Bird In Hand

Location

Reading

Family-run 14th-century coaching inn. Olde Worlde bar with large open fire. Real ales. Large selection of wines by the glass. Homemade bar food and specials. Garden restaurant with an a la carte and set menu. Interesting wine list. Complete refurbishment of restaurant and bedrooms is now complete.

ASCOT RACECOURSE SHORT BREAKS FROM THE FOUR-STAR BIRD IN HAND COUNTRY INN
In addition to the Royal Ascot race meeting, there are five Family Days scheduled to take place at the famous course throughout the year - Sunday 10 April; Sunday 24 July; Saturday 6 August; Saturday 29 October and Saturday 17 December – with entertainment for all ages. The Bird in Hand is able to obtain tickets for all these events and to arrange accommodation and transportation if required.

SPECIAL EVENTS
National Taste of Game Fortnight: 06 November - 20 November 2011. Come and enjoy a Hearty Meal off our Special Menu, to coincide with the National Taste of Game Fortnight. Quail, Guinea Fowl, Partridge, Pheasant and Duck, to name but a few will be available along with an extensive range of wines to compliment your meal.

Beaujolais Nouveau Breakfast: 17 November 2011
Come and Celebrate the launch of the World’s most expensive Ribena (Sorry, Beaujolais Nouveau). Full English Breakfast and ½ Bottle of wine £21.95.

Festive Season at the Bird in Hand
Our beautifully refurbished restaurant with Inglenook fireplace provides a cosy setting for any Christmas event. During the festive season The Bird in hand offers a host of Christmas activities
ranging from Lunches, Dinners, Buffets and Party nights with Discos. We can cater for up to 80 guests whether individual bookings or a private event.

Farmhouse Breakfast Week 22 January 2012
Celebrate the great British breakfast, join us throughout the week for a sumptuous full breakfast or something a little lighter.

International Food Fair 27 January 2012
What ever your favourite food, you are bound to find it at our annual food fair. Diners will be able to eat their way around the world. Dishes from Spain, India, Italy, England & Thailand to name but a few.

This property is part of the Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead Concierge Scheme.

Cancellation Policy: 24 Hours Prior to Arrival.

Opening Times

Open Christmas

Open New Year

Open All Year

01/01/2012 - 31/12/2012

Accommodation Details

Number of Rooms / Units: 15

Room / Unit Type	Room / Unit Tariff*
Double en suite	from £60.00 to £120.00 per room per night (breakfast included)
Family en suite	from £80.00 to £120.00 per room per night (breakfast included)
Single en suite	from £40.00 to £80.00 per room per night (breakfast included)
Twin en suite	from £60.00 to £120.00 per room per night (breakfast included)

*As a guide, prices are per room per night for hotels, guest houses, B&Bs and serviced apartments and per week for self-catering accommodation.

Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.

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Road Directions

From
M4 jct 8/9. Take A404. At jct 9b take A4 towards Reading. In 3 miles you will reach Knowl Hill. Hotel is on right.

Public Transport Directions

From Twyford - 3 miles
Through Twyford village to A4, turn right towards Maidenhead. After 2 miles you reach Knowl Hill. Hotel is on left.

Contact Details

Bath Road
Knowl Hill
Reading
BERKSHIRE
RG10 9UP

Tel: +44 01628 826622

Fax: +44 01628 826748

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Location Map

Grading Details

4 Visit Britain Stars Inn

Awards

Visit Britain Awards - Annual Silver 2012
Group Establishments - Part of the Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead Concierge Scheme 2012

Facilities

Provider Preferences

In countryside
Inn
Non smoking establishment
Of historic, literary or architectural interest - The main building dates back to 14th C. George III granted a royal charter to serve wine and spirits all day when he stopped to have his horse shod.

Accessibility

Accessible Bedrooms
Disabled Parking
Wheelchair user accessible

Children & Infants

Accept children (Minimum age) - 0
Cot
Facilities for children
Family Friendly, Children Welcome
Food/bottle warming available
Highchair
Special meal times for children

Parking & Transport

Car parking
Free parking
On site parking
Railway station within 5 miles

Leisure Facilities

Access to golf course
Attraction package(s) available
Bar
Fitness facilities close by
Swimming Pool close by

Catering

Additional Meal Details - Gluten free, lactose intolerant, diabetic
Banqueting
Bar
Bar meals
Cater for vegetarians
Meals served all day
Restaurant
Room Service
Serve breakfast
Serve evening meal
Serve lunch
Special diets catered for

Payment Methods

American Express accepted
Delta accepted
Diners Club accepted
Maestro Accepted
MasterCard accepted
Solo accepted
Special group rates
Sterling Travellers Cheques accepted
Visa accepted

Room / Unit Features

All rooms non-smoking
Baths some rooms
Colour television in all bedrooms
Ground floor bedrooms available
Hairdryer in all bedrooms
Internet access all rooms
King sized bed (6ft) some rooms
Modem point in all bedrooms
Non smoking rooms available
Queen sized beds (5ft) some rooms
Radio in all bedrooms
Shaver Point/s
Showers all rooms
Tea & coffee making facilities in all bedrooms
Telephone in all bedrooms
Trouser press all rooms

Establishment Features

24 hr return laundry service
Accept coach parties
Available for wedding receptions
Business facilities (eg. Fax/ modem)
Central heating throughout
Children aged 12yrs+ welcome
Children aged 5+yrs welcome
Conference facilities
Event venue
Garden/patio for guests' use
Ironing facilities
Open Christmas
Open New Year
Pets accepted
Pre-school children welcome (0-4yrs)
Public Telephone
Real log/coal fires
Separate guests' lounge
Staff fluent in foreign languages ** (List of languages are separately given) - Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, German.
Wireless Internet Access