The Windmill On The Common

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Young & Co.’s Brewery
8.5 (1122 reviews)
Windmill Drive, Clapham Common , London , GB

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
Family rooms
Garden
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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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

8.5
Based on 1122 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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Des • couple • gb
8
Cons:

The room was a bit dark

2026-10-23 • via Nuitee
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Graeme • solo_traveller • gb
10
Bed was so comfy, food was great.
Pros:

I'm celiac, the staff were really helpful checking food erc

2026-10-23 • via Nuitee
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Janice • extended_group • gb
8
2026-10-21 • via Nuitee
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Nicola • couple • gb
7
Pros:

The location, the decor of the room, the comfy bed, the coffee maker and kettle.

Cons:

No lift. Had to carry very heavy cases up 4 flights of stairs. The lighting was very dim. No light over/near the wardrobe. Lack of toilet paper.

2026-10-20 • via Nuitee
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Gillian • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-10-19 • via Nuitee
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Michie • couple • nz
9
Excellent place. Would stay here again.
Pros:

Excellent facilities and room. Kept bag for us while we were away for 3 weeks between stays. Can't fault the place.

2026-10-18 • via Nuitee
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Stelios • couple • gr
6
Pros:

The property is now outdated and in poor condition. It is in serious need of a complete renovation.

Cons:

Overall, the hotel’s prices, both for accommodation and dining, are extremely high and in no way reflect the actual value or quality offered. You are essentially paying a premium for something that simply isn’t there. The prices are unjustifiably high compared to what you actually receive.

2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
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Jane • solo_traveller • gb
9
Fabulous. Will definitely stay here again.
Pros:

It was fabulous. Like a country inn but in great location next to Clapham Common. Super pub & restaurant.

Cons:

A little difficult to find way around the corridors

2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Alexander • solo_traveller • au
9
2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
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betty • couple • us
10
Enjoyed staying here and would stay again.
Pros:

Wonderful stay I don’t understand the bad reviews. Our room was cozy, well appointed and quiet. The beds were comfortable. The air conditioner was a welcome addition as it was a warm, humid October day. I enjoyed the view of The Common. The shower was spacious with good water pressure. I enjoyed the amenities and offerings. Well stocked mini bar. If you want anything. We had dinner and breakfast at the hotel and the food was excellent. The onion rings were exceptional. As for the staff, they could not have been nicer. Explained things in detail and were very attentive. Would definitely stay here again.

Cons:

No complaints

2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Clare • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Great location, lovely breakfast and friendly staff

2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Michie • couple • nz
9
Would highly recommend
Pros:

Great location outside of city centre but with easy tube access. Local shops provide everything you need, although would recommend a 2 stop tube trip to Balham for even bigger range of shops/supplies.
Pub underneath is great but does not create noise that can be heard in the rooms. Great access to Clapham Common

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Mary • couple • gb
10
A lovely hotel that I will stay in again and recommend to friends.
Pros:

The room was super clean; the staff were very friendly and helpful. I'd happily stay here again. It's well placed for London; the meals are tasty and it was great that we could dine in the hotel if we didn't want to go out.

Cons:

I felt the quality of the granola at breakfast could be improved.

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Anya • couple • gb
9
Lovely staff and good food
Pros:

Great staff, food good good location

Cons:

Stayed before, beds seemed uncomfortable, mattress maybe pass best and pillows lumpy. This is compared to previous stay.

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Sergei • solo_traveller • ru
7
2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Barbara • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Steve • solo_traveller • gb
10
Superb. Rooms and bar/restaurant were top class. Will stay here again.
Pros:

Everything.

Cons:

Nothing.

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Lisa • couple • gb
8
2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Hayley • couple • gb
10
Really lovely place to stay.
Pros:

Lovely room, very clean with plenty of space.

Cons:

Nothing.

2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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Stephen • couple • gb
8
2026-09-07 • via Nuitee