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Clapham Common South Side | Clapham, London SW4 9DE, England
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Windmill on the Common
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3.5 of 5 stars 59 Reviews
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North Berwick
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“Comfortable and convenient,”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 January 2012
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We stayed on 24-26 December and found this to be a gem. The modern hotel is tacked on the side of the pub and it has 29 rooms and our was large, well provisioned and comfortable. A plus was the availability of parking - this is usually very difficult in Clapham.
Breakfast on both days was poor. Notwithstanding that it was Christmas day the 'continental breakfast' served in our room was unattractive and consisted only of a croissant, a glass of fruit juice and a packet of cereal. The following morning a tepid, at best, cooked breakfast was served on a cold plate. Given the quality of the accommodation rather better was expected.
The pub is a large barn like building and, because it is open plan, it is difficult to escape the constant piped music that it is presumed to be played for the benefit of the staff.
That all said, the hotel options in Clapham are limited and The Windmill is almost certainly the top of the pops. Would we go again - yes!

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  • Stayed December 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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Leicester, United Kingdom
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
“Pleasant Lunch”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 December 2011
2
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Okay so I went to partake of the restaurant, having been the nearby Nightgale for drink, (a wonderful old Young's pub(, my son suggested that we went to the Windmill (another Young's pub) for lunch.

It was quite busy but we found a table for two in the airy dining area, much of the rest of the place is quite dull. Our order was taken quite quickly, I ordered the Turkey as I fancied a sort of pre-christmas meal. It soon arrived and I have to say, although the portion size was not generous it was extremely tasty and I soon polished it off. My son was less complimentary about the beef that he had. All in all an okay lunch, and I would certainly go back when next in Clapham.

  • Stayed December 2011, travelled solo
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Gütersloh
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11 reviews 11 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“Long week end”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 November 2011
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Excellent location, Very good accomodation, very good food. Excellent value. Ten minutes from Clapham Junction underground and with a London Transport Day Card for about £7 you can do all the sight seeing you want. Definately stay there again

  • Stayed November 2011, travelled with family
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Stockholm
1 review
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“Nice hotel with very serviceminded staff”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 November 2011
4
people found this review helpful

Really enjoyed the stay at this hotel. Nice big rooms with a modern touch. Comfortable beds. Very good to have a restaurant and a pub in the same building. Breakfast was very good. Also had good help from the staff during our stay. The surroundings with the Park outside is very good.

  • Stayed November 2011, travelled with friends
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Tyne and Wear
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12 reviews 12 reviews
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20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
“What a find”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 November 2011
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I have been looking for some time for a really good hotel in London and having tried many others, The Windmill did not disappoint me. It is a great location overlooking Clapham Common, the staff are helpful and friendly, foood is of high quality. The breakfast room is just lovely and all hot food is cooked indididually. I stayed 2 nights and both rooms were well equipped, spacious and quiet. it is a short walk to the tube and the Northern Line takes you into London.
Highly recommended. A pity you can't book through Superbreak!

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  • Stayed November 2011, travelled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Address: Clapham Common South Side | Clapham, London SW4 9DE, England
Price range (per night):* INR10,754 - 15,179

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