The Bird In Hand

Reading inn with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Dates

November 2025

17

December 2025

Individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Nestled in the heart of the town, The Bird In Hand offers a warm welcome with a cozy bar and on-site restaurant serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Enjoy your stay while connecting to WiFi in your room or taking advantage of extended parking.

Wonderful

Popular amenities

Bar
Air conditioning
Pet-friendly
Free parking
Non-smoking

Main amenities (9)

Restaurants and bar/lounge
Breakfast available
Conference centre
3 meeting rooms
Terrace
Coffee/tea in a common area
Air conditioning
Garden
Snack bar/deli

Feel at home (5)

Cable/satellite TV service
Garden
Terrace
Free self-parking
Snack bar/deli

includes taxes & fees

14 Dec - 15 Dec

Room options

Check availability for these dates

Tonight

Nov 17 - Nov 18

Tomorrow

Nov 18 - Nov 19

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

Showing 5 of 5 rooms

Superior Double Room, Ensuite

Exceptional

Highlights

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Shower/bath combination

Private bathroom

Electric kettle

Cable/satellite channels

City view
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Superior Twin Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Shower/bath combination

Private bathroom

Electric kettle

Cable/satellite channels

City view
Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds

Luxury Double Room, Ensuite (No Children)

Exceptional

Highlights

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Shower/bath combination

Private bathroom

Minibar

Electric kettle

City view
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Superior Suite, Ensuite

Exceptional

Highlights

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Separate bedroom

Shower/bath combination

Private bathroom

Minibar

1 bedroom
City view
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Family Quadruple Room

Highlights

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Sofa bed

Shower/bath combination

Private bathroom

Electric kettle

Sleeps 4
1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Pet-friendly
Free parking
Free WiFi
Restaurant

includes taxes & fees

23 Nov - 24 Nov

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About the area

Bath Road, Knowl Hill, Twyford, Reading, England, RG10 9UP

What's nearby

Thames River - 5 min drive - 5.3 km
Stanlake Park Wine Estate - 6 min drive - 6.7 km
Thames Path - 8 min drive - 6.3 km
Bisham Abbey Golf Club - 9 min drive - 10.9 km
Bisham Abbey - 10 min drive - 11.2 km

Getting around

Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 29 min drive
Farnborough (FAB) - 32 min drive
Oxford (OXF) - 56 min drive
Reading Wargrave Station - 5 min drive
Reading Twyford Station - 5 min drive
Maidenhead Furze Platt Station - 9 min drive

Restaurants

‪The St. George & Dragon - ‬4 min drive
‪The Golden Cross - ‬5 min drive
‪Bull Hotel - ‬4 min drive
‪Dew Drop Inn - ‬6 min drive
‪The Horse & Groom - ‬2 min drive

About this property

The Bird In Hand

When you stay at The Bird In Hand, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of LEGOLAND® Windsor and Thames River. You can relax with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. A snack bar/deli, a terrace and a garden are other highlights. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff.

At a glance

Hotel size

- 20 rooms
- Arranged over 2 floors

Arriving/Leaving

- Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
- Late check-in subject to availability
- Minimum check-in age – 18
- Check-out time is 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

- There is no front desk at this property
- The host will greet guests on arrival
- If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Required at check-in

- Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
- Government-issued photo ID may be required
- Minimum check-in age is 18

Pets

- Pets allowed (dogs only)*
- Service animals welcome
- Food and water bowls available

Internet

- Free WiFi in public areas
- Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

- Free on-site self-parking
- On-site motorhome/coach/lorry parking (fees apply)
- On-site extended parking

Other information

- Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

English breakfast (surcharge)
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Coffee/tea in a common area
Snack bar/deli

Working away

3 meeting rooms
Conference centre

Facilities

2 buildings/towers
Built in 1400
Garden
Terrace
Traditional architecture

Accessibility

Wheelchair-accessible
Raised toilet seat
Low-height worktop and sink
Grab bar near toilet
Bathroom emergency pull cord

Room amenities

Be entertained

Television
Digital TV channels

Home comfort

Air conditioning
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

Alarm clock
Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

Individually decorated

Freshen up

Shower/bath combination
Towels

Stay connected

Desk
Free WiFi
Desk chair

Food and drink

Free tea bags/instant coffee

Special features

Dining

On-site venue – This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Country Pub – This pub serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting). Open daily.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

English breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 15.00 for adults and GBP 15.00 for children

Pets

Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 20 per pet, per stay

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.

This property does not have lifts.

This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard

State tax ID – SYS_Eviivo

If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Also known as

Bird Hand Country Inn Reading

Bird Hand Country Reading

Bird Hand Inn Reading

Bird Hand Reading

The Bird In Hand Country Inn

The Bird In Hand Inn

The Bird In Hand Reading

The Bird In Hand Inn Reading

Frequently asked questions

Does The Bird In Hand offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Bird In Hand does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.