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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.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Butcombe Brewing Co.
Hotel chain/brand

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.7)

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

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

Categories:

Staff
9.2
Facilities
8.8
Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
9.0
Value for money
8.6
Location
8.7
Free WiFi
8.7

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Nikhil
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Good location and setting Nice rooms, well decorated and furnished
  • Carol
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The rooms are comfortable and spacious we sleep slept very well. The bar and dining area are both welcoming and homely and the large open fireplace is my favourite.
  • E
    Elizabeth
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    friendly and helpful staff - well appointed and comfortable room, including fresh coffee, a radio and an alarm clock - well cooked breakfast
  • Berkeley
    Australia Australia
    Room was ok for our needs, nothing really to complain about. Good stop if needing to be close to London for business etc. Did request an upstairs room during booking but this was either not available or guests were given on first come first serve...
  • Jennifer
    Germany Germany
    Very friendly staff, beautiful Restaurant & breakfast room, great breakfast, nice and clean room, big comfortable bed, plenty of parking space
  • Kara
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beautiful pub and rooms, I stayed in the Windsor suite, it smells lovely when you walk in the bed is so comfy and soft linens. The food and service is always wonderful
  • Stephen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great place to stay, repeat visit. Always helpful staff. Good food on offer too.
  • Craig
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The staff went above and beyond to accommodate myself, partner and / small children. The hotel was lovely. Were extremely grateful for their hospitality
  • Carl
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Food was fantastic. Service was fantastic. Room was above our expectations. Cookies in the room were a delightful touch!
  • Edmund
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Well equipped, spotlessly clean bedroom. Digital radio, good quality coffee and real milk in a fridge. Friendly helpful staff, great beer and a really interesting food menu. An absolute gem of an inn.

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

Facilities of The Bird In Hand
Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Bar

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

Activities

  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge

Food & Drink

  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Snack bar
  • Bar

Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Accessible parking

Services

  • Pet bowls
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Packed lunches
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge
  • Room service

Reception services

  • Invoice provided

Entertainment and family services

  • Board games/puzzles

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access

General

  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms

Accessibility

  • Emergency cord in bathroom
  • Lower bathroom sink
  • Higher level toilet
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible

Languages spoken

  • English

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.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

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
American ExpressVisaMastercardMaestroCash is not accepted

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.

FAQs about The Bird In Hand

  • The Bird In Hand is 4.3 miles from the centre of Maidenhead. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Room options at The Bird In Hand include:

    • Double
    • Twin
    • Family
    • Suite
  • The prices at The Bird In Hand may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Check-in at The Bird In Hand is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • The Bird In Hand has 1 restaurant:

    • The Bird in Hand
  • The Bird In Hand offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Golf course (within 3 km)