Title: Hilltop Riverside Retreat with Thames View - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Hilltop Riverside Retreat with Thames View Vacation home in Reading, near Thames River ## Photo gallery for Hilltop Riverside Retreat with Thames View ![Property grounds - Hilltop Riverside Retreat with Thames View (Reading)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119520000/119516200/119516135/w906h683x58y0-07ce1635.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior - Hilltop Riverside Retreat with Thames View (Reading)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119520000/119516200/119516135/w506h683x259y0-e9340561.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Hilltop Riverside Retreat with Thames View (Reading)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119520000/119516200/119516135/d4e2af32.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining - Hilltop Riverside Retreat with Thames View (Reading)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119520000/119516200/119516135/w509h683x257y0-4b880240.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Hilltop Riverside Retreat with Thames View (Reading)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119520000/119516200/119516135/w506h683x259y0-235360e1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Hilltop Riverside Retreat with Thames View provides laundry facilities and more. ### Entire home 4 bedrooms3 bathrooms ## Popular amenities - Washer - Dryer ## 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. ### Hilltop Riverside Retreat with Thames View Discover the beauty of Caversham, a picturesque Thames-side village recognized in The Sunday Times Best Places to Live in the UK 2020. Just 2 miles from Reading city centre, this home is perfectly perched atop a hill, offering breathtaking views of the Thames River and a tranquil escape from the city’s bustle. Enjoy the peaceful surroundings, stunning skyline, and fresh air, making it an ideal getaway for relaxation and scenic walks. The space This spacious home comfortably accommodates up to nine guests, offering a stylish and relaxed retreat across multiple split levels: Entrance Level: • Fully equipped kitchen and dining area • Shower room with toilet • Two rooms used for storage (not accessible to guests) Garden Level (One level down): • Bright and airy living room • Bedroom 5 / Study (can add a single bed) • Conservatory First Upper Level: • Bedroom 1 – Super king-size bed with en-suite • Bedroom 2 – Twin beds Second Upper Level: • Bedroom 3 – King-size bed • Bedroom 4 – Flexible layout with your choice of: • One single bed • Two single beds • Family bathroom on this level The sitting room includes a bespoke social seating area and a leather corner sofa, perfect for gathering or enjoying TV with family and friends. Dine in a relaxed yet refined antiqued French-style space, connected to the kitchen and offering lovely views to enjoy while you eat. Outside, you’ll find an elegant garden dining area with ambient lighting and a fixed canopy—ideal for long, easy-going evenings. With driveway parking and scenic walking trails just five minutes away, the home offers the perfect mix of comfort, charm, and convenience. Guest access Guests have full access to the main house, including: • The kitchen and dining area • Living room, conservatory, and study • Four bedrooms and all bathrooms • Garden and outdoor dining area • Driveway for parking Please note that two rooms on the entrance level are used for storage and are not accessible during your stay. You’re welcome to make yourself at home and enjoy the space as if it were your own. If you have any questions or need assistance with anything, I’m just a message away. Other things to note Restaurants we recommend: Walking Distance (15–20 mins): • Griffin Pub & Restaurant – 10 Church Rd, RG4 7AD • Thai Table – 8 Church Rd, RG4 7AD • Persian Palace – 2 Bridge St, RG4 8AA Short Drive (\~7 mins): • The Packhorse (Pub & Restaurant) – Woodcote Rd, RG4 7UG • The Imperial Kitchen (Chinese) – 18 Richfield Ave, RG1 8PA ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Internet access ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 3 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ## Similar properties ![Fridge, oven, dishwasher, toaster](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111720000/111716200/111716129/53d4ebf0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Spacious & Peaceful Family Home in Emmer Green - 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ## About the area Reading is home to this vacation home. Reading Abbey Ruins and St. Giles-in-Reading Church are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Thames River and Mapledurham Country Park. Predator Assault, Laser Combat and Shinfield Studios are also worth visiting. 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