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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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Showing 151 – 175

  • Reviewed: 1 November 2023

    9.0
    Comfortable room with great staff & food
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room right on the road

    Great staff. Lovely location. Excellent food

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 October 2023

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

    Small tv

    Great breakfast and very comfortable bed/room

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 October 2023

    9.0
    English countryside but so connected.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Junior Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Our room was too warm and we couldn’t seem to turn down the heating. We didn’t however ask at reception and it certainly won’t prevent future visits.

    Dog friendly, beautiful location. Nice check in with milk offered for the room. Lovely breakfast, plentiful parking and spacious rooms.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 October 2023

    7.0
    Staff and food excellent, room disappointing.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I booked the inn from the photos on the website, as the rooms looked lovely and cosy, and I know it is subjective, but I was given a room with tiled floor, not carpet, which is ok if you’re in Spain or Greece, not a cosy English inn though. Also, there were no bedside lights, so the only light source was the main wall lights, which gave a very flat, drab light and made the room not a particularly welcoming place to be. Again, a bit subjective I know, but disappointing. You also only have the main light switch which is unreachable from the bed. So I would avoid the room “Langley”.

    Staff are excellent, very friendly and hospitable, and a nice bar area. I was chatting to the Chef and took his recommendation of the cod cheeks - absolutely sublime, one of the nicest meals I have had for long time. The breakfast (smoked salmon and scrambled eggs), was also excellent,

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 October 2023

    8.0
    Welcoming, great food, delightful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Beautiful building, garden and view.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 October 2023

    8.0
    Overall, lovely venue and location. Staff very friendly. Good value for money.
    • With a pet
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Not a big issue, but it was a shame that the 4-post bed was missing the top rails, the bed just looked incolplete and a bit broken. Also, I was very annoyed with the £20 additional charge for my dog, which I wasn't made aware of as I went through booking.com. However, the staff reduced this to £10. Thank you.

    I liked the room and the extra treats - such as biscuits. Room was clean and welcoming. Staff were very friendly and welcoming. Good breakfast, dog treats were a nice touch on the bar.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 October 2023

    8.0
    Late arrival breaking the journey home from a Portsmouth Ferry
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Location, breakfast and the staff

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 October 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Couple
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Friendly staff, good ground floor room with enclosed outside area, ideal for dog which we had with us. Very nice breakfast and dinner was good too. Nice gardens too.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 October 2023

    8.0
    Quiet short break in a pleasant environment
    • Solo traveller
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Quite expensive…No breakfast buffet provided…A la carte meals very nice but small portions for the price

    Large with plenty of outdoor space…Nice room and pleasant staff

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 October 2023

    7.0
    Relaxing, enjoyable and very friendly.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Paying £20 for our dog for “room deep cleaning” we felt was a little steep. Normally we’d expect a dog treat pack in the room at least.

    Wonderful location with long dog walks right out the back of the pub. The food was really good with plenty of choice, although quite expensive. We especially liked the offer of fresh milk to take up to the room for early morning coffee/tea, rather the than long life so that set the pub apart from others we’ve stayed at.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 October 2023

    8.0
    We will definitely return. The staff were very good, friendly and helpful, especially Dave!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The room was close to the road,we like to have the window open, the traffic very noisy from six in the morning. however for people who are happy to sleep with the windows closed, the double double glazing would definitely be beneficial.

    The breakfast was very good, dinner very good too. There was a good choice of menu. There was a great choice of tea/coffee in the room and the home made ginger biscuits were delicious!

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 September 2023

    8.0
    Excellent, apart from news on arrival of £20 per night per dog
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Lady in Reception couldn't find us a fan to cool the room, so rather noisy from nearby vent with windows open all night.

    High quality food, great service from the chaps, and easy access to dog walking.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 September 2023

    9.0
    Top class and amazing value
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    N.A

    I had a very friendly welcome when I arrived. I loved being given a flask of fresh milk for my room. My bag was carried up the stairs for me. My room was spacious, warm and well equipped. I love having an iron and ironing board when travelling for work. The fresh coffee, cafetiere and shortbread are all lovely touches. The products in the bathroom are great quality. The complimentary pillow spray is such a nice touch. I didn't need the earplugs as it is so quiet. The bed was really comfy too. The food in the restaurant was absolutely delicious and the staff were great. Attentive but not overbearing. I didn't have breakfast as was still full from the night before, so look forward to that next time. I loved the setting, the building, the abundant free parking and the great free wifi.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 September 2023

    8.0
    The staff were very friendly and helpful.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The breakfast was disappointing as we were not offered fresh fruit and yogurt. However the chef did get together a chopped apple and some yogurt for us. Apparently it is a company decision not to provide this. The lunch menu offered almost the same as the evening menu We ate in a local pub on our second night

    Nice thatched pub in the countryside. Easy to park our car and just steps away to walk our dog. Nice ground floor room with excellent shower and a pleasant private patio. Lovely large fluffy towels and very clean.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 September 2023

    7.0
    Lovely stay but not perfect
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Junior Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No milk in the room as this was forgotten when being shown to the room. Staff at the bar overly pushed selling a specific wine because of a competition they're in to the point where it got a little too much.

    Lovely room, bathroom and scenic views

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 September 2023

    9.0
    Great room and staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The only thing to mention was that no one was at the enteance to check me in, I had to knock on the kitchen door to get attention.

    Room was beautifully decorated, little courtyard was a nice touch. Staff were very friendly and food was great.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 September 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 6 nights

    Nothing to report.

    Staff were excellent, helpful, cheerful and welcomimg.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 September 2023

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

    We booked late and arrived late but we got a very warm welcome. The staff and room were excellent and the bfast was delicious. Wish we had arrived earlier for dinner.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 September 2023

    9.0
    Warm, welcoming and lovely food
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Very warm and friendly reception, excellent food, all in all a very pleasant overnight stay.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 September 2023

    8.0
    Great staff, nice place, need to update lighting and soundproofing
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lighting in the room was awful. So dark. Also, the ceiling in the Roebuck room needs to be soundproofed!!! It was as if a herd of elephants were moving furniture around for a couple of hours. Thank goodness we'd taken ear plugs!!

    Staff were very friendly. Decent sized room and bathroom, the latter actually had somewhere to put our toilet bags - often missing in other establishments.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 September 2023

    8.0
    I had a great stay, stuff was great and the food was amazing. Definitely, going back.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There is nothing I don’t like.

    I love the style and size of my room. Staff was very obliging. They accommodated us for dinner on a very busy night.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 September 2023

    8.0
    Great place to stay on our travels up north.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The traffic noise in the morning started early, but we were on the road ourselves early anyway.

    Excellent near the A34 so situation good. Lovely place to stay. Enjoyed the food and relaxing bar.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 September 2023

    7.0
    Very pleasant staff and lovely food.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Room was a little dated.

    Food is excellent

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 September 2023

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

    En suite bathroom ceiling too low over bath to stand under shower.

    Lovely room. Staff excellent.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 September 2023

    8.0
    Great traditional pub and rooms. Would stay again!
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast was generous and good quality. Some of the meat was a little cold and the mushrooms/tomato overseasoned. Minor points. The stay was excellent!

    Rooms cosy and stylish. Staff friendly and helpful.

    Stayed in September 2023

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