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Down by the river - The Great House in Sonning

canal boat on the river

Editor Claire was invited to The Great House in Sonning, part of the Coppa Club collection of hotels and restaurants, that resides on the river...

This sanctuary nestled in a peaceful location on the banks of the River Thames is ideal for honeymooners, and their four-legged friends and children are also welcome for those wanting to book a family-moon. The tranquil, back-to-nature bolthole, the former Elizabethan coaching inn has some famous neighbours – Hollywood moviestar George Clooney and wife Amal live in this quaint village tucked away in the Berkshire countryside.

interior restaurant, wood flooring, wood tables with leather chairs, open bar and brickwork

A FOODIE HEAVEN
At the heart of this boutique hotel is the swish Coppa Club clubhouse. The brand is well-known for providing the very best elements of a café, bar, restaurant and lounge all combined into one setting with a private members club feel, without the fee. Guests can enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner and late-night nibbles with riverside views in the restaurant, bar and snug area decorated with contemporary comforts and vibrant pops of colour. Those passionate about food will love the extensive menus including the all-day, weekend and non-gluten offerings plus grills, grazing plates and sourdough pizzas - a takeaway menu is also offered. Being practically vegan, I tucked into the mouth-watering Coppa burger made with a delicious plant-based patty and cheese served with skinny fries. Other highlights on the menu were the chalkstream trout and the 10oz rib British steak on the bone. The buckwheat and rye pancakes were the perfect way to start my day the following morning at breakfast.

bedroom, light blue walls, brick bed head, large bed, blue fridge

DO NOT DISTURB
There are 49 individually designed rooms and suites with The Coach House Apartment located in the courtyard being the hotel's best offering for newlyweds which became my home-from-home for the night. It's a quirky split-level suite with a separate TV room that doubles up as a second bedroom, perfect if it is a family-moon you're after. A highlight for me was the large roll-top bath – I dived straight in!

hotel with terrace and chairs on it facing large lawn

WHAT'S NEW?
The latest addition are the cosy igloos perched outside the large impressive glass-covered terrace lining the garden leading to the river. The best seat in the house, they provide private dining all year round for up to eight people and there are even blankets provided for the chilly evenings.

breakfast for two outside

MADE FOR ROMANCE
Memories can be made at this idyllic, award-winning wedding venue that's licensed for up to 100 guests for the ceremony. The Coppa Club chefs have created a collection of wedding breakfast menus and the flexible event space can host up to 200 guests for the evening party. The wedding couple can arrive by boat and will receive a complimentary night in the River Suite, plus a unique code for their guests to book inline.

hotel lounge area blue walls, brick wall with fireplace red leather chairs

BOOK IT:
The Great House, Coppa Club offers a cosy double room from £85 per night, deluxe doubles are available from £115 per night.

0118 969 2277 | www.greathouseatsonning.co.uk 
www.facebook.com/WeAreCoppaClub/www.facebook.com/greathousesonning 
www.instagram.com/coppaclub/www.instagram.com/the_great_house

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