Very good
Guests rate it highest for amenities, service and location.
8.51,387Reviews- Check-in from 3:00 PMCheck-out by 11:00 AM.
- Fabulous locationGuests rate the location 9.0 out of 10, at Wantage Road.
- Free parkingThe property states parking on site is free for guests.
Charming Countryside Retreat
Luxurious Accommodation Indulge in antique furnishing, flat-screen TVs, and Egyptian cotton linen in every room, complemented by tea and coffee making facilities for your comfort.
Award-Winning Dining Savor locally-sourced seafood and seasonal game at our acclaimed restaurant, all enjoyed in a welcoming and laid-back setting.
Convenient Location Situated just minutes away from the M4 motorway, our hotel provides easy access to nearby attractions such as Oxford, Newbury Racecourse, and Highclere Castle.
What this place offers
- WiFi available
- Free WiFi
- Parking
- Free Parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- Heating
- Terrace
- Garden
- Pets allowed
Rooms
8.5
Very good
Rated 8.5 out of 10 by 1,387 guests who stayed here.
- Cleanliness7.5
- Service9.4
- Location9.0
- Rooms8.4
- Amenities9.4
- Value7.9
- Food & drink7.5
Guests mention
Dog-friendlyGreat food
AlisonUnited KingdomWonderful
Great property. Rooms were spacious and lovely. Food excellent and staff friendly.
Nothing really.
JokeNLGeen poespas, gewoon prima
Fijne ruime kamer. Rustig gelegen. Goed bed. Aardig personeel. Goed diner en ontbijt.
KimUnited KingdomWas a lovely couple nights stay . Great location, great staff, wonderful room
Great location and lovely staff great room
Needs to be updated and maintained
CAROLUnited KingdomVery pleasant and would return
Lovely staff very helpful
Noise from road
CraigUnited KingdomEverything was really good. Would definitely stay again if in the area.really enjoyed the food. Room was very comfy and clean.
Nothing,
SebastianNLAn truly wonderful long weekend stay near Newbury :)
We had an absolutely wonderful stay at the Crab and Boar. The staff were incredible and truly took amazing care of my wife and I along with our Pup. The room was spacious and the three of us had ample space, the property…
Reviews are written by guests who booked through our supplier and stayed, shown as written and in their own language. Category scores are the supplier’s reading of recent reviews, updated December 2025.
Where you’ll be
Wantage Road, Newbury, United Kingdom
Guests rate the location 9.0 out of 10 — fabulous.
Things to know
Cancellation
Each room shows its own terms before you pay.
Most rates can be cancelled free until a date shown on the room.
Non-refundable rates are marked as such.
House rules
Check-in from 3:00 PM until 10:00 PM
Check-out by 11:00 AM
No children
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No pets
Free parking on site
Non-smoking rooms available
Payment & property
Paid when you book, not at the desk.
Rates include the taxes and fees we can read.
The property may take a card at check-in for incidentals.
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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. A deposit may be required at the property.
What we’d check for you here
- How many rooms they will hold at once, for how long, and on what terms.
- That the step-free room is actually free on your dates, and whether it is a roll-in shower or a bath, which the listing never says.
- The pet fee and any size limit, which is where these bookings usually come apart.
- Whether there is room for a pickup, a trailer or a van, not just a car.
- Whether the rate moves for your dates, and what it includes.
- What the property actually charges at the desk on top of the rate.
Questions about Crab & Boar
What time is check-in and check-out at Crab & Boar?
Check-in is from 3:00 PM. Check-out is by 11:00 AM. If you're arriving late, tell us and we'll ask the property to hold the room.
Does Crab & Boar allow pets?
No — the property states that pets are not allowed.
Is there parking at Crab & Boar?
Yes — the property states that parking on site is free. Whether a space can be reserved in advance varies, so we check it against your dates.
Does Crab & Boar have Wi-Fi?
Yes — internet access is listed among the property's facilities.
Can I book a block of rooms at Crab & Boar?
The property lists meeting and banquet space, which usually means it handles group business — but how many rooms it will hold at once, for how long, and at what rate are set case by case and are not in any feed. Tell us the dates and the number of rooms and we'll get those terms from the property in writing before anything is charged.
Does Crab & Boar have wheelchair accessible rooms?
The property lists step-free or accessible facilities. That flag is the one least able to settle the question: a hotel can carry it and still have a step at the entrance, or a bath rather than a roll-in shower, and it does not say whether the accessible room is free on your dates. Tell us what you need and we'll ask the property directly rather than reading you the flag.
How do I book Crab & Boar?
Put your dates in above and book online, or call (888) 789-8585 and we'll do it for you — including things a booking form can't handle, like a block of rooms, a monthly rate or an invoice for your employer.
Where is Crab & Boar?
Wantage Road, Newbury.
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