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The Hind's Head

4.0 star property
Inn in Reading with a restaurant and a bar

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BBQ/picnic area
Reception
Front of property
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Comfort Double Room | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Comfort Double Room | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Comfort Double Room

Highlights

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

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Superior Double Room | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Junior Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

Map
Wasing Lane, Aldermaston, Reading, England, RG7 4LX

What's nearby

  • 4 Kingdoms Adventure Park - 9 min drive - 6.2 miles
  • Bucklebury Farm Park - 11 min drive - 5.4 miles
  • Newbury Racecourse - 15 min drive - 8.7 miles
  • Highclere Castle - 19 min drive - 12.2 miles
  • Wokefield Park Golf Club - 19 min drive - 8.1 miles

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

Upscale inn in a rural location
Consider a stay at The Hind's Head and take advantage of a terrace, a garden, and a playground. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. In addition to a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), smoke-free premises, and a banquet hall
Room features
All guestrooms at The Hind's Head have perks such as premium bedding, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and espresso makers.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 0-inch TVs with digital channels
  • Electric kettles, heating, and daily housekeeping

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 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

Things to do

  • Playground

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 washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (34 inches 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 at the property
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 allowed for an extra charge of GBP 20 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and outdoor lighting

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

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

Is The Hind's Head pet-friendly?

Yes, The Hind's Head allows dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of GBP 20 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at The Hind's Head?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Hind's Head?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Early check-in is available for a fee of GBP 20 (subject to availability). After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Hind's Head?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for GBP 20 (subject to availability).

Where is The Hind's Head located?

Situated in a rural location, this inn is within 3 mi (5 km) of Kennet & Avon Canal, UK Wolf Centre, and Bishopwood Golf Club. Silchester Roman City Walls and Amphitheatre and Bradfield College Golf Club are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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The Hind's Head Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 98 out of 183 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 50 out of 183 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 183 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 183 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 183 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very pretty, clean and well equipped room in a beautiful Country Pub setting. Good selection of breakfast items (I didn’t have the cooked breakfast) Lovely, warm room with fab shower. There was a quiz night when I was there but nothing could be heard from the room. Very friendly staff. Couple of very small things to note, The room I was in got very noise when traffic started to pass along the road to the front. Toaster in breakfast room took about 4/5 goes to even warm the sour dough bread. I did mention this and was told they were aware. Water in the earn used for tea wasn’t hot enough for me personally.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Samantha

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

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A gem

Really friendly and relaxed staff, attentive but never hovered. Great decor, great food. Worth a stay, dinner or just a pint.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Really great hotel

Amazing stay, staff super friendly and couldn’t do enough to help.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best breakfast!!

10/10 Excellent

Laurie

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

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A nice, traditional pub with good food and service from all the staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hinds Head stay

Excellent venue. Staff were really friendly and courteous. Good beer. Lovely evening meal. We were there on a Tuesday night which is quiz night. Really good fun and entertaining. Breakfast was also excellent. Would not hesitate to stay at the Hinds Head again if we are in the area
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Grahame

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Worth considering

Great stay _. Good food and accommodation
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Food and service were excellent. Nothing is too much trouble for Brad and the staff!👍
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

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

Andy

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not bad

Nice place to stay. Shame about the dry pie. Breakfast bacon was dreadful. Like eating raw salt.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

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

4/10 Poor

pa

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

6/10 Okay

Craig

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

2/10 Terrible

Tom

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property was not clean and lacked a real attention to detail. It was a disappointing stay and didn't warrant the price charged. There was no milk in the room and house keeping hadn't cleaned the coffee machine so it had old capsules. Breakfast was no better as the staff had nothing stocked. It took much longer because it took 3 requests to get bread for the toaster! The room did benefit from a fan and this did keep it cool.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Nicholas

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

8/10 Good

David

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

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service

Mixed - overall disappointing.

I've stayed at the HH before. When it works, it's great - good vfm, friendly, comfortable, good food. However, there were a few issues with the hotel last time I stayed (I was a regular for a few weeks). When I knew that I needed to stay locally again, I gave the HH the benefit of the doubt. I wish I hadn't. The problems started when my colleague complained about her room, concerned about the noise from the next door room through the partition wall. She said she could hear everything in the room next door "it was like they were in the room with me". There were no other rooms available, so I offered to swap rooms as I am not too bothered about noise. However, she was right. The wall between rooms 2 and 3 is very thin. Let's just say I spent the night listening to a noisy couple. I didn't sleep well and felt self-conscious. My disappointment was compounded when I came down to breakfast and the door to the restaurant was locked and the lights were off. When I complained about it that evening, no apology was offered and I was told that it was down to "human error". I asked for a refund for the missed breakfast and was asked "How do you want make that happen?" (no apology). I did get my dinner refunded by £11 and was put in a quieter room for my second night. I had an excellent breakfast the following morning. In conclusion, I have decided I can't stay n the HH again nor can I recommend to colleagues they do the same. It can be great but it is too risky.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

M

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

10/10 Excellent

NV

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Adam

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

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024