The Coat and Bear - A Heartwood Inn
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About this property
With a stay at The Coat and Bear - A Heartwood Inn, you'll be centrally located in Newbury, within a 15-minute drive of Highclere Castle and West Berkshire Museum. This hotel is 17.9 mi (28.7 km) from River Thames and 0.4 mi (0.6...
Business amenities
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.
Dining
At The Coat and Bear - A Heartwood Inn, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Full breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 26 air-conditioned rooms featuring espresso makers and Smart televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include phones, as well as coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards.
Location
With a stay at The Coat and Bear - A Heartwood Inn, you'll be centrally located in Newbury, within a 15-minute drive of Highclere Castle and West Berkshire Museum. This hotel is 17.9 mi (28.7 km) from River Thames and 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Kennet & Avon Canal.
What's nearby
Newbury Town Hall(0.2 miles)
Kennet & Avon Canal(0.3 miles)
West Berkshire Museum(0.3 miles)
Newbury Racecourse(1.1 miles)
Shaw House(1.2 miles)
Donnington Castle(1.4 miles)
Watermill Theatre(2.3 miles)
Greenham Common(2.7 miles)
North Wessex Downs(3.2 miles)
Highclere Castle(6.7 miles)
Bombay Sapphire Distillery(14.4 miles)
Chiltern Hills(17.6 miles)
Thames Path(17.8 miles)
River Thames(17.9 miles)
Farnborough (FAB)(35.8 miles)
Oxford (OXF)(34.5 miles)
Free Wi-Fi
Restaurant
Non-Smoking Rooms
Family Room
Housekeeping
Luggage Storage
Location
28 Bartholomew Street, Newbury, England, United Kingdom
Newbury Town Hall (0.2 miles)
Kennet & Avon Canal (0.3 miles)
West Berkshire Museum (0.3 miles)
Newbury Racecourse (1.1 miles)
Shaw House (1.2 miles)
Donnington Castle (1.4 miles)
Guest reviews
9.3
Superb
Based on 110 verified reviews
What guests think
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The Coat and Bear - A Heartwood Inn earns praise for stylish, comfortable rooms with thoughtful touches, friendly service, and quality food and drink, in a central, walkable Newbury location with the bonus of on-site parking.
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The Coat and Bear - A Heartwood Inn earns praise for stylish, comfortable rooms with thoughtful touches, friendly service, and quality food and drink, in a central, walkable Newbury location with the bonus of on-site parking.
Many reviews highlight spotless housekeeping and generous in-room amenities, including large bathrooms, air conditioning, fridges, and welcome treats. Recurring drawbacks include occasional noise from street-facing rooms or the lively restaurant/bar, confusing parking signage, and some early tech hiccups with a room-key app, plus a few reports of limited front-desk presence or slow follow-up. Best for travellers who value design, comfort, and a lively atmosphere.
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Facilities
Guests praise the lively bar and on-site restaurant, and appreciate the rear parking. Several note confusing or poorly signposted parking and early teething issues with a room-key app.
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John
Jan 16, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Old world charm, good atmosphere, great bathroom. Initial difficulty finding parking.
Old world charm, good atmosphere, great bathroom. Initial difficulty finding parking.
10
Mark
Apr 13, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
What an outstanding hotel, easy check-in, friendly staff, and an amazing restaurant with delicious food. Highly recommend and would definitely stay here again, one of the best hotels we've stayed at for a long time.
What an outstanding hotel, easy check-in, friendly staff, and an amazing restaurant with delicious food. Highly recommend and would definitely stay here again, one of the best hotels we've stayed at for a long time.
10
Joe
Nov 14, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
A fantastic new addition to the Newbury hotel scene. The Coat and Bear is brand new, and while it still has some understandable teething issues with tech, the team could not have been more friendly and courteous throughout my stay. The rooms were renovated to an exceptionally high standard for the room rate, and the food in the restaurant is exceptional.
A fantastic new addition to the Newbury hotel scene. The Coat and Bear is brand new, and while it still has some understandable teething issues with tech, the team could not have been more friendly and courteous throughout my stay. The rooms were renovated to an exceptionally high standard for the room rate, and the food in the restaurant is exceptional.
10
Rob
Sep 21, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Stayed at the location for a trip to Newbury Races (Cost approx £10 in a taxi). Very good location with bonus of on site parking. Excellent bar and food choices. Easy walking distance to local pubs and restaurants. Would thoroughly recommend.
Stayed at the location for a trip to Newbury Races (Cost approx £10 in a taxi). Very good location with bonus of on site parking. Excellent bar and food choices. Easy walking distance to local pubs and restaurants. Would thoroughly recommend.
8
Alan
May 21, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Rooms were spacious. Bathroom and shower fantastic. Bed very comfortable. a little bit noisy in the morning as we faced the car park and were next to the staff entrance. Bar and restaurant were very lively. Food was good. Don't expect an intimate gourmet dining experience as it's essentially a bar. Excellent breakfast. Staff friendly.
Rooms were spacious. Bathroom and shower fantastic. Bed very comfortable. a little bit noisy in the morning as we faced the car park and were next to the staff entrance. Bar and restaurant were very lively. Food was good. Don't expect an intimate gourmet dining experience as it's essentially a bar. Excellent breakfast. Staff friendly.
10
Stephen
Jan 29, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Early days for this hotel when I visited, only recently opened. However, loved the restaurant & room. Parking arrangements could do with a better explanation but could not fault my stay.
Early days for this hotel when I visited, only recently opened. However, loved the restaurant & room. Parking arrangements could do with a better explanation but could not fault my stay.
8
Rebecca
Jun 9, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Overall cleanliness, and welcome was very good. The room was cold as air con was left on before arrival. It took awhile to find the car park, no sign posting information to find the parking There shoud be some sort of info regarding the car during booking.It was all very stressful looking for it in a busy town centre with one system's
Overall cleanliness, and welcome was very good. The room was cold as air con was left on before arrival. It took awhile to find the car park, no sign posting information to find the parking There shoud be some sort of info regarding the car during booking.It was all very stressful looking for it in a busy town centre with one system's
10
Simon
Dec 12, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
A superbly newly renovated bar, restaurant and hotel. Stunning place and so convenient for travel (train), bars, restaurants.
A superbly newly renovated bar, restaurant and hotel. Stunning place and so convenient for travel (train), bars, restaurants.
10
Sam
Oct 5, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Well appointed rooms and really well designed with some nice personal touches on arrival. Close to shops and restaurants. Parking at rear. Highly recommend would stay again
Well appointed rooms and really well designed with some nice personal touches on arrival. Close to shops and restaurants. Parking at rear. Highly recommend would stay again
10
Jason
Dec 30, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Fabulous room, clean and super comfortable. Bar was great and the food in the restaurant excellent.
Fabulous room, clean and super comfortable. Bar was great and the food in the restaurant excellent.
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Cleanliness
Reviews consistently describe rooms and common areas as very clean or spotless. Housekeeping standards feel high throughout stays.
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10
Andrew
Jun 14, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
A truly thoughtful stay! The hotel’s attention to detail was evident from the moment I stepped into my room—greeted by a charming handwritten note and a delightful selection of sweet treats It’s the little gestures that make a stay memorable, and this one certainly did. The hospitality was warm, the room was immaculate, and the experience felt genuinely personal. Highly recommended for anyone who appreciates those extra touches!
A truly thoughtful stay! The hotel’s attention to detail was evident from the moment I stepped into my room—greeted by a charming handwritten note and a delightful selection of sweet treats It’s the little gestures that make a stay memorable, and this one certainly did. The hospitality was warm, the room was immaculate, and the experience felt genuinely personal. Highly recommended for anyone who appreciates those extra touches!
10
Daniel
Jul 9, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Would definitely recommend. Unbeatable location, beautifully kept inn with wonderful, helpful staff. Rooms were spacious, spotless, well furnished, quiet and comfortable. Makes the case for a trip to Newbury!
Would definitely recommend. Unbeatable location, beautifully kept inn with wonderful, helpful staff. Rooms were spacious, spotless, well furnished, quiet and comfortable. Makes the case for a trip to Newbury!
10
Louise
Jul 26, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Fabulous hotel. Clean fresh beautifully decorated rooms. Relaxing ambiance. Huge bathrooms fluffy towels and great shower. Bed so comfortable. Lovely welcome gift of home made cakes and sweets. Dinner and breakfast were both delicious, staff all wonderful. Highly recommend, we will return!
Fabulous hotel. Clean fresh beautifully decorated rooms. Relaxing ambiance. Huge bathrooms fluffy towels and great shower. Bed so comfortable. Lovely welcome gift of home made cakes and sweets. Dinner and breakfast were both delicious, staff all wonderful. Highly recommend, we will return!
10
Helen
Mar 8, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Really friendly staff, our waitress,Jaz, was the best! The room was fantastic, super clean. The bed and pillows were very comfortable. The deep soaking bath was really great and there were enough toiletries to last for much longer than our stay. Air con and heating was easy to set and with the smart TV we could cast Netflix and watch a film before bed. The food in the resturaunt was delicious, service was quick and we were happy to eat there both nights of our stay. We didn't want to leave and would go again without hesitation.
Really friendly staff, our waitress,Jaz, was the best! The room was fantastic, super clean. The bed and pillows were very comfortable. The deep soaking bath was really great and there were enough toiletries to last for much longer than our stay. Air con and heating was easy to set and with the smart TV we could cast Netflix and watch a film before bed. The food in the resturaunt was delicious, service was quick and we were happy to eat there both nights of our stay. We didn't want to leave and would go again without hesitation.
8
Rebecca
Jun 9, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Overall cleanliness, and welcome was very good. The room was cold as air con was left on before arrival. It took awhile to find the car park, no sign posting information to find the parking There shoud be some sort of info regarding the car during booking.It was all very stressful looking for it in a busy town centre with one system's
Overall cleanliness, and welcome was very good. The room was cold as air con was left on before arrival. It took awhile to find the car park, no sign posting information to find the parking There shoud be some sort of info regarding the car during booking.It was all very stressful looking for it in a busy town centre with one system's
10
Catherine
Dec 8, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Great stay, good value for money. Very new and clean. Really friendly staff.
Great stay, good value for money. Very new and clean. Really friendly staff.
10
David
Apr 7, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Really great stay, lovely property, clean, easy access, we would stay again
Really great stay, lovely property, clean, easy access, we would stay again
10
Glenn
Jun 24, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Fantastic overnight stop, The quality of furnishings, decoration, cleanliness and friendliness of staff were all outstanding.
Fantastic overnight stop, The quality of furnishings, decoration, cleanliness and friendliness of staff were all outstanding.
10
Jason
Dec 30, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Fabulous room, clean and super comfortable. Bar was great and the food in the restaurant excellent.
Fabulous room, clean and super comfortable. Bar was great and the food in the restaurant excellent.
10
Jim
May 25, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
My wife & I decided we needed a "just the two of us" getaway, & this establishment flashed up as a great deal for our time-frame. it's easy to reach off the M4, which was great, & even on a Friday evening it wasn't a bark to get to even though we were expecting commuter traffic. We were quickly checked in & allocated our room (#8, ground floor rear of the court yard, nearest the car park!). We weren't at all disappointed with the quality, size & comfort of this recently decorated haven. Lovely big bed, twin chairs & a small table bearing sweet treats, a proper large wardrobe (made of solid oak), a modern & large flat screen TV (which had spare HDMI & USB ports for streaming or stored entertainments), tea & coffee making facilities (a pod machine no less!) & a lovely high ceiling to give that extra feel of space in spades. Plus there was a delightful handwritten note in the room to welcome us to the hotel; a great personal touch in my book! And then there was the bathroom... The deep free-standing bath was quite the attraction for my wife, who loves a good soak at the best of times, but this was going to be as luxurious as possible. The power shower unit, with deluge/rainfall head & the "handheld" option was just brilliant. A huge unit too, so it was great, with the controls being easy enough to understand, & not convoluted at all. All pristine & clean of course, with a very luxurious colour scheme, from the paint to the tiles; it all screamed class!
My wife & I decided we needed a "just the two of us" getaway, & this establishment flashed up as a great deal for our time-frame. it's easy to reach off the M4, which was great, & even on a Friday evening it wasn't a bark to get to even though we were expecting commuter traffic. We were quickly checked in & allocated our room (#8, ground floor rear of the court yard, nearest the car park!). We weren't at all disappointed with the quality, size & comfort of this recently decorated haven. Lovely big bed, twin chairs & a small table bearing sweet treats, a proper large wardrobe (made of solid oak), a modern & large flat screen TV (which had spare HDMI & USB ports for streaming or stored entertainments), tea & coffee making facilities (a pod machine no less!) & a lovely high ceiling to give that extra feel of space in spades. Plus there was a delightful handwritten note in the room to welcome us to the hotel; a great personal touch in my book! And then there was the bathroom... The deep free-standing bath was quite the attraction for my wife, who loves a good soak at the best of times, but this was going to be as luxurious as possible. The power shower unit, with deluge/rainfall head & the "handheld" option was just brilliant. A huge unit too, so it was great, with the controls being easy enough to understand, & not convoluted at all. All pristine & clean of course, with a very luxurious colour scheme, from the paint to the tiles; it all screamed class!
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Rooms
Rooms are modern, spacious, and thoughtfully equipped, with big comfortable beds, large bathrooms (often with freestanding baths and rainfall showers), air conditioning, fridges, and welcome touches. Some street- or car-park-facing rooms report noise, and an occasional maintenance issue was noted.
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Vicki
Jul 20, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Lovely stay. Beautifully decorated room, huge and comfy bed. Air con and fridge were a bonus in the hot weather. Delicious breakfast.
Lovely stay. Beautifully decorated room, huge and comfy bed. Air con and fridge were a bonus in the hot weather. Delicious breakfast.
10
Alex
Nov 13, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
We stayed in a really fancy room. It was very comfortable and we enjoyed our stay. The bathroom was lovely with a separate shower and free standing bath. Plenty of lovely Bramley products. There was a fridge with fresh milk and water, tea, coffee and an Illy coffee machine. Some little sweet treats were left for us to enjoy. Breakfast was good too.
We stayed in a really fancy room. It was very comfortable and we enjoyed our stay. The bathroom was lovely with a separate shower and free standing bath. Plenty of lovely Bramley products. There was a fridge with fresh milk and water, tea, coffee and an Illy coffee machine. Some little sweet treats were left for us to enjoy. Breakfast was good too.
6
Ashli
Mar 17, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Website tells you to download app for room key, but staff told us it doesn’t work, so an extra, unnecessary step. Original room’s thermostat wasn’t working, so the staff were helpful in quickly moving us to another room. They were very accommodating throughout the stay. HOWEVER, this place was quite noisy because the restaurant had a door the banged whenever any worker went in/out, which was frequent. Additionally, the next room over came back with a group of people and cranked up music at midnight. The staff were quick to respond to our complaint, but the large group was left to stay in the room, which was still loud and disruptive for the following few hours. I hesitated to book given the environment surrounding this spot, but went off the good reviews. While staff was great, the surrounding noise is something to consider when booking, especially on a weekend.
Website tells you to download app for room key, but staff told us it doesn’t work, so an extra, unnecessary step. Original room’s thermostat wasn’t working, so the staff were helpful in quickly moving us to another room. They were very accommodating throughout the stay. HOWEVER, this place was quite noisy because the restaurant had a door the banged whenever any worker went in/out, which was frequent. Additionally, the next room over came back with a group of people and cranked up music at midnight. The staff were quick to respond to our complaint, but the large group was left to stay in the room, which was still loud and disruptive for the following few hours. I hesitated to book given the environment surrounding this spot, but went off the good reviews. While staff was great, the surrounding noise is something to consider when booking, especially on a weekend.
10
Louise
Jul 26, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Fabulous hotel. Clean fresh beautifully decorated rooms. Relaxing ambiance. Huge bathrooms fluffy towels and great shower. Bed so comfortable. Lovely welcome gift of home made cakes and sweets. Dinner and breakfast were both delicious, staff all wonderful. Highly recommend, we will return!
Fabulous hotel. Clean fresh beautifully decorated rooms. Relaxing ambiance. Huge bathrooms fluffy towels and great shower. Bed so comfortable. Lovely welcome gift of home made cakes and sweets. Dinner and breakfast were both delicious, staff all wonderful. Highly recommend, we will return!
10
Elizabeth
Jul 20, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The dining room and food was excellent with service to match. Rooms are extremely comfortable and beautifully decorated with every facility you could ask for. All staff were polite and attentive.
The dining room and food was excellent with service to match. Rooms are extremely comfortable and beautifully decorated with every facility you could ask for. All staff were polite and attentive.
10
Linda
Sep 13, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Stayed at the Coat & Bear while visiting Highclere Castle. I had a room with 2 beds and it was very spacious. The staff was very nice and the food at the pub was delicious. The town of Newbury is very nice and walkable and the hotel is only about a 10-15 min walk to the Newbury train station. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed at the Coat & Bear while visiting Highclere Castle. I had a room with 2 beds and it was very spacious. The staff was very nice and the food at the pub was delicious. The town of Newbury is very nice and walkable and the hotel is only about a 10-15 min walk to the Newbury train station. I would definitely stay here again.
8
Nicola
Jan 11, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Some of the rooms are directly onto the street so can be noisy in the evening. Breakfast wasn’t included and was quite expensive for what was on offer. That said, the room was lovely, the staff excellent, and it was really convenient being in the centre of town.
Some of the rooms are directly onto the street so can be noisy in the evening. Breakfast wasn’t included and was quite expensive for what was on offer. That said, the room was lovely, the staff excellent, and it was really convenient being in the centre of town.
10
Sam
Oct 5, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Well appointed rooms and really well designed with some nice personal touches on arrival. Close to shops and restaurants. Parking at rear. Highly recommend would stay again
Well appointed rooms and really well designed with some nice personal touches on arrival. Close to shops and restaurants. Parking at rear. Highly recommend would stay again
10
Andrew
Sep 26, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely boutique hotel with good dining. Helpful and friendly staff . Rooms well appointed and nice personal touches. In room coffee is quality brand and welcome gift topped it off!!!. Go there, it’s really worth it.
Lovely boutique hotel with good dining. Helpful and friendly staff . Rooms well appointed and nice personal touches. In room coffee is quality brand and welcome gift topped it off!!!. Go there, it’s really worth it.
10
Jim
May 25, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
My wife & I decided we needed a "just the two of us" getaway, & this establishment flashed up as a great deal for our time-frame. it's easy to reach off the M4, which was great, & even on a Friday evening it wasn't a bark to get to even though we were expecting commuter traffic. We were quickly checked in & allocated our room (#8, ground floor rear of the court yard, nearest the car park!). We weren't at all disappointed with the quality, size & comfort of this recently decorated haven. Lovely big bed, twin chairs & a small table bearing sweet treats, a proper large wardrobe (made of solid oak), a modern & large flat screen TV (which had spare HDMI & USB ports for streaming or stored entertainments), tea & coffee making facilities (a pod machine no less!) & a lovely high ceiling to give that extra feel of space in spades. Plus there was a delightful handwritten note in the room to welcome us to the hotel; a great personal touch in my book! And then there was the bathroom... The deep free-standing bath was quite the attraction for my wife, who loves a good soak at the best of times, but this was going to be as luxurious as possible. The power shower unit, with deluge/rainfall head & the "handheld" option was just brilliant. A huge unit too, so it was great, with the controls being easy enough to understand, & not convoluted at all. All pristine & clean of course, with a very luxurious colour scheme, from the paint to the tiles; it all screamed class!
My wife & I decided we needed a "just the two of us" getaway, & this establishment flashed up as a great deal for our time-frame. it's easy to reach off the M4, which was great, & even on a Friday evening it wasn't a bark to get to even though we were expecting commuter traffic. We were quickly checked in & allocated our room (#8, ground floor rear of the court yard, nearest the car park!). We weren't at all disappointed with the quality, size & comfort of this recently decorated haven. Lovely big bed, twin chairs & a small table bearing sweet treats, a proper large wardrobe (made of solid oak), a modern & large flat screen TV (which had spare HDMI & USB ports for streaming or stored entertainments), tea & coffee making facilities (a pod machine no less!) & a lovely high ceiling to give that extra feel of space in spades. Plus there was a delightful handwritten note in the room to welcome us to the hotel; a great personal touch in my book! And then there was the bathroom... The deep free-standing bath was quite the attraction for my wife, who loves a good soak at the best of times, but this was going to be as luxurious as possible. The power shower unit, with deluge/rainfall head & the "handheld" option was just brilliant. A huge unit too, so it was great, with the controls being easy enough to understand, & not convoluted at all. All pristine & clean of course, with a very luxurious colour scheme, from the paint to the tiles; it all screamed class!
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Service
Staff are widely described as friendly, welcoming, and helpful, with quick check-in and attentive service. A few guests reported lapses such as no front-desk presence or slow follow-up on lost property, though responses to issues were generally prompt.
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Mark
Apr 13, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
What an outstanding hotel, easy check-in, friendly staff, and an amazing restaurant with delicious food. Highly recommend and would definitely stay here again, one of the best hotels we've stayed at for a long time.
What an outstanding hotel, easy check-in, friendly staff, and an amazing restaurant with delicious food. Highly recommend and would definitely stay here again, one of the best hotels we've stayed at for a long time.
10
Sally
Jan 26, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Excellent stay. Excellent attention to detail. Very friendly and helpful staff.
Excellent stay. Excellent attention to detail. Very friendly and helpful staff.
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Sam
Feb 4, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Unfortunately left my apple charging cables at the property rang multiple times on the day I checked out no one bothered to ring me back.After speaking to reception on multiple days it appeared to have been taken. Very disappointing and very distressful people staying here and also house keep will not stay here again.
Unfortunately left my apple charging cables at the property rang multiple times on the day I checked out no one bothered to ring me back.After speaking to reception on multiple days it appeared to have been taken. Very disappointing and very distressful people staying here and also house keep will not stay here again.
10
Andrew
Jun 14, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
A truly thoughtful stay! The hotel’s attention to detail was evident from the moment I stepped into my room—greeted by a charming handwritten note and a delightful selection of sweet treats It’s the little gestures that make a stay memorable, and this one certainly did. The hospitality was warm, the room was immaculate, and the experience felt genuinely personal. Highly recommended for anyone who appreciates those extra touches!
A truly thoughtful stay! The hotel’s attention to detail was evident from the moment I stepped into my room—greeted by a charming handwritten note and a delightful selection of sweet treats It’s the little gestures that make a stay memorable, and this one certainly did. The hospitality was warm, the room was immaculate, and the experience felt genuinely personal. Highly recommended for anyone who appreciates those extra touches!
6
Kelly
Aug 6, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Good and modern hotel but the staff is not helpful. No one at the front desk at any time. Restaurant is ok.
Good and modern hotel but the staff is not helpful. No one at the front desk at any time. Restaurant is ok.
6
Ashli
Mar 17, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Website tells you to download app for room key, but staff told us it doesn’t work, so an extra, unnecessary step. Original room’s thermostat wasn’t working, so the staff were helpful in quickly moving us to another room. They were very accommodating throughout the stay. HOWEVER, this place was quite noisy because the restaurant had a door the banged whenever any worker went in/out, which was frequent. Additionally, the next room over came back with a group of people and cranked up music at midnight. The staff were quick to respond to our complaint, but the large group was left to stay in the room, which was still loud and disruptive for the following few hours. I hesitated to book given the environment surrounding this spot, but went off the good reviews. While staff was great, the surrounding noise is something to consider when booking, especially on a weekend.
Website tells you to download app for room key, but staff told us it doesn’t work, so an extra, unnecessary step. Original room’s thermostat wasn’t working, so the staff were helpful in quickly moving us to another room. They were very accommodating throughout the stay. HOWEVER, this place was quite noisy because the restaurant had a door the banged whenever any worker went in/out, which was frequent. Additionally, the next room over came back with a group of people and cranked up music at midnight. The staff were quick to respond to our complaint, but the large group was left to stay in the room, which was still loud and disruptive for the following few hours. I hesitated to book given the environment surrounding this spot, but went off the good reviews. While staff was great, the surrounding noise is something to consider when booking, especially on a weekend.
10
Elizabeth
Jul 20, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The dining room and food was excellent with service to match. Rooms are extremely comfortable and beautifully decorated with every facility you could ask for. All staff were polite and attentive.
The dining room and food was excellent with service to match. Rooms are extremely comfortable and beautifully decorated with every facility you could ask for. All staff were polite and attentive.
10
Linda
Sep 13, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Stayed at the Coat & Bear while visiting Highclere Castle. I had a room with 2 beds and it was very spacious. The staff was very nice and the food at the pub was delicious. The town of Newbury is very nice and walkable and the hotel is only about a 10-15 min walk to the Newbury train station. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed at the Coat & Bear while visiting Highclere Castle. I had a room with 2 beds and it was very spacious. The staff was very nice and the food at the pub was delicious. The town of Newbury is very nice and walkable and the hotel is only about a 10-15 min walk to the Newbury train station. I would definitely stay here again.
10
Lisa
May 3, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
It was terrific - Service, our room, the food, the drinks. The staff was amazingly helpful and kind . LEO was so helpful with luggage parking, places to go. We felt SO welcome!
It was terrific - Service, our room, the food, the drinks. The staff was amazingly helpful and kind . LEO was so helpful with luggage parking, places to go. We felt SO welcome!
10
Andrew
Sep 26, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely boutique hotel with good dining. Helpful and friendly staff . Rooms well appointed and nice personal touches. In room coffee is quality brand and welcome gift topped it off!!!. Go there, it’s really worth it.
Lovely boutique hotel with good dining. Helpful and friendly staff . Rooms well appointed and nice personal touches. In room coffee is quality brand and welcome gift topped it off!!!. Go there, it’s really worth it.
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Location
Central in Newbury, walkable to shops, restaurants, and the train station, with easy access from the M4 and taxis to local attractions. The busy setting can bring some noise, especially for street-facing rooms.
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lisa
Dec 29, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Beautiful rooms. Fabulous food. Very friendly staff. Great location.
Beautiful rooms. Fabulous food. Very friendly staff. Great location.
10
Alicia
Sep 14, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely hotel right in downtown Newbury and close to the train.
Lovely hotel right in downtown Newbury and close to the train.
10
Rob
Sep 21, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Stayed at the location for a trip to Newbury Races (Cost approx £10 in a taxi). Very good location with bonus of on site parking. Excellent bar and food choices. Easy walking distance to local pubs and restaurants. Would thoroughly recommend.
Stayed at the location for a trip to Newbury Races (Cost approx £10 in a taxi). Very good location with bonus of on site parking. Excellent bar and food choices. Easy walking distance to local pubs and restaurants. Would thoroughly recommend.
10
Daniel
Jul 9, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Would definitely recommend. Unbeatable location, beautifully kept inn with wonderful, helpful staff. Rooms were spacious, spotless, well furnished, quiet and comfortable. Makes the case for a trip to Newbury!
Would definitely recommend. Unbeatable location, beautifully kept inn with wonderful, helpful staff. Rooms were spacious, spotless, well furnished, quiet and comfortable. Makes the case for a trip to Newbury!
10
Linda
Sep 13, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Stayed at the Coat & Bear while visiting Highclere Castle. I had a room with 2 beds and it was very spacious. The staff was very nice and the food at the pub was delicious. The town of Newbury is very nice and walkable and the hotel is only about a 10-15 min walk to the Newbury train station. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed at the Coat & Bear while visiting Highclere Castle. I had a room with 2 beds and it was very spacious. The staff was very nice and the food at the pub was delicious. The town of Newbury is very nice and walkable and the hotel is only about a 10-15 min walk to the Newbury train station. I would definitely stay here again.
8
Nicola
Jan 11, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Some of the rooms are directly onto the street so can be noisy in the evening. Breakfast wasn’t included and was quite expensive for what was on offer. That said, the room was lovely, the staff excellent, and it was really convenient being in the centre of town.
Some of the rooms are directly onto the street so can be noisy in the evening. Breakfast wasn’t included and was quite expensive for what was on offer. That said, the room was lovely, the staff excellent, and it was really convenient being in the centre of town.
10
Simon
Dec 12, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
A superbly newly renovated bar, restaurant and hotel. Stunning place and so convenient for travel (train), bars, restaurants.
A superbly newly renovated bar, restaurant and hotel. Stunning place and so convenient for travel (train), bars, restaurants.
10
Nigel
Apr 6, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Excellent location!
Excellent location!
10
Sam
Oct 5, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Well appointed rooms and really well designed with some nice personal touches on arrival. Close to shops and restaurants. Parking at rear. Highly recommend would stay again
Well appointed rooms and really well designed with some nice personal touches on arrival. Close to shops and restaurants. Parking at rear. Highly recommend would stay again
10
Jim
May 25, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
My wife & I decided we needed a "just the two of us" getaway, & this establishment flashed up as a great deal for our time-frame. it's easy to reach off the M4, which was great, & even on a Friday evening it wasn't a bark to get to even though we were expecting commuter traffic. We were quickly checked in & allocated our room (#8, ground floor rear of the court yard, nearest the car park!). We weren't at all disappointed with the quality, size & comfort of this recently decorated haven. Lovely big bed, twin chairs & a small table bearing sweet treats, a proper large wardrobe (made of solid oak), a modern & large flat screen TV (which had spare HDMI & USB ports for streaming or stored entertainments), tea & coffee making facilities (a pod machine no less!) & a lovely high ceiling to give that extra feel of space in spades. Plus there was a delightful handwritten note in the room to welcome us to the hotel; a great personal touch in my book! And then there was the bathroom... The deep free-standing bath was quite the attraction for my wife, who loves a good soak at the best of times, but this was going to be as luxurious as possible. The power shower unit, with deluge/rainfall head & the "handheld" option was just brilliant. A huge unit too, so it was great, with the controls being easy enough to understand, & not convoluted at all. All pristine & clean of course, with a very luxurious colour scheme, from the paint to the tiles; it all screamed class!
My wife & I decided we needed a "just the two of us" getaway, & this establishment flashed up as a great deal for our time-frame. it's easy to reach off the M4, which was great, & even on a Friday evening it wasn't a bark to get to even though we were expecting commuter traffic. We were quickly checked in & allocated our room (#8, ground floor rear of the court yard, nearest the car park!). We weren't at all disappointed with the quality, size & comfort of this recently decorated haven. Lovely big bed, twin chairs & a small table bearing sweet treats, a proper large wardrobe (made of solid oak), a modern & large flat screen TV (which had spare HDMI & USB ports for streaming or stored entertainments), tea & coffee making facilities (a pod machine no less!) & a lovely high ceiling to give that extra feel of space in spades. Plus there was a delightful handwritten note in the room to welcome us to the hotel; a great personal touch in my book! And then there was the bathroom... The deep free-standing bath was quite the attraction for my wife, who loves a good soak at the best of times, but this was going to be as luxurious as possible. The power shower unit, with deluge/rainfall head & the "handheld" option was just brilliant. A huge unit too, so it was great, with the controls being easy enough to understand, & not convoluted at all. All pristine & clean of course, with a very luxurious colour scheme, from the paint to the tiles; it all screamed class!
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Dining
On-site dining is a strong point, with many praising delicious dinners and very good breakfasts. A minority mentioned the restaurant being more lively than intimate and that breakfast may not be included and can feel pricey.
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Mark
Apr 13, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
What an outstanding hotel, easy check-in, friendly staff, and an amazing restaurant with delicious food. Highly recommend and would definitely stay here again, one of the best hotels we've stayed at for a long time.
What an outstanding hotel, easy check-in, friendly staff, and an amazing restaurant with delicious food. Highly recommend and would definitely stay here again, one of the best hotels we've stayed at for a long time.
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Vicki
Jul 20, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Lovely stay. Beautifully decorated room, huge and comfy bed. Air con and fridge were a bonus in the hot weather. Delicious breakfast.
Lovely stay. Beautifully decorated room, huge and comfy bed. Air con and fridge were a bonus in the hot weather. Delicious breakfast.
10
Rob
Sep 21, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Stayed at the location for a trip to Newbury Races (Cost approx £10 in a taxi). Very good location with bonus of on site parking. Excellent bar and food choices. Easy walking distance to local pubs and restaurants. Would thoroughly recommend.
Stayed at the location for a trip to Newbury Races (Cost approx £10 in a taxi). Very good location with bonus of on site parking. Excellent bar and food choices. Easy walking distance to local pubs and restaurants. Would thoroughly recommend.
10
Louise
Jul 26, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Fabulous hotel. Clean fresh beautifully decorated rooms. Relaxing ambiance. Huge bathrooms fluffy towels and great shower. Bed so comfortable. Lovely welcome gift of home made cakes and sweets. Dinner and breakfast were both delicious, staff all wonderful. Highly recommend, we will return!
Fabulous hotel. Clean fresh beautifully decorated rooms. Relaxing ambiance. Huge bathrooms fluffy towels and great shower. Bed so comfortable. Lovely welcome gift of home made cakes and sweets. Dinner and breakfast were both delicious, staff all wonderful. Highly recommend, we will return!
10
sarah
Apr 3, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great accommodation wonderful room large with great fixtures. Evening meal was fantastic highly recommended
Great accommodation wonderful room large with great fixtures. Evening meal was fantastic highly recommended
10
Diane
Oct 16, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Nice venue, good vibe. Excellent food
Nice venue, good vibe. Excellent food
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Elizabeth
Jul 20, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The dining room and food was excellent with service to match. Rooms are extremely comfortable and beautifully decorated with every facility you could ask for. All staff were polite and attentive.
The dining room and food was excellent with service to match. Rooms are extremely comfortable and beautifully decorated with every facility you could ask for. All staff were polite and attentive.
10
Linda
Sep 13, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Stayed at the Coat & Bear while visiting Highclere Castle. I had a room with 2 beds and it was very spacious. The staff was very nice and the food at the pub was delicious. The town of Newbury is very nice and walkable and the hotel is only about a 10-15 min walk to the Newbury train station. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed at the Coat & Bear while visiting Highclere Castle. I had a room with 2 beds and it was very spacious. The staff was very nice and the food at the pub was delicious. The town of Newbury is very nice and walkable and the hotel is only about a 10-15 min walk to the Newbury train station. I would definitely stay here again.
8
Nicola
Jan 11, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Some of the rooms are directly onto the street so can be noisy in the evening. Breakfast wasn’t included and was quite expensive for what was on offer. That said, the room was lovely, the staff excellent, and it was really convenient being in the centre of town.
Some of the rooms are directly onto the street so can be noisy in the evening. Breakfast wasn’t included and was quite expensive for what was on offer. That said, the room was lovely, the staff excellent, and it was really convenient being in the centre of town.
10
Jason
Dec 30, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Fabulous room, clean and super comfortable. Bar was great and the food in the restaurant excellent.
Fabulous room, clean and super comfortable. Bar was great and the food in the restaurant excellent.
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ROBERT
Jul 24, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Room was excellant Staff lovely Breakfast very nice Bar could do with more makes of beers e.g beers such as Pedigree, Abbot to name just a couple
Room was excellant Staff lovely Breakfast very nice Bar could do with more makes of beers e.g beers such as Pedigree, Abbot to name just a couple
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Jason
Jul 10, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Fabulous stay. Great size rooms and amenities - the staff are super friendly and the food in the restaurant is both excellent and great value for money. Top place to stay.
Fabulous stay. Great size rooms and amenities - the staff are super friendly and the food in the restaurant is both excellent and great value for money. Top place to stay.
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Laura
Jun 27, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
I’d definitely stay again. A really, really nice room (I got “Fancy”), clean, big bathroom and super comfy bed. The staff are v helpful, welcoming and friendly. The whole vibe is great - plus great amenities … can’t fault it. Highly recommend!
I’d definitely stay again. A really, really nice room (I got “Fancy”), clean, big bathroom and super comfy bed. The staff are v helpful, welcoming and friendly. The whole vibe is great - plus great amenities … can’t fault it. Highly recommend!
10
Peter
Jun 10, 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
If there was a problem they resolved the problem
If there was a problem they resolved the problem
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Karin
Apr 22, 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
Very nice and picturesque hotel with fantastic restaurants and standard!!
Very nice and picturesque hotel with fantastic restaurants and standard!!
FAQs about The Coat and Bear - A Heartwood Inn
Is parking available at the property?
Free self parking is available onsite.
What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?
Full breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee of approximately GBP 16 per person.
Are pets allowed at the property?
Pets are allowed with a fee of GBP 20 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.
What are the standard check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 3:00 PM and check-out is until 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, subject to availability and may incur additional charges.
What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?
The property offers limited wheelchair accessibility, including step-free entrances and accessible public areas.
What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?
The hotel is centrally located in Newbury, within a 15-minute drive of Highclere Castle and West Berkshire Museum. It is 0.4 mi from Kennet & Avon Canal and approximately 14.5 mi from River Thames.
What are the policies for guests staying with children?
Children are allowed at the property, and the minimum age for children to stay for free is not specified.
What are the policies regarding extra beds and cribs?
Rollaway beds are available for a fee of GBP 10 per night, and advance request or confirmation is required.
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Average nightly price across deals, with taxes & fees.
Prices in USD for 2 guests, updated daily.
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- 2026-09-10: 180.71944710083008USD
- 2026-09-11: 248.10070790405274USD
- 2026-09-12: 221.51884996032715USD
- 2026-09-13: 140.0433331176758USD
- 2026-09-14: 153.97274322814943USD
- 2026-09-15: 181.03916172180175USD
- 2026-09-16: 235.0820440826416USD
- 2026-09-17: 194.55238105163573USD
- 2026-09-18: 329.65460719604494USD
- 2026-09-19: 275.61172483520505USD
- 2026-09-20: 126.96629448547363USD
- 2026-09-21: 140.47951381530763USD
- 2026-09-22: 180.98918692932128USD
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- 2026-09-25: 167.52594239196776USD
- 2026-09-26: 180.99918188781737USD
- 2026-09-27: 140.46951885681153USD
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- 2026-09-29: 208.05560542297363USD
- 2026-09-30: 208.00563063049316USD
- 2026-10-01: 167.48596255798338USD
- 2026-10-02: 181.03916172180175USD
- 2026-10-03: 221.51884996032715USD
- 2026-10-04: 194.55238105163573USD
- 2026-10-05: 181.0810554840088USD
- 2026-10-06: 181.07387825317383USD
- 2026-10-07: 208.0855902984619USD
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- 2026-10-09: 181.0810554840088USD
- 2026-10-10: 194.4964518157959USD
- 2026-10-11: 154.0227180206299USD
- 2026-10-12: 181.0253920715332USD
- 2026-10-13: 289.1891493682861USD
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- 2026-10-15: 194.98124274597168USD
- 2026-10-16: 167.80408223876952USD
- 2026-10-17: 194.57237096862792USD
- 2026-10-18: 154.05403201293944USD
- 2026-10-19: 154.35597191162108USD
- 2026-10-20: 181.0253920715332USD
- 2026-10-21: 208.0183547088623USD
- 2026-10-22: 167.78409232177734USD
- 2026-10-23: 194.9150527282715USD
- 2026-10-24: 302.91752612915036USD
- 2026-10-25: 153.26878979492187USD
- 2026-10-26: 167.3021191192627USD
- 2026-10-27: 194.59457608032227USD
- 2026-10-28: 194.59457608032227USD
- 2026-10-29: 181.03916172180175USD
- 2026-10-30: 181.03916172180175USD
- 2026-10-31: 208.7141030609131USD
- 2026-11-01: 167.5675526092529USD
- 2026-11-02: 167.51396261901854USD
- 2026-11-03: 194.286646295166USD
- 2026-11-04: 194.55238105163573USD
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. 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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
- Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
- Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 16 per person
- Pet fee: GBP 20 per pet, per night
- Service animals are exempt from fees
- Rollaway bed fee: GBP 10.0 per night
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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