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Crab & Boar

4.0 star property
Inn in Newbury with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Front of property
Bar (on property)
Exclusive Double Room
Pet-friendly

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AU$240
includes taxes & fees
23 July - 24 July

Room options

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Cosy Double Room

Cosy Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Comfort Double Room

Comfort Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Classic Room

Classic Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Down duvet
Premium bedding
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Exclusive Double Room

Exclusive Double Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Garden
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Map
Wantage Road, Newbury, England, RG20 8UE

What's nearby

  • Newbury Showground - 3 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Watermill Theatre - 5 min drive - 7.4 km
  • Donnington Castle - 6 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Newbury Racecourse - 9 min drive - 11.4 km
  • Highclere Castle - 17 min drive - 21.0 km

Getting around

  • Newbury Station - 10 min drive
  • Southampton (SOU) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Toby Carvery - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Fox Inn - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Ye Olde Red Lion - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cross Keys Newbury - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Crab & Boar

Upscale inn
Consider a stay at Crab & Boar and take advantage of a terrace, a garden and a bar. The on-site restaurant offers lunch and dinner. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), luggage storage and free newspapers
  • Meeting rooms, tour/ticket information and smoke-free property
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All rooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts such as premium bedding, in addition to thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and free bottled water.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • Egyptian cotton sheets, down duvets and free cots/infant beds
  • Electric kettles, daily housekeeping and desks

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 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

Family friendly

  • Free cot

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

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

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Free cot

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

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 and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 20 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 30.0 per night.
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: from approximately GBP 15 for adults and from 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 cots/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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

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

Is Crab & Boar pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 20 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

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

As of 23 June 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Crab & Boar on 23 July 2025 start from AU$239.76, 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.

How much is parking at Crab & Boar?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Crab & Boar?

Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; check-in end time: 10:30 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Crab & Boar?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Crab & Boar located?

Situated in Newbury, this inn is 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Snelsmore Common Country Park and 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Newbury Showground. Watermill Theatre and Donnington Castle are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Crab & Boar Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 156 out of 242 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 50 out of 242 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 242 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 242 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 242 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ray

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

8/10 Good

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous room and property, perfect for a midsummer stay. Room had a private patio which was lovely. First stayed here last summer and I think some areas could do with a freshen-up since then. Ate in the restaurant which was quite disappointing; a distinctly average steak and overdone chips.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Diane

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

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

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Nigel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice country pub, but if a business traveller, be aware that breakfast doesn’t start until 8:00a.m.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Great for the races or local visits. Very relaxed.

Super old building easy parking simple quick check in, dog friendly, polite fun staff, parts of the place need some urgent investment, but shower room i had was new ish and excellent, rooms spotless and quiet. Kitchen breakfast wide choice great eggs and mushrooms. Good coffee. Dinner more good ingredients with some unusual pairings. Steaks costly.. The staff were all excellent and remembered names and showed interest in whatever it was you were doing For them alone it is worth a visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

JAIME

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

10/10 Excellent

Sheila

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

Two night stay

Lovely location, very nice room with private courtyard to sit in. Very clean. Lovely breakfast and dinner menu good with meals produced to high standard. Staff very attentive. Would certainly stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Lunch at the Crab

Good food, good drinks, great value!! Friendly attentive staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leon

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

Lovely stay

Comfortable accommodation, very friendly helpful staff and lovely restaurant with great menu, delicious food, good value but clearly cooked by a proper chef. Good vegetarian and vegan options.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Karen

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

A wonderful place to stay!

We had a fabulous stay, the hotel restaurant and bar are all excellent! We were greeted when we first arrived by the very friendly and helpful staff and that friendliness never stopped! The staff made our stay and we loved every minute!
My father basking in the sunshine and beautiful grounds!
The grounds themselves, even more beautiful than the description.
Beautiful outside area!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property lived up to expectations, will definitely return
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good location for Highclere Castle
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim

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

First Rate Food and Lodgings

Food and staff were amazing. Our room had a small private patio, which was beautiful, and lovely for the dogs. Staff were very helpful. And the food was top notch. Beautiful setting. Was lovely having breakfast outside in the morning. Loved it.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely place, but breakfast only starts at 8.00, would be better it it started at 7.30 for those on the road earlier
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Catherine

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

Cozy on a winters night

The room I was given was an accessible room on the ground floor so asked to change. This cost more which wasn’t great but the place was v friendly. The dinner prices are high.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025