Pets in Reading

“Bert loved his grooming at Gems yesterday & was lucky to get an appointment with only a weeks notice. Very friendly lady & excellent service too. Would definitely recommend. 5 Stars”

“Raj is the most helpful landlord you will ever find. Very clean inside. (Don't be put off by the exterior. Very well decorated and maintained inside. My only slight problem, was the central heating, my room was a furnace, so slept with windows open, sorted. Well done Raj. Be seeing you again soon.”

“A great bass to be in Reading. All the facilities you would need when staying for a few days, better than a hotel and cheaper. Staff are great, especially Charlotte on recent. She is bubbly, friendly and personable and gives a bright welcome no matter what time it is!”

“Always friendly, efficient and fairly priced. The best vets I've experienced so far.”

“Lovely clean guest house in a great location for local and amenities . It has an added bonus of free car parking. The Silverdale Guest House is run by a family who seem to take great attention to make your stay a pleasurable one . I wouldn't hesitate to stay their again.”

“This is a great place for a family day out, reasonable ticket price. Clean soft play area suitable for kids between 6-10 years old. Animals barn , tractor trailer, bouncing pillow and the whole park is huge! There is food counter as well, the price is reasonable in terms of a theme park. Last but not least, the staff are so friendly and you can see they keep empty the rubbish bins to keep the place tidy and clean.”

“Stayed for the night following a friend's birthday celebration. Warm welcome on check in and everything explained regarding breakfast and checking out. Beautiful large room for 2 of us to share, everything you could need to make a comfortable stay. Bathroom with a large walk in shower, looked fairly new and sparkling clean. Comfy beds and a fabulous breakfast in the morning. Perfectly poached eggs. The evening meal was lovely everyone was impressed with their choices and portion sizes were fabulous for the price. Staff were happy to add a candle to our friend's desert for us. Definitely would recommend and would stay again if in the area.”

“We have stayed here twice now. Once in 2021 and now in 2025, and it's still as great as ever before. Staff soo professional and helpful. So many facilities on site and most beautiful gardens to explore. Would recommend and so easily accessible from london! Thank you to everyone who made our stay memorable”

“Date of stay: Sat 13 - Sun 14 Dec 2025. Great experience from booking to departure. Loads of parking space, staff helpful, polite & prompt on our arrival and booking us in. Room very clean, comfortable and well-appointed and at dinner and breakfast there was a great choice. Again, staff very attentive - orders taken shortly after being seated and food came quickly after that. No complaint whatsoever - a great stay/experience & we'll definitely be booking again. Only suggestion: would it be possible for some Electric Vehicle charging points to be installed please.”

“So sad to leave ....Wonderful stay from start to finish. Room was lovely and very comfortable. Every single member of staff we encountered were professional and very welcoming. Breakfast and evening meal cooked to perfection. I cannot recommd this hotel enough, we will definately return.”

“This place does the best burgers by far in the area. Absolutely love the american style and fully intend to work through the whole menu - please keep doing what you're doing!”

“Came to the restaurant tonight for my Birthday dinner with my daughter and neither of us could fault it . The food was beautifully cooked and presented and waitresses for great too. Thank you so much”

“Alice was amazing — great service from start to finish. This was our second visit, and the Hinds Head is now our go-to for any special occasion. Alice was especially great with my ADHD, making the whole experience even more comfortable. Highly recommend! Family of 7 Amelia my 2 yr old daughter loved the experience also .”

“Im not from Reading, so 1st visit. It is in a beautiful location and the pub was a proper traditional pub. Really nice crowd of people, different from London as people on different tables chatting away. The staff where great from arrival until leaving. Lots of dogs, and we had 2 dogs and the staff were very patient. Had the roast which was big and all the ingredients very fresh. I had the Guinness brownie too which was lovely. As an add on, on the Tuesday I realised I had left my sunglasses, speaking to Katie who works there they had been handed in so thank you whoever that was. And thanks Katie on helping me get them back to london to me. I look forward to then next visit”

“First time having a carvery here and it was from a recommendation from my mum, who doesn’t usually like carvery’s. This was the best carvery we’ve ever had. Great choice and really generous portions of meat. Friendly staff, good service and lovely atmosphere generally. Will definitely be back”

“It was a Sunday night, straight from A&E looking for an open pharmacy. I called ahead and they kindly confirmed they had my medicine in stock. I arrived, with a 3 month baby who needed feeding. I sat and fed her and was waiting for my taxi. It had gone 20.00 when they close but kindly let me wait inside. Such great service! Thank you!”

“last week i took my mum and her frenchy to Shinfield vets unfortunatly it was not good news our little fur ball was not well and was put to sleep. We was devastated as you can imagine that little dog was my mums life and i want t send a massive thankyou to you guys the way you treated my mum was amazing there is a young lady on reception with long ginger hair sorry forgot your name but she is amazing nothing is too much trouble she looked after us my mum was so upset and as soon as mum came out of the room se gave mum a big cuddle just want to say a massive thankyou to you all Hope you enjoyed your chocolates”

“Nineteen years ago, we held our wedding reception here, so returned on our anniversary for the night. The Inn has been updated sympathetically, and really enhanced. The room was quirky and well appointed, and the staff couldn't have been any better. Utterly friendly and helpful, and couldn't do enough for us. Supper was delicious, the chap making the cocktails was a delight, and breakfast was spot-on. We won't be leaving it nineteen years till the next visit.”

“The best groom Frank has ever had — hands down! We brought our dog Frank in after a big move and lots of travel, and he really needed a proper scrub. He’d been adjusting to the UK summer (and scratching more than usual), so we wanted to help him feel comfortable and refreshed in his new surroundings. From the moment we arrived, Louise made Frank feel completely at ease — no stress at all, just wagging tails and calm vibes. She took such thoughtful care of him. The transformation — he looked like a brand-new dog! His coat was shiny, he smelled amazing, and most importantly, he was happy and relaxed. You can tell Louise truly loves what she does, and it shows in the attention and kindness she gives. This was by far the best grooming experience Frank’s ever had — we’re so grateful and wouldn’t take him anywhere else now. Highly, highly recommend Dairy Lane Dog Grooming!”

“Great product, delivered promptly and well packed. Our 15week old loves all the raw puppy range and he’s been enjoying the natural treats too.”

“Looked after my boy for over 16 years. At the end they looked after him at my home with dignity and respect.”

“Kim kindly fitted in my two Cavalier King Charles just before Christmas for a wash and cut and did a great job. Kim was professional and easy to talk to and not an expensive groomer. I hope to return in 2024.”

“We had a lovely weekend stay as a family of four — myself, my husband, and our two children. The hotel was perfect for us! The rooms were very clean and comfortable, and the service was excellent throughout our stay. A special thank you to Zara at reception — she was incredibly welcoming, helpful, and professional. Her warm attitude really made a difference. We would definitely recommend this hotel to families looking for a relaxing and well-managed place to stay.”

“I have always found GP Vets are about the animal and the human, they understand that they are not only treating the animal but also caring and giving sound advice and support to the human, you are not treated like an oddity because you care deeply about the furry or feathered valued member of your family, I personally would not trust my dogs with any other practice.”

“Had a flyer through my door with great photo's of their Thai food, so I thought I would try them. I thought my Thai Green curry was pretty good but after having one from their menu I was amazed ! it was stunning, so good I went back the following week and then also with the girlfriend and then the following weekend with 2 friends, we were all very very impressed with the superb menu stunning food and great service, give them a try you will not be disappointed. Ian Peachey”

“I’ve been here twice now and the staff are really friendly and clearly a strong team. I had the truffle burger and chips option in the meal deal with the room and it was gorgeous. The burger was cooked just right, the chips crisp and fluffy, the mushroom done just right so it wasn’t leaking juice everywhere. Staff were attentive and genuinely seemed to take pride in the service they offered.”

“What a great find , quaint , charming in a beautiful setting , the room was modern with a studio style and the bathroom was wonderful ! We had breakfast on both days which was really cooked well and very good from a budget perspective . I would just like to say a special thank you to Peter the general manager for being a great host , and super helpful . The hotel is in a beautiful village with 3 great pubs , all in walking distance . " We shall be back " Steve and Dawn”

“I have been with Shortheath for the past 4 years and of late have been more than I would like. However I cannot fault the surgery, Rachel, one of the vets is compassionate, professional and very empathetic. Extremely knowledgeable with our dog’s aging limbs! Milo has a particular soft spot for Lauren who works on the front desk, she is brilliant with him and always makes both Milo and I feel at complete ease. Both Rachel and Lauren are an asset to the surgery - thank you ladies.”