The Bird In Hand

Reading inn with restaurant and bar/lounge

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November 2025
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December 2025
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
£61
includes taxes & fees
14 Dec - 15 Dec

Room options

Showing 5 of 5 rooms
Superior Double Room, Ensuite | Bathroom | Combined shower/bathtub, towels
Superior Double Room, Ensuite | Individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
Superior Double Room, Ensuite | Individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
Superior Double Room, Ensuite | Individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

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 | Bathroom | Combined shower/bathtub, towels
Superior Twin Room, Ensuite | Individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
Superior Twin Room, Ensuite | Individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
Superior Twin Room, Ensuite | Individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

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 Single Beds
Combined shower/bathtub, towels
Individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
Individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
Individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

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 | Bathroom | Combined shower/bathtub, towels
Superior Suite, Ensuite | Individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
Superior Suite, Ensuite | Individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
Superior Suite, Ensuite | Individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

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 | Individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
Family Quadruple Room | Individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
Family Quadruple Room | Individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
Family Quadruple Room | Individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

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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About the area

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

What's nearby

  • Stanlake Park Wine Estate - 6 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Leander Club - 12 min drive - 11.3 km
  • Nirvana Spa - 14 min drive - 16.0 km
  • Cliveden House - 17 min drive - 16.0 km
  • LEGOLAND® Windsor - 19 min drive - 17.9 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 UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Also known as

Bird In Hand Country Inn
The Bird In Hand Country Inn
Bird Hand Inn Reading
Bird Hand Reading
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.

Are pets allowed at The Bird In Hand?

Yes, dogs are welcome. There's a charge of GBP 20 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.

Is parking offered on site at The Bird In Hand?

Yes, there's free self parking. Motorhome/coach/lorry parking is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Bird In Hand?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Is there an on-site casino at The Bird In Hand?

No, this inn doesn't have a casino, but Genting Casino (15-min drive) is nearby.

What is there to do at The Bird In Hand and nearby?

The Bird In Hand has a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near The Bird In Hand?

Yes, there's an on-site restaurant that offers al fresco dining.

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