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Food scene
Our Airbnb is a 1-min walk from all local amenities and only 3 miles away to Central Reading direct via the main bath road.
Calcot/Reading offers fantastic access to local shops with the large Sainsbury complex with Ikea, Boots, Next, Argos, Beauty salon, Starbucks, McDonald's, Sports Direct, Lloyds Pharmacy, Post office Royal mail letterbox, Travel money and currency exchange, Banks, Maths/English tuitions, large free parking, Petrol Station and a newly open 24h Gym open 7/7 all close at hand.
Our Airbnb is also a 1-minute walk to the main Sainsbury's bus stop which service directly into Central Reading with buses every 5 minutes approx 3 miles away for shops, restaurants and bars, entertainment and Reading main railway station.
The new M4 smart motorway is within a 1-minute drive (Junction 12) and 5 minutes drive to GREEN PARK.
Our nearest train station is Theale station which is 0.7 mile away from our Airbnb to get to Reading Central but also to get to London-Paddington DIRECT.
There is also a large playing field and woodland close by with nice walks available.
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Sainsbury's
7-8 Broad StOur Airbnb is a 1-min walk from all local amenities and only 3 miles away to Central Reading direct via the main bath road.
Calcot/Reading offers fantastic access to local shops with the large Sainsbury complex with Ikea, Boots, Next, Argos, Beauty salon, Starbucks, McDonald's, Sports Direct, Lloyds Pharmacy, Post office Royal mail letterbox, Travel money and currency exchange, Banks, Maths/English tuitions, large free parking, Petrol Station and a newly open 24h Gym open 7/7 all close at hand.
Our Airbnb is also a 1-minute walk to the main Sainsbury's bus stop which service directly into Central Reading with buses every 5 minutes approx 3 miles away for shops, restaurants and bars, entertainment and Reading main railway station.
The new M4 smart motorway is within a 1-minute drive (Junction 12) and 5 minutes drive to GREEN PARK.
Our nearest train station is Theale station which is 0.7 mile away from our Airbnb to get to Reading Central but also to get to London-Paddington DIRECT.
There is also a large playing field and woodland close by with nice walks available.
UK 3rd largest music festival every 26th-29th August with over 100 000 students visiting each year!
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Reading Festival
UK 3rd largest music festival every 26th-29th August with over 100 000 students visiting each year!
City/town information
Reading City Centre boasts a rich cultural heritage with year-round arts & leisure activities and an excellent choice of shopping and dining opportunities. Reading, the business capital of the Thames Valley, is one of the most dynamic and prosperous towns in the UK and Europe, recognised for its productivity and entrepreneurial spirit, making it one of the best locations for economic expansion and business growth in the country.
Increasingly the choice for major corporations to relocate their headquarters, it has a growing tech hub and a huge number of people commute into Reading for work.
The towns excellent position at the start of the Elizabeth Line provides a quick 26-minute hop into London, and an excellent opportunity to capitalise on the transformative effect of the new line, which is set to slash commute times across the capital. Located on both the Great Western Railway and the M4 Motorway, Reading lies in an enviable position, surrounded by unspoilt countryside and tranquil stretches of water from the River Thames and River Kennet.
The Oracle in Reading is a well-known shopping destination and hosts around 90 retail units including designer brands such as Hugo Boss, Hollister and Apple. The Oracle is also home to major department stores such as House of Fraser, John Lewis and Debenhams. The Riverside at the Oracle also provides a pleasant dining experience with a range of cafes, restaurants and bars, ideal for eating out which comes to life at night.
A 10-screen Vue cinema is also located along the Riverside which can be enjoyed by all. Performing arts take place at a number of venues including the Hexagon theatre or the Concert Hall located within the Town Hall complex offering a great entertainment experience.
Reading is also home to Reading Football Club and London Irish Rugby Club both of which are popular Championship teams based out of the Madejski Stadium. The Stadium also offers amenities to the general public such as a 5-star hotel, bars and restaurants.
Reading also holds the UK 3rd largest annual music festival every August 26-29th.
Reading also enjoys two outstanding Golf Courses in a parkland setting, Calcot Park and Mapledurham.
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Reading
Reading City Centre boasts a rich cultural heritage with year-round arts & leisure activities and an excellent choice of shopping and dining opportunities. Reading, the business capital of the Thames Valley, is one of the most dynamic and prosperous towns in the UK and Europe, recognised for its productivity and entrepreneurial spirit, making it one of the best locations for economic expansion and business growth in the country.
Increasingly the choice for major corporations to relocate their headquarters, it has a growing tech hub and a huge number of people commute into Reading for work.
The towns excellent position at the start of the Elizabeth Line provides a quick 26-minute hop into London, and an excellent opportunity to capitalise on the transformative effect of the new line, which is set to slash commute times across the capital. Located on both the Great Western Railway and the M4 Motorway, Reading lies in an enviable position, surrounded by unspoilt countryside and tranquil stretches of water from the River Thames and River Kennet.
The Oracle in Reading is a well-known shopping destination and hosts around 90 retail units including designer brands such as Hugo Boss, Hollister and Apple. The Oracle is also home to major department stores such as House of Fraser, John Lewis and Debenhams. The Riverside at the Oracle also provides a pleasant dining experience with a range of cafes, restaurants and bars, ideal for eating out which comes to life at night.
A 10-screen Vue cinema is also located along the Riverside which can be enjoyed by all. Performing arts take place at a number of venues including the Hexagon theatre or the Concert Hall located within the Town Hall complex offering a great entertainment experience.
Reading is also home to Reading Football Club and London Irish Rugby Club both of which are popular Championship teams based out of the Madejski Stadium. The Stadium also offers amenities to the general public such as a 5-star hotel, bars and restaurants.
Reading also holds the UK 3rd largest annual music festival every August 26-29th.
Reading also enjoys two outstanding Golf Courses in a parkland setting, Calcot Park and Mapledurham.
Reading is 26 minutes away from Central London (Paddington station) with trains running every 5 minutes via the new 2021 Crossrail "Elizabeth line"
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London
Reading is 26 minutes away from Central London (Paddington station) with trains running every 5 minutes via the new 2021 Crossrail "Elizabeth line"
Neighbourhoods
The iconic Oxford Universities and Historical town of Oxford is a 45 min drive from our Airbnb.
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Oxford
The iconic Oxford Universities and Historical town of Oxford is a 45 min drive from our Airbnb.
Get to Reading under 25 min directly from UK largest Heathrow Airport with direct trains every 5 min.
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Get to Reading under 25 min directly from UK largest Heathrow Airport with direct trains every 5 min.
Reading is also home to Reading Football Club and London Irish Rugby Club both of which are highly popular Championship teams based out of the Madejski Stadium.
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Estadi Madejski
M4Reading is also home to Reading Football Club and London Irish Rugby Club both of which are highly popular Championship teams based out of the Madejski Stadium.
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Buses are the fastest way to get around Reading
Our Airbnb is a 1-minute walk to Sainsbury Bus stop station and the best way to get to Central Reading as it can be costly and difficult to park in the heart of Reading.
You can also use Theale train station situated 0.7 mile away from our Airbnb to get to Reading train station and London-Paddington Direct.
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Reading University is within the top best 1% worldwide.
International students can also pass their IELTS Academic test for UKVI (UK Visas) at Reading University.
Note: these tests are also approved for British Citizenship and leave to remain applications.
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Take the train under Heathrow Airport
Take the new Elizabeth line under Heathrow Airport to reach Reading City Centre within 20 minutes.
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English Languages Courses in Reading City Centre
There are plenty of English Language Courses in Reading to select from for an international student wanting to pass an internationally recognised English certificate or diploma with the World best accreditations.
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Ikea Reading
If you are coming from far away for a big shopping at IKEA READING and wants to spend the night over, Our Airbnb facility is 1-minute away.