The Windmill On The Common

Hotels
Young & Co.’s Brewery
8.5 (1102 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

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 1102 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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Andy couple gb
7
2026-07-18 via Nuitee
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Rebecca extended_group gb
9
Great location, clean, and good food.
Pros:

Great location.

Cons:

Only thing to mark down was the shower in room, really needed replacing, as did not close properly and sealant was all black and mouldy.

2026-07-18 via Nuitee
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Hilary solo_traveller gb
9
A new favourite London base for when visiting family or friends
Pros:

This was my second time staying at The Windmill. It is a charming hotel, well located for tubes or buses into central London. Sitting on Clapham Common makes it feel extra special. The rooms also have good air conditioning which was divine in this summer heat. The beds are very comfy and lots of goodies are provided in the room.

Cons:

In the room I was in this time there wasn’t a mirror near enough to a socket for hairstyling.

2026-07-15 via Nuitee
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Daniel solo_traveller gb
8
2026-07-12 via Nuitee
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Jenny solo_traveller gb
6
Pros:

Location good.

Cons:

Generally run down. Not well kept. Stairways, corridors scruffy. Room superficially clean, but again run down.

2026-07-08 via Nuitee
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Percival solo_traveller us
10
A fun place to stay
Pros:

The breakfast was good and I had a couple of dinners there, fun place. I met some friends there and we had drinks and dinner

Cons:

There really was nothing that I didn't like. For me, the location was just fine (I had a friend staying with her brother nearby) but for some, it was a bit far from London

2026-07-05 via Nuitee
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Hok couple au
8
We loved our stay!
Pros:

We loved our stay at the Windmill. It’s a friendly clean and homely place well positioned in the park and easy access to all shops restaurants and transport. We stayed here instead of central London to be close to family and found it perfect for relaxing out of the busyness of central London.

Cons:

The rooms are lovely but some updating of the corridors in the old part is needed.

2026-07-03 via Nuitee
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martin solo_traveller gb
10
Despite issues beyond their control the staff have been incredible
Pros:

My go to place. An oasis of calm with wonderful staff

2026-07-02 via Nuitee
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Louise family_with_children gb
10
Excellent
Pros:

Beautiful hotel, lovely room and very comfortable bed, overlooking Clapham Common, there were so many drink choices, snacks, beautiful glassware even champagne glasses and oat milk for my sister was much appreciated. Excellent breakfast and very convenient to Wimbledon where we enjoyed the tennis.

2026-07-02 via Nuitee
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Katriona couple ie
5
Stayed in this hotel for 2 nights as my daughter was looking for an apartment in the area. The hotel is grand! Somewhere
Pros:

Good location

Cons:

It needs a serious spring clean & a lick of paint could help

2026-07-02 via Nuitee
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Roslyn couple gb
9
Love this part of London and Windmill is always our go to place to stay
Pros:

Great location and having parking facilities is also great.
Very dog friendly and staff are always very nice. The pub/restaurant has a nice vibe and overall good value.

2026-06-29 via Nuitee
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Vicki couple nz
8
Great location for the things we were doing in London and loved the Sunday roast and quiz night atmosphere
Pros:

Lovely old pub
Very busy on Saturday of World Cup game but great comms from management that it might be noisy

2026-06-29 via Nuitee
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Alexandra couple ch
9
2026-06-29 via Nuitee
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Kevin solo_traveller gb
5
Stay scarred by the lack of a shower and a lack of those things I would consider 'standard'.
Pros:

Most things were as expected. Lack of usb ports in room.

Cons:

Shower head in room was filthy and the cold water supply did not work...extremely irritating considering the room cost.

2026-06-29 via Nuitee
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William solo_traveller gb
8
Great pub accommodation in an excellent location!
Pros:

Location fab, room lovely, staff really nice. All round good stay!

Cons:

The rooms could use a little TLC and a bit of a more thorough clean. Some bad spots in the bath tub and dust etc. Not a day ruiner just a note.

2026-06-28 via Nuitee
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Sasha solo_traveller gb
9
A fabulous stay, looking forward to coming back again
Pros:

In a great location, the room was spacious, clean and decorated to a high standard. Everything was on point

Cons:

Nothing

2026-06-22 via Nuitee
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Michelle couple gb
9
2026-06-22 via Nuitee
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Andrew solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Beautiful location.

Cons:

Nothing to dislike.

2026-06-20 via Nuitee
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FREDERIQUE couple fr
7
Lovely
Pros:

Très joli
Bonne literie
Calme
Personnel adorable

Cons:

Couloir un peu sale et vieux

2026-06-18 via Nuitee
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GABRIELLA couple it
9
2026-06-17 via Nuitee