Rooms

Since Darren and Janice have taken ownership of the hotel the residential rooms have all been considered on an individual basis and all the amenities have been greatly improved. All rooms are en suite and feature tea and coffee facilities. Please see individual room details for a complete list of facilities on offer. A dormitory will sleep a party of up to 15 people, complete with its own toilet facilities. As an additional benefit, the use of the sauna and shower facilities is included.

Hotel details

For many centuries, The Hand Hotel was a coaching inn for the travellers from London to Dublin. The hotel still offers a very warm atmosphere and has earned itself a good reputation for its great service. The bars offer a relaxing and happy atmosphere and the Brewery Suite caters for dinners, conferences and weddings. In the warmer months, the garden provides a lovely setting for champagne weddings and buffets. The residents’ lounge is a snug room for residents only. The room is situated close to the lounge bar, and also has access to music facilities. Use the residents’ lounge to escape the busy bustle of our public bar. The Regency restaurant is a suburb period room with a late 1800s style. The room is classical, grand and impressive, and can accommodate up to 60 people. The Castle Room is an open, casual room located at the heart of the hotel, which offers soft, subtle background music and is the ideal setting for your breakfast.

Food & Beverages

Head chef Janice and her 2 assistant chefs have created a delightful yet reasonably priced menu. A traditional carvery is served on Sundays, and all food is completely homemade. Breakfast is served in the Castle Room restaurant. Lunch and evening meals will be served in the Regency restaurant. There are 2 bars in the hotel; one situated in the reception area and a public bar to the side of the building. A new 42 inch wall-mounted TV has been installed in the bar, and a full Sky Sports subscription has been acquired to show live sport.

Internet

Wireless Internet Hotspot is available in the entire hotel and is free of charge. 

Parking

Free private parking is possible on site. 

Pets

Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges. 

Location & area

Hotel policies

Cancellation Policy

If cancelled up to 2 days before date of arrival, no fee will be charged.  If cancelled later or in case of no-show, the first night will be charged. 

Deposit Policy

No deposit will be charged. 

VAT and city/tourist taxes

VAT is included.  Service charge is included.  City/tourist tax is not applicable. 

Meal Plan

Full English breakfast is included in the room rate. 

Children and Extra Bed Policy

All children are welcome.  All children under 1 year stay free of charge when using existing bedding.  All children under 2 years stay free of charge for cots.  All older children or adults are charged GBP 13.00 per night and person for extra beds.  Maximum capacity of extra beds/babycots in a room is 1. 

Please note that in case specific policies apply to a particular room or rate, the specific room/rate policy prevails over the general hotel policy