Five Bells Wickham
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About this property
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and wedding services.
Amenities
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and wedding services.
Business amenities
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.
Dining
At Five Bells Wickham, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Breakfast is available for a fee.
Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 5 guestrooms.
Location
Located in Newbury, Five Bells Wickham is a 2-minute drive from Welford Park and 5 minutes from Deanwood Park Golf Course. This bed & breakfast is 12.3 mi (19.7 km) from Highclere Castle and 4.2 mi (6.8 km) from Kennet & Avon Canal.
What's nearby
Welford Park(1.3 Miles)
Deanwood Park Golf Course(3.9 Miles)
Kennet & Avon Canal(4.2 Miles)
Watermill Theatre(5.3 Miles)
Herongate Club(6 Miles)
Donnington Castle(6 Miles)
The West Berkshire Golf Club(6 Miles)
Victoria Park(6.2 Miles)
Northcroft Leisure Centre(6.4 Miles)
Snelsmore Common Country Park(6.6 Miles)
Shaw House(6.6 Miles)
Hungerford Leisure Centre(6.7 Miles)
North Wessex Downs(7.2 Miles)
West Berkshire Museum(7.2 Miles)
Newbury Town Hall(7.3 Miles)
The nearest major airport is Oxford (OXF)(38.2 Miles)
Parking
Restaurant
Non-smoking rooms
Housekeeping
Garden
Luggage storage
Location
Five Bells, Baydon Road, Wickham, Welford, England, United Kingdom
Welford Park (1.3 Miles)
Deanwood Park Golf Course (3.9 Miles)
Kennet & Avon Canal (4.2 Miles)
Watermill Theatre (5.3 Miles)
Herongate Club (6 Miles)
Donnington Castle (6 Miles)
Guest reviews
8.9
Fabulous
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What guests think
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Reviews of Five Bells Wickham highlight warm, helpful staff, excellent pub food, and clean, comfortable rooms in a cosy, rural setting with easy parking, making it a convenient stopover, though a few mention occasional noise and minor room quirks.
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Reviews of Five Bells Wickham highlight warm, helpful staff, excellent pub food, and clean, comfortable rooms in a cosy, rural setting with easy parking, making it a convenient stopover, though a few mention occasional noise and minor room quirks.
Breakfast is generally enjoyed, with isolated complaints about paid extras or an unavailable item. Guests value touches like the honesty bar and communal coffee area. Best for travellers seeking a comfortable country pub stopover rather than full service hotel amenities.
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Facilities
Inviting pub restaurant setting with a warm atmosphere; guests often note the honesty bar and communal coffee area, plus convenient parking.
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10
Fiona
29 Nov 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Everything was great from check in to check out. All the staff are friendly, helpful & professional. The room was warm with a very comfy bed & lovely bed linen. The pub itself was buzzing & had a great atmosphere. Our 3 course supper was delicious as was breakfast. This is a really good place to stay!
Everything was great from check in to check out. All the staff are friendly, helpful & professional. The room was warm with a very comfy bed & lovely bed linen. The pub itself was buzzing & had a great atmosphere. Our 3 course supper was delicious as was breakfast. This is a really good place to stay!
8
Jason
8 Oct 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Excellent service. Amazing food. Strange as no kettle in room so had to pop down to the foyer to make yourself tea or coffee from a pod machine. Honesty fridge there as well & some great bee gifts! Food was amazing both the evening meal (Ham & bubble & squeak) as well as the awesome bacon & sausage bap for breakfast. Only issue would be the slight toilet smell from the bathroom that didn't go away but everything else was awesome.
Excellent service. Amazing food. Strange as no kettle in room so had to pop down to the foyer to make yourself tea or coffee from a pod machine. Honesty fridge there as well & some great bee gifts! Food was amazing both the evening meal (Ham & bubble & squeak) as well as the awesome bacon & sausage bap for breakfast. Only issue would be the slight toilet smell from the bathroom that didn't go away but everything else was awesome.
10
Michelle
30 Aug 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Large garden, and music playing outside
Large garden, and music playing outside
10
Benjamin
16 Jul 2023
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Stayed 1 night
A short overnight stop here was a treat after a very long drive. Staff friendly and accommodating on arrival, with a super quick check in and a table booked for dinner in an already busy restaurant with a lovely lit fire. The bedroom can be accessed from the adjacent car park or bar area and passing the honesty bar and coffee area, you are welcomed by a comfortable and homey room. Our room (2) was small but perfectly equipped for 1 night. Small TV. Blanket for the cold nights. Fan for the hot ones. Bathroom was basic, very small but functional. Word of warning, the shower goes cold after the second person has a short dip. But the water pressure is wonderful. Relaxed departure, just leaving the key in the door and out. Very relaxed here, rural comfort and very friendly staff. Dinner here is essential, the food is simply amazing, typical pub food menu, but high end, and very tasty! I wish I could have stayed for breakfast.
A short overnight stop here was a treat after a very long drive. Staff friendly and accommodating on arrival, with a super quick check in and a table booked for dinner in an already busy restaurant with a lovely lit fire. The bedroom can be accessed from the adjacent car park or bar area and passing the honesty bar and coffee area, you are welcomed by a comfortable and homey room. Our room (2) was small but perfectly equipped for 1 night. Small TV. Blanket for the cold nights. Fan for the hot ones. Bathroom was basic, very small but functional. Word of warning, the shower goes cold after the second person has a short dip. But the water pressure is wonderful. Relaxed departure, just leaving the key in the door and out. Very relaxed here, rural comfort and very friendly staff. Dinner here is essential, the food is simply amazing, typical pub food menu, but high end, and very tasty! I wish I could have stayed for breakfast.
10
Andy
13 May 2023
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Stayed 1 night
A lovely clean property run by such a lovely team of people. We were welcomed to the pub, shown to our rooms and then sat for a meal which was very good. The downstairs tea and coffee facilities were nicely done as was the honesty bar. Check out was easy and there was a breakfast option but we didn’t take it as the times didn’t work for us. Overall a great property and would visit again
A lovely clean property run by such a lovely team of people. We were welcomed to the pub, shown to our rooms and then sat for a meal which was very good. The downstairs tea and coffee facilities were nicely done as was the honesty bar. Check out was easy and there was a breakfast option but we didn’t take it as the times didn’t work for us. Overall a great property and would visit again
8
Tim
19 Feb 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The hosts were friendly and helpful. The bar and restaurant was quaint and cosy. The open fire was ablaze as we sat and had our evening meal. The food was superb. Recommend the Duck and Port parfait. We stayed in room number 1 which was a bit noisy from the early hours. I understand that this is an old property (with some modernisation) but I could hear traffic from the road outside, snoring from the room above along with their alarm vibrating at 6.15am. Also this room states a "countryside view", certainly not from our window. A huge marquee and a fence panel was what I could see.
The hosts were friendly and helpful. The bar and restaurant was quaint and cosy. The open fire was ablaze as we sat and had our evening meal. The food was superb. Recommend the Duck and Port parfait. We stayed in room number 1 which was a bit noisy from the early hours. I understand that this is an old property (with some modernisation) but I could hear traffic from the road outside, snoring from the room above along with their alarm vibrating at 6.15am. Also this room states a "countryside view", certainly not from our window. A huge marquee and a fence panel was what I could see.
10
Shelley
24 Aug 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Friendly welcome and service, lovely pub with great food. An ideal halfway stop from Cornwall to Norwich
Friendly welcome and service, lovely pub with great food. An ideal halfway stop from Cornwall to Norwich
10
Fiona
14 May 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Although the room was compact it was very clean with lots of nice touches. Good value. The bed could do with a mattress topper. The staff were friendly and attentive. The food was exceptional. Tasty, plentiful and nicely presented. Easy parking. Lots of country walks on the doorstep
Although the room was compact it was very clean with lots of nice touches. Good value. The bed could do with a mattress topper. The staff were friendly and attentive. The food was exceptional. Tasty, plentiful and nicely presented. Easy parking. Lots of country walks on the doorstep
8
Martin
20 Jul 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely pub accommodation. Good location for our trip - quick access from M4 Hungerford junction. . Comfortable bed. Well appointed bathroom. Communal tea making in a lobby - but worked fine. Only slight downside was breakfast - no toast offered with full English. When requested we were charged £4.20, a bit steep for a couple of slices. Maybe review that slight parsimony mamagement?
Lovely pub accommodation. Good location for our trip - quick access from M4 Hungerford junction. . Comfortable bed. Well appointed bathroom. Communal tea making in a lobby - but worked fine. Only slight downside was breakfast - no toast offered with full English. When requested we were charged £4.20, a bit steep for a couple of slices. Maybe review that slight parsimony mamagement?
10
john
16 Jul 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Fantastic food, lovely warm welcoming atmosphere
Fantastic food, lovely warm welcoming atmosphere
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Cleanliness
Rooms and bathrooms are consistently clean and well kept. One guest noted a bathroom smell in their room.
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10
Anna-Maria
19 Feb 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Everything you could need. Lovely modern rooms. Clean- which is a big importance to me! The staff and service are brilliant and the food was out of this world. Would definitely recommend and would definitely stay again.
Everything you could need. Lovely modern rooms. Clean- which is a big importance to me! The staff and service are brilliant and the food was out of this world. Would definitely recommend and would definitely stay again.
10
Cerian
28 Oct 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Great staff and food. Clean, comfortable bedroom on the ground floor which is quiet - couldn't hear other guests. Lovely view bathroom.
Great staff and food. Clean, comfortable bedroom on the ground floor which is quiet - couldn't hear other guests. Lovely view bathroom.
10
Andy
13 May 2023
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Stayed 1 night
A lovely clean property run by such a lovely team of people. We were welcomed to the pub, shown to our rooms and then sat for a meal which was very good. The downstairs tea and coffee facilities were nicely done as was the honesty bar. Check out was easy and there was a breakfast option but we didn’t take it as the times didn’t work for us. Overall a great property and would visit again
A lovely clean property run by such a lovely team of people. We were welcomed to the pub, shown to our rooms and then sat for a meal which was very good. The downstairs tea and coffee facilities were nicely done as was the honesty bar. Check out was easy and there was a breakfast option but we didn’t take it as the times didn’t work for us. Overall a great property and would visit again
10
Cerian
25 Oct 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Great staff. Comfy bed. Clean room and bathroom
Great staff. Comfy bed. Clean room and bathroom
10
Emma
9 Sept 2022
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Stayed 1 night
Excellent restaurant, friendly staff, clean comfortable, quiet rooms.
Excellent restaurant, friendly staff, clean comfortable, quiet rooms.
10
Karl
27 Apr 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Convenient location, great food and service. Clean and nicely decorated however bed too soft but that is personal preference.
Convenient location, great food and service. Clean and nicely decorated however bed too soft but that is personal preference.
10
Fiona
14 May 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Although the room was compact it was very clean with lots of nice touches. Good value. The bed could do with a mattress topper. The staff were friendly and attentive. The food was exceptional. Tasty, plentiful and nicely presented. Easy parking. Lots of country walks on the doorstep
Although the room was compact it was very clean with lots of nice touches. Good value. The bed could do with a mattress topper. The staff were friendly and attentive. The food was exceptional. Tasty, plentiful and nicely presented. Easy parking. Lots of country walks on the doorstep
10
Tim
12 Aug 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Super friendly staff, very clean room and everything you need. The only downside was the mattress on our bed was so uncomfortable we really didn’t sleep very well unfortunately but couldn’t fault anything else.
Super friendly staff, very clean room and everything you need. The only downside was the mattress on our bed was so uncomfortable we really didn’t sleep very well unfortunately but couldn’t fault anything else.
10
Isabel
21 Jul 2023
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Stayed 1 night
The pub is super friendly with amazing service. The food is exceptional and the room was clean, tidy and very well presented. An all round great value place.
The pub is super friendly with amazing service. The food is exceptional and the room was clean, tidy and very well presented. An all round great value place.
8
Jamie
31 Jan 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Room was clean, quiet and comfortable, quite small but it was a single. No three pin socket I could see, and also a definite minus no bedside light. The radiator in the room didn’t produce much heat but as the room wasn’t that big it wasn’t a problem. The bar was not that busy though there were a few loud sweary locals. The local real ale (beer) was not bad but nothing special. I had breakfast though the smoked salmon option I ordered the night before was not available the following morning. Upon my arrival the welcome was not particularly effusive, so allowing for the few drawbacks etc, if you want a stay where you are not fussed over and that’s reasonably priced and as described above I can recommend.
Room was clean, quiet and comfortable, quite small but it was a single. No three pin socket I could see, and also a definite minus no bedside light. The radiator in the room didn’t produce much heat but as the room wasn’t that big it wasn’t a problem. The bar was not that busy though there were a few loud sweary locals. The local real ale (beer) was not bad but nothing special. I had breakfast though the smoked salmon option I ordered the night before was not available the following morning. Upon my arrival the welcome was not particularly effusive, so allowing for the few drawbacks etc, if you want a stay where you are not fussed over and that’s reasonably priced and as described above I can recommend.
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Rooms
Rooms are generally comfortable, modern and on the compact side, with several praising cosy beds. Some report noise transfer, soft or uncomfortable mattresses, and small omissions like no in room kettle, missing towel rail, or absent bedside light.
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Jason
8 Oct 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Excellent service. Amazing food. Strange as no kettle in room so had to pop down to the foyer to make yourself tea or coffee from a pod machine. Honesty fridge there as well & some great bee gifts! Food was amazing both the evening meal (Ham & bubble & squeak) as well as the awesome bacon & sausage bap for breakfast. Only issue would be the slight toilet smell from the bathroom that didn't go away but everything else was awesome.
Excellent service. Amazing food. Strange as no kettle in room so had to pop down to the foyer to make yourself tea or coffee from a pod machine. Honesty fridge there as well & some great bee gifts! Food was amazing both the evening meal (Ham & bubble & squeak) as well as the awesome bacon & sausage bap for breakfast. Only issue would be the slight toilet smell from the bathroom that didn't go away but everything else was awesome.
8
Russell
17 Mar 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Hotel was nice, pub downstairs also seems like it would be nice to spend an evening. Someone playing saxophone from one of the rooms in the late evening times
Hotel was nice, pub downstairs also seems like it would be nice to spend an evening. Someone playing saxophone from one of the rooms in the late evening times
10
Benjamin
16 Jul 2023
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Stayed 1 night
A short overnight stop here was a treat after a very long drive. Staff friendly and accommodating on arrival, with a super quick check in and a table booked for dinner in an already busy restaurant with a lovely lit fire. The bedroom can be accessed from the adjacent car park or bar area and passing the honesty bar and coffee area, you are welcomed by a comfortable and homey room. Our room (2) was small but perfectly equipped for 1 night. Small TV. Blanket for the cold nights. Fan for the hot ones. Bathroom was basic, very small but functional. Word of warning, the shower goes cold after the second person has a short dip. But the water pressure is wonderful. Relaxed departure, just leaving the key in the door and out. Very relaxed here, rural comfort and very friendly staff. Dinner here is essential, the food is simply amazing, typical pub food menu, but high end, and very tasty! I wish I could have stayed for breakfast.
A short overnight stop here was a treat after a very long drive. Staff friendly and accommodating on arrival, with a super quick check in and a table booked for dinner in an already busy restaurant with a lovely lit fire. The bedroom can be accessed from the adjacent car park or bar area and passing the honesty bar and coffee area, you are welcomed by a comfortable and homey room. Our room (2) was small but perfectly equipped for 1 night. Small TV. Blanket for the cold nights. Fan for the hot ones. Bathroom was basic, very small but functional. Word of warning, the shower goes cold after the second person has a short dip. But the water pressure is wonderful. Relaxed departure, just leaving the key in the door and out. Very relaxed here, rural comfort and very friendly staff. Dinner here is essential, the food is simply amazing, typical pub food menu, but high end, and very tasty! I wish I could have stayed for breakfast.
8
Cerian
3 Oct 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
The room was comfortable. Bathroom was great with walk in shower. Breakfast and restaurant foot was great. The only slight niggle - i could hear the guests talking and snoring through the wall between our rooms. To be fair i snore too so they could have heard me too.
The room was comfortable. Bathroom was great with walk in shower. Breakfast and restaurant foot was great. The only slight niggle - i could hear the guests talking and snoring through the wall between our rooms. To be fair i snore too so they could have heard me too.
8
Mary-Anne
16 Jun 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The room was good but no handrail on the stairs and no towel rack in bathroom. Did enjoy the ceiling fan in room!!
The room was good but no handrail on the stairs and no towel rack in bathroom. Did enjoy the ceiling fan in room!!
10
Karl
27 Apr 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Convenient location, great food and service. Clean and nicely decorated however bed too soft but that is personal preference.
Convenient location, great food and service. Clean and nicely decorated however bed too soft but that is personal preference.
8
Tim
19 Feb 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The hosts were friendly and helpful. The bar and restaurant was quaint and cosy. The open fire was ablaze as we sat and had our evening meal. The food was superb. Recommend the Duck and Port parfait. We stayed in room number 1 which was a bit noisy from the early hours. I understand that this is an old property (with some modernisation) but I could hear traffic from the road outside, snoring from the room above along with their alarm vibrating at 6.15am. Also this room states a "countryside view", certainly not from our window. A huge marquee and a fence panel was what I could see.
The hosts were friendly and helpful. The bar and restaurant was quaint and cosy. The open fire was ablaze as we sat and had our evening meal. The food was superb. Recommend the Duck and Port parfait. We stayed in room number 1 which was a bit noisy from the early hours. I understand that this is an old property (with some modernisation) but I could hear traffic from the road outside, snoring from the room above along with their alarm vibrating at 6.15am. Also this room states a "countryside view", certainly not from our window. A huge marquee and a fence panel was what I could see.
8
martin
3 Nov 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Good but very small room.
Good but very small room.
10
Fiona
14 May 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Although the room was compact it was very clean with lots of nice touches. Good value. The bed could do with a mattress topper. The staff were friendly and attentive. The food was exceptional. Tasty, plentiful and nicely presented. Easy parking. Lots of country walks on the doorstep
Although the room was compact it was very clean with lots of nice touches. Good value. The bed could do with a mattress topper. The staff were friendly and attentive. The food was exceptional. Tasty, plentiful and nicely presented. Easy parking. Lots of country walks on the doorstep
8
Jamie
31 Jan 2024
·
Stayed 1 night
Room was clean, quiet and comfortable, quite small but it was a single. No three pin socket I could see, and also a definite minus no bedside light. The radiator in the room didn’t produce much heat but as the room wasn’t that big it wasn’t a problem. The bar was not that busy though there were a few loud sweary locals. The local real ale (beer) was not bad but nothing special. I had breakfast though the smoked salmon option I ordered the night before was not available the following morning. Upon my arrival the welcome was not particularly effusive, so allowing for the few drawbacks etc, if you want a stay where you are not fussed over and that’s reasonably priced and as described above I can recommend.
Room was clean, quiet and comfortable, quite small but it was a single. No three pin socket I could see, and also a definite minus no bedside light. The radiator in the room didn’t produce much heat but as the room wasn’t that big it wasn’t a problem. The bar was not that busy though there were a few loud sweary locals. The local real ale (beer) was not bad but nothing special. I had breakfast though the smoked salmon option I ordered the night before was not available the following morning. Upon my arrival the welcome was not particularly effusive, so allowing for the few drawbacks etc, if you want a stay where you are not fussed over and that’s reasonably priced and as described above I can recommend.
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Service
Service is repeatedly praised as friendly, helpful and professional, with smooth check in and staff who go the extra mile.
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10
Vincent
6 Jun 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely Inn to stay at. Good food and friendly staff so would recommend this as a solo traveller on business.
Lovely Inn to stay at. Good food and friendly staff so would recommend this as a solo traveller on business.
10
Fiona
29 Nov 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Everything was great from check in to check out. All the staff are friendly, helpful & professional. The room was warm with a very comfy bed & lovely bed linen. The pub itself was buzzing & had a great atmosphere. Our 3 course supper was delicious as was breakfast. This is a really good place to stay!
Everything was great from check in to check out. All the staff are friendly, helpful & professional. The room was warm with a very comfy bed & lovely bed linen. The pub itself was buzzing & had a great atmosphere. Our 3 course supper was delicious as was breakfast. This is a really good place to stay!
10
Richard
2 Nov 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Very welcoming! Staff were lovely! Food was great!!
Very welcoming! Staff were lovely! Food was great!!
8
Jason
30 Oct 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Nice welcoming pub with rooms, good food and beverage choice and very good and helpful service.
Nice welcoming pub with rooms, good food and beverage choice and very good and helpful service.
10
Benjamin
16 Jul 2023
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Stayed 1 night
A short overnight stop here was a treat after a very long drive. Staff friendly and accommodating on arrival, with a super quick check in and a table booked for dinner in an already busy restaurant with a lovely lit fire. The bedroom can be accessed from the adjacent car park or bar area and passing the honesty bar and coffee area, you are welcomed by a comfortable and homey room. Our room (2) was small but perfectly equipped for 1 night. Small TV. Blanket for the cold nights. Fan for the hot ones. Bathroom was basic, very small but functional. Word of warning, the shower goes cold after the second person has a short dip. But the water pressure is wonderful. Relaxed departure, just leaving the key in the door and out. Very relaxed here, rural comfort and very friendly staff. Dinner here is essential, the food is simply amazing, typical pub food menu, but high end, and very tasty! I wish I could have stayed for breakfast.
A short overnight stop here was a treat after a very long drive. Staff friendly and accommodating on arrival, with a super quick check in and a table booked for dinner in an already busy restaurant with a lovely lit fire. The bedroom can be accessed from the adjacent car park or bar area and passing the honesty bar and coffee area, you are welcomed by a comfortable and homey room. Our room (2) was small but perfectly equipped for 1 night. Small TV. Blanket for the cold nights. Fan for the hot ones. Bathroom was basic, very small but functional. Word of warning, the shower goes cold after the second person has a short dip. But the water pressure is wonderful. Relaxed departure, just leaving the key in the door and out. Very relaxed here, rural comfort and very friendly staff. Dinner here is essential, the food is simply amazing, typical pub food menu, but high end, and very tasty! I wish I could have stayed for breakfast.
10
Paul
4 Dec 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The staff are incredible and very accommodating
The staff are incredible and very accommodating
10
Shelley
24 Aug 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Friendly welcome and service, lovely pub with great food. An ideal halfway stop from Cornwall to Norwich
Friendly welcome and service, lovely pub with great food. An ideal halfway stop from Cornwall to Norwich
10
Eric
15 Sept 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Very friendly helpful staff. Breakfast good value and varied menu available. Staff go the extra mile to assist.
Very friendly helpful staff. Breakfast good value and varied menu available. Staff go the extra mile to assist.
10
Tim
12 Aug 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Super friendly staff, very clean room and everything you need. The only downside was the mattress on our bed was so uncomfortable we really didn’t sleep very well unfortunately but couldn’t fault anything else.
Super friendly staff, very clean room and everything you need. The only downside was the mattress on our bed was so uncomfortable we really didn’t sleep very well unfortunately but couldn’t fault anything else.
10
Isabel
21 Jul 2023
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Stayed 1 night
The pub is super friendly with amazing service. The food is exceptional and the room was clean, tidy and very well presented. An all round great value place.
The pub is super friendly with amazing service. The food is exceptional and the room was clean, tidy and very well presented. An all round great value place.
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Location
Convenient for road travel and stopovers, with quick access to the M4 and a quiet, rural feel. Country walks are nearby, though a roadside room experienced some traffic noise.
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Ben
19 Jan 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
We arrived in the evening, spoke to the helpful staff that showed us around the property and all its enemies. Overall a really good location and atmosphere, will happily stay there again.
We arrived in the evening, spoke to the helpful staff that showed us around the property and all its enemies. Overall a really good location and atmosphere, will happily stay there again.
10
Grant
2 Feb 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely pub stay, It was a really nice room with bath and shower that were a large size. The pub food was Exellent and in a nice quiet spot
Lovely pub stay, It was a really nice room with bath and shower that were a large size. The pub food was Exellent and in a nice quiet spot
10
Benjamin
16 Jul 2023
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Stayed 1 night
A short overnight stop here was a treat after a very long drive. Staff friendly and accommodating on arrival, with a super quick check in and a table booked for dinner in an already busy restaurant with a lovely lit fire. The bedroom can be accessed from the adjacent car park or bar area and passing the honesty bar and coffee area, you are welcomed by a comfortable and homey room. Our room (2) was small but perfectly equipped for 1 night. Small TV. Blanket for the cold nights. Fan for the hot ones. Bathroom was basic, very small but functional. Word of warning, the shower goes cold after the second person has a short dip. But the water pressure is wonderful. Relaxed departure, just leaving the key in the door and out. Very relaxed here, rural comfort and very friendly staff. Dinner here is essential, the food is simply amazing, typical pub food menu, but high end, and very tasty! I wish I could have stayed for breakfast.
A short overnight stop here was a treat after a very long drive. Staff friendly and accommodating on arrival, with a super quick check in and a table booked for dinner in an already busy restaurant with a lovely lit fire. The bedroom can be accessed from the adjacent car park or bar area and passing the honesty bar and coffee area, you are welcomed by a comfortable and homey room. Our room (2) was small but perfectly equipped for 1 night. Small TV. Blanket for the cold nights. Fan for the hot ones. Bathroom was basic, very small but functional. Word of warning, the shower goes cold after the second person has a short dip. But the water pressure is wonderful. Relaxed departure, just leaving the key in the door and out. Very relaxed here, rural comfort and very friendly staff. Dinner here is essential, the food is simply amazing, typical pub food menu, but high end, and very tasty! I wish I could have stayed for breakfast.
10
Karl
27 Apr 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Convenient location, great food and service. Clean and nicely decorated however bed too soft but that is personal preference.
Convenient location, great food and service. Clean and nicely decorated however bed too soft but that is personal preference.
8
Tim
19 Feb 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The hosts were friendly and helpful. The bar and restaurant was quaint and cosy. The open fire was ablaze as we sat and had our evening meal. The food was superb. Recommend the Duck and Port parfait. We stayed in room number 1 which was a bit noisy from the early hours. I understand that this is an old property (with some modernisation) but I could hear traffic from the road outside, snoring from the room above along with their alarm vibrating at 6.15am. Also this room states a "countryside view", certainly not from our window. A huge marquee and a fence panel was what I could see.
The hosts were friendly and helpful. The bar and restaurant was quaint and cosy. The open fire was ablaze as we sat and had our evening meal. The food was superb. Recommend the Duck and Port parfait. We stayed in room number 1 which was a bit noisy from the early hours. I understand that this is an old property (with some modernisation) but I could hear traffic from the road outside, snoring from the room above along with their alarm vibrating at 6.15am. Also this room states a "countryside view", certainly not from our window. A huge marquee and a fence panel was what I could see.
10
Shelley
24 Aug 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Friendly welcome and service, lovely pub with great food. An ideal halfway stop from Cornwall to Norwich
Friendly welcome and service, lovely pub with great food. An ideal halfway stop from Cornwall to Norwich
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Fiona
14 May 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Although the room was compact it was very clean with lots of nice touches. Good value. The bed could do with a mattress topper. The staff were friendly and attentive. The food was exceptional. Tasty, plentiful and nicely presented. Easy parking. Lots of country walks on the doorstep
Although the room was compact it was very clean with lots of nice touches. Good value. The bed could do with a mattress topper. The staff were friendly and attentive. The food was exceptional. Tasty, plentiful and nicely presented. Easy parking. Lots of country walks on the doorstep
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Martin
20 Jul 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely pub accommodation. Good location for our trip - quick access from M4 Hungerford junction. . Comfortable bed. Well appointed bathroom. Communal tea making in a lobby - but worked fine. Only slight downside was breakfast - no toast offered with full English. When requested we were charged £4.20, a bit steep for a couple of slices. Maybe review that slight parsimony mamagement?
Lovely pub accommodation. Good location for our trip - quick access from M4 Hungerford junction. . Comfortable bed. Well appointed bathroom. Communal tea making in a lobby - but worked fine. Only slight downside was breakfast - no toast offered with full English. When requested we were charged £4.20, a bit steep for a couple of slices. Maybe review that slight parsimony mamagement?
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Dining
Food is a standout across dinner and breakfast, frequently described as delicious or exceptional. Minor issues include a charge for toast and a breakfast item unavailable on one morning.
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Fiona
29 Nov 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Everything was great from check in to check out. All the staff are friendly, helpful & professional. The room was warm with a very comfy bed & lovely bed linen. The pub itself was buzzing & had a great atmosphere. Our 3 course supper was delicious as was breakfast. This is a really good place to stay!
Everything was great from check in to check out. All the staff are friendly, helpful & professional. The room was warm with a very comfy bed & lovely bed linen. The pub itself was buzzing & had a great atmosphere. Our 3 course supper was delicious as was breakfast. This is a really good place to stay!
10
Grant
2 Feb 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely pub stay, It was a really nice room with bath and shower that were a large size. The pub food was Exellent and in a nice quiet spot
Lovely pub stay, It was a really nice room with bath and shower that were a large size. The pub food was Exellent and in a nice quiet spot
10
Cerian
4 Jan 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Great food. Comfortable bed. Lovely room. Lovely bathroom. Staff are excellent.
Great food. Comfortable bed. Lovely room. Lovely bathroom. Staff are excellent.
10
Neil
28 May 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Extremely good food. Staff very friendly. Good selection of booze.
Extremely good food. Staff very friendly. Good selection of booze.
10
Benjamin
16 Jul 2023
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Stayed 1 night
A short overnight stop here was a treat after a very long drive. Staff friendly and accommodating on arrival, with a super quick check in and a table booked for dinner in an already busy restaurant with a lovely lit fire. The bedroom can be accessed from the adjacent car park or bar area and passing the honesty bar and coffee area, you are welcomed by a comfortable and homey room. Our room (2) was small but perfectly equipped for 1 night. Small TV. Blanket for the cold nights. Fan for the hot ones. Bathroom was basic, very small but functional. Word of warning, the shower goes cold after the second person has a short dip. But the water pressure is wonderful. Relaxed departure, just leaving the key in the door and out. Very relaxed here, rural comfort and very friendly staff. Dinner here is essential, the food is simply amazing, typical pub food menu, but high end, and very tasty! I wish I could have stayed for breakfast.
A short overnight stop here was a treat after a very long drive. Staff friendly and accommodating on arrival, with a super quick check in and a table booked for dinner in an already busy restaurant with a lovely lit fire. The bedroom can be accessed from the adjacent car park or bar area and passing the honesty bar and coffee area, you are welcomed by a comfortable and homey room. Our room (2) was small but perfectly equipped for 1 night. Small TV. Blanket for the cold nights. Fan for the hot ones. Bathroom was basic, very small but functional. Word of warning, the shower goes cold after the second person has a short dip. But the water pressure is wonderful. Relaxed departure, just leaving the key in the door and out. Very relaxed here, rural comfort and very friendly staff. Dinner here is essential, the food is simply amazing, typical pub food menu, but high end, and very tasty! I wish I could have stayed for breakfast.
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Lynn
12 Apr 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Friendly staff. Good food, catered very well for myself as I'm coeliac, the gf options were excellent. Room although small was lovely, bed comfy, bathroom nice. Would definitely stay here again
Friendly staff. Good food, catered very well for myself as I'm coeliac, the gf options were excellent. Room although small was lovely, bed comfy, bathroom nice. Would definitely stay here again
8
Tim
19 Feb 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The hosts were friendly and helpful. The bar and restaurant was quaint and cosy. The open fire was ablaze as we sat and had our evening meal. The food was superb. Recommend the Duck and Port parfait. We stayed in room number 1 which was a bit noisy from the early hours. I understand that this is an old property (with some modernisation) but I could hear traffic from the road outside, snoring from the room above along with their alarm vibrating at 6.15am. Also this room states a "countryside view", certainly not from our window. A huge marquee and a fence panel was what I could see.
The hosts were friendly and helpful. The bar and restaurant was quaint and cosy. The open fire was ablaze as we sat and had our evening meal. The food was superb. Recommend the Duck and Port parfait. We stayed in room number 1 which was a bit noisy from the early hours. I understand that this is an old property (with some modernisation) but I could hear traffic from the road outside, snoring from the room above along with their alarm vibrating at 6.15am. Also this room states a "countryside view", certainly not from our window. A huge marquee and a fence panel was what I could see.
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Martin
20 Jul 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely pub accommodation. Good location for our trip - quick access from M4 Hungerford junction. . Comfortable bed. Well appointed bathroom. Communal tea making in a lobby - but worked fine. Only slight downside was breakfast - no toast offered with full English. When requested we were charged £4.20, a bit steep for a couple of slices. Maybe review that slight parsimony mamagement?
Lovely pub accommodation. Good location for our trip - quick access from M4 Hungerford junction. . Comfortable bed. Well appointed bathroom. Communal tea making in a lobby - but worked fine. Only slight downside was breakfast - no toast offered with full English. When requested we were charged £4.20, a bit steep for a couple of slices. Maybe review that slight parsimony mamagement?
10
john
16 Jul 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Fantastic food, lovely warm welcoming atmosphere
Fantastic food, lovely warm welcoming atmosphere
8
Jamie
31 Jan 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Room was clean, quiet and comfortable, quite small but it was a single. No three pin socket I could see, and also a definite minus no bedside light. The radiator in the room didn’t produce much heat but as the room wasn’t that big it wasn’t a problem. The bar was not that busy though there were a few loud sweary locals. The local real ale (beer) was not bad but nothing special. I had breakfast though the smoked salmon option I ordered the night before was not available the following morning. Upon my arrival the welcome was not particularly effusive, so allowing for the few drawbacks etc, if you want a stay where you are not fussed over and that’s reasonably priced and as described above I can recommend.
Room was clean, quiet and comfortable, quite small but it was a single. No three pin socket I could see, and also a definite minus no bedside light. The radiator in the room didn’t produce much heat but as the room wasn’t that big it wasn’t a problem. The bar was not that busy though there were a few loud sweary locals. The local real ale (beer) was not bad but nothing special. I had breakfast though the smoked salmon option I ordered the night before was not available the following morning. Upon my arrival the welcome was not particularly effusive, so allowing for the few drawbacks etc, if you want a stay where you are not fussed over and that’s reasonably priced and as described above I can recommend.
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Aden
9 Jul 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Had a lovely stay everything was great!
Had a lovely stay everything was great!
10
Chris
2 May 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
Great pub, rooms are in an adjacent building with separate entrance so no noise issues. Lots of parking and a lovely location. Friendly and helpful staff too.
Great pub, rooms are in an adjacent building with separate entrance so no noise issues. Lots of parking and a lovely location. Friendly and helpful staff too.
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Louise
26 Apr 2026
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Stayed 1 night
The place was amazing the room was clean and tidy the breakfast was over priced the full breakfast was not a full breakfast no toast or fried bread the bacon was burnt the tomatoes burnt the beans was dry the bacon sandwich was 2 rashers of streaky bacon crossed over burn bread was hard the price of these was well over priced for what you get when other places do more
The place was amazing the room was clean and tidy the breakfast was over priced the full breakfast was not a full breakfast no toast or fried bread the bacon was burnt the tomatoes burnt the beans was dry the bacon sandwich was 2 rashers of streaky bacon crossed over burn bread was hard the price of these was well over priced for what you get when other places do more
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Julian
24 Mar 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Excellent service and very pleasant and helpful staff. Evening meal was very good too.
Excellent service and very pleasant and helpful staff. Evening meal was very good too.
10
James
18 Mar 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely pub, with really friendly attentive staff. Fantastic food at reasonable prices. Room was great. Clean, comfortable, would highly recommend.
Lovely pub, with really friendly attentive staff. Fantastic food at reasonable prices. Room was great. Clean, comfortable, would highly recommend.
FAQs about Five Bells Wickham
Is parking available at the property?
Yes, free self-parking is available on-site.
Is breakfast offered at the hotel?
Yes, breakfast is available for a fee. Specific serving hours are not provided.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 14:00 until 21:00, and check-out is at 10:30. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request and could incur additional charges.
Where is the hotel located in relation to nearby attractions?
The property is located in Newbury, just a 2-minute drive from Welford Park and 5 minutes from Deanwood Park Golf Course. It is 12.3 miles from Highclere Castle and 4.2 miles from Kennet & Avon Canal.
What are the policies for guests staying with children?
Children are allowed at the property, and kids can stay for free up to a certain age, although the specific age limit is not provided.
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Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
Check-in must be done by someone who is at least 18 years old.
- 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
- This property accepts credit cards
- Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
- This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
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