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Crab & Boar

4.0 star property
Inn in Newbury with a restaurant and a bar

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Front of property
Pet-friendly
Exclusive Double Room | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters
Interior entrance
View from property

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Cosy Double Room | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Cosy Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Comfort Double Room | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Comfort Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Classic Room | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Classic Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Egyptian cotton linens
Down duvet
Premium bedding
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Exclusive Double Room | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Exclusive Double Room

Highlights

Furnished patio
Yard
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Wantage Road, Newbury, England, RG20 8UE

What's nearby

  • Newbury Showground - 3 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Watermill Theatre - 5 min drive - 4.6 miles
  • Donnington Castle - 6 min drive - 5.2 miles
  • Newbury Racecourse - 9 min drive - 7.1 miles
  • Highclere Castle - 17 min drive - 13.1 miles

Getting around

  • Newbury Station - 10 min drive
  • Southampton (SOU) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Toby Carvery - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Fox Inn - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Ye Olde Red Lion - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cross Keys Newbury - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Crab & Boar

Upscale inn
Consider a stay at Crab & Boar and take advantage of a terrace, a garden, and a bar. The on-site restaurant offers lunch and dinner. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), luggage storage, and free newspapers
  • Meeting rooms, tour/ticket assistance, and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and have comforts such as premium bedding, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and free bottled water.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • Egyptian cotton sheets, down comforters, and free cribs/infant beds
  • Electric kettles, daily housekeeping, and desks

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 15 for adults and GBP 15 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • In-room crib

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Room service

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 20 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 30.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately GBP 15 for adults and GBP 15 for children
  • Pet fee: GBP 20 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 30.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Crab Chieveley
Crab Chieveley Inn
Crab Chieveley Inn Newbury
Crab Chieveley Newbury
Crab Boar Inn Chieveley
Crab Boar Inn
Crab Boar Chieveley
Crab Boar
Crab Boar Inn Newbury
Crab Boar Newbury
Crab & Boar Inn
Crab & Boar Newbury
Crab & Boar Inn Newbury

Frequently asked questions

Is Crab & Boar pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 20 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Crab & Boar?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Crab & Boar?

Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Crab & Boar?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Crab & Boar located?

Situated in Newbury, this inn is 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Snelsmore Common Country Park and 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Newbury Showground. Watermill Theatre and Donnington Castle are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Crab & Boar Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 155 out of 240 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 49 out of 240 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 240 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 240 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 240 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Excellent country haven with fantastic staff.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

We had a great stay at this beautiful pub. Lovely comfy room and stunning views. Super attentive staff and delicious food. Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10

Great little place to stay - a little tired and needing some maintenance but it didn’t detract from it being very nice Great dog walk to the rear of the property
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

Warm welcome excellent staff great food lovely location
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10

Amazing food, room and staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10

Very pleasant short stay Friendly efficient staff Very good dinner and beer Excellent breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10

Met up with friends, good food, good service! All good Accommodation very reasonable
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10

Very friendly and accommodating staff and manager. Had a wonderful stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10

Nice country pub, but if a business traveller, be aware that breakfast doesn’t start until 8:00a.m.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10

Really enjoyable stay. Good food and drink. Relaxed and welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10

Very good hotel, amazing service
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10

Great location, great food, lovely rooms and very accommodating staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10

Lovely location, very nice room with private courtyard to sit in. Very clean. Lovely breakfast and dinner menu good with meals produced to high standard. Staff very attentive. Would certainly stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10

Very welcoming and friendly staff (Dave in particular) food and room also was great value for money. Excellent location for Highclere Castle.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10

really enjoyed my stay, everyone was friendly and helpful, food was excellent, will definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10

Good food, good drinks, great value!! Friendly attentive staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10

Comfortable accommodation, very friendly helpful staff and lovely restaurant with great menu, delicious food, good value but clearly cooked by a proper chef. Good vegetarian and vegan options.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10

Lovely room, warm welcome on arrival, really comfortable bed
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

8/10

Lovely spot, stunning building with a high end feel at a very reasonable price. Overall excellent value and well worth a visit.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

8/10

The room I was given was an accessible room on the ground floor so asked to change. This cost more which wasn’t great but the place was v friendly. The dinner prices are high.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10

Fantastic hotel with stylish comfy room and even a patio. Breakfast was great. Definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10

We had a fabulous stay, the hotel restaurant and bar are all excellent! We were greeted when we first arrived by the very friendly and helpful staff and that friendliness never stopped! The staff made our stay and we loved every minute!
My father basking in the sunshine and beautiful grounds!
The grounds themselves, even more beautiful than the description.
Beautiful outside area!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10

Food and staff were amazing. Our room had a small private patio, which was beautiful, and lovely for the dogs. Staff were very helpful. And the food was top notch. Beautiful setting. Was lovely having breakfast outside in the morning. Loved it.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10

Property lived up to expectations, will definitely return
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10

Lovely place, but breakfast only starts at 8.00, would be better it it started at 7.30 for those on the road earlier
Stayed 1 night in May 2024