The spaceSIX MJ Property and Rentals pride themselves in offering good quality short term stay rentals for contractors to unwind after work or families to use as a base.
Once booked you will received a guest arrival form where you request your bed set up in the second bedroom.
Perfect for short term or long term stays. We serve clients from two night stays to monthly, quarterly or longer.
Property offers :
1. Fully furnished two bedroom apartment
2. Main bedroom with double bed
3. Second bedroom with either king size beds or twins plus a double bed
4. Smart flatscreen TV
5. Free unlimited Wi-Fi
6. Washing machine
7. Fridge
8. Fully Equipped Kitchen
9. Hairdryer
10. Iron and ironing board
11. First aid kit
12. All bills included
13. Professionally cleaned
14. Pet friendly
There’s limited parking on Castle Street and operated by parking meters. For longer overnight stays please try the following car parks;
Civic B £4 overnight 2 mins walk
Broad Street Mall £4.10 overnight 4 mins walk
Our accommodation would be a perfect fit for:
● Families and leisure travellers visiting the local attractions
● Companies looking for temporary housing for short-term relocation or long-term corporate stays.
● Contractors, business travellers, etc.
● Individual business travellers looking for a home away from home.
● Travel managers, purchase managers and PA's who need help with organising accommodation for their colleagues.
● Insurance companies looking to house their clients who have been displaced from their homes.
● Looking to refurbish your property? You can book for a short/medium/long term stay.
Guest accessGuests will have privacy and access to the entire property.
Guest interactionWe will be contactable via the platform you booked on, e-mail or text between 8am and 10pm if you need us or have any questions before, during or after your stay.
We pride ourselves in delivering the highest quality accommodation to ensure our guests enjoy a comfortable and relaxed stay with a home away from home feel - if you have any questions about our properties please feel free to get in touch any time and we'll be happy to assist. Our properties are self check in on arrival to let you arrive and unwind at your leisure.
For our guests peace of mind we have been hosting since 2015 on AirBnB and many other online and offline platforms.
Neighborhood overviewHere's a list of 20 must-do recommendations guests staying in Reading, all within roughly 30 minutes' travel — whether by train, car, bus, or foot. This mix includes nature, history, culture, shopping, and food experiences:
🌿 Nature & Outdoor
1. Thames Path Riverside Walks – scenic riverside strolls right from the town centre.
2. Forbury Gardens – a Victorian park just 5 minutes’ walk away.
3. Prospect Park – Reading’s largest open space, perfect for picnics and walks.
4. Basildon Park (National Trust) – 18th-century mansion and grounds (20 mins by car).
5. Mapledurham House & Watermill – historic riverside estate (15 mins by car).
🏛 History & Culture
6. Reading Abbey Ruins – founded by Henry I in 1121, 10 mins’ walk.
7. Reading Museum – home to the Bayeux Tapestry replica.
8. Museum of English Rural Life (MERL) – quirky and fascinating local history.
9. Windsor Castle – world-famous royal residence, 35 mins by car/train.
10. Oxford – historic university city, just 25–30 mins by train.
🛍 Shopping & Entertainment
11. The Oracle Shopping Centre – riverside shopping & dining, 5 mins’ walk.
12. Broad Street Mall – convenient shopping centre in town.
13. Reading Hexagon Theatre – for live music, theatre, and comedy.
14. Vue Cinema (The Oracle) – modern multiplex cinema.
15. London Paddington – for big-city shopping in just 25 mins by train.
🍴 Food & Drink
16. Riverside dining at The Oracle – restaurants along the Kennet.
17. Caversham – charming suburb across the river with pubs & cafes.
18. The Fisherman’s Cottage – a local favourite pub by the canal.
19. Market Place – home to food stalls and local events.
20. London Street & Kings Road – full of independent restaurants with global cuisines.
This list offers a diverse taste of what makes Reading special — from relaxing nature walks and rich history to shopping, culture, and excellent food. Whether you're here for a weekend or a longer stay, you’ll find something to suit every interest.
Getting aroundFor a general shop, the nearest convenience stores are Tesco Express on St Mary’s Butts (3 minutes’ walk) or Sainsbury’s Local on Friar Street (5 minutes’ walk). Larger supermarkets like Aldi on Oxford Road are around a 12-minute walk.
Local attractions and amenities:
• Forbury Gardens – 0.3 mile (6 mins walk)
• The Oracle Shopping Centre – 0.2 mile (4 mins walk)
• Reading Abbey Ruins – 0.4 mile (8 mins walk)
• Reading Museum & Town Hall – 0.5 mile (10 mins walk)
• Thames Path Riverside Walks – 0.6 mile (12 mins walk)
• Broad Street (main shopping street) – 0.4 mile (8 mins walk)
• Prospect Park – 1.8 miles (7 mins by car / 30 mins walk)
• Madejski Stadium (Reading FC & events) – 3.0 miles (10 mins by car / 20 mins by bus)
• Basildon Park (National Trust) – 7.6 miles (20 mins by car)
• Windsor Castle – 20 miles (35 mins by car / 40 mins by train)
• Oxford City Centre – 25 miles (30–40 mins by train)
• London Paddington – 36 miles (25 mins by fast train)
• Heathrow Airport (LHR) – 27 miles (35–40 mins by car / 45 mins by train & bus connection)
🚆 Trains
Visitors staying in Reading benefit from excellent transport connections to London, Oxford, and the wider Thames Valley. Reading Station (around a 10-minute walk) is one of the UK’s busiest rail hubs, offering:
• London Paddington – as little as 25 minutes by fast train
• London Waterloo – around 1 hr via direct service
• Oxford – 25–30 minutes
• Windsor & Eton – 40 minutes (via Slough)
• Basingstoke & Hampshire – 20–25 minutes
• Bath & Bristol – 1 hr to 1 hr 20 mins
• Heathrow Airport (via RailAir coach) – approx. 45 minutes
• Gatwick Airport – direct trains in just over 1 hr
With its central location, Castle Street makes travelling by train easy for both day trips and longer journeys.
🚖 Taxis
Ride-hailing apps such as Uber and Bolt operate across Reading, making it simple to book rides on-demand. Traditional local taxi firms also provide reliable services:
• Reading Taxi Hire
• 1st Choice Taxis
• Yellow Cars
