Wantage Road, Newbury, RG20 8UE, United Kingdom
#8 of 11 B&Bs and inns in Newbury
Guests' ChoiceBased on 741 hotel reviews
8.4Cleanliness
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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End of dialog contentReviewed: April 29, 2025
Damian
United KingdomExcellent service from all staff members, and excellent food as always.
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: April 27, 2025
Zena
United KingdomNobody warned us that the pub closed early and we had to locate our room in the dark when we got back at 22.20.
Star gazing on a very frosty night, and a lovely warm room.
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: April 25, 2025
Paul
United KingdomAll good
Very comfortable and nice
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: April 23, 2025
Gillian
United KingdomNothing, I would highly recommend The Crab and Boar. An observation would only be the occasional traffic noise from the road immediately next to the property but it did not spoil our stay
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.
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: April 23, 2025
Linda
United KingdomComfortable bed and very good breakfast Excellent value for money
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: April 21, 2025
David
United KingdomRoom a bit too warm
Great location - good service- nice breakfast
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: April 21, 2025
Cornelis
Netherlandsthe kitchen closed early the day we stayed, so we couldn't eat there
a nice stay, basic but with everything you want. We arrived late but were friendly guided to our room. Breakfast was nice and special requests were no probelm
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: April 19, 2025
Tracy
United KingdomLovely 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.
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: April 19, 2025
Andy
United KingdomFood poor and expensive No cold buffet or drinks for breakfast purely table service
Smart clean
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: April 17, 2025
Peter
United KingdomRooms a bit tired
Excellent food
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: April 16, 2025
Simon
United KingdomParts (outside) of the premises were tired
Pub was nice
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: April 16, 2025
Keely
United KingdomThe room was nice, good size. However needs some TLC. Paint flaking off walls, windows are old & don’t shut well. Furniture not moved when cleaning, behind bed was filthy with dust & under furniture not cleaned.
Really liked the location of the property & the food was great, if not a little pricey.
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: April 14, 2025
David
United KingdomPrevious reviews mentioned the road noise and on the warm day the window needed to be open so the car noise was very obvious. When the secondary glazing was used it did help but lack of fresh air then. Breakfast was impressive on the menu but was a bit too clever - simple ingredients for cereal/muesli/fruit/yoghurt should be available to order in any combination - lack of choice and all too sweet. One was at the whim of the chef apparently as to what was available. Cooked breakfast was good
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 comfortable. slight lack of furniture - found a suitcase carrier in the cupboard - should be out to use immediately, no dressing table which would be useful. Bathroom large and spacious. Dinner was excellent - lovely table in the window - service by Elouise was friendly and very efficient, the food delicious. Good choice of non alcholic drinks (beers) which we appreciated.
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: April 13, 2025
Liz
United KingdomBig fluffy towels Bramley toiletries Comfy large bed Lovely staff Great cooked breakfasts Lovely outside areas Cosy dining areas Lots of parking
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: April 8, 2025
Margett
United KingdomBeautiful location, staff friendly rooms desperate for update very noisy road
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: April 7, 2025
Jonathan
United KingdomGreat 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.
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: April 6, 2025
Sharon
United KingdomThe accommodation could do with a makeover as the bathroom in particular was very tired, the tiles needed re-grouting etc
Lovely setting, friendly staff and good food.
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: March 29, 2025
Steven
United KingdomSome front facing bedrooms have traffic noise from the nearby road
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
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: March 27, 2025
Simon
United KingdomRough around the edges but that’s ok
Location and feel
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: March 25, 2025
Rick
United KingdomQuite remote. Absolutely hate having dogs in the bar/ restaurant
Room was lovely.
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: March 25, 2025
Gareth
United KingdomThere were lights in the room that couldn't be turned out which affected my sleep. The price for beer and food in the restaurant was very expensive.
The location is a nice countryside place. The room was a decent size with good bathroom.
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: March 23, 2025
Andrew
United KingdomObviously an old building that in areas inside and out needs quite a bit of tlc. Breakfast menu good but would maybe benefit from having a bit of a buffet selection for cereals, drinks etc for guests to help themselves before having their chosen cooked food. Am sure this would benefit the staff too reducing their time serving.
Great location. Stayed in feature signature room after visit to Newbury races. Lovely spacious room with large bathroom, large comfortable bed and great views across the surrounding country side. Food was good and dining area again very spacious with tables not being crowded together as is often the case. Staff very attentive, friendly and polite. Although not used on our visit the outside area looked nice. Would definitely revisit.
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: March 22, 2025
Paul
United KingdomGood breakfast, the fact that we could stay out late and still get to our room when the pub was closed. We attended a wedding evening and were out til 12.
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: March 8, 2025
Caroline
United KingdomRoom next to the road. Motorcycle went past late in the night at speed. My adrenalin was pumping because of the noise so couldn’t go back to sleep.
Staff were lovely
Stayed in March 2025
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