Title: Franklin Lodge Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Franklin Lodge Holiday home in Reading, near Thames River ![Luxury House, Ensuite (Up to 8 Guests) | Shared kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38180000/38171600/38171547/4cb85a7b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Luxury House, Ensuite (Up to 8 Guests) | Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38180000/38171600/38171547/5f667370.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Luxury House, Ensuite (Up to 8 Guests) | 4 bedrooms](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38180000/38171600/38171547/8a560292.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Luxury House, Ensuite (Up to 8 Guests) | Garden](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38180000/38171600/38171547/dc3b86dc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Luxury House, Ensuite (Up to 8 Guests) | Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38180000/38171600/38171547/582c75ec.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location The serene Franklin Lodge welcomes visitors with its beautiful garden and terrace. Guests enjoy WiFi access throughout their stay, time-saving express check-in and check-out options, and a dedicated computer station for those who need to stay productive while traveling. 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 81076 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Outdoor space - Free WiFi - Business services ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Franklin Lodge Holiday home in Reading, near Thames River A computer station, a garden and free Wi-Fi in public areas are available at this smoke-free holiday home. This property has 4 homes. Weekly housekeeping is available. Franklin Lodge offers 4 accommodations. Housekeeping is provided on a weekly basis. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 4 bathrooms ### Outdoor areas - Garden - Terrace ### Work spaces - Computer station ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - No lift - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Housekeeping (weekly) ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - 4 units - Garden ## Similar properties ![Deluxe Apartment, Ensuite, Garden View (Ground Floor) | Shared kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/83000000/82980000/82974500/82974437/f7f6fe0f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Maple Lodge Reading - Parking included - Free WiFi - 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In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including stag and hen parties ### Property is also known as Franklin Lodge Reading Franklin Lodge Private vacation home Franklin Lodge Private vacation home Reading ## About the area ![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%7C51.45393%2C-0.98384&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=HUHX_aG7V25FEzDWYs57MCq6g7E=) 14 Franklin Street, Reading, England, RG1 7YA #### What's nearby - Hexagon - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles - Oracle - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles - Reading Museum and Town Hall - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles - Royal Berkshire Hospital - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles - University of Reading - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles #### Getting around - Reading West Station - 9 min walk - Farnborough (FAB) - 55 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪The Nag's Head - ‬3 min walk - ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min walk - ‪The Castle Tap - ‬7 min walk - ‪ThaiGrr! - ‬7 min walk - ‪Bierhaus - ‬8 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Franklin Lodge pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Franklin Lodge? > Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Franklin Lodge? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Franklin Lodge located? > Situated in Reading, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Broad Street Mall and Thames River. Reading Civic Centre and John Lewis Reading are also within 15 minutes. Reading West Station is 9 minutes by foot and Reading Station is 15 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Franklin Lodge Reviews 9.6 ### Exceptional 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) ### 9.4 Cleanliness ### 9.4 Amenities ### 9.6 Staff & service ### 10 Eco-friendliness ### 9.8 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 6 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Philip 21 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Excellent clean spacious property fulfilled all our needs for the weekend ##### Philip Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Philip 28 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Excellent property everything we needed lots of space it was perfect for our stay. Highly recommend ##### Philip Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nigel 27 Aug 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Spot on ##### Nigel Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019 ### 8/10 Good #### Nico 10 May 2024 ##### Nico Stayed 3 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rio 11 Dec 2023 ##### Rio Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brandon 24 Oct 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### Brandon Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2020 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller 6 Dec 2019 Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Plus points 1. I had downstairs bedroom. The bedroom was quiet, clean and warm 2. Good location and close to town centre 3. Better alternative to a hotel, if you like to cook your own meals. Kitchen is well equipped Negative 1. Bathroom is tiny. I am average size and could not brush my teeth over sink, without hitting elbows on shower doors. So small there is no room for toilet paper holder. You will find it in cupboard under sink and have to keep it on floor. If you are larger than average, you will struggle with this bathroom 2. Kitchen felt grubby. I was there 2 nights. The bin was not emptied during my stay. It was overflowing on night 1. On night 2, you smelt rotting rubbish when you entered house. And by then there was a bag of rubbish by side of bin as well. 3. If you arrive at night, I suggest get a cab from station. I am sure the area is safe. But I had at least 10 homeless people approach me for money, on walk to apartment. It was intimidating and in the dark, a bit scary ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Emma 28 Oct 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### I will book again when I'm next working in Reading This room and the lodge set-up was perfect for my needs. A quiet place to rest after working away in Reading. The room also had a small fridge which was useful for snacks, if you didn't feel like using the communal fridge. The bed was very comfortable, just like a hotel. The ensuite was clean and functional with enough towels provided for the whole duration of my stay. The street was a quet residential street, and you couldn't hear too much noise from the other rooms. check-in and check-out was excellent and convenient. I would have prefered to know that there is no parking available at the property before booking - this wasn't clear before booking and I found no way of asking. Location to the buses and restaurants, and small supermarkets is 10 minutes walk. Ideal! The photos are a true representation of the room (though the fridge isn't in the photo). ##### Emma Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [The Coppid Beech Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bracknell-Hotels-The-Coppid-Beech-Hotel.h3809.Hotel-Information) > > [Carden Park](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Chester-Hotels-Carden-Park.h190780.Hotel-Information) > > [Hampton by Hilton London Gatwick Airport](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Gatwick-Hotels-Hampton-By-Hilton-London-Gatwick-Airport.h7234788.Hotel-Information) > > [Hampton by Hilton London Stansted Airport](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Stansted-Hotels-Hampton-By-Hilton-London-Stansted-Airport.h18464320.Hotel-Information) > > [Stratford Manor Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Stratford-Upon-Avon-Hotels-Stratford-Manor.h27936.Hotel-Information) > > [Ashford International Hotel & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ashford-Hotels-Ashford-International-Hotel.h527123.Hotel-Information) > > [Retallack Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/St-Columb-Major-Hotels-Retallack-Resort.h4537229.Hotel-Information) > > [Bloc Hotel London Gatwick Airport](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Gatwick-Hotels-Bloc-Hotel-London-Gatwick-Airport.h6594190.Hotel-Information) > > [Sand Bay Holiday Village](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Weston-Super-Mare-Hotels-Sand-Bay-Holiday-Village.h11443695.Hotel-Information) > > [St Michael's Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Falmouth-Hotels-St-Michaels-Resort.h2951426.Hotel-Information) > > [Crowne Plaza Stratford Upon Avon by IHG](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Stratford-Upon-Avon-Hotels-Crowne-Plaza-Stratford-Upon-Avon.h11307.Hotel-Information) > > [Hilton London Gatwick Airport](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Gatwick-Hotels-Hilton-London-Gatwick-Airport.h20753.Hotel-Information) > > [Norbreck Castle Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Blackpool-Hotels-Norbreck-Castle-Hotel.h6377.Hotel-Information) > > [Eastwell Manor, Champneys Hotel & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ashford-Hotels-Eastwell-Manor.h905662.Hotel-Information) > > [Camelot Castle Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Tintagel-Hotels-Camelot-Castle-Hotel.h8083111.Hotel-Information) > > [Hollins Hall Hotel, Golf & Country Club](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Shipley-Hotels-Hollins-Hall-Hotel.h63744.Hotel-Information) > > [Chesford Grange Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kenilworth-Hotels-Chesford-Grange.h920291.Hotel-Information) > > [Grand Burstin Hotel Folkestone](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Folkestone-Hotels-Grand-Burstin-Hotel-Folkestone.h1201483.Hotel-Information) > > [The Mill Hotel & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Chester-Hotels-The-Mill-Hotel-Spa.h1695656.Hotel-Information) > > [Village Hotel Manchester Ashton](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ashton-Under-Lyne-Hotels-Village-Hotel-Manchester-Ashton.h1848975.Hotel-Information) > > [The Winchester Hotel & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Winchester-Hotels-The-Winchester-Hotel-Spa.h26080.Hotel-Information) > > [Hilton at St George's Park, Burton Upon Trent](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Burton-On-Trent-Hotels-Hilton-At-St-Georges-Park.h5094740.Hotel-Information) > > [Radisson Blu Hotel Manchester, Airport](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Manchester-Hotels-Radisson-Blu-Hotel-Manchester.h120016.Hotel-Information) > > [The Spa Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Royal-Tunbridge-Wells-Hotels-The-Spa-Hotel.h8849.Hotel-Information) > > [Hythe Imperial Hotel Spa & Golf](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hythe-Hotels-Hythe-Imperial-Hotel-Spa-Golf.h9108.Hotel-Information) > > [The Rutland Arms Hotel, Bakewell, Derbyshire](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bakewell-Hotels-The-Rutland-Arms-Hotel.h792056.Hotel-Information) > > [Harbour Beach Club & Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Salcombe-Hotels-Harbour-Beach-Club-Hotel-Spa.h2261933.Hotel-Information) > > [Fistral Beach Hotel and Spa - Adults Only](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Newquay-Hotels-Fistral-Beach-Hotel-And-Spa-Adults-Only.h1895493.Hotel-Information) > > [Worcester Whitehouse](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Worcester-Hotels-Worcester-Whitehouse.h18498.Hotel-Information) > > [Cotswolds Hotel & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Chipping-Norton-Hotels-Cotswolds-Hotel-Spa.h13106835.Hotel-Information)