The Bird In Hand

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Luxury
4.0 star property
9.0

Wonderful

Charming elegance with cozy sophistication

Absolutely stunning, this charming pub/hotel exudes a warm, cozy atmosphere with tastefully decorated rooms and comfortable beds. Delight in excellent quality food, a well-stocked fridge with snacks, and the service of a friendly and welcoming staff.

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is AED 307
AED 368 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov

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A bedroom with a large bed, a headboard, a bedside table with a lamp, and two framed pictures on the wall.

Superior Double Room, Ensuite

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A bedroom with two beds, a desk, a chair, a dresser, a window with curtains, and a television on the wall.

Superior Twin Room, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Luxury Double Room, Ensuite (No Children)

A neatly made bed with a headboard, two bedside lamps, and a window with curtains.

Luxury Double Room, Ensuite (No Children)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Superior Suite, Ensuite

A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, a television, and artwork on the wall.

Superior Suite, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A neatly made bed with multiple pillows, a bedside lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

Family Quadruple Room

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

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About the neighborhood

Reading is home to The Bird In Hand. Nirvana Spa is worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit LEGOLAND® Windsor and Lapland UK. Longridge Activity Centre and Absolutely Ten Pin are also worth visiting. Visit our Reading travel guide
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Bath Road, Knowl Hill, Twyford, Reading, England, RG10 9UP

What's nearby

  • A historic castle with towers and a river in the foreground.
    River Thames
    8 min drive - 6.7 km
  • The Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, and the River Thames in London.
    Thames Path
    12 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Stanlake Park Wine Estate
    9 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Bisham Abbey
    16 min drive - 8.5 km
  • Henley Bridge
    18 min drive - 12.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • The Golden Cross
    5 min drive
  • The Shire Horse
    4 min drive
  • The Horse & Groom
    2 min drive
  • Haweli
    4 min drive
  • The Royal Oak
    4 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

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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 29 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Bird In Hand on 22 November 2026 start from AED 307, excluding 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?

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 All Saints' Church and Bisham Abbey. Thames Path and Mill at Sonning are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The Bird In Hand Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 253 out of 399 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 108 out of 399 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 25 out of 399 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 399 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 399 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cosy, warm room with very comfortable bed. Fresh milk and a coffee percolator as well as a kettle were a bonus. We enjoyed our stay and would use the pub again if we were in the area. Very attractive pub downstairs.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a lovely stay here in the Robin room, aircon was a nice feature in the hot weather, food looked great and reasonably priced, great countryside location and staff were lovely, would highly recommend a stay here.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice place. Food is excellent all be it expensive. Lovely room. Only criticism was it had no window that opened and it needed fresh air. Room 7
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were excellent and extremely friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic great location and very comfortable hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great customer service and comfortable room. Had a great night’s sleep. Only critique is the rain shower didn’t have a lot of pressure but overall the stay was great
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This was ok for a stop over after a function. On first impressions nice looking and comfortable. Staff were friendly but lacked service experience or were not interested, more interested in their phones. Room was clean and bathroom was big enough with a double shower. Bed could do with a new mattress. Water in the mini fridge. I personally would skip breakfast and find somewhere else!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nice rooms, great food,really friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Fantastic room and giant bath, wonderful staff. Have stayed a few times for work, they’re all great people. Will stay anytime I’m over that part of The country again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stay was very nice clean rooms breakfast was amazing
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel itself was quirky, good food, helpful and friendly staff. Location good for our visit to the area. Overall the room was lovely. Bed was comfortable, nice little touches like a decent mini fridge with water and fresh milk for tea and coffee, and a radio playing classic fm as we arrived in room. Good size, plenty of space, no noise from neighbouring rooms. . However room Jay was right above the kitchen and dining room and a lot of banging early in morning.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place, food, room, staff all great
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Friendly staff, nice venue
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely beautiful, great food, super clean....would definitely stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Much nicer than we expected lovely clean rooms, very clean & comfortable. Likes having a served breakfast menu rather than expensive buffet as we aren’t big breakfast eaters
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Our room was very tired- stained paintwork and ceiling. No hairdryer. We have stayed before in a different room which was very pleasant. Easy and free parking.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beautiful room. Very clean. Shower lovely. Breakfast was outstanding.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I liked the friendly staff and the delicious restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff, big comfy bed, toasty warm room, cafetiere and ground coffee, good shower. Lighting was a bit dim for reading/ working and a few areas of the decor were worn.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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
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8/10 Good

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