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The Bird In Hand

4.0 star property
Inn in Reading with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Interior
Terrace/patio
Superior Suite, Ensuite | Bathroom
Front of property
Superior Suite, Ensuite

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
The current price is AU$150
includes taxes & fees
1 Feb - 2 Feb

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Bath Road, Knowl Hill, Twyford, Reading, England, RG10 9UP
  • Place, Thames River
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Stanlake Park Wine Estate
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Thames Path
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Room options

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Superior Double Room, Ensuite

Superior Double Room, Ensuite

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Superior Twin Room, Ensuite

Superior Twin Room, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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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/bath combination
Private bathroom
Minibar
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • City view

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Superior Suite, Ensuite

Superior Suite, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Family Quadruple Room

Family Quadruple Room

Highlights

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

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About the area

Reading

At The Bird In Hand, you'll be 18.3 km (11.4 mi) from LEGOLAND® Windsor and 20.4 km (12.7 mi) from Windsor Castle. Highlights at this inn include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .Country Pub is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. 3 meeting rooms and a conference centre are among the business amenities offered. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a snack bar/deli and coffee/tea in a common area. English breakfast is available. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. There's also the convenience of extended parking. .Within a 20-minute drive of this 4-property class Reading inn, attractions include Thames River and Ascot Racecourse.
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What's nearby

  • Thames River - 5 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Stanlake Park Wine Estate - 6 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Thames Path - 7 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Bisham Abbey Golf Club - 9 min drive - 10.9 km
  • Bisham Abbey - 10 min drive - 11.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The St. George & Dragon - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Golden Cross - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Dew Drop Inn - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Shire Horse - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Bell - ‬4 min drive

About this property

The Bird In Hand

Inn in Reading with restaurant and bar/lounge
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.

  • 20 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Built in 1400
  • Deli
  • Conference centre
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
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.

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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
  • Limited on-site self parking

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

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

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
Tax ID - SYS_Eviivo
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. The tax ID number is SYS_Eviivo. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Bird In Hand?

The Bird In Hand offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

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

As of 24 Jan 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Bird In Hand on 1 Feb 2026 start from AU$149.66, 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.

Is parking available at The Bird In Hand?

Yep, The Bird In Hand has a free self car park.

Does The Bird In Hand serve breakfast?

Yeah, English breakfast is served at The Bird In Hand.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Bird In Hand?

No, The Bird In Hand does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Bird In Hand?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Bird In Hand?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Bird In Hand?

Dogs are welcome at The Bird In Hand, with food and water bowls on offer.

The Bird In Hand Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 225 out of 354 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 96 out of 354 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 354 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 354 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 354 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jodie

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Friendly staff, nice venue
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic great location and very comfortable hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pauline

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

Excellent all round

Friendly staff, good prices, comfortable room, tasty imaginative food.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Samantha

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig, Ossett

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Celeste

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was absolutely lovely, but the photos didn’t ring true to actuality. The carpet was riddled with stains, the room smelled musty, the bathroom toilet lid had permanent scratches that made it feel dirty, the walls were marked with stains and scratches, the ceiling was damaged, and there were termites or flying ants inside near windows. Again, staff was so kind.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

susan

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

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The people were lovely and friendly, check in was quick and easy, and the room was clean and comfortable. 100% recommend
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jürgen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Very nice stuff nothing was too much trouble. Made the stay a good one.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

John

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

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