Franklin Lodge

14 Franklin Street, Reading, RG1 7YA, United Kingdom – Great location - show map – Train Access

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Rated wonderful
40 reviews
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Franklin Lodge

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Within 14 miles of LaplandUK and 16 miles of Newbury Racecourse, Franklin Lodge provides free Wifi and a garden. The property is around 19 miles from Legoland Windsor, 20 miles from Dorney Lake, and 21 miles from Cliveden House. Highclere Castle is 26 miles away and Notley Abbey is 27 miles from the homestay. Opening onto a patio, the homestay consists of 4 bedrooms. Providing a terrace, this homestay also offers a flat-screen TV, a well-equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, an oven, and a microwave, as well as 4 bathrooms with a shower and a hair dryer. The property has an outdoor dining area. Windsor Castle is 21 miles from the homestay, while Thorpe Park is 25 miles away. The nearest airport is London Heathrow Airport, 28 miles from Franklin Lodge.

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Most popular amenities
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.6)

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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 full bed
Bedroom 2:
1 full bed
Bedroom 3:
1 full bed
Bedroom 4:
1 full bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.9
Facilities
9.3
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.2
Value for money
9.1
Location
8.6
Free WiFi
8.8
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  • Mandy
    Hong Kong Hong Kong
    “There were supply of milk, coffee, tea, washing balls. Equipment were all new & functionable. Washing machine & dryer were very easy to be operated.”
  • Joanne
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Absolutely beautiful place, very clean and comfortable. kitchen had all you needed.”
  • Darren
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “superb accommodation, spotlessly clean, modern, bright and comfortable.”

Host Info

Company review score: 8.9Based on 679 reviews from 8 properties
8 managed properties

Company info

Franklin Lodge is managed by Kennet Apartment which was established in 2016. We are a family-run business and pride ourselves in providing top-of-the-range, luxury accommodation to cater for your business and leisure needs in prime areas of Reading. Customer service is paramount and we aim to go above and beyond to exceed expectations and ensure your stay is a memorable one!

Property info

Franklin Lodge is a luxury 4-bed, 4-private en-suite property, with a fully-equipped kitchen, modern dining area and private terrace for our guests to enjoy. The property is incredibly modern with fitted furnishings and beautiful internal decor. The property boasts 4 spacious double bedrooms, with ample storage space and individual Netflix-enabled Smart TVs in each bedroom. The bedrooms offer private en-suite with power shower facilities and complimentary toiletries. The kitchen boasts built-in appliances, such as an oven, washing machine, fridge/freezer, microwave as well as a toaster and kettle. In addition, we also offer cooking utensils and crockery to be able to cook your own meals. The property offers a private garden/terrace area with seating to enjoy the nice weather in! The property is conveniently located in a residential area, less than 2-min walk from local shops and amenities. Reading Town Centre is a mere 10-min walk away.

Neighborhood info

Franklin Lodge is located in a quiet residential road in the heart of Reading. Benefiting from a quiet private garden to enjoy the nice weather in! The location is superb and easily accessible to local amenities. Franklin Lodge is located 10-15min walk from Reading Station and less than 5-min walk from Reading West Station. It is less than a 5 minute walk from the town centre of Reading where you will find plenty of restaurants and bars and the famous Oracle Shopping Centre.

Language Spoken

English

Area info

Amenities of Franklin Lodge
Great facilities! Review score, 9.3

Most popular amenities
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private Bathroom
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Oven
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sitting area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
  • Express check-in/out
General
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Smoke-free property
  • Private entrance
  • Heating
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Languages Spoken
  • English

Property practices

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House rules

Franklin Lodge takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 2:00 PM to 11:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

Until 10:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Refundable damage deposit

A damage deposit of GBP 200 is required. The property charges this 7 days before arrival. That's about USD 250. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

1 crib available on request.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Payments by Booking.com

Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this reservation. During your stay, you can pay for any extras using Mastercard and Visa .

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests need be quiet between 8:00 PM and 8:00 AM.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Franklin Lodge of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 20:00:00 and 08:00:00.

A damage deposit of £200 is required. The property charges this days before arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

FAQs about Franklin Lodge

  • Check-in at Franklin Lodge is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • Franklin Lodge is 0.8 miles from the center of Reading. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

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    • The prices at Franklin Lodge may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.