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Crab & Boar

4.0 star property
Enjoy the free WiFi at this 4-star Newbury inn

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Bar (on property)
Lobby
Garden
Bar (on property)
Pet-friendly

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Explore the area

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Wantage Road, Newbury, England, RG20 8UE
  • Place, North Wessex Downs
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Newbury Racecourse
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Highclere Castle
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Airport, Farnborough (FAB)
    ‪57 min drive‬

Room options

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

Cosy Double Room

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

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

Classic Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Comfort Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

Exclusive Double Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • 259 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Newbury

In Newbury .Within 3 miles (5 km) of this Newbury inn, you'll find Snelsmore Common Country Park and Newbury Showground. North Wessex Downs and Donnington Castle are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • North Wessex Downs - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Watermill Theatre - 9 min drive - 7.4 miles
  • Newbury Racecourse - 13 min drive - 8.9 miles
  • Highclere Castle - 21 min drive - 15.9 miles
  • LEGOLAND® Windsor - 43 min drive - 42.3 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Greggs - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Woodspeen - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Ye Olde Red Lion - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Crab & Boar

Enjoy the free WiFi at this 4-star Newbury inn
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. A terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at the business-friendly Crab & Boar. Self parking is free.

This 4-star Newbury inn is smoke free.

  • 14 guestrooms or units
  • Meeting rooms
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Crab & Boar offers 14 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include desks. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets, down comforters, and premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include designer toiletries and complimentary toiletries. This Newbury inn provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room crib

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

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Free crib

Bathroom

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

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 20 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 30.0 per night.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

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

How close is Crab & Boar to the airport?

Crab & Boar is 32.4 mi (53-min drive) away from the Oxford (OXF) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Crab & Boar?

As of Jun 25, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Crab & Boar on Jun 28, 2026 start from $118, including 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.

Does Crab & Boar have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Crab & Boar.

Does Crab & Boar offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Crab & Boar, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 15 for adults and GBP 15 for children. It's available every day from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Crab & Boar?

No, there is no casino at this inn.

What time is check-in at Crab & Boar?

Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM.

Is there free parking at Crab & Boar?

This inn offers free self parking.

Does Crab & Boar have a pool?

Crab & Boar does not have a pool.

Does Crab & Boar have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Crab & Boar have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this inn.

How close is Crab & Boar to downtown Newbury?

Crab & Boar is 0.8 mi away from Winterbourne.

Crab & Boar Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 174 out of 268 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 56 out of 268 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 268 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 268 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 268 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

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

10/10 Excellent

Carol

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

grant

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

10/10 Excellent

Stephan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was great.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Colin

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lesia

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

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

10/10 Excellent

Ray

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

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing food, room and staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alan

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

M

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linzi

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

A great stay for our board meeting with dinner

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

8/10 Good

Cathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room wasnt the biggest but perfectly formed. Only disappointment was the shower was over a bath - difficult for me being slightly disabled to get in & out of.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Nice place to Stay

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lesia

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert

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

great place

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

10/10 Excellent

John

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

Really enjoyable stay.

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

10/10 Excellent

David

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

10/10 Excellent

JAIME

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

10/10 Excellent

Annabelle

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

john

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

Friendly comfortable hotel

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

10/10 Excellent

Adam

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul

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
Verified

8/10 Good

tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely place, food was amazing. Rooms were nice. Breakfast was OK.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022