The Hind's Head

4.0 star property
Inn in Reading with restaurant and bar/lounge
your current months are November, 2024 and December, 2024.
November 2024
December 2024

Photo gallery for The Hind's Head

BBQ/picnic area
Property entrance
Comfort Double Room
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Comfort Double Room

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
    Parking included
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Wasing Lane, Reading, England, RG7 4LX
  • UK Wolf Centre
    6 min drive
  • Silchester Roman City Walls and Amphitheatre
    7 min drive
  • Bucklebury Farm Park
    11 min drive
  • London (LHR-Heathrow)
    47 min drive

Room options

Comfort Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Superior Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Junior Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
  • 4 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Reading

At The Hind's Head you'll be 2.2 km (1.3 mi) from Kennet & Avon Canal and 4.5 km (2.8 mi) from UK Wolf Centre. Highlights at this inn include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .This pet-friendly inn offers free WiFi in public areas, a terrace and a garden. Additionally, you'll find a picnic area and a banquet hall. Each morning cooked-to-order breakfast is served between 8:30 AM and 9:30 AM. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. .Attractions within a 20-minute drive of this 4-property class Reading inn include Thames River and Highclere Castle.

What's nearby

  • Bucklebury Farm Park - 11 min drive
  • Madejski Stadium - 14 min drive
  • Oracle - 16 min drive
  • University of Reading - 18 min drive
  • Wokefield Park Golf Club - 19 min drive

Getting around

  • Reading Aldermaston Station - 3 min drive
  • Farnborough (FAB) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cafe Retreat - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Pelican - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Sainsbury's Café - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Fox & Hounds - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Calleva Arms - ‬6 min drive

About this property

The Hind's Head

Inn in Reading with restaurant and bar/lounge
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. The Hind's Head also features a terrace, a garden, and a picnic area. Self parking is free.

This 4-star Reading inn is smoke free.

  • 15 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Hind's Head offers 15 accommodations with espresso makers and complimentary bottles of water. Beds feature premium bedding. Digital televisions are provided.

Bathrooms include a shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: GBP 0.01 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • Playground

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (86 centimetre high)

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 0-inch TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: GBP 20
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 20

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Friday (7:00 AM - 9:00 PM) and Saturday - Saturday (8:00 AM - 9:00 PM)
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 20 per accommodation, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 30.0 per day.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: from approximately GBP 0.01 per person
  • Pet fee: GBP 20 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: GBP 20 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 20 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 30.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve high chair
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system and outdoor lighting
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve high chair. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and outdoor lighting in all accommodation.

Property is also known as

Hinds Head Hotel Reading
Hind's Head Inn Reading
Hind's Head Reading
The Hind's Head Inn
The Hind's Head Reading
The Hind's Head Inn Reading

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Hind's Head?

The Hind's Head offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at The Hind's Head?

As of 4 Nov 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Hind's Head on 7 Nov 2024 start from AU$254.14, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at The Hind's Head?

Yep, The Hind's Head has a free self car park.

What makes The Hind's Head a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus premium bedding in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at The Hind's Head.

Does The Hind's Head serve breakfast?

You bet, cooked-to-order brekkie is on offer daily from 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Hind's Head?

No, The Hind's Head does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Hind's Head?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Hind's Head?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Hind's Head?

Dogs are welcome at The Hind's Head, with food and water bowls on offer. Just so you know, there's a limit of 2 pets.

The Hind's Head Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 91 out of 175 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 50 out of 175 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 175 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 175 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 175 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good food good atmosphere. Comfortable room
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Samantha

Would stay again :-)
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roy

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Leegeorge

Disliked: Room comfort
Good enough location but tired decoration.
Nice enough pub. (Although £32.00 for 2 pints and 2 double vodka and Coke is a tad on the expensive side) The public areas on the way to the rooms are very tired and need painting / new carpet. The room we were in (4) was ok except for the iron having a damaged plug and the water in the shower and taps being dangerous. If you run the water every 10 seconds or so the water stops and then starts again and it’s scalding hot for half a second - bit of a shock when in the shower!
Room 4
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Nicholas

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
The staff were lovely, we really could not fault them. The place itself was quaint. However, the food service was quite slow, and while some of the food was great, there were a couple of disappointments - one of the desserts was like rubber, sadly. While the place itself is nice and the staff really try hard, here are a few suggestions: * Warn tall people about very low ceilings for some rooms when booking so they can consider options... * If a very large party is dining as a one off, potentially reduce service or close the restaurant to other diners as the wait can be a little silly. * Potentially chat with the cleaning staff as the rooms were pretty grubby in places - our socks were a bit gross from walking around the room. * It sounds entitled, but maybe consider nicer bread at breakfast or at least for the cooked/hot menu options. Sliced (pre packed?) bread is not very 2024, maybe consider at least having sourdough for the main dishes :/ * Maybe switching from concentrated to fresh orange juice might be a low cost way of also improving the experience. * Maybe it's not solvable as it's an old setup, but the plumbing is a bit off - the shower kept starting and stopping and going hot/cold. I think we might have paid over the odds for our room, and maybe at the normal price point this is alright, but for >£200 a night it wasn't quite up to the standard of other hotels we've stayed in at that price. It was fine, but we won't be going out of our way to return. Sorry!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne-Louise

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

4/10 Poor

Andrew

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Bob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Good location and excellent service but poor sleep
We were in room 2. Probably closest to the main road. Sash windows would not shut properly and without secondary glazing the traffic noise kept us awake so despite a nice room and a very friendly service we didn’t sleep well. When we mentioned it in the morning , whilst listened to politely there was no empathy or apology which was disappointing.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laurie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The variety of decor in the restaurant and bedrooms. Very welcoming and helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jake

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kerrie

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Greg

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Brendan

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

David

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The good. The rooms were very Barker and stonehouse in style which we liked. There must have been a good use of photo shop on the exterior of the property as it was very tired. Breakfast was good as well not the best i have had. Dont order poached eggs if you want them runny as mine were like bullets. The bad. My wife was overcharged on her drinks a medium wine nd 1/2 of Fosters was £14.40 but she never gets receipts. We explained to the young girl serving at the bar and she said a large wine was £13.10 so that made my Fosters £1.10. I told her we had been charged £9.30 for a medium wine and a pint of Fosters by mistake but she didnt really get it and didnt seem interested. We also went to a Primal scream concert at the Mount in wasing which was half a mile away. We tried to book a taxi to come back it was quoted at £35 to £40 as they come from outside the village. We took our lives in our own hands and walked like many others. There was some pavement at the start and finish but nothing in between. I think this hotel was overpriced even though we saved £30 on the expedia App still £191 for a night we arrived at 2.45 pm to check in but our room wasnt available If we go again i would stay 3 miles away for £120 less and drive to the venue.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Linda

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Ian

Business traveller
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

8/10 Good

Richard

Stayed 1 night in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Craig

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Disappointing breakfast service
Room was great everything you needed and clean. Service was disappointing at breakfast. 7am start and I had 25min to get a drink and hot food, however on arrival there was no coffee or milk to have some cereal. This arrive at 7:15 so helped myself to some cereal as I would now not have time to eat and hot food. I was then asked at 7:20 if i want hot breakfast but declined due to time. If breakfast is going to served from 7am then guests should be able have a hot drink and meal within 30mins. As this was a business trip I needed to be elsewhere for a meeting. Not a great start to the day.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

4/10 Poor

pa

Business traveller
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really poor service at breakfast, no clean tables, no juice etc. No electricity in room for laptop or phone charging. Blocked sink. Not the best I am afraid. Raised issues with overworked receptionist and breakfast server and kitchen runner (all same person!!). Maybe one more person required??
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023