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The Bird In Hand

4.0 star property
Reading inn with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Front of property
Individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
Terrace/patio
Family Quadruple Room | Individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
Nestled in the heart of the town, The Bird In Hand offers a warm welcome with a cozy bar and on-site restaurant serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Enjoy your stay while connecting to WiFi in your room or taking advantage of extended parking.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (9)

  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Conference center
  • 3 meeting rooms
  • Terrace
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Snack bar/deli

Feel at home (5)

  • Cable/satellite TV service
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Free self parking
  • Snack bar/deli
$76 nightly
The total price is $91
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Total with taxes and fees

Room options

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Superior Double Room, Ensuite | Individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Superior Double Room, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Twin Room, Ensuite | Individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Superior Twin Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Luxury Double Room, Ensuite (No Children)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Electric kettle
Minibar
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Suite, Ensuite | Individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Superior Suite, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Electric kettle
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family Quadruple Room | Individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Family Quadruple Room

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Sofa bed - double
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Bath Road, Knowl Hill, Twyford, Reading, England, RG10 9UP

What's nearby

  • Stanlake Park Wine Estate - 4 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Henley Bridge - 11 min drive - 10.7 km
  • Nirvana Spa - 12 min drive - 15.9 km
  • LEGOLAND® Windsor - 17 min drive - 22.2 km
  • Cliveden House - 17 min drive - 16.0 km

Getting around

  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 29 min drive
  • Farnborough (FAB) - 32 min drive
  • Oxford (OXF) - 56 min drive
  • Reading Wargrave Station - 5 min drive
  • Reading Twyford Station - 5 min drive
  • Maidenhead Furze Platt Station - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The St. George & Dragon - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Golden Cross - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Bull Hotel - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Pulse Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Royal Oak - ‬4 min drive

About this property

The Bird In Hand

When you stay at The Bird In Hand, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of LEGOLAND® Windsor and Thames River. You can relax with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. A snack bar/deli, a terrace, and a garden are other highlights. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 20 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • There is no front desk at this property
    • The host will greet guests on arrival
    • If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs only)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Food and water bowls available
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Onsite RV/bus/truck parking (fees apply)
    • Onsite extended parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • English breakfast (surcharge)
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Snack bar/deli

Working away

  • 3 meeting rooms
  • Conference center

Facilities

  • 2 buildings/towers
  • Built in 1400
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Traditional architecture

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Low-height counter/sink
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Alarm clock
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Individually decorated

Freshen up

  • Shower/tub combination
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Desk chair

Food and drink

  • Free tea bags/instant coffee

Special features

Dining

Onsite venue - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Country Pub - This pub serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Open daily.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • English breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 15.00 for adults and GBP 15.00 for children

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 20 per pet, per stay

Policies

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
State tax ID - SYS_Eviivo

Also known as

Bird In Hand Country Inn
The Bird In Hand Country Inn
Bird Hand Inn Reading
Bird Hand Reading
The Bird In Hand Inn
The Bird In Hand Reading
The Bird In Hand Inn Reading

Frequently asked questions

Does The Bird In Hand offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Bird In Hand does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at The Bird In Hand?

Yes, dogs are welcome. There's a charge of GBP 20 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.

Is parking offered on site at The Bird In Hand?

Yes, there's free self parking. RV/bus/truck parking is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Bird In Hand?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Is there an onsite casino at The Bird In Hand?

No, this inn doesn't have a casino, but Genting Casino (15-min drive) is nearby.

What is there to do at The Bird In Hand and nearby?

The Bird In Hand has a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near The Bird In Hand?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant that offers alfresco dining.

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Reviews

The Bird In Hand Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

9.2

Staff & service

9.0

Eco-friendliness

9.0

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently delicious and a highlight of the stay. (8 reviews)
  • The restaurant served first-class food and the bar staff provided excellent service. (3 reviews)
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Popular mentions

Room
Food
Service staff
Breakfast
Bar
Pub
Restaurant
Drinks
Countryside
Bed

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic great location and very comfortable hotel
Richard, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Friendly staff, nice venue
Jodie, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent all round

Friendly staff, good prices, comfortable room, tasty imaginative food.
Pauline, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic staff, room was excellent, really great food in the restaurant. I'll be repeat booking whenever I'm working back over this part of the UK. thanks so much!
Claire, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The people were lovely and friendly, check in was quick and easy, and the room was clean and comfortable. 100% recommend
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice rooms, great food,really friendly staff
nicola, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent place, food, room, staff all great
Phil, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Very nice stuff nothing was too much trouble. Made the stay a good one.
Mark, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay

This is a great place to stay, very comfortable rooms and the food is excellent. Great value for money as well.
David, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay

Second visit, great room, clean, good coffee in the room, parking on site. My only gripe on this visit is the mattress was awful, I could feel the springs through the mattress.
Hermione Adrienne, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Stay was very nice clean rooms breakfast was amazing
Rolando, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I liked the friendly staff and the delicious restaurant.
Chris, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic hotel, amazing (5 star) food, friendly staff, highly recommend to anyone looking to stay 🙌
1-night trip

8/10 Very good

A very good b&b pub. Good facilities, clean and good bathroom. Cost of evening meal a little high for the quality.
David, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Relaxing enjoyable stay

Very enjoyable stay, staff were all lovely and so was the food
Richard, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice room, service and food. Staff was courteous and professional.
Craig C, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

The room was hot and smelled musty (Wren) when I walked in. I immediately opened the windows to try and get rid of the smell, but the windows are on a cable, so don't open very far. The radiator in the bathroom was on full which didn't help matters and I con't think there was a way to turn it off, despite being 16 degrees outside. When I tried to use the air conditioning, it turned on, but I couldn't get it to blow any air. To be fair, I didn't report any of the issues as I dragged off my hot motorbike gear and was too exhausted to get dressed and go back downstairs. Staff may well ahve resolved the heat issue for me if I'd asked. Slept with the window open all night, but luckily it was quiet - absolutely no noise from outside despite being a pub. On the positive side, the bed was really comfy, pillows were good and I was given somewhere out of sight to park the motorbike where I could chain it to a post. The staff are really friendly and helpful too. Can't comment on breakfast as it starts at 7am and I had already left.
Samantha, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

A great stay at the bird in the hand.

What a good find, beautiful decor, friendly efficient and attentive staff. The food was first class.
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay

Really enjoyed my stay here would defiantly book again.
Stephen, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent place
Peter, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Lovely room and pub, excellent food in the restaurant.
Richard, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

A great place to stay.

Accommodation was excellent. Beautifully decorated room and well equipped with tea and coffee, fresh milk, water and lovely toiletries. Could not fault room. Very good choice for breakfast which we enjoyed. Dinner was not so enjoyable and we didn’t feel it was value for money. Staff all very polite and friendly. This is a great place to stay.
Sarah, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely rooms and plenty of parking
Darrell, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Our go-to hotel when flying from Heathrow

Our go-to hotel if we need somewhere to stay before a Heathrow flight. The staff are all very friendly, food is excellent (both dinner and breakfast), plentiful parking. We stayed in an executive room this time - we liked the extra space and would book this again. Last time we were there we were helping some friends who had suffered a tragedy that day, and I managed to knock over a large G&T. Even without knowing what we were dealing with, the lady behind the bar calmly cleared up the mess and sorted a fresh one - no charge and no judgement. We really appreciated her kindness.
Rachel, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Absolutely stunning place , staff where extremely helpful
Daren, 1-night trip