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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
Terrace/patio
Individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
Family Quadruple Room | Individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
Front of property
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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Air conditioning
  • Pet friendly
  • 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
$75 nightly
The total price is $90
Nov 17 - Nov 18
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
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Cable/satellite 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
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Cable/satellite 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
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Minibar
Electric kettle
  • 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
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Minibar
  • 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
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
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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The Bird In Hand Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

Room
Food
Service staff
Breakfast
Bar
Pub
Restaurant
Drinks
Countryside
Bed

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. (4 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic great location and very comfortable hotel
Richard, 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

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

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

10/10 Exceptional

Nice room, service and food. Staff was courteous and professional.
Craig C, 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

8/10 Very good

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

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely stay

Great stay lovely room and very attentive staff warm and friendly. Would highly recommend.
Gary, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Really enjoy staying at The Bird in Hand, second time in 2 months
Joseph, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good accommodation

Great pub & comfortable beds, 10mins drive to Henley on Thames
Julian, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great visit

Lovely courtyard to sit in just outside our room. Beautiful hotel
Joyce, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very good as usual, lovely food and drink, well done all.
david, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful well provisioned rooms
Elizabeth r, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Staff was so lovely and accommodating. Breakfast and dinner every day were always delicious.

10/10 Exceptional

Great access, parking and price. Room was lovely clean and cosy. Building was charming and full of character
Marcus, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Really nice place, good food and excellent beer...lovely place, the only negative is that it's just over priced, especially for some business users. I can only stay here if there is an offer on Hotels.com
david, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Sadly the chef was so unaccommodating which spoilt our stay. All the other staff and room were lovely.
Cindy, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Lovely pub/hotel from the outside despite being on a busy main road, which we couldn’t hear from our bedroom. Food was good in the pub and staff were friendly and attentive. Bathroom is in need of an update or refresh in comparison to the bedroom itself. The room felt cramped with lots of furniture and refreshments (both for free and to buy). Lack of plug sockets. Overall pleasant, reliable stay

2/10 Poor

I have enjoyed staying at this establishment in the past, but unfortunately, it feels like it's going downhill with little effort being made to maintain the high standards it once had. During my recent stay, I encountered several issues that were quite disappointing: No remote control for the TV: This made it inconvenient to use the television. Carpet with signs of spillage: The carpet had numerous stains, indicating a lack of proper cleaning. Flickering light in the bathroom: This made using the bathroom quite challenging and uncomfortable. Showerhead and bar not fit for purpose: The shower setup was inadequate and difficult to use. Unprofessional repair work: A noticeable and poorly executed repair suggested that maintenance is being handled by someone inexperienced in DIY. Given these issues, I regret to say that I will not be returning.
christian, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

We had a bad experience here caused by other guests: at one in the morning, a group of men were standing outside singing and swearing for ages. It woke me up and I couldn’t sleep afterwards. I phoned the desk and left a message on the answerphone but have not had a response. I told the breakfast waiter in the morning and he said he knew who they were, since they had behaved like that the night before as well and were outside when he left at 11.45. He says he had emailed their company and said it was totally unacceptable behaviour as all the other guests had complained. Would I stay here again- doubtful, as we do like to sleep when we go to a hotel! What a pity. The room was very clean and the young staff were most helpful.
Tim, 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

8/10 Very good

Friendly staff, nice venue
Jodie, 1-night trip