16 Dec 2022 Liked: Staff & service Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort X tired decoration. Central heating very poor ##### ian Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022 ### 4/10 Poor #### Christopher 1 Apr 2024 Liked: Staff & service Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities The Hotel needs to be honest when booking if they are hosting permanent residents on behalf of the council, one of whom was being spoken to by the police when I booked in. I was moved to another room. Not a good first impression. the room itself was cold as the heating was turned off.The staff were helpful., but overall i'm afraid I won't be staying again. ##### Christopher Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024 ### 2/10 Terrible #### VERMA 4 Jul 2024 Liked: Staff & service Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Cheap room, cheaper experience The room was in very bad shape. The cupboard had a door with broken mirror. The size of the room was too small. There was a toilet shared between two rooms & it was too small. There was no water bottle or tap in or around room. On top of it there were bugs in the bed. I am surprised how Hotels.com is allowing to book such facilities on their site. ##### VERMA Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Crafted at Powdermills](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Battle-Hotels-Powdermills-Country-House-Hotel.h195688.Hotel-Information) > > [Pinewood Camping Pods - At Port Lympne Reserve](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hythe-Hotels-Pinewood-Apinall-Foundation.h40101599.Hotel-Information) > > [Sandman Signature Sheffield Quays Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sheffield-Hotels-The-Quays-Hotel-Sheffield.h46197620.Hotel-Information) > > [White Hart, Exeter by Marston's Inns](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Exeter-Hotels-White-Hart.h11899395.Hotel-Information) > > [The Stables Whitby](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Whitby-Hotels-The-Stables-Whitby.h23322490.Hotel-Information) > > [Samsara Retreat and Yoga - Adults Only](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Maidstone-Hotels-Samsara-Retreat-And-Yoga.h41349775.Hotel-Information) > > [Cromer Country Club](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cromer-Hotels-Cromer-Country-Club.h1927781.Hotel-Information) > > [The Skipton Hotel - Formerly Hotel Rendezvous](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Skipton-Hotels-Hotel-Rendezvous.h41466.Hotel-Information) > > [Bear Lodge - At Port Lympne Reserve](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hythe-Hotels-Bear-Lodge-Aspinall-Foundation.h40101484.Hotel-Information) > > [Exeter Rougemont hotel by Sunday](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Exeter-Hotels-Exeter-Rougemont-Hotel-By-Sunday.h7784.Hotel-Information) > > [Kings Highway, Derby by Marston's Inns](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Derby-Hotels-Kings-Highway.h31887923.Hotel-Information) > > [Skegness The Royal Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Skegness-Hotels-The-Royal-Hotel-Skegness.h23931999.Hotel-Information) > > [Soar Mill Cove Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Salcombe-Hotels-Soar-Mill-Cove-Hotel.h2042032.Hotel-Information) > > [Seven Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Southend-On-Sea-Hotels-Seven-Hotel.h19282555.Hotel-Information) > > [Chewton Glen Hotel & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/New-Milton-Hotels-Chewton-Glen-Hotel-Spa.h528432.Hotel-Information) > > [OYO Shanklin Beach Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Shanklin-Hotels-OYO-Shanklin-Beach-Hotel.h7539838.Hotel-Information) > > [DoubleTree by Hilton London Elstree](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Borehamwood-Hotels-DoubleTree-By-Hilton-London-Elstree.h18549.Hotel-Information) > > [Mermaid, Ipswich by Marston's Inns](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ipswich-Hotels-Mermaid.h31883430.Hotel-Information) > > [Crow Wood Hotel & Spa Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Burnley-Hotels-Crowwood-Hotel-Spa-Resort.h38222710.Hotel-Information) > > [The Swan Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Wells-Hotels-The-Swan-Hotel.h26791.Hotel-Information) > > [The Aviator, formerly Smugglers Cove, Clacton On Sea by Marston's Inns](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Clacton-On-Sea-Hotels-Smugglers-Cove-By-Marstons-Inns.h35853904.Hotel-Information) > > [Yeoldon House](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bideford-Hotels-Yeoldon-House.h2764122.Hotel-Information) > > [Brock Cottage private Hot Tub DOG/Cat FRIENDLY\* with on site fishing](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Pickering-Hotels-Spacious-Stone-Cottage-DOG-FRIENDLY.h36805890.Hotel-Information) > > [Hampton by Hilton Canterbury](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Canterbury-Hotels-Hampton-Inn-Canterbury.h66541221.Hotel-Information) > > [Wild Rose Caravan Park](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Appleby-In-Westmorland-Hotels-Wild-Rose-Caravan-Park.h24459296.Hotel-Information) > > [Lock Keeper, Worksop by Marston's Inns](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Worksop-Hotels-Lock-Keeper.h27479298.Hotel-Information) > > [voco Leicester by IHG](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Leicester-Hotels-Voco-Leicester.h76596043.Hotel-Information) > > [Canterbury Bell, Margate by Marston's Inns](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Broadstairs-Hotels-Canterbury-Bell.h33103125.Hotel-Information) > > [Wild Thyme & Honey](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cirencester-Hotels-Wild-Thyme-Honey.h9241983.Hotel-Information) ---