The Bird In Hand

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Scored 8.3
Rated very good

Staff

9.3

Property highlights

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About this property

Situated 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 panelling and a large open fireplace, with a range of hand 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 bath, a shower and a hairdryer. Other facilities include tea/coffee, desks and flat-screen TVs. London is a 30-minute train journey or a one hour drive away from The Bird In Hand and Reading is a 20 minutes’ 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 particularly like the location — they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

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

  • 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 large double bed
2 single beds
1 double bed
and
1 sofa bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Bullen
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Lovely hotel & staff, who were flexible with our check in times and communicative. We were using it as a stop off but will definitely be back and hopefully to spend a little more time! Great value for money too.”
Roger
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Staff, breakfast, comfortable bad, room not too hot, well stocked mini bar including proper milk and fresh water”
Geoff
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The room I had was roomy and comfortable with a nice bed and powerful shower. I ate in the pub restaurant and the food was also very good.”
Tracey
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“It was a lovely place to stay very comfortable and the staff were very welcoming and friendly”
Andrew
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The food and service were excellent. The staff were friendly and helpful. Rooms were comfortable and clean.”
Donna
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Very attractive and well appointed room. Great food and the breakfast was excellent. Special mention to the friendly and welcoming staff”
Alison
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Clean refurbished room and comfortable bed. Quiet room at the back of the property. Staff were friendly and helpful. Nice breakfast too and good choice off menu all included.”
Josephine
Australia Australia
“Quaint hotel, convenient to leaving London from Heathrow. Friendly & nice meals available to weary travellers.”
Alun
Canada Canada
“Staff were excellent and I want to give special mention to the duty manager on the evening of October 1, whose name I've forgotten unfortunately. He was helpful, accommodating and personable. He's only been with the hotel for 6 weeks and is a...”
Santa
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“This place was totally cute! The staff were super friendly, the food delicious and the room was lovely! The fresh cookies in the room upon arrival were such a sweet touch, loved my stay here!”

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
The Bird in Hand
  • Cuisine
    British
  • Open for
    Brunch • Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambiance
    Modern
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

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Check-in
From 15:00 to 21:00
Check-out
From 07:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Groups
When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Cards accepted at this property
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The fine print

Need-to-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 Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

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