Crab & Boar

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Scored 8.3
Rated very good

Staff

9.2
  • Garden
  • Pet friendly
  • Free Wifi
  • Terrace
  • Free parking
  • Private bathroom
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Baggage storage
  • Heating

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About this property

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 (8.7)

  • 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

Loyal Customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.

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1 queen bed
1 king bed
1 full bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

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.”
Brian
United States United States
“The staff treated you like family. The property was nestled in the country on a road with minimal traffic. The locals that frequented the pub and restaurant were very friendly it was delightful.”
Whitaker-sutton
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Beautiful outside and gorgeous inside. Really helpful, friendly staff”
Terrance
United States United States
“It was very quiet, clean and quaint! Staff were wonderful. Rooms were simple but very comfortable. Enjoyed beautiful country side while having dinner on the patio.”
Lyndon
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Breakfast was good and evening food was excellent. Room lovely, staff friendly. Greaty location.”
Cornelis
Netherlands Netherlands
“a nice stay, basic but with everything you want. We arrived late but were friendly guided to our room. Breakfast was nice and special requests were no probelm”
Michael
United States United States
“Awesome food, friendly and professional staff. Location is pretty too. Will definitely stay again”
Cheryl
United States United States
“I loved the spacious clean room and the view of the farm field. They provided us with americano coffee's in the morning that we could take back to our room and enjoy the view. The food was amazing and I highly recommend Sunday Roast dinners. ...”

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

House rules

Crab & Boar takes special requests – add in the next step!
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.