Set in the heart of the Berkshire countryside, The Crab & Boar features a country pub offering British cuisine, accommodation, 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 particularly like the location — they rated it 8.6 for a two-person trip.

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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 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 double bed
1 large double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

John
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Excellent breakfast with great choice and quality food. Great for the summer with lots of outside seating.
Jill
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Beautiful location. Very clean. Great staff. Quality breakfast.
Jody
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Breakfast was delicious. Room was large, bed comfy and the courtyard lovely. Tea and coffee was great and biscuits too. Staff were all wonderful. Lovely and clean. Cosy lounge and breakfast area.
Kim
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Cosy and friendly feel. Staff very polite and friendly. Good food
Lyndsay
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Amazing room and location - a real countryside retreat at a lovely pub.
Andrew
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Room,location,staff and food/drink all excellent-recommended
Angela
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Lovely rooms, very comfortable. Food and service excellent.
May
United Kingdom United Kingdom
It was great for my little dog. The room had its own courtyard
Louise
United Kingdom United Kingdom
So delighted with our decision, what a lovely cosy place. Our room was beautifully appointed, very clean and comfortable and we had everything we needed. A visit from Santa with a little back of goodies was brilliant. Couldn’t believe my eyes when...
Maggie
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Lovely setting with great food. Comfortable bed and quiet location.

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Food & Drink

Breakfast

  • Fabulous breakfast included with select options or available at the property for US$20.25 per person.
  • Cuisine
    Continental • Full English/Irish
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan
Restaurant #1
  • Cuisine
    Local
  • Service
    Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
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House rules

Crab & Boar takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 22:00
Check-out
From 08:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

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

Need-to-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.