Boasting garden views, The Old Reading Room features accommodation with a garden and a terrace, around 18 km from Monkey World. Guests staying at this holiday home have access to a patio. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and Corfe Castle is 3.1 km away. The holiday home features 2 bedrooms, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a fully equipped kitchen that provides guests with a dishwasher, an oven, a washing machine, a microwave and a toaster. Towels and bed linen are available in the holiday home. There is also a seating area and a fireplace. Poole Harbour is 28 km from the holiday home, while Swanage Railway is 7.5 km from the property. The nearest airport is Bournemouth Airport, 37 km from The Old Reading Room.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

FREE parking!


Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2:
1 double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.5
Facilities
8.7
Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
8.6
Value for money
8.6
Location
9.5
Free WiFi
7.5
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Katharine
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely views and well equipped house. Good communication from home owner. Great location. Good enclosed garden for dog.
  • Hilary
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely & comfortable cottage with stunning views from the back garden
  • Dawn
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Comfortable well cared for cottage, well equipped and spacious. Lovely garden for the dogs and views over Corfe Castle and Poole Harbour in the distance. Pub almost next door and walks from the doorstep.
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Property surroundings

Facilities of The Old Reading Room
Great facilities! Review score, 8.7

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
Parking
Free public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not possible).
    Internet
    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
    Kitchen
    • Children's high chair
    • Dining table
    • Coffee machine
    • Cleaning products
    • Toaster
    • Stovetop
    • Oven
    • Tumble dryer
    • Kitchenware
    • Electric kettle
    • Kitchen
    • Washing machine
    • Dishwasher
    • Microwave
    • Refrigerator
    Bedroom
    • Linen
    • Wardrobe or closet
    Bathroom
    • Toilet paper
    • Towels
    • Hairdryer
    • Bath
    • Shower
    Living Area
    • Dining area
    • Fireplace
    • Seating Area
    Media & Technology
    • iPod dock
    • Flat-screen TV
    • Satellite channels
    • TV
    Room Amenities
    • Drying rack for clothing
    • Fold-up bed
    • Clothes rack
    • Tile/marble floor
    • Carpeted
    • Heating
    • Ironing facilities
    • Iron
    Pets
    Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
    Accessibility
    • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
    Outdoors
    • Outdoor dining area
    • Outdoor furniture
    • Terrace
    • Barbecue
    • Patio
    • Garden
    Food & Drink
    • Tea/Coffee maker
    Outdoor & View
    • Landmark view
    • Garden view
    • View
    Building characteristics
    • Semi-detached
    Entertainment and family services
    • Baby safety gates
    • Books, DVDs, or music for children
    • Board games/puzzles
    Miscellaneous
    • Non-smoking throughout
    Safety & security
    • Smoke alarms
    Languages spoken
    • English

    House rules

    The Old Reading Room takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 15:00 to 00:00

    You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

    Check-out

    From 00:00 to 10:30

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    0 - 2 years
    Cot upon request
    Extra bed upon request
    Free
    3 - 11 years
    Extra bed upon request
    Free

    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

    1 cot and 2 extra beds available upon request.

    All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

    No age restriction

    There is no age requirement for check-in

    Payments by Booking.com

    Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.


    Smoking

    Smoking is not allowed.

    Parties

    Parties/events are not allowed

    Pets

    Free! Pets are allowed. No extra charges.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

    In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

    Legal information

    This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

    FAQs about The Old Reading Room

    • The Old Reading Room has the following number of bedrooms:

      • 2 bedrooms

      For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • Check-in at The Old Reading Room is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:30.

    • The Old Reading Room offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Yes, The Old Reading Room is popular with guests booking family stays.

      • The Old Reading Room is 450 yards from the centre of Kingston. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

      • The prices at The Old Reading Room may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

      • The Old Reading Room can accommodate the following group size:

        • 4 guests

        For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

      • Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at The Old Reading Room on this page.