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About the Hotel

Wantage Road, Newbury (Berkshire), United Kingdom, RG20 8UE
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Near Snelsmore Common Park
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Crab & Boar Newbury hotel, located 10 minutes' drive from the ruined medieval Donnington Castle, features Wi-Fi in public areas. This inn serves local dishes prepared in the à la carte restaurant on site.

Location

The 4-star hotel puts you in the centre of Newbury, 2.9 km from Snelsmore Common Park. The property in Newbury is a 15-minute ride from the parish St Nicolas Church.

The Crab & Boar is 56 minutes' drive from Southampton airport and within 10 km of Newbury Racecourse train station.

Rooms

This Newbury hotel welcomes guests to 14 rooms complete with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, as well as comforts like an ironing set. The smoke-free property has antique furniture and carpeted flooring. Looking onto the city, the apartment features kitchenette with a microwave oven, an electric kettle, and a refrigerator.

Eat & Drink

There is a lounge bar on site. The bar area includes a lounge.

Leisure & Business

The presence of a golf playground ensures guests an active stay at the Crab & Boar Newbury.

Must-do experiences

  • Savour the delicious Sunday roast at The Crab & Boar for tradition.
  • Visit Highclere Castle, the filming location of Downton Abbey.
  • Stroll through Newbury's vibrant Market Place on Saturdays.
  • Explore the beautiful nature trails at Snelsmore Common nearby.
  • Discover local art at the Newbury Museum showcasing regional history.
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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
Superior Double Room
2 persons
270 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Heating
Deluxe Junior Suite
2 persons
325 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Heating
Standard Double Room
2 persons
270 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Heating
Small Double Room
2 persons
220 sq. feet 
1 Double bed
Shower
Heating
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Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • Pets allowed
  • Luggage storage
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers

Guest Parking

  • Electric kettle

Services

  • Pet amenities available
  • Housekeeping
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Picnic area/ Tables
  • Special diet menus

Business

  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Children's menu

Spa & Leisure

  • Garden area

Room features

  • Heating
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • Flat-screen TV

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Location

Wantage Road, Newbury (Berkshire), United Kingdom, RG20 8UE
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Wantage Road, Newbury (Berkshire), United Kingdom, RG20 8UE
Restaurants
Crab & Boar
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Wantage Road
Getting around
City Centre
Newbury (Berkshire)11 min  ·  4.5 mi
Airports
Southampton Airport (SOU)100 min  ·  41.2 mi
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)114 min  ·  47.0 mi
Train
Newbury Racecourse12 min  ·  4.8 mi
Bus
Bus stop6 min  ·  1700 ft
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Property information and rules
Check-in
from 15:00-22:00
Check-out
from 08:00-11:00
Guest Parking
Public parking is possible on site for free.
Internet
is available in for free.
Breakfast
The hotel Crab & Boar serves a full breakfast for free. 
Children & extra beds
Maximum capacity of extra beds in a room is 1. 
Pets
Pets are allowed on request.
Number of rooms:
14
Former name
The Crab at Chieveley Hotel
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