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Crab & Boar

Crab & Boar

Wantage Rd , Newbury, RG20 8UE, United Kingdom

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Free parking

Restaurant

Adults only

Free wifi

Bar

Private entrance

Parking On Site

Terrace

Crab & Boar

Welcome to the Crab & Boar, a charming and luxurious 4-star Inn located in Newbury, United Kingdom. Situated on Wantage Road, this inn offers a vibrant and lively atmosphere, perfect for both leisure and business travelers. With its close proximity of 4.4mi to the city center, guests can easily explore the vibrant city of Newbury and immerse themselves in its rich history and culture.

The Crab & Boar features 757 glowing reviews, showcasing the exceptional service and memorable experiences it provides to its guests. Starting at the minimum price of $110, guests can enjoy comfortable and stylish non-smoking rooms, complete with free toiletries and a private bathroom. The inn also offers a range of amenities, including free parking, Wi-Fi, a bar, a restaurant, and a picnic area, allowing guests to relax and unwind in a picturesque garden or on a cozy terrace.

Whether you're travelling for a weekend getaway or a longer vacation, the Crab & Boar offers everything you need for a delightful stay. With its warm and welcoming ambiance, convenient location, and excellent reviews, this inn is the perfect choice for adventurous explorers and relaxation seekers alike. Book your stay at the Crab & Boar today and indulge in a truly memorable experience.

When it comes to dining options, the Crab & Boar has you covered. The inn boasts an on-site restaurant with a family-friendly and traditional ambiance, offering a delightful culinary experience. This restaurant serves local cuisine, giving you the opportunity to savor the authentic flavors of the region. Whether you're in the mood for a hearty meal or a light snack, the restaurant at the Crab & Boar has a variety of delectable dishes to satisfy your appetite.

At the Crab & Boar, convenience is key. To ensure a hassle-free stay, cash is accepted as a form of payment, along with Visa and Mastercard. This gives you the flexibility to choose the payment method that suits you best. So whether you prefer to pay with cash or card, the Crab & Boar has you covered.

The inn offers a range of room types to cater to different preferences and needs. From the Superior Double Room to the Luxury Double Room, each room is tastefully decorated and designed to provide comfort and relaxation. With ample space and cozy beddings, you can unwind and recharge after a day of exploring the vibrant city of Newbury. The rooms are non-smoking, ensuring a fresh and pleasant atmosphere throughout your stay.

Closest airports

London Heathrow Airport

38.3mi

Luton Airport

50.6mi

London Gatwick Airport

54.8mi

Bristol Airport

59.5mi

London City Airport

60.4mi

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Free parking

Restaurant

Adults only

Free wifi

Bar

Private entrance

Parking On Site

Terrace

Non-smoking rooms

Patio

Picnic area

Garden

Free toiletries

Rooms

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Luxury

1 King Size Bed

325 sqft

Private Bathroom

Private entrance

Flat-screen TV

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Indulge in the comfort and luxury of our spacious 323 sqft Double Room, complete with a king-size bed, private bathroom, and a flat-screen TV. With delightful amenities such as a coffee machine and free toiletries, you're sure to have an unforgettable stay. Non-smoking and accommodating up to 2 adults, our Luxury Double Room is the perfect choice for a relaxing getaway.

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Classic

1 Queen Size Bed

270 sqft

Private Bathroom

Private entrance

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Welcome to our cozy Classic Room, perfect for a romantic getaway for two. This 269 sqft room features a comfortable queen size bed, a private bathroom, and a flat-screen TV for your entertainment. Start your day by enjoying a cup of tea or coffee with our provided amenities, and get ready to explore all that our beautiful destination has to offer.

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Deluxe

1 Queen Size Bed

270 sqft

Private Bathroom

Terrace

Private entrance

Flat-screen TV

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Experience a luxurious stay in our Deluxe Double Room, featuring a spacious 269 sqft room with a comfortable Queen size bed, private bathroom, terrace, and a flat-screen TV. Indulge in relaxation and comfort with amenities such as a coffee machine, patio, and free toiletries.

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Superior

1 Queen Size Bed

270 sqft

Private Bathroom

Private entrance

Flat-screen TV

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Our Superior Double Room offers a cozy and spacious retreat for two adults, with a comfortable Queen size bed. Enjoy a smoke-free environment and relax in our featured amenities.

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Small, Double

1 Double Bed

215 sqft

Private Bathroom

Private entrance

Flat-screen TV

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Welcome to our cozy Small Double Room, perfect for couples looking for a comfortable and intimate stay. This 215 sqft room offers a private entrance, a flat-screen TV, and a private bathroom, ensuring a delightful and relaxing experience for our guests.

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Guest reviews

8.5

757 reviews

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Featured reviews:

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Julia

8.2

December 2024

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 they cooked a couple of sausages for my pooch. Would definitely stay again

Dog friendly which was amazing… nothing wrong with the property at all. One tiny comment - which is just feedback - we recently stayed at The Duke of Burford and they had a welcome pack for my pooch including a water bowl for the room. Obviously not a major issue(!) - just felt like it could be a small bit nice touch here too

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Phoebe

10

November 2024

A very friendly welcome. Our room was huge with a very comfortable bed and a big,deep bath which was lovely. Both of our breakfasts were delicious! Very accommodating with dietary requirements. The gluten free bread was really yummy! We had an evening meal here and the food was incredible. The chocolate mousse is a must! Along with some yummy seasonal cocktails. Unexpectedly, there was a Jazz band playing and they were amazing. They were fascinating to watch and played a variation of songs including ones we all knew. It felt like a private concert! And,of course, not forgetting the super lovely pub dog which made my day. Thanks for a fabulous time, we would definitely come to stay/ eat here again.

Nothing to dislike about our experience!

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Dr

10

August 2024

Interesting hotel. Nice rural location, with pleasant grounds, extensive free parking. Friendly helpful staff. Some issues with bathroom plumbing, which were noted and hopefully fixed for the next guests. The steep narrow external stairs to access our room were a challenge with bags, and would prohibitively challenging for less able guests. Noise was an issue early on the first morning, seemed to be early bin collection, and what appeared to be inconsiderate guests with large barking dogs early in the morning. Overall a good experience, but could be improved by the absence of the aforementioned. Good cooked breakfast, with individual requirement kindly fulfilled. Excellent coffee on first morning, strangely not so on second morning. Nice restaurant.

Bathroom very small. Plumbing for sink in bathroom not actually sealed! Opening the ‘plug’ resulted in a flooded bathroom, and shower unit not sealed, resulting in more leaks. Noisy bins banging at 6am! accompanied by barking dogs! Lunch was ok, nice restaurant with nice countryside view (outside seating also available) but would have been better if salting left to consumer, far too much salt on chips pre-salted by chef! Staff seemed ‘busy’, so completing one job at a time is usually best, and good idea to ensure the waiter knows what food is being served each day. Rustic bathroom decor is an acquired taste. The lighting in the bedroom extremely poor, and in bathroom was very poor, woefully inadequate, and ‘illuminated’ mirror didn’t.

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Heather

10

October 2024

This was an absolutely amazing pub with rooms. As soon as we entered, we were greeted warmly and immediately shown to our rooms, which were beautifully decorated, very well furnished and extremely comfortable. We were even given a little flask with fresh milk to be able to make a drink in our room. We returned to the bar and I have to say, the cocktails were fabulous. It was such a lovely warm relaxed failing in the bar that we felt very much at home. We went out for the evening and returned once again to spend a couple of hours in the bar. We had a fabulous night’s sleep in an extremely comfortable bed and breakfast in the morning was again, superb. We would have no hesitation in staying at this pub again and look forward to returning sometime in the very near future.

There was nothing to dislike.

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Cheryl

10

September 2024

I loved the spacious clean room and the view of the farm field. They provided us with americano coffee's in the morning that we could take back to our room and enjoy the view. The food was amazing and I highly recommend Sunday Roast dinners. The breakfast was items off the menu. All menu items were fresh and cooked to order. Other Inns we stayed at offered cold options on a buffet. Crab and Boar was exceptional as Pub and Inn goes. I highly recommend it.

The road could get a little noisy at commute times but quiet the rest of the time.

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Chris

9.1

July 2024

We try to use a range of properties around the area and this was our first time staying at the Crab and Boar. We had eaten here donkeys years ago but had no expectations of what it would be like. Have to say, what a fabulous location. It is 5 minutes from Newbury but is a rural idyll. We ate Sunday Roast, the last two of the day, and we both agreed it was the best we had eaten in a long long time. It isn't cheap, but you don't go to places like the C&B for a cut price meal. Everything was spot on. We had a bottle of Rose fizz for around £33 [Prosecco] and again it was top quality, which for £33 at a restaurant these days is hit and miss. We also had desert as we got confused by the set menu [probably the Prosecco] and again perfect. I was a bit shocked I paid £16 for a cheese plate, but in reality it would have cost £16 to buy the cheese at Waitrose, and the cracker bread with it, home made and warm, was literally something I would go back for. The room we had was excellent. My only issue, caused by me booking the cheapest room, was it was on the road. Not sure I had bothered to check when I booked, it could have said, but I would have paid more to not be on it if told or asked at reception on check in. A little tip to small hotels. If you have a nicer room free then ask people checking in if they fancy an upgrade for say half the difference. I would have snapped it up. Room was spot on for the money. Couldn't fault anything. The staff were 100% exemplary at all time. Nothing too much trouble. Friendly. Smiles. Excellent. And then breakfast, which in our case was included. Cooked English; you won't find better in Berkshire. Everything was 100% quality. You know it was great quality because it didn't taste like the normal produce on offer at most hotels. Even the baked beans were home made. So, we will be going back for Sunday Roast. I would even head there on a Sunday morning just for a cooked breakfast. Spot on.

Offer an upgrade if you have them. I would have gone for it. Apart from that. Nothing bad at all to complain of.

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Frederick

8.2

June 2024

Staff were great, dinner fantastic and overall good atmosphere. The service from Rebecca was exceptional and the food from Réne was just amazing. Thanks also to Dave and the staff for making our stay memorable.

Lack of access to transport. I think it would be appropriate for the facility to advise customers about the fact that transport options areextremelo limited. No Uber or bus service and it is not possible to walk to Newbury even though it is relatively close due to there being no verge on the roads. The facility also needs a bit of maintenance in areas.

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Victoria

8.2

June 2024

I love old character buildings so this hotel was perfectly charming & full of original features. The room was just lovely with a good choice of different teas, ground coffee, cookies & even an ice bucket. Yes, the paint was peeling from the wooden window frames but that added the charm for me. Bathroom was amazing with underfloor heating & massive shower. Comfortable bed & plenty of storage. I enjoy fine dining & the menu looked wonderful. I would certainly stay there again…

The only disappointment for my sister and I was that our evening meal had been over salted. We ordered steak which itself was beautiful however the chips & fried curly kale were impossible to eat. After calling for the manager and asking her to try the food she gave a 50% reduction. Personally, I would have preferred not to have paid for the steak and order another dish as we were still hungry. As we needed to depart early we ordered a takeaway breakfast in writing and specified no salt. Our sausage/bacon bap was lovely but in a separate bag was a homemade hash brown with Himalayan salt clinging to every side.

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Nikko

8.2

August 2024

I took my husband to Highclere castle for his birthday and wanted somewhere to stay close by. The food was lovely! and the location was very nice. The manager was very chatty and friendly, and I would definitely recommend this pub

It was just very small things like the radiator in the bedroom was staring to come apart, I noticed that first when we went into the room, and just cosmetic things like the bathroom needed repainting. But I will say, the manager hadn't been working there that long, so Ill give her some credit

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Teddy

8.2

October 2024

Beautiful old hotel with nice staff. Room was a good size and had everything we needed. The underfloor heating was a lovely surprise too.

We found the menu overpriced for what it was and not varied enough for dinner. No wild boar despite the name is a wasted opportunity! There could have been some music in the restaurant. Our room was facing the road and you could hear the cars quite loudly late into the night and again early morning. The four posted bed without the top just looked strange and off.

Points of Interest Around Crab & Boar

Attractions

Highclere Castle

9.6mi

Bombay Sapphire Distillery

16mi

Oxford Covered Market

20.3mi

Magdalen College

20.3mi

All Souls College

20.4mi

Radcliffe Camera

20.4mi

Balliol College

20.4mi

Sheldonian Theatre

20.4mi

Trinity College

20.4mi

Bridge of Sighs

20.5mi

Silbury Hill

22.5mi

Cogges

23mi

Wiltshire Museum

29mi

Ascot

29.2mi

Dorney Court

29.3mi

Restaurants

Restaurant #1

Cuisines

  • Local

Ambiances

  • Family Friendly
  • Traditional

Amenities of Crab & Boar

Free parking

Restaurant

Adults only

Free wifi

Bar

Private entrance

Parking On Site

Terrace

Non-smoking rooms

Patio

Picnic area

Garden

Free toiletries

Stay rules - Crab & Boar

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Curfew

  • Parking

  • Reservations

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property

Frequently Asked Questions - Crab & Boar

Can I bring my pet to Crab & Boar?

Absolutely, you can stay with your pet at the Crab & Boar hotel! They have a pet-friendly policy and allow pets to accompany their owners during their stay. However, there might be charges applicable, so it's best to inquire about the specific details directly at the hotel.

What's the check-in and check-out schedule at Crab & Boar?

While the stay at Crab & Boar offers a flexible check-in window between 03:00 PM and 10:00 PM, the check-out is fixed at 11:00 AM.

Can guests park for free at Crab & Boar?

Yes, there is parking available at the Crab & Boar hotel. The parking is free, on site, and it is public parking. Additionally, parking reservation is not required.

What are the rates at Crab & Boar?

The entry-level price at Crab & Boar is $110. These rates are subject to change based on room selection and travel dates. Kindly input your dates to view current rates.

What are the room types available at Crab & Boar?

The Crab & Boar hotel offers a variety of room types, including Superior Double Rooms, Classic Rooms, Luxury Double Rooms, and Deluxe Double Rooms. All rooms have double occupancy and do not allow smoking. The bed sizes range from Queen size to King size, and the room sizes vary from 215 sqft to 323 sqft.

What are the main attractions at Crab & Boar?

Guests at the Crab & Boar hotel can spend their time enjoying a variety of leisure amenities. The hotel offers walking tours and hiking, providing opportunities for guests to explore the surrounding area and enjoy the natural beauty of the location. For those who prefer a more relaxed experience, the hotel features a bar for adults to unwind and socialize.

In terms of dining, the hotel has an on-site restaurant that offers a family-friendly and traditional ambiance. Guests can indulge in local cuisine and enjoy a memorable dining experience.

Overall, guests at the Crab & Boar hotel can make the most of their time by taking part in outdoor activities like walking tours and hiking, as well as enjoying their evenings at the bar or dining at the on-site restaurant.

Is there an in-house restaurant at Crab & Boar?

Yes, the Crab & Boar hotel has a restaurant on site. The restaurant's name is not specified in the given data, but it is described as family-friendly and offering traditional cuisine. The cuisine served is listed as local.

Does Crab & Boar accept credit cards?

Yes, Crab & Boar accepts credit cards such as Visa and Mastercard. Cash payments are also accepted.

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