Renting a serviced apartment or holiday letting in this Berkshire town in the heart of the Thames Valley gives you access to rich, ancient architecture, beautiful gardens, meandering rivers, lush rolling hills, thatched cottages and a proud heritage. All the makings of a truly unforgettable vacation in Reading.

For a slice of Reading’s history take a stroll over to Reading Abbey and Forbury Gardens. Henry I was the founder of this 900 year old structure and he himself was laid to rest in front of the high alter in 1136. Although you will no longer be able to tour the interior of the abbey as she has been deemed unsafe you can still admire her very beautiful exterior and enjoy a few quiet hours in the peaceful gardens which have been restored to their former glory.

The Museum Of Rural Life is also a must and here you can discover what countryside life was like in this region over the past 200 years. You will find over 20,000 items of rural life significance from agricultural tools to a vast collection of books and photographs as well as interactive displays. Take part in the craft sessions and enjoy making pot pourri, bags and felt. Take a garden trail and discover the amazing kitchen garden. There are dressing up facilities where the kids can dress up as farmers of old, take part in quizzes and even partake in the ancient art of brass rubbing. Don’t forget to take a look at the gut churning man traps, lethal contraptions that could do some serious damage and probably did in their time. A fantastic educational day out for all the family.

Your aparthotel or self-catered apartment in Reading also gives you access to the UK Wolf Centre. This superb centre is dedicated to the conservation and raising awareness of these majestic and beautiful creatures. Here you will meet 6 resident wolves, take countryside walks with them, pet and stroke them and, of course, get some great close up shots. The Information Centre on site gives you the opportunity to stock up on virtually every wolfy item you can think of and here you can even adopt a wolf, although he will have to stay at the centre and won’t be able to come home with you. You would have to be ‘howling’ mad to miss out on this incredible experience.

A fantastic place to eat that is within easy reach of your apartment rental or holiday let in Reading is Sweeney Todds. Here you can enjoy good hearty English cuisine. The pies come with numerous fillings and plenty of rich gravy, just like granny used to make. Enjoy traditional puddings such as spotted dick and custard, all washed down with a pint. Cheap, cheerful and damn good.

Serviced and self-catered apartments, flats, holiday lets and aparthotels can be up to 30% cheaper than most equivalent hotel rooms and are becoming increasingly popular due to the freedom they offer. Whether it’s a short stay apartment you are looking for or a long term apartment, our holiday apartments combine all the amenities and comforts of home. With plenty of room why stay in a cramped hotel room when you can stay in spacious surroundings in and around Reading city centre.

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