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Reviews of Crab & Boar 4 stars

Wantage Road, Newbury, RG20 8UE, United Kingdom

#8 of 11 B&Bs and Inns in Newbury

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 741 hotel reviews

8.4

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.8

  • Comfort

    8.8

  • Location

    8.7

  • Facilities

    8.4

  • Staff

    9.3

  • Value for money

    8.5

  • Free WiFi

    7.6

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  • Reviewed: 27 August 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    All staff very helpful and cheerful

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 August 2024

    9.0
    Very accommodating with a late arrival time and so hospitable at such a late time!!
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Comfortable, stylish and very welcoming

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 August 2024

    9.0
    Made some happy memories with friends
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Gravel car park. The gravel was too deep and loose in places making it difficult to walk on . More like an F1gravel trap but without the JCB to pull you out

    Location, rooms. Food and drinks

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 August 2024

    8.0
    A good value country hotel convenient for the motorway.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Our room had the road on one side and a door used to enter the accommodation on the other so it was a little noisy in the early evening, though it became nice and quiet at night.

    The hotel is set in beautiful countryside, though next to a road. The breakfast was excellent. The room was comfortable and the staff are friendly and helpful. There is plentiful parking and it is very handy for the M4.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 August 2024

    8.0
    Wonderful food & very helpful staff. Some small issues which were dealt with very professionally by the manager. 😃
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Steps to bedroom

    Quiet with unusual rooms. Lovely dining room & very lovely & helpful staff.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 August 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The manager and staff were very friendly and made us feel very welcome. We had an excellent evening meal and lovely breakfast. Our room was excellent,it was spacious and well presented, with patio attached. The bathroom was clean and modern.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 August 2024

    7.0
    King size bed was great breakfast was very good ordering from the menu and freshly cooked good coffe
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The decor was dark needs to be brightened up with at least 2 bedside lamps.

    Large bed and walk in shower. Breakfast was very good.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 August 2024

    8.0
    Fab stay worth the journey 👍
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Lovely stay,Rebecca and team were great thank you.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 August 2024

    9.0
    Terrific pub with a great room
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lovely room with private patio.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 August 2024

    7.0
    Enjoyable
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Had Egg Royale for Breakfast on my first morning which was excellent, the full English following morning was terrible.

    Evening meal was great a little bit expensive

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 August 2024

    8.0
    Pleasant stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Junior Suite
    • Stayed 1 night

    No water in room at all boiler went off a little annoying when wanting shower but resolved after 20 minutes

    Food was good and breakfast was good could have a little more selection tho

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 August 2024

    9.0
    Beautiful location in the countryside.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Wine too expensive!! Although we love dogs I'm not sure the managers dog sleeping in the entrance/ exit to the restaurant is great for health & safety! Neither should it be walked through the restaurant when paying customers are eating. Bedside lamps would have been appreciated for night-time reading .

    Comfortable bed. Beautiful toiletries and tea and coffee options. Great housekeeping. Dave is a great asset to the team, always a smile and kind word.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 August 2024

    8.0
    Everything we needed for an overnight stay near our local event
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Our room’s bathroom had a pebble floor which we found uncomfortable. Apart from that everything was very comfortable and good quality.

    Excellent staff who did everything to make our stay comfortable. Very good atmosphere.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 August 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Our room was very close to the road. Road noise was noticeable in the morning (from just before 7am). The excellent host did warn us of this at check in and ear plugs were provided. Whilst it didn't severely affect us, for those wanting a lie in, I would advise asking for a different room in this otherwise excellent establishment.

    Fantastic breakfast and very welcoming staff who were attentive to our needs. Good bed, lovely ensuite and tasty tea and coffee provided in room.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 August 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The very high bath which was difficult to climb into to use the shower

    The lovely staff The large room with comfy bed

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 August 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    staff, accommodation and food was all good. Would definitely come back and recommend to others,

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 August 2024

    9.0
    An absolute gem of a property with comfy bed and fabulous food
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Fabulously friendly staff. Uber-clean room with comfortable bed and great shower. Food was amazing!!

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 August 2024

    8.0
    Lovely room, lovely friendly manager but steak needs to be rested before and after cooking
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Junior Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Our main’s weren’t checked back on and both were over cooked

    We stayed in one of the suites and it was lovely and good value for money

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 August 2024

    9.0
    A fantastic stay for a peaceful, romantic break
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Shower was great, but tended to overflow onto the floor after a short while!

    Great - very welcoming and friendly staff. Comfortable, well designed room with private outdoor space. Option of fresh milk for room. Fantastic food. As it was our wedding anniversary, we were treated with a little "Happy Anniversary" treat with our dinner - a nice touch!

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 July 2024

    9.0
    Great place to stay
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Didn't have all options for breakfast, but the food we did have was very good

    The hotel was very traditional and tge staff very welcoming

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 July 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room above ours had creaking floor which was a little irritating, this was a shame, when this was mentioned ,we were informed it was being looked into and would not prevent us from booking again.

    Great location , Good Food Friendly Staff couldn't do enough for you , good food, plenty of choice for breakfast.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 July 2024

    9.0
    Excellent
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Staff great .Food excellent. Rooms spotless.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 July 2024

    7.0
    Would stay again as rooms and bed lovely but would not have the same breakfast
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast was terrible inclusive breakfast full English was not good dry beans strange bacon slither of tomato

    Lovely comfortable rooms and bed Lovely bar and server Breakfast included but was not good

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 July 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Amazing staff in an ideal county location.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 July 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Next to noisy road, so couldn't have windows open. Needed the fan on all night to keep cool.

    Very comfortable bed and nice bathroom. Good choice for breakfast.

    Stayed in July 2024

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