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The Bird in Hand

3.0 star property

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An outdoor patio with round tables and chairs, a large umbrella, and a brick wall.
A dining table with a glass of fruit salad, a bowl of cereal, and a glass of orange juice.
A neatly made bed with a green headboard, two bedside tables with lamps, and a window with curtains.
A traditional brick building with a sign reading "Bird in Hand Free House & Restaurant".
A small building with a brick wall and a wooden door, surrounded by a fence and trees.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Bar
The current price is NZ$223
includes taxes & fees
13 Aug - 14 Aug

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.

Room

  • 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.

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.

Room

  • Sleeps 2

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A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a nightstand with a lamp, a framed picture on the wall, and a window with curtains.

Comfort Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite

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

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A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand with a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Superior Double Room, Ensuite

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

About the area

Norwich

At The Bird in Hand, you'll be 2.7 km (1.7 mi) from Lower Wood and 7.8 km (4.8 mi) from Norfolk Tank Museum. Highlights at this inn include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .This smoke-free inn has free WiFi in public areas and wedding services. .In proximity to this 3-property class Norwich inn you'll find Norfolk Broads.
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What's nearby

  • Lower Wood - 5 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Norfolk Tank Museum - 10 min drive - 11.1 km
  • Dunston Hall - 13 min drive - 14.3 km
  • University of East Anglia - 13 min drive - 13.4 km
  • Earlham Park - 15 min drive - 16.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
  • ‪Duke of Delhi - ‬6 min drive
  • The chip inn
  • ‪Golden Blossom - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Kings Head Hethersett - ‬8 min drive

About this property

The Bird in Hand

There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Norwich inn is smoke free.

  • 8 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Wedding services available
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Bird in Hand offers 8 accommodations.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

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 lift

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
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 accepts credit or debit cards, Visa and Mastercard.

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Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at The Bird in Hand?

Yep, The Bird in Hand has a free self car park.

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

As of 12 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Bird in Hand on 13 Aug 2026 start from NZ$223, 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 there a free airport shuttle available at The Bird in Hand?

No, The Bird in Hand does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Bird in Hand?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Bird in Hand?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Bird in Hand?

No, pets are not allowed.

The Bird in Hand Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 102 out of 138 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 138 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 138 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 138 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 138 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

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 review

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

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

10/10 Excellent

Chris

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

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 review

10/10 Excellent

Gillian

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

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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
Verified review

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