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The Bird in Hand

3.0 star property

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Comfort Double Room
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Bar

Explore the area

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Church Road, Wreningham, Norwich, England, NR16 1BJ
  • Place, Lower Wood
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Norfolk Tank Museum
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, University of East Anglia
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with a floral wallpaper, a bed with white and maroon bedding, a wooden nightstand, and a window with curtains.

Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2

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A neatly made bed with pillows, a green throw blanket, and folded towels on a headboard. There are two bedside tables with lamps and a window with curtains.

Comfort Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a mirror, a window with curtains, a bedside table, and a wall with floral wallpaper.

Superior Double Room, Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2

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Comfort Double Room

Comfort Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite

Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Superior Double Room, Ensuite

Superior Double Room, Ensuite

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Norwich

Located 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Lower Wood, The Bird in Hand is within a 10-minute drive of University of East Anglia. This 8-room, 3-star inn welcomes guests with conveniences like a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and free self parking.
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What's nearby

  • Lower Wood - 5 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Norfolk Tank Museum - 10 min drive - 6.9 miles
  • Wymondham Leisure Centre - 11 min drive - 5.1 miles
  • Dunston Hall - 13 min drive - 8.9 miles
  • University of East Anglia - 13 min drive - 8.4 miles

Getting around

  • Wymondham Station - 12 min drive
  • Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Duke of Delhi - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Golden Blossom - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Kings Head Hethersett - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Station Bistro - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Foundry Plant Centre - ‬8 min drive

About this property

The Bird in Hand

The Bird in Hand features free WiFi in public areas and wedding services. There's free parking if you drive.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • High chair

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service
  • Wedding services

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

Important information

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
This property accepts credit/debit cards
  • Check-in: 3:30 PM—-9:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:30 AM
Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit/debit cards.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What's there to see near The Bird in Hand?

This inn is located in Norwich, close to Wymondham Abbey, Mid-Norfolk Railway - Wymondham Abbey Station, and Dunston Hall. You'll also find Norfolk Tank Museum and Wymondham Leisure Centre within a short drive.

How much does it cost to stay at The Bird in Hand?

As of Jul 24, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Bird in Hand on Jul 28, 2026 start from $115, 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 on site at The Bird in Hand?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the inn.

Does The Bird in Hand include a casino at the property?

No, The Bird in Hand doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at The Bird in Hand?

No, there is no indoor pool at this inn.

What amenities will couples enjoy at The Bird in Hand?

Couples staying at this inn will appreciate amenities like a restaurant plus some guestrooms include premium bedding and free WiFi.

Are there hot tubs at The Bird in Hand?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this inn.

Does The Bird in Hand have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, The Bird in Hand serves breakfast for a surcharge from its restaurant.

Does The Bird in Hand allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at The Bird in Hand.

Are there connecting rooms at The Bird in Hand?

No, this inn doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

What is the closest airport to The Bird in Hand?

The closest major airport to The Bird in Hand is Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.), which is 11.6 mi away (37 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at The Bird in Hand?

No, you won't find guestrooms with balconies at The Bird in Hand.

Does The Bird in Hand host weddings?

There are wedding services available at The Bird in Hand if that's in your vacation plans.

The Bird in Hand Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 101 out of 136 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 136 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 136 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 136 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 136 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent and really fresh and full English breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Delicious generous food and delightful staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, clean rooms and good food
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
great hotel well priced good nice bar / food
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gillian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Spotless room, great bed, fabulous towels, lovely staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very comfortable bed and room was spacious. Good amenities. Staff extremely friendly. Good was locally sourced and very good.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

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

Great stay

Lovely location, lovely hotel, friendly staff and great food, reasonably priced
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Very enjoyable stay

Enjoyed an overnight visit and had a fabulous evening meal and a great breakfast. Staff were very friendly and attentive. Will be stopping here again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nigel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great facility, very nice rooms and excellent food.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alan

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

Classic country inn

Lovely little English country inn. Great food & beer, friendly staff, nice room. Loved staying here.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely rooms and excellent service
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

Very enjoyable 3-night stay

The room and venue were comfortable and clean. Service excellent. Full English breakfast was very good, as were our evening meals. We’d be happy to return in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy

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

Nice place in a lovely area.

The room was huge and bed very comfortable, and the pub itself had great food. Really nice breakfast too. You can go for nice walks from the door too.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very welcoming, room very clean and well equipped Lovely food in the restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely spacious room, peaceful setting and good quality food options
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason

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

Great stay

Very friendly staff and very comfortable, spacious room. Going back again for business and also because I love F1 racing and Aston Martin memorabilia is excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ben

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

Short overnight stay

Very nice stay, warm and friendly reception
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay

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

First class

Excellent stay and everything was first class. Excellent staff. Good 1st class and chef very happy to accommodate dietary needs Nothing too much trouble. Would highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant and helpful staff, showed us to the room ,and found space for dinner on a busy evening. Food was excellent, and nice decor and service.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Sally

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Its history and the area , our first stay recommended byca friend ! Very friendly warn abd welcoming
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ellen

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

Lovely Accommodation

Very friendly staff, very busy, could have done with another member of staff as they seemed a bit overstretched. Lovely location, nice & quiet. Good menu & food, nice atmosphere. Very comfortable bed. Would happily return & recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adele

Lovely clean room. Well stocked tea and coffee tray. Lovely bottles of fresh water. Great facilities. One negative comment I found was that the lighting was a bit dark (I like to sew and struggled to see even right next to the lamp. All staff really friendly and helpful- especially Kelly!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

len

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stopped here a few months ago nice spacious room,clean,nice large bed .Would be handy if the pub stayed open later .Would recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Derek

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

Great place

Cant fault the service, super nice from arrival to leaving, will definitely stay again, nice room even nicer staff thank you very much
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason

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

Great find

Really friendly staff, excellent food and very comfortable room.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023