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Set in the heart of the Berkshire countryside, The Crab & Boar features a country pub offering British cuisine, accommodation, and free WiFi. Each of the bedrooms features antique furnishing, flat-screen TVs, Egyptian cotton linen, and tea and coffee making facilities. The award-winning restaurant serves locally-sourced seafood and seasonal game in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. With access to the M4 motorway within 10 minutes, The Crab & Boar is located 26 miles from Oxford, 7 miles from Newbury Racecourse, and 12 miles from Highclere Castle.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Butcombe Brewing Co.
Hotel chain/brand

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.7)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan

Free parking available on-site

Loyal customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 double bed
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.5
Facilities
8.6
Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
8.9
Value for money
8.5
Location
8.7
Free WiFi
7.8

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Elizabeth
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Everything. Warm welcome, lovely room which was warm and quiet. Réal ale, good food, excellent staff.
  • Elisa
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very friendly and helpful staff and delicious breakfast served promptly. The evening meal was superb.
  • Bethany
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely room, very clean, great value. Very comfortable bed. You get fresh milk which is a lovely touch. Good value for money with the breakfast as well. Food was incredible.
  • Paul
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Excellent large room. The breakfast was top notch. Staff very socialable
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    Rebecca
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    For us the location was great midway Kent /Hereford Breakfast superb Lovely touch if a little flask of milk for our morning tea Warm and cosy
  • Samantha
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely atmosphere pre-Christmas. Excellent menu and very good food. Good wine list. Friendly front of house and a very comfortable stay. Highly recommend it.
  • Julia
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely welcoming staff and dog friendly which was fab. Also very good at catering for my dairy intolerance - they had a clear menu that showed what I could and couldn’t have. Nothing felt like too much trouble. The breakfast was delicious! And...
  • Ingrid
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Our room was splendid, v comfortable and super clean. Staff were friendly and very helpful and the food was great. The location wasgreat for us too as we could walk our dogs on The Ridgeway without even crossing a road. Splendid.
  • Isabel
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Nice big, comfortable room. Lovely staff and great breakfast
  • Lisa
    Australia Australia
    Beautiful old pub with a fantastic restaurant. Great breakfast.The staff were excellent.The room was comfy with a large bathroom.

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      Local
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Facilities of Crab & Boar
Great facilities! Review score, 8.6

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer

Bedroom

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed

Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

Activities

  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Hiking

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Fruits
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Accessible parking

Services

  • Pet bowls
  • Pet basket
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Luggage storage
  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge

Reception services

  • Invoice provided

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms

General

  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Carpeted
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron

Languages spoken

  • English

House rules
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Check-in
From 15:00 to 22:00
Check-out
From 08:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

For group restaurant bookings of 10 or more, different cancellation policies apply.

When booking 3 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements will apply.

Children's meals will be charged, as taken.

Children's cots/cribs are not available, however guests may bring their own.

FAQs about Crab & Boar

  • The prices at Crab & Boar may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Guests staying at Crab & Boar can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.8).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
  • Crab & Boar has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant #1
  • Room options at Crab & Boar include:

    • Double
    • Suite
  • Crab & Boar offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Walking tours
  • Crab & Boar is 4.3 miles from the centre of Newbury. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Crab & Boar is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.