The Bird In Hand

4.0 star property
Inn in Reading with a restaurant and a bar

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Terrace/patio
Individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
Combined shower/tub, towels
Interior
Front of property

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
The price is AED 342
AED 411 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Jan - 3 January 2025

Room options

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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

Luxury Double Room, Ensuite (No Children)

Highlights

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

Superior Suite, Ensuite

Highlights

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

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

Superior Double 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
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Henley Bridge - 8 min drive
  • Leander Club - 9 min drive
  • Nirvana Spa - 12 min drive
  • LEGOLAND® Windsor - 14 min drive
  • Cliveden House - 16 min drive

Getting around

  • Reading Wargrave Station - 5 min drive
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Haweli - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Dewdrop Inn - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Hurley House Hotel - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪H'artisan - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Golden Cross - ‬5 min drive

About this property

The Bird In Hand

Upscale inn
A terrace, a garden, and a bar are just a few of the amenities provided at The Bird In Hand. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. In addition to a conference center, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • English breakfast (surcharge), extended parking, and smoke-free premises
  • 3 meeting rooms and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually decorated, and have comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to perks like free WiFi and desk chairs.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Grab bars near toilets, raised toilet seats, and bathroom emergency pull cords
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, desks, and desk chairs

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Breakfast available for a fee: GBP 15.00 for adults and GBP 15.00 for children
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar
  • Coffee/tea in common area(s)

Restaurants on site

  • Country Pub

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Business services

  • Conference center
  • Meeting rooms - 3

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.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • In-room accessibility
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets

Bathroom

  • Shower/tub combination
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Cable/satellite channels
  • TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Individually decorated
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-friendly 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 allowed for an extra charge of GBP 20 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the 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

Frequently asked questions

Is The Bird In Hand pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 20 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at The Bird In Hand?

As of 23 December 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Bird In Hand on 2 January 2025 start from $111.88, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The Bird In Hand?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Bird In Hand?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Bird In Hand?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Bird In Hand located?

Situated in Reading, this inn is 3.1 mi (4.9 km) from Stanlake Park Wine Estate and within 6 mi (10 km) of Bisham Abbey and Thames Path. Mill at Sonning and Thames River are also within 6 mi (10 km).

The Bird In Hand Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 190 out of 307 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 89 out of 307 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 307 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 307 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 307 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

Chris

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

10/10 Excellent

Piotr

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellently run, proper Inn.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Hannah

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
(Stayed in Room 2) Firstly the food was absolutely fantastic! I mean wow, wow, wow. Devoured the lot! 5* for the food. We would happily come for dinner again and again. The room was pleasant, clean and the bath was lovely and spacious (could fit two SLIM people satisfactory). Loved the tea selection and mini fridge compliments as well! However, when you opened the cupboard with the ironing board, a smell of mouldy cheese comes wafting out (so I quickly closed that and moved swiftly on) we booked for a king size bed but instead got two single beds pushed together!? Essentially trying to create the illusion of a king size bed… but a terrible idea when you have a crack in the middle between you and your loved one. The bed was uncomfortable, overly bouncy and springy and lacked any sense of comfort so we didn’t sleep great at all and woke up feeling stiff as a rod the following morning so I wouldn’t recommend staying overnight, unless you are willing to pay for a luxury room. However we would highly recommend going for dinner.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The pub is on a busy road but the room was set back from the road and there was no issue with the noise. Plenty of parking available. Unfortunately we stayed on a very hot night, and even with the fan provided we struggled to sleep. The room was very small and had strange plug sockets.Tea & coffee making facilities in the room were good. We chose to have dinner at the hotel and were both very pleased with our meals. We found the older staff to be more attentive than the younger ones, who were more interested in chatting to each other. 25 mins from Heathrow - overall a good option if you don’t like staying in airport hotels, just not on a hot night.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jack

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

10/10 Excellent

Rolando

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stay was very nice clean rooms breakfast was amazing
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

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

8/10 Good

Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

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

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice place to stay. The food and drink was excellent. Just a little more expensive than some of the other nicer places we stayed in.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Business traveler
Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

s.l.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mat

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

4/10 Poor

Chris

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Glenice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

William

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic hotel, amazing (5 star) food, friendly staff, highly recommend to anyone looking to stay 🙌
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Michael

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness
Average. Room cleaned only once during 4 night atay, lots of maintenance required in room.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fiona

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were visiting Stanlake Vineyard and wanted somewhere to stay nearby. This was perfect, lovely friendly staff and great food
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hugh

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

david

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