Crab & Boar

Property class: 4

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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
Take advantage of a terrace, a garden, and a bar at Crab & Boar. The on-site restaurant offers lunch and dinner. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
The current price is ￥15,655
￥18,786 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 11 - Nov 12

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services

Room options

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A bed with striped pillows, a framed picture on the wall, a lamp, and a telephone on a wooden nightstand.

Cosy Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A neatly made bed with white linens and a single purple pillow. A bedside table with a lamp and an alarm clock is visible. The wall behind features a plaid pattern.

Classic Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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A bedroom with a large bed, two bedside tables, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Comfort Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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A cozy bedroom with a wooden headboard, a bedside table with a plant, a lamp, and a bed with white bedding and a teal pillow.

Exclusive Double Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
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About the neighborhood

Newbury is home to Crab & Boar. Highclere Castle and Donnington Castle are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at River Thames and Snelsmore Common Country Park. Newbury Showground and Northcroft Leisure Centre are also worth visiting. Visit our Newbury travel guide
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RG20 8UE, England, Newbury, Wantage Road

What's nearby

  • A large green field with standing stones and a road.
    North Wessex Downs
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • A medieval stone tower with a large arched entrance, surrounded by a grassy field and trees.
    Donnington Castle
    10 min drive - 10.6 km
  • A large, ornate castle with multiple towers and a flag.
    Highclere Castle
    20 min drive - 23.6 km
  • A historic building with a clock tower and a well-maintained lawn.
    University of Oxford
    40 min drive - 49.6 km
  • Newbury Racecourse
    13 min drive - 14.3 km

Getting around

  • Newbury Station
    13 min drive
  • Southampton (SOU)
    62 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    7 min drive
  • Greggs
    5 min drive
  • Greggs
    7 min drive
  • Ye Olde Red Lion
    3 min drive
  • Burger King
    5 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), free newspapers, and concierge services
    • Meeting rooms, luggage storage, 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

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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

  • Smoking not allowed

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
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Renovations and closures

This property is closed from August 23 2026 to October 31 2026 (dates subject to change).

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

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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

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 does it cost to stay at Crab & Boar?

As of Oct 16, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Crab & Boar on Nov 11, 2026 start from ￥15,655, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

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 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Snelsmore Common Country Park and 2 mi (3.2 km) from Newbury Showground. North Wessex Downs and Donnington Castle are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Crab & Boar Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.0

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 175 out of 273 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 60 out of 273 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 273 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 273 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 273 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay. Really nice room, amazing staff from start to finish and a fantastic evening meal followed by an equally delicious breakfast. Would very much stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cozy room, lovely staff and great food!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice room, friendly staff, pet friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Warm welcome excellent staff great food lovely location
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing stay in a lovely classic room and super friendly staff. Breakfast was good and the meal evening before for 14 of us was very tasty and served promptly. Will definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent country haven with fantastic staff.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very pleasant short stay Friendly efficient staff Very good dinner and beer Excellent breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Every member of staff was really friendly, nothing was a problem. The room was lovely, the private patio area is a great bonus especially on a hot weekend! The rooms could do with AC, it was a very hot weekend and although we were provided with a fan, AC would be a nice upgrade
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff, we're very friendly and polite. Lovely stay, nice room! Enjoyed complimentary breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room is great and staffis very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and accommodating staff and manager. Had a wonderful stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Really enjoyable stay.

Really enjoyable stay. Good food and drink. Relaxed and welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good hotel, amazing service
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great pre or post Highclere hotel :)

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
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely service and great food. Room clean and welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Met up with friends, good food, good service! All good Accommodation very reasonable
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly, efficient staff. Comfortable room. Great food. Able to accommodate my food intolerances. Good value.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely stay

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
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Real gem of a place

Fantastic hotel with stylish comfy room and even a patio. Breakfast was great. Definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lunch at the Crab

Good food, good drinks, great value!! Friendly attentive staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
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8/10 Good

Very nice and cosy rooms. Good service and kind staff. We have a delicious diner and big breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Two night stay

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
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good location for Highclere Castle
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent service and great food.

Excellent service and food of a high standard. Good selection of really good beers. Room comfortable but could do with a desk and chair for business travellers. Highly recommended!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024