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The Bird In Hand

★★★★·87.0/ 10Excellent
·Inns
📍Bath Road · Maidenhead ↗
📞+4401628826622
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Located in Reading, The Bird In Hand is a 4-minute drive from Stanlake Park Wine Estate and 8 minutes from Mill at Sonning. This 4-star inn is 11. 9 mi (19. 1 km) from Windsor Castle and 12. 3 mi (19. 7 km) from Legoland. Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless Internet access. This inn has 3 meeting rooms available for events. Free self parking is available onsite. You can enjoy a meal at the restaurant serving the guests of The Bird In Hand, or stop in at the snack bar/deli. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Make yourself at home in one of the 20 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations are provided.

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Location10.0
Service9.8
Rooms9.5
Value9.0
Cleanliness8.9
Facilities8.8
Surroundings8.8
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Waterside Inn
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The Coach
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The Crown at Burchetts Green
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The Oarsman
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The Braywood
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