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

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Private drive for 1 x car plus permit for free parking of second car on estate
Fully fitted white gloss kitchen, wahser dryers, dishwashers, fridge /freezer
Main bedroom with double fitted wardrobes
Interior detail
King bed in main bedroom

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6839.6 sq ft

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Reading, England
  • Oracle
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Royal Berkshire Hospital
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • University of Reading
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • High Wycombe (HYC-Wycombe Air Park)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed and 1 Crib

Lounge

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

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
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Amenities

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Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please do not cook curry’s or other strong smelling food as it’s very difficult to remove the smell for the next guest.
Please do not smoke in or around the property and no cigarette butts to be stubbed out or left anywhere in the garden.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 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

We should mention

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

About the area

Reading

Located in Reading City Centre, a neighbourhood in Reading, this holiday home is near theme parks. Predator Assault, Laser Combat and Caversham Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Thames River and Chiltern Hills. Travelling with kids? Consider Lagoona Park, or check out an event or a game at Madejski Stadium. Enjoy the area's slopes with skiing, and don't miss out on the sledging and ice skating.
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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?

Checkout 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 holiday home is located in the city centre, 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.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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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
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 33 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dawn O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family visit in Reading

Great location. Good hosts
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne H., Seattle, Washington

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very comfortable

Perfect for a short stay
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Kath L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent

Perfect base for everything
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gurdeep S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very nice property, clean and tidy

This property was ver nice and clean, spacious
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

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

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

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
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Barry Cooper

Great house in a superb location

We were staying in the house as a base to walk the Thames Path. It was ideal with restaurants and all amenities close by
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Milica W.

Perfect location

We stayed at the property for two days, it was nice, clean and comfortable. The location is great, lots of bars and restaurants within walking distance. The shopping centre is also 2 minutes away. Tessa is very accommodating about times to check in/out. Will recommend to friends and family and would definitely book again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

David W.

Weekend Break

Needed somewhere to stay for a weekend central to Reading but close enough to walk the short distance to Central Swimming Pool. This place ticked all the boxes. (Sorry for the corporate speak!) Suitable for four adults or a family with three smaller children. (There's a fourth bed downstairs so there is space for an extra adult/child if needede) Ideal location for the Oracle shopping centre and all the food courts nearby. For its location it was surprisingly quiet. Would book again if there's another swimming competition next year in Reading. Owner was very helpful but due to other commitments was unable to greet personally.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Nick M.

Very close to the town center

The walk to the town center was only 5 mins, the house was very clean and a few basics were found on arrival, milk, bread, butter, jam Tea and coffee.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Sean A.

Modern Home & Super Clean

Having stayed at Tessa McLeod home with my family the service and level of communication was always professional. The home is super clean, conveniently located and walking distance to all public transport, shopping centres & restaurants. Tessa was aways available to answer any queries and offer advice when required. I would definitely recommend Tessa's modern home with new kitchen appliances especially for long term stays, as has all the trimmings for both a family or corporate professional. Regards, Sean
Stayed 31 nights in Dec 2016

10/10 Excellent

Becky T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Jan H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great week in Reading

We spent a week in this wonderful house. Enough room for the four of us, private parking and walking distance to Reading city centre, the Oracle and Reading station. An ideal base for trips to London and Oxford.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

10/10 Excellent

Todd C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Matthew E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay

Great Stay, Good communication with owner. No Issues. Great Location.

About the host

Hosted by Tessa

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Hi ! We live in Warfield, Berkshire and are a family with two kids 16 and 14 years and love travelling all over the globe!
We manage and run several holiday homes so you can be confident all our places are great to stay in, clean, bright, modern and welcoming, with great facilities. We have some lovely reviews from recent guests so feel free to check them out and get in touch with either myself, Tessa or my husband Charles to ask any questions. We are always easy to contact when you are in our places to ask any questions or if you need any help with anything. Hope to see you soon!

Why they chose this property

Newly refurbished to a high standard, fresh modern house with own private driveway parking right in the centre of Reading town centre and 1 minute walk from the centre of the amazing Oracle and minutes from the main line train station to the rest of the country. Located in a very quiet street with hardly any traffic or passers by, so lovely and peaceful although in the middle of the action! Pretty unique we think! :o)
Here is a review from Amy Celino-Potter that stayed in the house recently - "We stayed in Tessa’s super-convenient and clean house for a week, really well-placed and just a few minutes walk to the High Street and the Oracle, also walkable from the station, but down a nice quiet side street. The kitchen equipment was all modern and worked well, as did the brand new shower. Good wifi connection. The toddler in the family enjoyed the kiddie films on offer. Tessa was always incredibly friendly and professional, quickly replying to any queries with helpful advice."

What makes this property unique

Completely refurbished,
Child Stair-gate, brand new travel cot provided, Lego and some toys.
Futon in lounge downstairs allows for 1 more guest.
You cannot get closer to the action in town yet retain a quiet, relaxing street and house atmosphere. Connections quickly to London, the South West, the North of England and major roads and motorways.

Languages:

English