Bath Road, Speen, Newbury, RG14 1QY, United Kingdom
#4 of 11 B&Bs and Inns in Newbury
Guests' ChoiceBased on 1742 hotel reviews
8.9Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.4
Location
9.1
Facilities
9.2
Staff
9.4
Value for money
9.0
Free WiFi
8.1
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 10 March 2024
Victoria
United KingdomEverything about the place was fabulous… we had a small issue with other guests using the speaker function in their phone the whole way through dinner in the restaurant… staff were clearly embarrassed but didn’t feel they could ask the people to take the call elsewhere. After 15 mins we decided we’d had enough and left. We did ask to see the manager and he dealt with the guests immediately… but it was a shame the lovely waiting staff felt they couldn’t deal with the lack of consideration themselves. Other than that was excellent !
Great location, on a main road, so rooms at the front a bit noisy with traffic, but earplugs supplied… and to be honest you are staying at an old coaching house so obviously it is on the road!!! No problem at all if the window is shut!!
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 9 March 2024
Carol
United KingdomWe didn't have any milk in our room for the morning
This was our 3rd stay at hare and hounds. We love it here. The rooms are lovely, staff are always friendly and polite and the food is outstanding.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 6 March 2024
Cathryn
United KingdomA little noisy while the pub was still open but there were ear plugs.
Beautiful room. Large fluffy towels. Comfy bed.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 5 March 2024
Ron
United KingdomEvening meal…..Sunday roast…..food could have been hotter.
Room was excellent. Lots of extras included. Evening meal….food was good but could have been hotter. Breakfast good…lots of choice.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 4 March 2024
Caroline
United KingdomStruggling to find a negative!
Every member of staff were friendly, helpful, polite and professional. The hotel was tasteful, warm and inviting.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 4 March 2024
A4ash
United KingdomNo faults at all on this trip.
I've stayed here many times before for work. The rooms are pretty much always great, the staff are brilliant and the food and bar is very good. I love the little touches in the room like nespresso coffee and sloe gin, they even bring you fresh milk and water in the morning by your door.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 4 March 2024
Stuart
United KingdomRoom a little on the small side. Lots of leaning over needed to avoid bumping head.
Staff very friendly. Nice atmosphere. Food at dinner & breakfast was excellent
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 3 March 2024
Claire
United KingdomN/A
The room was immaculate. The facilities for Nel, my Yorkshire Terrier, were first class. The shower was awesome. The staff were friendly and loved Nel. First class will definitely stay again.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 3 March 2024
Joanne
United KingdomIf there was anything at all the room we stayed in was quite small.
Great staff - friendly, welcoming & helpful. Lovely room - really liked the decor, comfortable bed, quality toiletries - had a great sleep. Had a very good evening meal - very nice restaurant & bar, delicious food. Would definitely eat & stay there again.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 3 March 2024
Thomas
United KingdomSmall room however well appointed
Quality food /Quality accommodation / Quality staff
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 3 March 2024
Natalia
United KingdomThe staff, service and food were brilliant! Would definitely go back and recommend!
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 2 March 2024
David
United KingdomNo hot water on our second morning ( Friday 1 March )
Friendly and relaxed atmosphere. Good food.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 24 February 2024
Jenbenz
United KingdomOnly draw back was noise from the main road , but nothing takes away the excellent customer service and hotel quality.
Exception service , friendly staff , wonderful food attention to detail was excellent,
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 24 February 2024
Mike
United KingdomNothing was lovely
Lovely food, lovely staff brilliant will come again
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 19 February 2024
Andrew
United KingdomPossibly because of the season or casual staff, the bar area could have been kept tidier and more welcoming. No real problems for us, but it could have been made quite a special area with a little thought.
Outstanding welcome from the management and really diligent service - we stayed between Christmas and New Year for a family wedding and were made to feel very well looked-after.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 19 February 2024
Donna
United KingdomGorgeous room with huge bath tub!
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 17 February 2024
Fátima
United KingdomUnder the bed was very dusty.
Lovely decoration, very clean room. Excellent breakfast.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 15 February 2024
Mandy
United KingdomOnly downside is the position of pub on the busy A4, rooms on the road side very noisy as no double glazing,
Staff were very helpful and friendly Got upgraded to a lovely suite as original room was fronting onto busy main rd. Breakfast was delicious Rooms and bed/bedding were of a high quality
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 14 February 2024
Ashleigh
United KingdomThe rooms are stylish and comfortable. With complimentary tea, coffee, water and gin! I stay at The Hare & Hounds regularly when travelling alone for work, and always feel comfortable in the hotel and the bar/restaurant. Rooms and food are all delivered to a high standard. Cannot recommend this hotel highly enough.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 9 February 2024
Daniel
United KingdomNothing
Amazing decor just our taste.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 8 February 2024
Murphy
United KingdomNothing
No
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 8 February 2024
D
United KingdomWe’d booked a dog-friendly room but there was nothing there for her. However on mentioning this I had a refund of the £20 I’d paid for her. The tea is not nice! No bar snacks after 10
Clean friendly room Convenient for Watermill theatre Breakfast was great Slow gin appreciated Refund for no dog-friendly things (bed etc)
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 7 February 2024
Nicky
United KingdomFood was lovely and my room was super cute, the treat of Sloe Gin in the room was also a lovely treat
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 6 February 2024
Nigel
United KingdomEverything!! Clean, great decor, great atmosphere, fab brekkie, top staff! Fantastic value.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 5 February 2024
Edward
United KingdomWe stayed in the suite and it was fantastic - beautifully decorated, huge king sized bed and a lovely copper bath in the corner of the room. Dinner and breakfast were both great, and the staff were really accommodating at all times. Would definitely recommend. Lots of good walks nearby as well, up towards Donnington Castle.
Stayed in February 2024
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