Holiday cottages in Berkshire, Berkshire
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Everything your group needs for a brilliant Berkshire break — live weather, tide times, days out, walks, pubs & restaurants, beaches, EV charging, shops and how to get around Berkshire.
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Local Weather
Open-Meteo
Planning a holiday in Berkshire? Keep an eye on the local forecast before you set off. Whether you're heading for the Berkshire coast or exploring inland, here's the weather and a five-day outlook to help you make the most of your stay.
24°
CloudyWind 5 km/h · feels seasonal
Today
25° 16°
Fri
26° 17°
Sat
27° 15°
Sun
24° 17°
Mon
26° 13°
Days Out Nearby
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From historic castles to family attractions and nature reserves, Berkshire is packed with brilliant days out. These are real places to visit near your Berkshire holiday cottage.
Caversham War Memorial
Landmark · Reading
School Road, Reading, RG30 4RW, United Kingdom
McIlroy Park
Park / garden · Reading
Norcot, Reading, England, United Kingdom
S and E Collier War Memorial
Landmark · Reading
Water Road, Reading, RG30 2NN, United Kingdom
Arthur Newbery Park
Park / garden · Reading
Kentwood, Reading, England, United Kingdom
Cattle Trough Association
Landmark · Reading
Oxford Road cyclepath, Reading, RG30 1JA, United Kingdom
Walking Routes
OSM Overpass
There's no better way to explore Berkshire than on foot. From gentle coastal strolls to woodland trails, these are real waymarked footpaths and named routes near your cottage.
Estate Walk, Greys Court
Local route · Greys Court is a picturesque 16th-century mansion with tranquil gardens owned by the National Trust. This walk takes you around the Greys Court Estate, through classic Chilterns scenery of beech woodlands and open countryside with lovely views.
3.0 km
European walking route E2 west, UK, South East England
International trail · Westroute: Stranraer (UK) - Birminhgham (UK) - Calais (FR) - Zoersel (BE) / Eastroute: Stranraer (UK) - Harwich (UK) - Rotterdam (NL) - Zoersel (BE) / Both Routes: Zoersel (BE) - Maastrich (NL) - Luxembourg (LUX) - Lake Geneva (CH) - Nice (FR)
Trail
Thames Path
National trail
296 km
Thames Path - diversion near henley
Local route · the Note is taken on 12 Oct 2025 from: https://www.nationaltrail.co.uk/en_GB/trails/thames-path/trail-information/
Trail
The Ridgeway
National trail · Ivinghoe Beacon → The Sanctuary
140 km
Blackwater Valley Path
Regional route
Trail
Kennet and Avon Canal Trail
Regional route · Rivers linked by a canal. The name refers to the entire navigable length. From Bristol the way is the Avon. The canal is from Bath to Newbury. From there to Reading the way is the Kennet. 53 locks to Summit Pound (150 m asl) and 54 down to Reading.
140 km
Oxfordshire Way
Regional route · a traverse of Oxfordshire from the Cotswolds to the Chilterns
110 km
St Frideswide’s Way
Regional route · Christchurch Cathedral, Oxford → Church of S James, Reading Abbey
Trail
St James' Way
Regional route · Reading Abbey (Church of St James) → Southampton (Town Quay)
110 km
The Brenda Parker Way
Regional route
Trail
The Chiltern Way Berkshire Loop
Regional route · Long distance path
28 mi
EV Charging Points
Open Charge Map
Travelling to Berkshire in an electric vehicle? Many of our cottages offer EV charging, and there's a growing network of public chargers across the county. These are real charging points near your Berkshire stay.
Turnhams Farm House
1 point · up to 7.5 kW
Reading, RG314TT
Standard
Wantage Road
1 point · up to 3.7 kW
Reading, RG30 2EG
Standard
Wantage Road
1 point · up to 3.7 kW
Reading, RG30 2EG
Standard
Wantage Road
1 point · up to 3.7 kW
Reading, RG30 2EG
Standard
Kensington Road Car Park
2 points · up to 22 kW
Reading, RG30 2SZ
Fast
Tesco Extra-Reading West
4 points · up to 7 kW
Reading, RG30 1AW
Standard
Porsche Centre Reading
2 points
Theale, RG31 7SA
Standard
IKEA Reading
8 points · up to 40 kW
Reading, RG31 7SG
Fast
Moto Reading Eastbound Services
30 points · up to 360 kW
Reading, RG30 3UQ
Rapid
CP NETWORK UK HQ 01 (UK)
2 points · up to 50 kW
Theale, RG7 4SW
Rapid
CP NETWORK UK HQ 04 (MTR)
2 points · up to 22 kW
Theale, RG7 4SW
Fast
BP Pulse Moto Reading Services M4 Eastbound
8 points · up to 150 kW
RG30 3UQ
Rapid
Getting Around
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Getting to and around Berkshire is easy once you know your options. From the nearest railway stations to local buses, here's how to reach your Berkshire holiday cottage and explore the area.
Tilehurst Station
Nearest railway station
2 km
Reading West Station
Nearest railway station
2.9 km
Reading Green Park Station
Nearest railway station
3.7 km
Pubs & Restaurants
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Whether you're after a proper country pub or a good meal out, Berkshire has plenty to offer. These are real venues near your cottage.
Himalayan Hot Spot
Reading
Restaurant
The Prince of Wales
Reading
Pub
Supermarkets & Shops
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Stocking up for your stay in Berkshire? Here are the nearest supermarkets and convenience stores to your cottage.
N.K. Food & Wine
Reading RG30 4LJ
Shop
Your Coop Food
Reading RG30 4RN
Shop
Co-op Food
Reading RG31 5AR
Supermarket
Today's Local
Reading RG31 5DJ
Shop
Park Lane Off Licence
Reading RG31 4DU
Shop
GroceryAsia
Reading RG30 4AA
Shop
Today's Express
Reading RG30 4DG
Shop
Useful Info
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Good to know before your stay in Berkshire — nearest hospitals and A&E departments.
Prospect Park Hospital
Reading
1.3 km
Sue Ryder Duchess of Kent Hospice
Reading
2.1 km