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Centre of Town, 3 bedrooms, sleeps 6, own parking and patio close to The Oracle

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 678 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
    Washer
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Outdoor Space
    Outdoor Space
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Dryer
    Dryer

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Centre of Town, 3 bedrooms, sleeps 6, own parking and patio close to The Oracle

This lovely modern 3 bedroom house is in a quiet private street but is also only 1 minute walk to Reading’s premier shopping destination, The Oracle which hosts 90 shops, combining chic boutiques with major department stores like Debenhams and House of Fraser. With a 10 screen Vue cinema and a wide range of eateries, there’s plenty to do besides shopping too.
This location is also excellent for business and conferences being minutes from Thames Valley Business Park, Green Park and also Reading Stadium.
This modern house has a fresh and clean 'feel' to it having been recently refurbished to a high standard in the last couple of years, with a brand new fitted kitchen, new bathroom, new carpets, new furniture and painted throughout.
It is in a quiet street with little traffic or passers by.

Free private off street parking in front of the house and a visitor additional use permit (free parking in the centre of Reading is rare!)

The property now has a brand new Samsung Crystal 50” 4K television with apps, logged into:- Apple, Disney, Amazon films and TV accounts suitable for adults and children, so perfect for those rainy nights in. The lounge has 2 x sofas and beanbag so plenty of room to ‘chill out’.

There is an outdoor private patio with table and chairs, perfect for spring and summer evening drinks or dining Alfresco!

It's only a 10 minute stroll to the major Reading railway station which connect visitors to London in 25 minutes (Reading to London Paddington). It's also really quick drive to M4, M25, M3, M40, A4, A329M, Winnersh Triangle etc.

There is so much to love about Reading and so much to do from Shopping to Festivals, Jazz clubs, the Reading Hexagon, Reading University and the River Thames to name a few.
NEW Child Stair-gate, brand new travel cot provided, Lego and some toys and childs bed in third bedroom

This house can now sleep up to 5 adults and a travel cot and now a brand new futon downstairs in the lounge as well which pulls out into a double bed, plus a good quality fold out single bed.

We will endeavour to make your stay as comfortable and relaxing as possible.

Property manager

Tessa

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car not required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Spices
  • Toaster
  • Blender

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided
  • Soap

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Games
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Fenced yard
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Golf privileges
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme parks nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Cycling nearby

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

  • Unit size: 840 sq ft (78 sq m)

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Kitchen
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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether 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

We should mention

A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Modern 3 bed House Centre Town Sleeps 6 own Parking Oracle
Modern 3 bed Centre Town Sleeps 6 own Parking Oracle Reading
Modern 3 bed Centre Town Sleeps 6 own Parking Oracle
Modern 3 bed House Centre Town Sleeps 6 own Parking Oracle
Modern 3 bed Centre Town Sleeps 6 own Parking Oracle Reading
Modern 3 bed House Centre Town Sleeps 6 own Parking Oracle
Modern 3 bed Centre Town Sleeps 6 own Parking Oracle Reading
Modern 3 bed Centre Town Sleeps 6 own Parking Oracle

About the neighborhood

Map
Reading, England

What's nearby

  • Oracle - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Hexagon - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Reading Museum and Town Hall - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Royal Berkshire Hospital - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • University of Reading - 4 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • Reading (XRE-Reading Train Station) - 10 min walk
  • Farnborough (FAB) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Osaka - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Purple Turtle - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Buenasado Argentine Steakhouse - Reading - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Centre of Town, 3 bedrooms, sleeps 6, own parking and patio close to The Oracle pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Centre of Town, 3 bedrooms, sleeps 6, own parking and patio close to The Oracle?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Centre of Town, 3 bedrooms, sleeps 6, own parking and patio close to The Oracle?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Centre of Town, 3 bedrooms, sleeps 6, own parking and patio close to The Oracle located?

This family-friendly vacation home is located in the city center, within 1 mi (2 km) of Kennet & Avon Canal and Thames River. Oracle and Broad Street Mall are also within 5 minutes. Reading (XRE-Reading Train Station) is 10 minutes by foot and Reading Station is 10 minutes.

Centre of Town, 3 bedrooms, sleeps 6, own parking and patio close to The Oracle Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 33 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 33 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 33 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 33 reviews" "
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9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Becky T.

Liked: Cleanliness
A delightful home!
Perfectly clean and well-appointed home near the Oracle. Easy walking to all parts of Reading including the train station. The home is bright and extremely comfortable. Tessa and Charles are perfect hosts - very responsive and easy to communicate with. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family visit in Reading
Great location. Good hosts
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne H., Seattle, Washington

Liked: Cleanliness
Very comfortable
Perfect for a short stay
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew B., Weldon Spring

Liked: Cleanliness
Brilliant
Words cannot emphasize just how perfect this place is for a family of five who want quick and easy access to the sights of southern Britain. Just 12 minutes walk to the train station it was easy to get to and from London and Bath for our day trips. The home was clean, warm and cozy. The power strip for foreign plugs and toys for kids in the closet show the extra touches the place has for a traveling family. Driveway parking was great, Tessa was very quick in responding to all questions and queries we had. We will stay there again if in the area. Probably one of the best VRBO experiences we’ve had.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Samantha F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location!
House is in a great location! Property was clean and had everything we needed! We were able to walk to shops, the train and bus station within a few minutes. It was perfect for us to visit with family while allowing the teens to get some shopping in. Thank you so much for allowing us to stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Kath L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very good location for city centre. Comfortable property.
Easy booking process. Good communication from owner.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nick H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent
Perfect base for everything
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Todd C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Exceptional location, well appointed, responsive host
This lovely property has 3 bedrooms upstairs. along with a full bath, Downstairs is a large kitchen with breakfast bar, combined living/dining room, and a half bath. There is a cute courtyard in the year that we enjoyed spending time in every evening. The location is superb with easy access to the Oracle upscale mall as well as the pedestrian only outside shopping area that had many entertainers. The unit was very clean, tastefully decorated and had everything needed from kitchen utensils to power adapters. The host, Tessa answered any and all questions in a very timely fashion. As we now have family in the area we will try to rent this property on subsequent visits.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

amy k., Valparaiso IN USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Close to city center
Really nice property and very close to train!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julie Sørlie P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Romantic and authentic English house
This is a wonderful English house with a lovely back garden. We had good communication with the hosts. They even helped us by providing faster internet that we needed to do our work. The house is just like the pictures, and it's a great place to stay. Perfect location if you want to live in the centre of Reading. It is also fairly close to the Themes and a large playground, we went there quite some times with our 2-year old son. The house is well equipped for children and has toys, a baby chair, and a safety gate. It's also a travel bed for children in the house, but if you have a longer stay as we did (we lived there for two months) I would recommend buying your own bed for your infant. We will definitely stay in this house again if the whole family return to Reading. And if you want the "English feeling" with the romantic houses and small back yards, this is perfect!
Stayed 52 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gurdeep S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice property, clean and tidy
This property was ver nice and clean, spacious
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Great
Excellent property to rent..had no problems at all..great hosts
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Karl P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, very nice house and would stay again.
Very good, clean and great communication
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Marcelo V., Jandira, Brazil

Awesome hosts
The house was nice, well located and have everything we needed, but the outstanding were the hosts. They were really kind and very supportive.
Stayed 29 nights in May 2020

10/10 Excellent

Matthew E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house
The house was great, I would definitely stay again. The only frustrating thing about the house is how the hot water is preset to turn off during certain times of the day.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ian D., Redlynch

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay
Great Stay, Good communication with owner. No Issues. Great Location.

10/10 Excellent

Louise O.

Perfect house, brilliant location, great landlady!
Tessa’s house was just right. Well equipped, clean and beautifully maintained. Communication was A1! Thank you Tessa, we will stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2019

4/10 Poor

Amy H.

Nice location, cold water
This is a nice place for an affordable price with a great location. However, there is a "neSt" thermostat that turns off the hot water and heat for much of the time. We were catching excursions and air planes and were up early, forced to take freezing cold showers. Even those that tried to shower the night before had cold showers. Mildly annoying was the fact that the owner sent an email stating there would be cereal, milk and orange juice and in fact there was none.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

sinéad h.

Comfortable house, homely and very central,
Stayed last week with my husband and four kids. It was perfect for our holiday and a great base. A couple of minutes stroll from the Oracle shopping center and lots of restaurants close by. Also the lovely touch of having tea/coffee milk, cereal and lots more provided by our host. I would highly recommend this house
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Anna B.

Great house and great location. It was so easy to settle in and make it home away from home.
Tidy, neat, welcome pack and just set up to be ready to settle in straight away. You can enjoy all reading has to offer, restaurants close by and lots of choice as well. The rooms are all clean and well maintained. Everything is easy to use and it’s a lovely quiet street considering how close it is to the oracle! Tessa and Charles were amazing, answering any queries we had and replying straight away to help settle us even faster! This really was a great pick for our two week visit with a toddler. Thanks Tessa and Charles!
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Sonia D.

Fantastic property, location & absolutely fabulous hosts!
Clean, modern, close to everything that Reading has to offer! Highly recommend some local spots - Sweeney Todd’s pie shop, Pepe Sale are an absolute must! Incredible hosts welcomed us with essentials (tea, coffee, milk, bread, butter, OJ) - a perfect home base for our adventures to Windsor for the Royal Wedding & Highclere Castle!!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018

8/10 Good

Ashok M.

Property ideally located in city centre and suitable for five adults and a child. Tessa and Charles
Very helpful and answered all our queries satisfactorily. Will recommend to family an friends. Ashok Misra
Stayed 4 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Laurence V.

It was al lovely home and perfect for 5 people
We liked our stay, it is al perfect location in the centre of reading and close to trainstation.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Danette M.

Great location and spacious enough for two adults and two large teenagers. Walk to everything
Great central location walkable to everything. Townhouse was clean and spacious and easy to navigate. We would stay again when in Reading.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

David E., Perth, Western Australia, Australia

Lovely home in a fabulous location
This family friendly home is located just a stones throw from everything you could need.... shops, supermarkets, coffee shops, restaurants, pubs... all just a 4-5 min easy stroll away. Great 3 bedroom home, perfect for families. The well presented home was with clean modern appliances. There were even some toys for the kids in a cupboard. Would definitely look to stay here again if we come back to Reading.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2017