Crab & Boar

4 stars
Wantage Road, Newbury, RG20 8UE, United Kingdom
Newbury, United Kingdom
+44 203 058 3934
8.3
Very good
based on 1355 reviews
1,355 reviews
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2 guests, 1 room
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£87
Standard Room
£91
Classic room
£109
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Overview

Within a 45-minute car ride of London Oxford Airport, The Crab & Boar offers a Jacuzzi and complimentary Wi-Fi. The various amenities this award-winning inn has to offer include meeting rooms, a concierge and room service.

This themed inn provides a range of facilities, such as a terrace, a lift and a ticket service. Packed lunches are available for guests heading out to explore the surrounding area.

The Crab & Boar provides individually-decorated rooms equipped with a hair dryer, plus all the essentials to ensure a comfortable stay.

Offering seafood dishes, The Crab & Boar's boutique restaurant provides a convenient dining option for those who wish dine in.

Guests of The Crab & Boar can enjoy a leisurely stroll to the nearby Village of Chieveley.

8.3
Very good rating
Based on 1,355 verified guest reviews

Latest deals for Crab & Boar

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Wed 17/6
Double room
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£87
nightly with fees
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£90
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£106
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Deluxe room
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£126
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£131
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£165
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Classic room
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£109
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Standard Room
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£91
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£97
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Superior room
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£117
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£166
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Amenities at Crab & Boar

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Room service
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Tea/coffee maker
  • Coffee machine
  • Free parking
  • Wi-Fi available in all areas
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV

Basics

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi available in all areas
  • Internet
  • Linens
  • Towels
  • Fan
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Free toiletries
  • Shampoo
  • Smoke alarms
  • Heating
  • Body soap
  • Dustbins

Accessibility and suitability

  • Entire unit located on ground floor
  • Pets allowed on request. Charges may apply.
  • Lift
  • Accessible parking
  • No smoking
  • Non-feather pillow
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs
  • Designated smoking area
  • Private entrance

Dining

  • Electric kettle
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Tea/coffee maker
  • Kettle
  • Coffee machine

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Hairdryer
  • Toilet
  • Toilet paper
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom

Bedroom

  • Extra-long beds (> 2 metres)
  • Fold-up bed
  • Socket near the bed
  • Wardrobe or closet

Services and conveniences

  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
  • Room service
  • Key access
  • Bottle of water

Outdoor

  • Terrace/Patio
  • Picnic area
  • Garden

General

  • Inner courtyard view
  • Carpeted
  • Storage available

Media and entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV

Workspace

  • Fax/photocopying
  • Desk

Health and safety

  • Daily housekeeping
  • First-aid kit

Parking and transportation

  • Free parking

Laundry

  • Iron and ironing board

Things to do

  • Hiking

Family friendly

  • Kids meals

Reviews of Crab & Boar

8.3
Very good
1355 verified ratings
Wonderful
697
Very good
250
Good
175
Okay
83
Fair
72
Mediocre
27
Poor
51

Summary of reviews

Guests say
Guests appreciated the hotel's lovely rural location, friendly and helpful staff, and spacious, comfortable rooms. The breakfast and food quality received mixed reviews but had notable positive mentions. Some guests experienced issues with noise from nearby roads and occasional cleanliness concerns. Overall, the hotel offers a pleasant stay with good service and a welcoming atmosphere, though improvements could be made in room comfort and maintenance.
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Location9 out of 10
Service8.5 out of 10
Room Size7.5 out of 10
Bed Comfort7 out of 10
Cleanliness2.5 out of 10
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Location

Wantage Road, Newbury, RG20 8UE

What's nearby

  • Watermill Theatre2.9 mi
  • Welford Park3 mi
  • West Berkshire Golf Club3 mi
  • Donnington Castle3.1 mi
  • Donnington Grove Country Club3.6 mi
  • Deanwood Park Golf Course3.7 mi
  • Shaw House3.8 mi
  • St Nicolas Church4.4 mi
  • Newbury Town Hall4.4 mi
  • Corn Exchange4.5 mi
  • West Berkshire Museum4.5 mi
  • Elcot4.7 mi

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Check-in/Check-out

Check in anytime after 15:00, check out anytime before 11:00

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£163
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Most expensive month to stay with an average 37% rise in price.
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KAYAK's top tips for your stay at Crab & Boar

  • If you’re after a cheap room at Crab & Boar, then you should consider staying during the low season. The cheapest deals can generally be found in February and November.
  • Prices can also vary depending on which day of the week you stay. For the best room deals at Crab & Boar, plan to stay on a Sunday or Thursday. The most expensive day is usually Friday.
  • The cheapest price a room at Crab & Boar was booked for on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was £126, while the most expensive was £126.
  • How long should you stay at Crab & Boar? KAYAK users usually book their rooms here for 1 day.

FAQs when booking at Crab & Boar

  • Where is Crab & Boar located?

    Crab & Boar is located at Wantage Road, 4.4 miles from the centre of Newbury. Watermill Theatre is the closest landmark to Crab & Boar.

  • When is check-in time and check-out time at Crab & Boar?

    Check-in time is 15:00 and check-out time is 11:00 at Crab & Boar.

  • Does Crab & Boar offer free Wi-Fi?

    Yes, Crab & Boar offers free Wi-Fi.

  • Does Crab & Boar offer free parking?

    Yes, Crab & Boar offers free parking.

  • How far is Crab & Boar from the airport?

    Crab & Boar is 22.2 miles from Brize Norton. Crab & Boar is 25.7 miles from Oxford Kidlington.

  • How does KAYAK find such great Crab & Boar hotel deals?

    KAYAK scours the web for all room deals available at Crab & Boar in Newbury and lets you compare them to find the best rate for your stay. Many different travel sites will offer discounts or deals at different times for rooms at Crab & Boar and KAYAK will provide you with prices from a huge range of travel sites. That means that you can always find a great deal for Crab & Boar.

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8.5
4.4 mi
Oxford Kidlington
25.7 mi

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