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Set in the heart of the Berkshire countryside, The Crab & Boar features a country pub offering British cuisine, accommodation, and free WiFi. Each of the bedrooms features antique furnishing, flat-screen TVs, Egyptian cotton linen, and tea and coffee making facilities. The award-winning restaurant serves locally-sourced seafood and seasonal game in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. With access to the M4 motorway within 10 minutes, The Crab & Boar is located 26 miles from Oxford, 7 miles from Newbury Racecourse, and 12 miles from Highclere Castle.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.

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Butcombe Brewing Co.
Hotel chain/brand

Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.7)

    • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

    • Breakfast info

    • Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan

    • Free parking available on-site

    • Loyal customers

    • There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 double bed
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Damian
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Excellent service from all staff members, and excellent food as always.
  • Zena
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Star gazing on a very frosty night, and a lovely warm room.
  • Gillian
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Staff and Manager were all lovely. They were very hospitable and very welcoming, We had an evening meal from the weekday menu and an inclusive breakfast. The food was freshly cooked and very tasty. The bedroom was exactly as shown on the website.
  • Linda
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Comfortable bed and very good breakfast Excellent value for money
  • Tracy
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely place with a good atmosphere. Our room was spacious and comfortable. The evening meal and breakfast were both delicious. The staff couldn't have been more helpful and accommodating.
  • Keely
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Really liked the location of the property & the food was great, if not a little pricey.
  • David
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Warm welcome from the 2 staff members when we arrived. shown to our room and on request provided with more bottled water, fresh milk, and good tea bags to make afternoon tea. Room large with wonderful views over the countryside. The bed very...
  • Liz
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Big fluffy towels Bramley toiletries Comfy large bed Lovely staff Great cooked breakfasts Lovely outside areas Cosy dining areas Lots of parking
  • Jonathan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location, large airy room & bathroom. Great sleep in comfortable bed. Good selection at breakfast. With staff being very helpful and friendly. Evening menu needs to be simpler and of better quality and better prepared.
  • Steven
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Staff were helpful,attentive and tolerant of our two small dogs. When we discovered a leaking pipe in our room the problem was dealt with promptly and sympathetically

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      Local
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Facilities of Crab & Boar
Great facilities! Review score, 8.4

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer

Bedroom

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed

Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Fruits
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker

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

Parking
Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Accessible parking

Services

  • Pet bowls
  • Pet basket
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Luggage storage
  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge

Reception services

  • Invoice provided

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms

General

  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Carpeted
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron

Languages spoken

  • English

House rules
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Check-in
From 15:00 to 22:00
Check-out
From 08:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

For group restaurant bookings of 10 or more, different cancellation policies apply.

When booking 3 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements will apply.

Children's meals will be charged, as taken.

Children's cots/cribs are not available, however guests may bring their own.

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