• Garden
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Bathtub
  • Air conditioning
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Heating
  • Parking on site
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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 8.6 for a two-person trip.

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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 king bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.1
Facilities
8.8
Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
9.1
Value for money
8.6
Location
8.7
Free WiFi
8.6
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Debbi
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Comfortable room, comfortable bar, good location for work. Staff fairly friendly,not overboard but not rude.
  • Sharon
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Comfortable room, great decor! Beautiful bathroom. Fresh coffee, tea and hot chocolate etc are beautifully presented.
  • Dominique
    Switzerland Switzerland
    The WiFi is terrific. The whole place including the pub is very cozy and the rooms have been renovated stylishly. There is complementary water which we appreciated a lot.

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, 8.8

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. 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

Property practices

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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 accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

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. Charges may apply.

Groups

When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Maestro Mastercard Visa American Express Cash is not accepted The Bird In Hand accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

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

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

    • Golf course (within 2 miles)

  • 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 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 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 has 1 restaurant:

    • The Bird in Hand