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Wantage Road, Newbury, RG20 8UE, United Kingdom
#8 of 11 B&Bs and inns in Newbury
Guests' ChoiceReview Score
Based on 742 hotel reviews
8.4Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
8.8
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Comfort
8.8
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Location
8.7
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Facilities
8.4
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Staff
9.3
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Value for money
8.5
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Free Wifi
7.6
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Reviewed: November 6, 2023
Josephine
United Kingdom37 Reviews8 helpful votes10“Superb stay with great food in a beautiful country hotel”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Check out confusion over our bill but it was resolved quickly
Room was beautiful, breakfast was hearty and dinner was amazing! Most of all, very dog friendly!
Stayed in November 2023
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Reviewed: November 2, 2023
Craig
United Kingdom11 Reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing
Room was great Staff were great
Stayed in October 2023
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Reviewed: October 31, 2023
Jay
United Kingdom1 review10“A beautiful stay in a beautiful place 😊”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing!
We had an amazing stay, could not fault anything. Food was exceptional, both meals plus breakfast could not be faulted. The restaurant was warm and inviting. Our room was spacious and very clean, with beautiful views across the countryside. All the staff that we came into contact with were so friendly, nothing was too much trouble. A truly beautiful escape.
Stayed in October 2023
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Reviewed: October 21, 2023
Ed
United Kingdom2 Reviews10“A really lovely place exemplary service, food and room”- • Couple
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing to dislike
Immediate welcome from Dave
Stayed in October 2023
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Reviewed: October 21, 2023
Beth
United Kingdom20 Reviews10“Convenient, plush and comfortable. Great food too!”- • Business trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing.
Amazing service, lovely old building with beautiful rooms.
Stayed in September 2023
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Reviewed: October 16, 2023
Andrew
Ireland1 review10“We will be back amazing”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Small Double Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The theme throughout was brilliant and staff amazing
Staff were amazing and couldn’t have been any better the property was amazing feature house pub restaurant
Stayed in October 2023
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Reviewed: October 11, 2023
Charlotte
United Kingdom7 Reviews10“Very relaxing and enjoyable”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Small Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Lovely staff, so friendly. Very welcoming details to the room in a picturesque setting
Stayed in October 2023
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Reviewed: October 9, 2023
Marissa
United Kingdom1 review10“Perfect in every way”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
We had dinner and breakfast, both were outstanding. All the staff friendly and helpful Our stay was a birthday celebration, the courtyard off our room was perfect just like the room
Stayed in October 2023
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Reviewed: October 4, 2023
Chelsea
United Kingdom43 Reviews5 helpful votes10“Fabulous place”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
More real ales from Butcombe brewery would have been great. But otherwise it's great!
The room, food and environment were all lovely!
Stayed in September 2023
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Reviewed: October 1, 2023
Christopher
United Kingdom7 Reviews1.0“tragic”- • Business trip
- • Couple
- • Small Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
They don’t want to answer the phone, so they don’t answer the phone and if you leave a message they never call back. I have never had such a lack of service and communication in my life.
Stayed in September 2023
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Reviewed: September 28, 2023
Mary
United Kingdom8 Reviews1 helpful vote10“Exactly what I wanted”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Only that the room was next to the road but this was not a problem for one night
I loved the ambiance furnishings - modern and rustic - and the feeling of luxury. food was wonderful
Stayed in September 2023
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Reviewed: September 22, 2023
Tahir
United Kingdom26 Reviews4 helpful votes10“Excellent place to stay and dine. Great restaurants and very nicely appointed rooms.”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Small Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
All good.
Fantastic place to stay at. Warm and welcoming staff, very nicely appointed rooms with my favourite Brantley products. An excellent restaurant with well made and tasty food - had dinner and breakfast.
Stayed in September 2023
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Reviewed: September 16, 2023
Sophie
United Kingdom4 Reviews1 helpful vote10“Fabulous hideaway, perfect for a country weekend treat. We will be back.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
There wasn’t anything bad at all.
Beautiful location, friendly staff and excellent food and service. Couldn’t ask for more.
Stayed in August 2023
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Reviewed: September 15, 2023
Stephen
United Kingdom3 Reviews10“Very friendly helpful team, cosy room, excellent nights sleep.”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Small Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Cosy room, good amenities, nicely decorated
Stayed in September 2023
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Reviewed: September 8, 2023
Ian
United Kingdom56 Reviews1 helpful vote10“Charming country pub”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Small Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Great stopover close to motorway and A roads. Nice country location and very relaxing in the lovely garden after a hard day. Room was comfortable,clean and spacious. Staff were very friendly and helpful. The food was excellent. Had evening meal and breakfast. I hope to stay again if in the area.
Stayed in September 2023
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Reviewed: September 6, 2023
Matthew
United Kingdom12 Reviews10“A lovely stay in a relaxed location, fabulous food and warmly hosted. A definite “stay there again” location.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Junior Suite
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
There was nothing to dislike.
Relax atmosphere, warm welcome and fabulous food.
Stayed in September 2023
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Reviewed: September 1, 2023
Michael
United Kingdom33 Reviews10“Relaxing and efficient”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Atmospheric country pub with a lovely restaurant area. Friendly staff too.
Stayed in September 2023
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Reviewed: August 31, 2023
Barbara
United Kingdom42 Reviews4 helpful votes10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing!
Beautiful old building. Private furnished courtyard from bedroom. Excellent large shower and bed . Access to fields for an hour's circular walk with dog. Lovely decor . Fresh milk for room . Cafetiere in room.
Stayed in August 2023
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Reviewed: August 28, 2023
Sally
United Kingdom10 Reviews10“Peaceful venue for overnight stay and to charge car”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Small Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Quaint, Quiet lovely views, friendly staff, good food, Well priced and electric car Chargers !
Stayed in August 2023
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Reviewed: August 20, 2023
Annabelle
France10 Reviews10“What a wonderful find. Needed to find a place to stay at short notice and this was perfect. Lovely staff, Very good re”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing
Everything
Stayed in July 2023
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Reviewed: August 17, 2023
Ian
United Kingdom7 Reviews10“Nice property. Worth a stay.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
We had a ground floor room in the external accomodation block. Sadly as it's an old building the floors were a bit creaky making the heard of wilderbeast or so it seemed staying upstairs noisy and a little annoying. Not much you can do about it really. We only stayed one night and thought it was a little expensive for the experience.
Nice well appointed property with easy check in and friendly staff. Good breakfast. Comfortable bed and nice room.
Stayed in August 2023
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Reviewed: August 14, 2023
Mario
United Kingdom12 Reviews1 helpful vote6.0“disappointed,”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Superior Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Room was tired with paint peeling off ceilings, stains on carpet and scuffed carpet. restaurant service was terrible they tried hard but really no system to delivering a good service, the food was poor , really disappointing for my mums birthday. we were told on booking in the bar shut and 11 , well at 10 were were told last orders. We asked for the 2 for 1 cocktails as advertised in the toilets , to be told that was not possible now, so remove the promotion! Overall the pub was nice, lacked the finishing touches and was over proceed for what we were offered at this time, the restaurant we wont be using again. We were not the only ones with issues.
Room was nice and clean and bed was comfortable , staff were friendly.
Stayed in August 2023
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Reviewed: August 10, 2023
Robert
United Kingdom6 Reviews4.0“Not good”- • Leisure trip
- • Travelers with friends
- • Small Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The property looks very tied and really needs updating. The bed linen could be replaced with new linen as the linen in our room was not exactly white and fresh linen
Stayed in August 2023
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Reviewed: August 6, 2023
Marilyn
United Kingdom16 Reviews1 helpful vote10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Liked it all
We were delighted with the accommodation, the excellent friendly service and the high quality of food served. Both dinner and breakfast were of a very high standard. May not suit those requiring slick corporate finishes to everything in the room, but we loved the Crab and Boar and hope to return.
Stayed in August 2023
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