Name: The Bird In Hand
Address: Bath Road, Knowl Hill, Reading, England, United Kingdom, Knowl Hill, Berkshire, United Kingdom
Rating: 8.87

Guest reviews

8.9

Fabulous

Based on 1,090 verified reviews

Who stays here?

Business

23%

Couple

40%

Family

19%

Group

14%

Solo

2%

What guests think

AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews

Across recent reviews of The Bird In Hand, guests consistently praise the friendly, accommodating staff, comfortable rooms, and enjoyable food—especially breakfast—alongside convenient parking and a generally quiet stay despite the roadside setting.

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8

Kate

4 weeks ago

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Stayed 2 nights

Hotel itself was quirky, good food, helpful and friendly staff. Location good for our visit to the area. Overall the room was lovely. Bed was comfortable, nice little touches like a decent mini fridge with water and fresh milk for tea and coffee, and a radio playing classic fm as we arrived in room. Good size, plenty of space, no noise from neighbouring rooms. . However room Jay was right above the kitchen and dining room and a lot of banging early in morning.

10

Brooke

Feb 16, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely staff and room. Highly recommend. Would stay again.

10

Alison

Jan 18, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely room but too hot and not able to open windows. Bathroom looked a bit tired and shower mastic dirty. Staff lovely just needs some tlc in the bathroom

10

Ian

Jan 15, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely cosy pub

8

Lisa

Dec 31, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely staff, big comfy bed, toasty warm room, cafetiere and ground coffee, good shower. Lighting was a bit dim for reading/ working and a few areas of the decor were worn.

Bath Road, Knowl Hill, Reading, England, United Kingdom

Location

Located in Reading, The Bird In Hand is within a 15-minute drive of LEGOLAND® Windsor and Thames River. This inn is 12.7 mi (20.4 km) from Windsor Castle and 13.5 mi (21.7 km) from Ascot Racecourse.

Stanlake Park Wine Estate(3.1 miles)

Bisham Abbey(4.8 miles)

Thames Path(5 miles)

Mill at Sonning(5 miles)

Thames River(5 miles)

All Saints Church(5.4 miles)

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Property Policies

Check-in instructions

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Check-in

Check-out

From 15:00 to 21:00

Before 11:00

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Optional extras

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FAQs

Yes, free self-parking is available on-site, but it is limited.

English breakfasts are available for a fee of approximately GBP 15.00 for adults and children.

Yes, pets are allowed with a fee of GBP 20 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

Check-in is from 15:00 to 21:00, and check-out is by 11:00. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request.

The property offers limited wheelchair accessibility, including step-free entrances and accessible facilities in public areas.

The property is located in Reading, within a 15-minute drive of LEGOLAND® Windsor and the Thames River, approximately 12.7 miles from Windsor Castle.

Yes, children are allowed, and they can stay for free up to a certain age, though the specific age is not provided.

The Bird In Hand

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