1 / 8The Bird In Hand
Maidenhead, Wokingham
Yes. Dogs can stay in selected rooms.
A fourteenth century pub with 21 rooms at Knowl Hill in Berkshire, where water bowls sit through the pub and the garden is open to dogs.
The Bird In Hand dates back to the fourteenth century and was once a hunting lodge of King George III, and inside are original oak beams, wood panelling and a large open fire. It stands at Knowl Hill between Reading and Maidenhead with 21 ensuite rooms, and what being a dog friendly inn amounts to here is this: water bowls are kept through the pub and the garden area gives dogs space to relax or play.
Dog friendly rooms are there to be asked for, alongside family rooms and ground floor ones with easy access. The inn offers fresh water and complimentary treats for dogs, who are, as the inn has it, part of the family. The hotel doesn't mention how many a room will hold, so confirm that at the time of booking.
Food is classic pub cooking with locally sourced ingredients and 28 day dry-aged steaks, eaten in the restaurant space, and behind the bar there is real ale, craft beer, lager and cider from the Butcombe brewery. Eating together is the gap: the hotel doesn't state where a dog may do it, so check first.
Windsor Castle and Legoland are both in reach for the day, and the staff will suggest walking routes if you ask. The dog's side of it is the woodland at Bowsey Hill, which is where the inn points first, while Dinton Pastures Lakes Circular, which we list, sits 4.6 miles away.
Facts checked October 2026 from the hotel's own website. Details can change, so please confirm anything important, especially the dog rules, with the hotel before you book.
At a Glance: Dogs
- Rooms for dogs
- Selected rooms
- Dogs per room
- The hotel doesn't say
- Size or breed limits
- The hotel doesn't say
- Dog fee
- There is a charge; the hotel doesn't say how much
- Left alone in the room
- The hotel doesn't say
- In the bar
- Welcome
- In the lounge
- The hotel doesn't say
- Eating with your dog
- The hotel doesn't say
- In the grounds
- Welcome
- Dog extras
- Bowls and treats
- Walks from the door
- The hotel doesn't say
- Nearest dog friendly beach
- None within 20 miles
Where the hotel doesn't say, check with the hotel when you book.
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- Suites and ground floor rooms
- Children
- Children welcome
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Bird In Hand dog friendly?
Yes. Dogs can stay in selected rooms. This comes from The Bird In Hand's own website. Details can change, so check with the hotel when you book.
How many dogs can I bring to The Bird In Hand?
The hotel doesn't say how many dogs you can bring, so check with the hotel when you book.
Is there a charge for dogs at The Bird In Hand?
There is a charge; the hotel doesn't say how much.
Can I eat with my dog at The Bird In Hand?
The hotel doesn't say where you can eat with your dog, so check with the hotel when you book. Dogs are welcome in the bar.
Can I leave my dog in the room at The Bird In Hand?
The hotel doesn't say whether dogs can be left alone in the room, so check with the hotel when you book.
Are there dog walks near The Bird In Hand?
Dog friendly walks on Wildpack within 5 miles include Dinton Pastures Lakes Circular (4.6 miles).
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