Title: Modern House for 6 Guests with Garden and Free Parking - 5 minutes to Oracle Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=5664&destination=Reading%2C+England%2C+United+Kingdom&selected=111060719&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Modern House for 6 Guests with Garden and Free Parking - 5 minutes to Oracle ## Photo gallery for Modern House for 6 Guests with Garden and Free Parking - 5 minutes to Oracle ![2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets - Modern House for 6 Guests with Garden and Free Parking - 5 minutes to Oracle (Reading)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111070000/111060800/111060719/bc555872.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Living area - Modern House for 6 Guests with Garden and Free Parking - 5 minutes to Oracle (Reading)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111070000/111060800/111060719/9e82b1d9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail - Modern House for 6 Guests with Garden and Free Parking - 5 minutes to Oracle (Reading)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111070000/111060800/111060719/45a95913.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Hair dryer, towels, soap, toilet paper - Modern House for 6 Guests with Garden and Free Parking - 5 minutes to Oracle (Reading)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111070000/111060800/111060719/72e2e953.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining - Modern House for 6 Guests with Garden and Free Parking - 5 minutes to Oracle (Reading)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111070000/111060800/111060719/219c5dc0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Modern House for 6 Guests with Garden and Free Parking - 5 minutes to Oracle provides amenities, such as a garden and laundry facilities. Stay connected with in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 3.4 ### Entire home 2 bedrooms2 bathrooms ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Outdoor space ## 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. ### Modern House for 6 Guests with Garden and Free Parking - 5 minutes to Oracle Welcome to The Imperial Bee Hive. Experience unmatched comforting convenience at our 2 bedroom house in Central Reading. 5 minutes walk to The Oracle Town Centre and 5 minutes drive to Reading Train Station. Step into tranquility at our 2 bed end terraced and embrace modern comfort, Perfect for Contractors, Families and Groups. Open-plan kitchen, dining and lounge area - perfect for entertaining. Garden with patio. Bedroom 1 consists of 2 Single Beds or 1 King size bed (please confirm your preference at booking) Bedroom 2 has 1 double bed. 1 Double Sofa-Bed located in living room. Keep it simple at this peaceful and centrally-located house in Reading. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1.5 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Outdoor areas - Garden - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Indoor pool, open 6:30 AM to 10:00 PM, pool loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3530000/3526600/3526547/970931d7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Crowne Plaza Reading by IHG Reading - 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Do not move furniture No Parties or unauthorised guests. ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## 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 On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation Property Registration Number 14685227 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. ## About the area Reading is home to this holiday home. Hexagon and Progress Theatre are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Oracle and John Lewis Reading. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Madejski Stadium or Henley Cricket Club. 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Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Modern House for 6 Guests with Garden and Free Parking - 5 minutes to Oracle Reviews ## Reviews 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) 10 - Excellent 0 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 2 ### 3.0 Cleanliness ### 4.0 Location ## Reviews Verified ### 2/10 Terrible #### Hari B. 3 Sept 2025 Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy After prompting the host twice for check in details. We were told 3 hours prior to checking in that the property was double booked. No apology in fact the host didn’t really seem to care at all!Trying to find accommodation in reading on bank holiday and when reading festival was on very stressful! I would advise you to never book this property. ##### Hari B. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025 Verified ### 2/10 Terrible #### lilia k. 26 Sept 2025 Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication ##### lilia k. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025 Verified ### 6/10 Okay #### Sandra H. 11 May 2025 ##### Sandra H. 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