We enjoyed a lovely light lunch here recently. A generous helping, fresh and very tasty. The service was good - friendly, helpful but not at all pushy. The atmosphere was pleasant and I would go again.

We stopped by the Bird in the Hand for lunch on a Friday afternoon on our way to the Cotswolds because of its listing in an Alistair Sawday book. If you are a rugby aficionado, you might appreciate the rugby memorabilia. The atmosphere is nice and comfortable but the food we had was just okay. I had the fish and... More

This was an oasis for me as I had previously booked at another hotel which turned out to be awful. The contrast was amazing - staff at the Bird are welcoming and can't do enough for you. Lovely bright spacious rooms with comfy beds and good linen (I was in a twin) and very good bathrooms. The standard of cleaning... More

Enjoyed 1 night at The Bird In Hand, had family room 14 (Pickering) which was lovely and spacious, 2 comfy chairs and a nice sofa and proper bed for 3rd person (rather than usual 'put-me-up). Clean and nicely decorated room. Eat in restaurant, food choice was good, freshly cooked and served by pleasant staff. Breakfast was included in the price... More

Stayed for a Friday and Saturday night,we had room 10 (twin room) and found it very comfortable and spacious.We had no problems with the restaurant as we had booked a table for both nights,the food and service were very good.Staff were very friendly and helpful,the owner is a Welsh rugby fanatic and we enjoyed good banter with him about the... More

We were led to believe the venue was welcoming and food of good quality. We turned up on a Saturday night at 7.30 looking forward to a great evening. Greeted at the bar drinks order taken, we were then asked if we were eating to which we said yes. We were asked if we had booked which we hadn't but... More

After receiving many commendations for the food at this hostelry close to home, we visited for lunch today after a tour of the Wychwoods. The Inn was busy and the welcome was fine - as was the Brains SA bitter. We sat at a window table which appeared to be the only one available - just vacated. We soon realized... More

What a fantastic place to eat and enjoy great food any day of the week, but it is adviseable to book to avoid dissapointment. staff are friendly and always happy to help. The location is great for exploring the cotswolds with a train station approx 5 miles down the road.

We visited during the bad snowy weather. No attempt had been made to clear frozen snow, now thick ice, to car park or even worse front entrance. Very dangerous to any age. Also we had noticed on website 2 course special on a Monday or Tuesday when we enquired about specials we were told there weren't any!! We ordered from... More