The Coat and Bear

4.0 star property
4-star hotel perfect for exploring Newbury
4-star hotel perfect for exploring Newbury

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Grand | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
Fancy | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
Front of property
Grand | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
Bar (on property)

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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28 Bartholomew Street, Newbury, England, RG14 5EU
  • Newbury Racecourse
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Donnington Castle
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Watermill Theatre
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Southampton (SOU)
    ‪47 min drive‬

Room options

Comfy Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Fancy

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Luxe

  • 355 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Comfy

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Grand

  • 538 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Newbury

City center stay.Your stay at this Newbury hotel places you within a 10-minute walk of Newbury Town Hall and Kennet & Avon Canal. Also, West Berkshire Museum is within half a mile (1 km) and Newbury Racecourse is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Newbury Town Hall - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Newbury Racecourse - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Donnington Castle - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Watermill Theatre - 4 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Highclere Castle - 14 min drive - 7.4 miles

Getting around

  • Newbury Station - 5 min walk
  • Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 110 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hatchet Inn (Wetherspoon) - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Boswells - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Globe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Dolphin - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Coat and Bear

4-star hotel perfect for exploring Newbury
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 4-star Newbury hotel is smoke free.

  • 26 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Coat and Bear offers 26 air-conditioned accommodations with espresso makers and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels.

This Newbury hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 50+ Mbps. Business-friendly amenities include desk chairs and phones. Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 16 per person
  • 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.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch smart TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Espresso maker

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk chair
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 20 per pet, per night
  • 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 10.0 per night.

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 full breakfast: approximately GBP 16 per person
  • Pet fee: GBP 20 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 10.0 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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
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. This property accepts Mastercard and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Coat and Bear to the airport?

The Coat and Bear is 35.2 mi (59-min drive) away from the Farnborough (FAB) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Coat and Bear?

As of Aug 27, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Coat and Bear on Sep 26, 2025 start from $144.66, 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.

Does The Coat and Bear have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Coat and Bear.

Does The Coat and Bear offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at The Coat and Bear, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 16 per person. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at The Coat and Bear?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at The Coat and Bear?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at The Coat and Bear?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does The Coat and Bear have a pool?

The Coat and Bear does not have a pool.

Does The Coat and Bear have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does The Coat and Bear have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Coat and Bear to downtown Newbury?

The Coat and Bear is 0.2 mi away from Newbury.

The Coat and Bear Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 72 out of 82 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 82 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 82 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 82 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 82 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Beth

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jim

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My wife & I decided we needed a "just the two of us" getaway, & this establishment flashed up as a great deal for our time-frame. it's easy to reach off the M4, which was great, & even on a Friday evening it wasn't a bark to get to even though we were expecting commuter traffic. We were quickly checked in & allocated our room (#8, ground floor rear of the court yard, nearest the car park!). We weren't at all disappointed with the quality, size & comfort of this recently decorated haven. Lovely big bed, twin chairs & a small table bearing sweet treats, a proper large wardrobe (made of solid oak), a modern & large flat screen TV (which had spare HDMI & USB ports for streaming or stored entertainments), tea & coffee making facilities (a pod machine no less!) & a lovely high ceiling to give that extra feel of space in spades. Plus there was a delightful handwritten note in the room to welcome us to the hotel; a great personal touch in my book! And then there was the bathroom... The deep free-standing bath was quite the attraction for my wife, who loves a good soak at the best of times, but this was going to be as luxurious as possible. The power shower unit, with deluge/rainfall head & the "handheld" option was just brilliant. A huge unit too, so it was great, with the controls being easy enough to understand, & not convoluted at all. All pristine & clean of course, with a very luxurious colour scheme, from the paint to the tiles; it all screamed class!
Free standing tub, & large hand-wash basin
Lovely big bed
Lovely furnishings
Tea & coffee facilities, plus a large flat-screen TV
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Alan

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

Great place.

Rooms were spacious. Bathroom and shower fantastic. Bed very comfortable. a little bit noisy in the morning as we faced the car park and were next to the staff entrance. Bar and restaurant were very lively. Food was good. Don't expect an intimate gourmet dining experience as it's essentially a bar. Excellent breakfast. Staff friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

peter

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

Everything was perfect.

An amasing stay, everything was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

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

Stay HERE!

It was terrific - Service, our room, the food, the drinks. The staff was amazingly helpful and kind . LEO was so helpful with luggage parking, places to go. We felt SO welcome!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely overnight stay with great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely relaxing stay, would visit again
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darren

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

Fabulous Stay

What a marvellous hotel, staff and facilities. The rooms were amazing and the breakfast delicious.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

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

Lovely hotel with beautifully decorated rooms

Lovely hotel with beautifully decorated rooms
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Phillip

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What an outstanding hotel, easy check-in, friendly staff, and an amazing restaurant with delicious food. Highly recommend and would definitely stay here again, one of the best hotels we've stayed at for a long time.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay lovely room quality furnishings Would definitely return
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shaz

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

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

Outstanding

Fantastic hotel very quirky outstanding service and the best hotel I've stayed at in a long time lots of lovely amenities great location and excellent food and service
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beverly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really great stay, lovely property, clean, easy access, we would stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nick

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

Great Stay in Newbury

The whole stay was amazing. From the time we arrived with the friendly and helpful staff, to the really amazing room and ending the evening with some top notch food. Will most definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025