Crab & Boar

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Scored 8.2
Rated very good

Staff

9.1
  • Garden
  • Pet friendly
  • Free Wifi
  • Terrace
  • Free parking
  • Private bathroom
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Baggage storage
  • Heating

Set in the heart of the Berkshire countryside, The Crab & Boar features a country pub offering British cuisine, accommodations, and free WiFi. Each of the bedrooms features antique furnishing, flat-screen TVs, Egyptian cotton linen, and tea and coffee making facilities. The award-winning restaurant serves locally-sourced seafood and seasonal game in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. With access to the M4 motorway within 10 minutes, The Crab & Boar is located 26 miles from Oxford, 7 miles from Newbury Racecourse, and 12 miles from Highclere Castle.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.6 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
Butcombe Brewing Co.
Hotel chain/brand

Property highlights

  • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.6)

  • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan

  • Free Parking Available On Site

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See what guests loved the most:

Eileen
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Lovely rural location. Great parking. Very quiet. The staff was exceptional, warm and welcoming. Comfortable bed. Delicious food.”
Tabitha
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great location, lovely area. Room well appointed, with fresh coffee and real milk, comfy bed and great shower. Also, a fan was in the room, which was great to keep the air moving and a little cooler. Breakfast choices very good and all cooked...”
Charisma
United States United States
“The customer service was astounding and the food was amazing.”
Jade
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Room was perfect, food was really good and all staff were polite and friendly”
Heidi
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Lovely overnight stay in this beautiful, cozy little hotel and the staff were exceptionally friendly and welcoming. We enjoyed a delicious dinner from a menu offering locally sourced food but found the wine a little pricey. The breakfast was...”
Jennifer
United States United States
“Booked two rooms in early December for my mom and I. We both very much enjoyed this little gem. The restaurant and bar area were really cute and cozy; food was delicious. Everyone who works here was so nice and accommodating. The housekeeper was...”
Chris
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“We went for a more expensive room and it was fabulous. Excellent size, comfy bed and gorgeous bathroom.”
Daniel
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Very cozy hotel, friendly staff, great food. The staff always made sure that we were comfortable and had everything we needed. Due to my schedule, they were able to accomodate my meal request that was included with booking.”
Natalia
Canada Canada
“Cozy, pleasant, historical with amazing staff who treat you like family”
Pink_lady824
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The room was clean and comfortable. The staff were friendly and helpful. Overall, the hotel offers good value for money and is perfect if you are looking for a quick pit stop on the road.”

Area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Restaurant #1
  • Cuisine
    Local
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambience
    Family-friendly • Traditional
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of Crab & Boar

Great facilities! Review score, 8.2

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

House rules

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Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Check-out
From 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

For group restaurant bookings of 10 or more, different cancellation policies apply.

When booking 3 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements will apply.

Children's meals will be charged, as taken.

Children's cots/cribs are not available, however guests may bring their own.

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