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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 8.8 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 (8.8)

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

Free Private Parking Available On Site

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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

Categories:

Staff
9.3
Facilities
8.7
Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
9.0
Value for money
8.6
Location
8.8
Free Wifi
8.7

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • James
    the United Kingdom the United Kingdom
    Friendly service and nice room. We have a lovely meal
  • Fiona
    the United Kingdom the United Kingdom
    Great pub, fantastic food, really comfy beds and gorgeously decorated rooms. And the staff were fabulous!
  • Kris
    the United States the 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...
  • Paul
    the United States the United States
    This is a well maintained, clean and comfortable accommodation with nicely decorated rooms, great staff, and beautiful flowers outside. I would note that the lighting in the room and bathroom is fairly low and the only outlet in the bathroom is...
  • Julie
    the United States the United States
    It was beautiful and the food was great. Super easy to get to Heathrow! Highly recommend staying if you’re flying out early next day. Great property
  • Gurevich
    the United States the United States
    Staff is super friendly and helpful. The food was amazing. The whole atmosphere is very cozy and charming. The cleanness of the dining tables could've been better and some chairs are very tight - we're not big people but some chairs were really...
  • Rebekah
    the United States the United States
    It was quaint and comfortable. The food was wonderful. They were very accommodating, making a take-away breakfast for us, due to our early departure time. We had a great stay.
  • Nicky
    the United Kingdom the United Kingdom
    Beautiful building, staff very welcoming and friendly. Had a meal in the evening that was outstanding, breakfast was very good too.
  • S
    Sandra
    the United States the United States
    We were very happy with our stay, breakfast was great and so was dinner. The staff very friendly and helpful
  • Mark
    the United Kingdom the United Kingdom
    Purpose built annexe accommodation which was nicely done and very comfortable. Good food options and nice breakfast. Parking was easy on site.

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

Amenities of The Bird In Hand
Great facilities! Review score, 8.7

Most popular amenities

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

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

Activities

  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge

Food & Drink

  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Snack bar
  • Bar

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

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

  • Accessible parking

Services

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

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided

Entertainment & 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
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms

Accessibility

  • Bathroom emergency cord
  • Lowered sink
  • Raised toilet
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible

Languages Spoken

  • English

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
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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

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

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

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.
Cards accepted at this property
American ExpressVisaMastercardMaestroCash is not accepted

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.

FAQs about The Bird In Hand

  • Check-in at The Bird In Hand is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • 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, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

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

    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
  • The Bird In Hand is 4.3 miles from the center of Maidenhead. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The Bird In Hand has 1 restaurant:

    • The Bird in Hand