The Bird In Hand

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Scored 8.4
Rated very good

Staff

9.3
  • Garden
  • Pet friendly
  • Free Wifi
  • Free parking
  • Bathtub
  • Air conditioning
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Heating
  • Parking on site

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About this property

Located 10 miles from Royal Windsor Racecourse, The Bird In Hand is a 14th-century four-star inn, 4 miles from Maidenhead. It has free parking, free Wi-Fi, a bar and a restaurant, as well as a courtyard. The traditional lounge bar has wood paneling and a large open fireplace, with a range of handmade real ales available. The restaurant’s menu includes British and exotic home-cooked food and guests can eat on the patio or garden areas when it’s warm. The bedrooms at The Bird In Hand are set around a brick courtyard, with a fountain. They all have their own bathroom with a bathtub, a shower and a hairdryer. Other facilities include tea/coffee, desks and flat-screen TVs. London is a 30-minute train ride or a one-hour drive from The Bird In Hand and Reading is a 20-minute drive away. The nearest train station is Twyford which is 3 miles from the hotel and Heathrow Airport is 10 miles away. Both Legoland and Windsor Castle are a 20-minute drive from the property.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Room service
  • Bar
Butcombe Brewing Co.
Hotel chain/brand

Property highlights

  • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)

  • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Breakfast to go

  • Free Private Parking Available On Site

Loyal Customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.

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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
2 twin beds
1 full bed
and
1 sofa bed
1 king bed
1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Ray
Australia Australia
“The staff were exceptionally helpful with my wife who recently suffered an accident and is currently unable to walk. We were very glad to find that room 1 has disabled facilities in the bathroom.”
Dave
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Clean room, great staff, good food, excellent location.”
Derek
United States United States
“The place looked nice. The woman that worked their was nice. The rooms were just what we needed. Great price and out of the way but not so far from popular routes. Would absolutely recommend this place to others.”
Robert
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Lovely bedroom, delicious breakfast, friendly and helpful staff. Very good room rate. Some imaginative extras in the room such as special bottled water, homemade cookies, alarm clock and retro radio. Plenty of free parking.”
Mark
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Lovely looking pub great food is really good rooms aree very nice classic look comfy bed and lovely shower just what we needed”
Judith
Australia Australia
“The staff were friendly and helpful. The food was excellent.”
Marina
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Warm welcome, comfortable room. Nice touches in the room - cookies and decent coffee. Very comfortable bed and lots of hot water. Very happy with our stay and would very much stay again. Nice pub, good food, plenty of parking. Thank you.”
James
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Friendly service and nice room. We have a lovely meal”
Fiona
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great pub, fantastic food, really comfy beds and gorgeously decorated rooms. And the staff were fabulous!”
Kris
United States United States
“From the moment we arrived, the staff took care of all of our needs. We got there on our first day quite a bit early, since we came on an international flight, but it was no problem for them to secure our luggage until the room was...”

Area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
The Bird in Hand
  • Cuisine
    British
  • Open for
    Brunch • Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambience
    Modern
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

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Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Check-out
From 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free

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There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Groups
When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that children under 12 years old cannot be accommodated in the Suite or Luxury Double Room.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.