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Crab & Boar
4 stars

Crab & Boar

Wantage Road, Newbury, RG20 8UE, United Kingdom
Newbury, United Kingdom
See location+44 203 058 3934
From
£86
Cheapest

rate per night

8.4
Very good
based on 1077 reviews
1,077 reviews
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Provider
Nightly total
Double room
Standard Room
Classic room

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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.

Rating
8.4
Very good
Based on 1,077 verified guest reviews

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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.
  • Disabled access
  • Lift
  • 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

General

  • Inner courtyard view
  • Carpeted
  • Storage available

Parking and transportation

  • EV charging station
  • Free parking

Media and entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV

Outdoor

  • Terrace/Patio
  • Garden

Workspace

  • Fax/photocopying
  • Desk

Laundry

  • Iron and ironing board

Things to do

  • Hiking

Health and safety

  • Daily housekeeping

Family friendly

  • Kids meals

Reviews of Crab & Boar

8.4
Very good
1077 verified ratings
Wonderful
558
Very good
183
Good
143
Okay
68
Fair
62
Mediocre
21
Poor
42

Summary of reviews

Guests say
Guests appreciate the friendly staff and good food, but many reviews highlight issues with noise levels and cleanliness, indicating the hotel needs renovations and improvements in these areas.
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Service9 out of 10
Cleanliness3 out of 10
Noise Level2 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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Cancellation/pre-payment policies vary by room type and provider.

Essential information about Crab & Boar

Low season

September

High season

November

Average price (weeknight)

£95

Average price (weekend night)

£122
Cheapest month to stay with an average 20% drop in price.
Most expensive month to stay with an average 32% rise in price.
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When to book a room at Crab & Boar

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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 September and August.
  • 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 Monday or Sunday. 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 £131, while the most expensive was £131.
  • How long should you stay at Crab & Boar? KAYAK users usually book their rooms here for 1 day.
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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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Good to know

Value for money

8.5

Distance to city centre

4.4 mi

Nearest airport

Oxford Kidlington

Distance to airport

25.7 mi