The Windmill On The Common

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Young & Co.’s Brewery
8.5 (1011 reviews)
Windmill Drive, Clapham Common , London , gb

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Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Room service
Family rooms
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Fax/photocopying
Facilities for disabled guests
Ironing service
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Helpful staff
Good food
Cons:
Damp smells in rooms
Cold room temperatures

Categories

Cleanliness
7.5
Some rooms smelled damp and bathrooms needed updating.
Service
9
Staff were helpful and accommodating during stays.
Location
9
Great location with easy access to public transport and near Clapham Common.
Room Quality
8
Rooms were comfortable but some issues with cold temperatures and maintenance.
Amenities
8.5
Good pub and breakfast options available.
Value for Money
8.5
Overall value matches the offerings, though some updates needed.
Food and Beverage
9
Good food options and cozy pub atmosphere.
Overall Experience
8.5
Enjoyable stay with some minor areas for improvement.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-10 19:58

Property Description

Charming Boutique Hotel in Clapham Common

Unique Room Features: Individually decorated rooms with modern amenities including a Nespresso coffee machine, flat-screen TV, and Bluetooth-enabled alarm clock.

Traditional Pub Experience: Enjoy a full English breakfast and British cuisine in the cozy pub with open fire and outside bar during summer.

Convenient Location: Just a 5-minute walk from 2 Tube stations for easy access to central London attractions like the London Eye and Westminster Abbey.

Experience the charm and convenience of The Windmill On The Common - book your stay now for a memorable London getaway!

Important information:

When booking 8 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements will apply.

This property does not accept cash payments.

We’re super excited to share that we’re having a bit of a makeover. Between 5 August 2024 and 28 October 2024, 15 of our bedrooms will be closed for refurbishments. Although we’ll try to keep noise and disturbance to minimum, please keep this in mind when booking to stay with us during this time. We apologize in advance for any inconvenience this may cause and look forward to sharing our new look.

Check-in and check-out hours:

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children are not allowed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.5
Based on 1011 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.5
Service: 9
Location: 9
Room Quality: 8
Amenities: 8.5
Value for Money: 8.5
Food and Beverage: 9
Overall Experience: 8.5
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Lyndsey • couple • gb
9
Lovely stay for concert at Brixton academy - it was perfect managed to get a free parking spot. It was really good value
Pros:

The pub and grounds were lovely - lovely clean rooms

Cons:

Personal preference as I hate shower curtains. Stair case looked a little rough but didn’t effect the stay or the rooms.

2026-02-09 • via Nuitee
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Alison • couple • gb
8
It was just what we needed and we will return.
Pros:

Great location on the common for walks and tubes.
Personal touches in room - books, not mass produced furniture, interesting paintings of local scenes.

Cons:

Hotel Stairwell needs some decorating maintenance. The first impression going up to the room is peeling wallpaper and paint. It’s such a shame because the rooms are beautiful inside and so is the rest of the place.

2026-01-31 • via Nuitee
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Clive • couple • gb
9
Nice rooms
Pros:

Room was spacious, the bed comfortable and the bathroom was clean. Separate bath/shower and shower clean with decent pressure. Decoration in the room was good as well.
Staff were friendly and helpful. The included breakfast was nicely cooked.
The location is a short walk from Clapham Common underground station ( watch out for joggers!)
Refreshments in the room were well stocked.

Cons:

The internal corridors look a bit worse for wear (but not the rooms)
The food in the restaurant was pricey but it is London and there's plenty of alternatives.

2026-01-29 • via Nuitee
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Michael • solo_traveller • ie
10
Pros:

When I booked my stay, I booked the night before my arrival by mistake, and didn't realise until I received my no show receipt of payment but when I contacted Jade at reception there was no problem and I was offered a room for that night without an extra cost. It would of been very easy for them to say, tough luck, and charge me, so Thanks Jade and staff. The hotel itself is very welcoming and comfortable. I'll be staying here next time I visit Clapham.

2026-01-28 • via Nuitee
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Tabatha • solo_traveller • gb
7
Excellent location lovely comfy bed and good bed linnen.
Pros:

Great location with lovely pub attached.

Cons:

Dirty shower

2026-01-26 • via Nuitee
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Kat779 • couple • gb
8
2026-01-25 • via Nuitee
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André • couple • fr
7
Etape de charme representatif du style anglais
Pros:

L'emplacement près du parc et la proximité du pub.

Cons:

Absence de fromages au petit déjeuner. Établissement ancien qui nécessiterait certaines rénovations ( peintures, murs des couloires, bac de salle de bain...)

2026-01-25 • via Nuitee
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Panteley • couple • bg
10
Pros:

OMG,I love the place! Such charm, so much soul .... perfect place for your London vacation ☺️

2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
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John • couple • gb
10
2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
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Helen • extended_group • gb
9
Great location and comfortable
Pros:

Lovely rooms,
Fabulous food
Great service

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Victoria • solo_traveller • au
8
Pros:

Very spacious room with a huge, comfortable bed and a great bathroom. It had everything you could need, including a fridge and toiletries. Breakfast was lovely, and the staff were extremely friendly and helpful. Also allowed us to leave our bags both before check-in and after check-out. Overall, a really comfortable and convenient stay.

Cons:

Just to note, there are quite a few stairs, though the staff were lovely and helped carry our bags up/down. The back entrance was also a little tricky to find on maps, which meant having to walk through a busy pub with our luggage.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Patrick • couple • gb
10
2026-01-18 • via Nuitee
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Matt • couple • gb
10
2026-01-14 • via Nuitee
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Elaine • couple • gb
10
Pros:

Excellent location to travel to London. Hotel, bar and restaurant had a lovely vibe. Every member of staff we came into contact with were extremely helpful and friendly.

Cons:

There were some small areas that required some maintenance but they did not impact on our stay.

2026-01-12 • via Nuitee
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Joanna • couple • gb
8
It was nice and staff were friendly
Pros:

It was a good location, price was good, the room was nice and comfortable.

Cons:

The doors, corridor side could do with painting and behind the sink in the bathroom there is a small gap which doesn’t get cleaned there is some rubbish there.

2026-01-12 • via Nuitee
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Julie • solo_traveller • au
10
I enjoyed my stay at The Windmill. The room was lovely and cosy and lovely and quiet.
Pros:

The location was great. Close to all transport.

Cons:

Not applicable.

2026-01-12 • via Nuitee
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André • family_with_children • nl
8
Uitstekend
Pros:

Vriendelijk en behulpzaam personeel

Cons:

Nvt

2026-01-10 • via Nuitee
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Maria • couple • fr
9
2026-01-09 • via Nuitee
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LAURA • couple • fr
9
Pub merveilleux et chambre confortable
Pros:

La chambre était parfaite, pleine de petites attentions.
Chaude et confortable
Très bon petit déjeuner et carte toujours aussi variée

Cons:

Les parties communes mériteraient un bon ravalement

2026-01-09 • via Nuitee
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Soufflet • couple • fr
8
2026-01-08 • via Nuitee