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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 743 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 451 – 475

  • Reviewed: 17 August 2022

    4.0
    I wouldn’t stay, just visit the pub for dinner
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room was dirty ( bin in bathroom hadn’t been emptied) and a bit tired with spots of mold in the bathroom and stains on the ceiling . It’s on a very busy road and was hot, but it’s hard to get air because of the road noise.

    The location is excellent. The food was great and the staff were very accommodating at dinner and breakfast.

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 14 August 2022

    10
    Lovely room, great staff , friendly atmosphere
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    notjing

    beautiful setting , old and quaint

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 7 August 2022

    10
    Beautiful place with lovely staff in gorgeous location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beautiful quirky room. Hot tub was amazing.

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 5 August 2022

    10
    A stooover between Glastonbury Festival and home in London. Hot tub, room service. Bliss.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was perfect.

    Hot tub. Room service.

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: 4 August 2022

    10
    Great little spot
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    lovely venue

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 3 August 2022

    10
    I would go again if the room was dusted
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    My room rather dusty

    Friendly and accessible beautiful walk nearby

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 28 July 2022

    6.0
    Needs more TLC
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was differently not worth the money, we had a hot tub room, the patio doors didn’t close properly and were dirty. The hot tub jets only halved work, didn’t feel clean. The hot tub was over looked by upstairs bedroom and was to close to next doors hot tub, only a thin fence between, you could here what everyone was saying. The bed was uncomfortable and have had a bad back since. Food was nice, but restaurant dirty, dead flies all in the windows and service was so slow, waited over 1/2 hour for two cold puddings, meals were not checked on and empty glasses were not collected so in all we had 6 glasses on our table. For a high end restaurant this was not worth it.

    Always wanted to go here if I was in the area, lovely looking pub.

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 25 July 2022

    10
    we had a lovely the stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    the room was lovely and cosy , the bed was really comfortable , and the hot tub was real nice

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 20 July 2022

    10
    Exceptional staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room was amazing. The private garden and private hot tub was perfect. We ordered room service and had breakfast. All the food was amazing. The staff were exceptional. They went out of their way to ensure our stay was perfect.

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 17 July 2022

    3.0
    Poor
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast was expensive, and weren’t told the prices until payment (understood that it was included). Went for tea, came back 2 hours later and one of our rooms had an infestation of bugs in the bathroom. Initially said there was no other rooms until staff saw the state of the bathroom then were given another room but no compensation. Arrived 5 mins late for breakfast (10:05) (no info on breakfast times on check in), greeted with unfriendly staff when we got there and felt rushed out. Wouldn’t pay what I did for the stay.

    Very quaint and cosy. Evening meal was well priced and good quality.

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 5 July 2022

    10
    Clean and comfortable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    nothing

    quirky

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 4 July 2022

    6.0
    A lovely location and surrounded by countryside, décor was nice but some staff & food let it down
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The shower was poor (head blocked?) so poor flow and it went all over the floor as the screen not great The food was definitely overpriced for the quality & portion size! Quiet room required but we were on the road which was noisy all night!

    The breakfast was very nice and the staff member (lady) was very nice and attentive

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 2 July 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great staff, very welcoming and attentive

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 27 June 2022

    6.0
    Great staff, underwhelming food and rooms.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Poor water pressure in shower. Rooms a bit tired. Expected a little more for the price.

    Lovely location, very helpful and attentive staff.

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: 24 June 2022

    6.0
    Was looking forward to a great celebration, but let down.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    First umpression from garden space was cigarette butt on the floor and filthy ashtray which wasn't needed, cobwebs all around hot tub, smell from hot tub. Dust in room and needs a lock of paint in many places. Evening meal wasn't as tasty as expected for the price and not very warm. Breakfast again was like warm. Staff smoking then coming in to serve breakfast, not the nicest smell and greeting.

    Room decor, comfort, linens good quality, rural quiet location, modern. Breakfast of good quality and tasty but cold.

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: 23 June 2022

    10
    Excellent
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Position of room near road. Beer except lager.

    Breakfast was excellent. Food excellent. Staff. Location.

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: 20 June 2022

    6.0
    great breakfast, great room shame about roast and hot tub not working whole time
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    roast dinner was horrendous, meat was fine but the potatoes and veg were awful. To the point where my husband even said he’d rather of had Toby carvery (and he’s not a fan of there either!) hot tub in room wasn’t on right setting so wondered why it hadn’t heated after few hours. lady came to sort around 7/8pm but then had to wait till morning for it to be warm again.

    beautiful location, internal decor and warm vibes. high worth suite was brilliant. Brilliant breakfast which made up for awful lunch previous day.

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: 22 May 2022

    5.0
    room was poor
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    the room was tiny and the bed was very small for a double

    staff and food were excellent

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: 18 May 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    My only complaint is that we wasn't told the breakfast times, so we missed it. But the staff did give us some pastrys and a yoghurt.

    Very relaxed, friendly staff. Food was amazing and very reasonably priced. Will definitely be back.

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: 2 November 2023

    9.0
    A thoroughly enjoyable evening of great food and hospitality.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room was spotlessly clean, the decor in the bathroom could do with a refresh. But I’m really nitpicking here.

    A charming inn situated in the Berkshire countryside. Free parking, large room, with comfortable bed. Welcoming staff. Delicious evening meal and complementary breakfast. Will definitely stay here again.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 December 2022

    9.0
    Good overall
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Junior Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lack of lighting in car park and exterior signage to rooms was an issue. WC had a splash of faeces on the rim at the back and I had to clean something off seat.

    Lovely room with furnishings. Clean bedding and towels. Lovely shower.

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 6 September 2022

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

    It was nice and secluded so you got lots of privacy, the rooms was very spacious and clean

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 8 May 2022

    8.0
    lovely relaxing atmosphere and good food
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    shower didn’t work properly for a £300 room.

    staff were fantastic. friendly and helpful

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: 17 April 2024

    6.0
    Average
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Part of a chain of managed pubs & does not appear to have resident cook, food only available during limited kitchen hours. Booked including breakfast but found on arrival that kitchen does not start until 8am, no alternative offered. Inadequate bedroom lighting so unable to read easily & couldn't judge cleanliness. Bathroom well lit & clean but lacking maintenance -black mould around bath, amateur grouting repairs & toilet syphon passing continually. Some bedroom windows open immediately onto main road but fortunately traffic was restricted during this visit.

    Easy to book & fair price if taking breakfast. Large car park and warm welcome to modernised character property. Main building appeared clean, well lit & maintained. Close to major routes & showground but rural location. Private entrance to accomodation, outside seating area, on site restaurant with fancy menu if funds allow & arriving early, all the usual facilities in the room with stylish fixtures & nice hospitality selection.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 July 2023

    6.0
    Would only stay in the more expensive rooms due to creaky flooring in the rooms above the cheaper room we booked
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    How loud the room above was due to the flooring being unsuitable

    Lovely location and staff. Unfortunately the room we booked was not fit for purpose, the room above had flooring which when walked on was so loud in our room, so much so we had to complain and be moved. It was horribly loud and I truly believe if you have people in the room above you should not let people stay below. Saying it was loud is an understatement. We were very lucky to be moved but if not I would of checked out and asked for a refund. Would only stay again in the upgraded room we had as no noise issues. To clarify, it was not the people upstairs it was the bad flooring, the people probably had no idea of the issues we had due to them being in there. One minor thing, was not advised of food specials. Heard them be offered to someone else as we were paying, was disappointed as the food is amazing so missed out on some delicious sounding specials

    Stayed in July 2023

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