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The Bird In Hand

4.0 star property

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Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Terrace/patio
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Family Quadruple Room | Individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
Individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

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Bath Road, Knowl Hill, Twyford, Reading, England, RG10 9UP
  • Henley Bridge
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Nirvana Spa
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • LEGOLAND® Windsor
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Room options

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

Family Quadruple Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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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)
  • 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)
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Superior Twin Room, Ensuite

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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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
(4 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About this property

The Bird In Hand

Inn in Reading with restaurant and bar/lounge
A restaurant, a bar/lounge and a snack bar/deli are available at this smoke-free inn. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a conference centre, coffee/tea in a common area and a garden are on-site.
The Bird In Hand offers 20 air-conditioned accommodations, with an iron/ironing board. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Digital televisions are provided. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit.

This Reading inn provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at The Bird In Hand. During your stay, you'll be close to Stanlake Park Wine Estate. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus a restaurant. This property offers pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • English breakfast offered for a fee
  • Amenities include 3 meeting rooms, a conference centre and a terrace
  • 14 minutes by car from LEGOLAND® Windsor and 10 minutes from Thames River
  • Dogs welcome for a fee
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. There are 3 meeting rooms available. The business-friendly The Bird In Hand also features a terrace, a garden, and coffee/tea in common area. Free self parking is available. The property offers extended parking privileges.

This 4-star Reading inn is smoke free.

Guests can enjoy English breakfast for a fee.
On-site venue – This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Country Pub – This pub serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting). Open daily.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Extended parking on site

Food and drink

  • English breakfast available for a fee: GBP 15 for adults and GBP 15 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Country Pub

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Business services

  • 3 meeting rooms
  • Conference centre

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • No lift
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1400
  • Smoke-free property
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out before 11:00 AM

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

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 20 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Food and water bowls are available
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for English breakfast: from approximately GBP 15.00 for adults and from GBP 15.00 for children
  • Pet fee: GBP 20 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
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This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property does not have a front desk. Guests arriving after 9:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. The host will greet guests on arrival.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is 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

The Bird In Hand Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 211 out of 333 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 93 out of 333 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 333 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 333 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 333 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wesley

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clare

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

nicola

Nice rooms, great food,really friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hermione Adrienne

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Over priced mediocre hotel and food

I am not sure how a hotel can justify a double room at £123 without breakfast and then charge £5 for a small bottle of water in the room. Staff were friendly and room was large and clean but whole place needs an update. Evening meal was overpriced mediocre pub food. Would I book again, doubt it.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Hotel

Great hotel, traditonally decorated room but comfortable and spacious. Great food in the pub downstairs and helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phil

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place, food, room, staff all great
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

David

Travelled with family
A very good b&b pub. Good facilities, clean and good bathroom. Cost of evening meal a little high for the quality.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carl

Business traveller
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tatevik

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Clean, calm and cosy

This was the loveliest little night away with my daughter. Drinking tea and listening to Classic FM in a big, comfy bed was the literal dream. My only observation was that the towel rail was hotter than the 9th circle and I stupidly burnt my arm.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I liked the friendly staff and the delicious restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

christian

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024