Title: The Charming 3 Bedroom House at Blakes Cottages - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - 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 # The Charming 3 Bedroom House at Blakes Cottages Vacation home in Reading, near Thames River ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118340000/118333800/118333755/222e3bfd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Private kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118340000/118333800/118333755/a6ce6fc5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118340000/118333800/118333755/7ea34a1b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118340000/118333800/118333755/17016906.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118340000/118333800/118333755/94e6717e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location The Charming 3 Bedroom House at Blakes Cottages provides laundry facilities and more. Stay connected with in-room WiFi. ### Entire home 3 bedrooms1 bathroom1292 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Washer ## 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. ### The Charming 3 Bedroom House at Blakes Cottages This charming three-bedroom house at Blakes Cottages offers a bright and comfortable living space ideal for both short and extended stays. Each bedroom is thoughtfully furnished, providing a restful environment for guests. A well-equipped family bathroom with a full-size bath and overhead shower serves all three bedrooms, while an additional downstairs WC adds convenience for guests. The home features a dedicated kitchen designed for everyday use, complete with essential appliances and cooking equipment. The separate living room offers a warm and welcoming space to unwind, with a large sofa and Smart TV—perfect for movie nights or catching up on your favourite shows. High-speed Wi-Fi is available throughout the house to support work, study, or streaming. Outside, guests can enjoy a private, enclosed rear garden—ideal for relaxing outdoors. While there is no private driveway, ample on-street parking is available nearby. The property is heated efficiently via a modern gas combi boiler, providing consistent warmth and instant hot water. With a focus on sustainability and comfort, the house includes clearly labelled bins for general waste and recycling, and toiletries such as shampoo, soap, and body wash are provided in eco-friendly refillable containers to help reduce waste. Check-in is handled remotely via a secure key safe, allowing guests flexible arrival times and peace of mind. Conveniently located just a short walk from Reading town centre, the property offers easy access to the train station, Oracle shopping centre, local restaurants, and key business hubs. With excellent transport links to London Paddington, Heathrow Airport, and the wider Thames Valley, Blakes Cottages is a practical and welcoming accommodation choice for travellers, professionals, and families alike. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### 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) ### General - Unit size: 1,292 square feet ## Similar properties ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23930000/23923600/23923533/415bbc18.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Centre of Town, 3 bedrooms, sleeps 6, own parking and patio close to The Oracle Reading City Centre - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 9.6 Exceptional 36 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-20&endDate=2025-11-21&selected=23923533&PinnedHotelID=23923533&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111070000/111060800/111060719/6cfdfcc9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Modern House for 6 Guests with Garden and Free Parking - 5 minutes to Oracle Reading - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Outdoor space 3.4 3 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-20&endDate=2025-11-21&selected=111060719&PinnedHotelID=111060719&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117630000/117622200/117622142/be66abf7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Enjoy a break in the Hawthorn Lodge. 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Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host. ### 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 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 Long-term renters welcome Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated 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 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=51.45615,-0.957381&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:_%7CayHr%7Ey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key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=00HtQVkCC_5yob8h1mrpGXJ5qWY=) Reading, England #### What's nearby - Oracle - 6 min walk - 0.5 km - Royal Berkshire Hospital - 6 min walk - 0.6 km - Reading Museum and Town Hall - 7 min walk - 0.7 km - Hexagon - 13 min walk - 1.2 km - University of Reading - 17 min walk - 1.5 km #### Getting around - Reading Station - 11 min walk - Farnborough (FAB) - 60 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪The Back of Beyond (Wetherspoon) - ‬2 min walk - ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min walk - ‪Honest Burgers Reading - ‬6 min walk - ‪Vino Vita - ‬8 min walk - ‪Carluccio's - ‬5 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Charming 3 Bedroom House at Blakes Cottages pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at The Charming 3 Bedroom House at Blakes Cottages? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at The Charming 3 Bedroom House at Blakes Cottages? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is The Charming 3 Bedroom House at Blakes Cottages located? > Located in Reading City Centre, this vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Kennet & Avon Canal and Thames River. Reading Abbey Ruins and Reading Central Library are also within 5 minutes. Reading Station is 11 minutes by foot and Reading (XRE-Reading Train Station) is 12 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## The Charming 3 Bedroom House at Blakes Cottages Reviews 10 - Excellent 0 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### No reviews yet Be the first to leave a review for this property after your stay.