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The Bird In Hand Country Inn

Bath Road | Knowl Hill, Reading RG10 9UP, England
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Ranked #3 of 25 Reading B&B and Inns
4.0 of 5 stars 37 Reviews
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cooly690
Wirral
Contributor
13 reviews
10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 February 2012 NEW

This is a pretty good country hotel, the only drawback was the sloping ceiling in the bedroom(banged my head!) The wooden rails on the balcony were rotten (at foot level) & need to be repaired. Would visit again More

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Speedstor
Aylesbury, United Kingdom
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4 reviews
10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 February 2012
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The room was very clean and cosy in spite of the sub zero temperatures outside. All the accomodation seems to front directly onto the courtyard but we were right next door to Reception so not too far to go in the snow. The evening meal was excellent. The only adverse comment I have to make is the the room rate... More

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Natasha Franz, General Manager at The Bird In Hand Country Inn, responded to this review
13 February 2012

Thank you for your kind comments following your recent stay. Regarding breakfast, bookings made on-line do include a full English breakfast, however with the highly discounted vouchers bought through a 3rd party, only continental breakfast is included which they should have specified. I apologise for the over site Kind Regards, The Bird in Hand Team More

mark W
Gosport, United Kingdom
1 review
5 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 February 2012
5
people found this review helpful

I booked 2 rooms at this hotel through laterooms.com. This was done over the phone, and the guy at laterooms actually called the hotel while I was on the phone. The rooms were booked seemingly without problem. The next morning I received an e-mail from the hotel saying they did not have the rooms available, but had a double and... More

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Natasha Franz, General Manager at The Bird In Hand Country Inn, responded to this review
13 February 2012

I was sorry to hear of your experience whilst trying to book accommodation. Following your comments, we have reviewed our booking procedure to avoid such mis understandings in the future. This however does not resolve your situation but will be in touch with you personally to offer you an alternative More

Brian L
Basingstoke
1 review
2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 February 2012
2
people found this review helpful

My wife and I stayed here for one night last year and enjoyed the experience so much that we booked it for our Anniversary treat last weekend. Excellent value for a double room with breakfast, and what a great breakfast! The room was faultless, modern, well set out and inluded tea and coffee making facilities and a digital LCD tv... More

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Natasha Franz, Manager at The Bird In Hand Country Inn, responded to this review
13 February 2012

Thank you for your positive comments these have been passed on to the relevant staff. Its nice to hear that our customer service levels are consistent as new members of staff join us and are able to carry on the good work. More

Peytonfulham
Sandhurst Berkshire
Contributor
14 reviews
4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 December 2011
2
people found this review helpful

I needed a hotel for one night for a colleague and I to stay in near to Reading and Maidenhead. Had eaten in the Bird In Hand a few years ago and liked the restaurant so decided to take a chance on the hotel. Good call! Booking easy on line, two rooms and 75 pounds a night each inc full... More

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Robert W
Croydon, United Kingdom
Senior Contributor
28 reviews
29 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 November 2011
2
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My partner and I stayed here for one night whilst visiting friends nearby. For the price we were paying for a double room with breakfast I'd not set my expectations too high but was very pleasantly surprised. The room was spotless, well appointed and with tea and coffee making facilities. Very comfortable bed. Nice en-suite with large shower. Even though... More

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ShaunMc99
Wales
Senior Reviewer
9 reviews
3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 November 2011

Olde worlde pub, with good real ales and good quality food. The room itself was a bit dated, but comfortable for the one night. When next in the area would stay again. More

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Natasha Franz, Manager at The Bird In Hand Country Inn, responded to this review
19 November 2011

Thank you for your kind words, we look forward to welcoming you back to the Bird in Hand More

dee h
kent
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 November 2011

visit November 11th 2011.Highly recommended. When we arrived we were welcomed warmly. Our room was small but clean and warm. The bar was like stepping back in time to the 1940's(not that I was around then) but just like the country pubs on Miss Marple. No wide screen football dominating the bar, plush leather chairs, log fire, gentle music, just... More

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horace33
Wincanton
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews
2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 November 2011

Could not fault the bedroom, must have been recently refurbished. All tastfully decorated. The bar area is one of the nicest we have been to being warm with a log fire and freindly atmosphere. We did not dine in the restaurant but the breakfast was good. The only slight warning we would give is like any hotels that do weddings,... More

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Natasha Franz, Manager at The Bird In Hand Country Inn, responded to this review
19 November 2011

We are very happy that you enjoyed your stay. We look forward to welcoming you back to the Bird in Hand. More

vinrougebob
Liverpool
Reviewer
3 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 October 2011

Very nice old pub ,very nice modern room, good food, good breakfast choice, good staff. Rooms lovely and warm with all you need. Great carpet too- wife wants one. Food service for evening meal was excellent and good choice on menu. The posh eating area is separate from the old pub bit so you dont feel like you are eating... More

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