Name: The Furze Bush Inn
Address: The Furze Bush Inn Ball Hill, East Woodhay, England, United Kingdom, East Woodhay, Hampshire, GB
Price range: US$96–US$132 per night
Rating: 8.83

What guests think

Across recent reviews, The Furze Bush Inn is praised for its friendly, accommodating staff, comfortable rooms, and excellent pub and restaurant food, with many highlighting the peaceful countryside setting convenient for Highclere Castle, Newbury, and local golf.

Guests frequently note ample parking and well-kept gardens that add to the inn’s charm. Some drawbacks include the rural location requiring a drive for amenities and breakfast hours or value not suiting a few travellers. Expect a quiet country stay with warm hospitality.

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Service

Location

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Facilities

Ample on-site parking and attractive pub/restaurant spaces with pleasant gardens are frequently mentioned.

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10

Marilynn

22 May 2023

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We recently stayed here at the end of our tour of the UK. Thoroughly enjoyed the stay and would receommend it to anyone visiting the area. I had selected this Inn as it was close to Highclere Castle (aka Downtown Abbey) as we were going there the next day. Upon arrival we were greeted by the bar manager and quickly shown to our room. The room was great -- bed was comfy and plenty of room for two travellers with too much luggage!! We had drinks once we settled in outside in the garden. It was a lovely day and it was just like what you picture when you watch English tv shows when people are outside at the pub. We opted to eat in the pub dinner and the food was very good. NIce variety to select from - we each had the steak special which was not only very filling and tasty but the price was right too!! Breakfast was also served -- you were able to order a hot breakfast, and of course served on hot plates!! Enjoyed our stay and will definetly make the effort to return to this spot if in the area!!

10

Farley

7 Dec 2023

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Stayed 1 night

We stayed at the Furze Bush Inn to be close to our tour at Highclere Castle. The place is an authentic English County Inn, surrounded by greenery and space. There is a great pub in the front and a great restaurant for dinner. The staff is completely accommodating It’s a beautiful old inn and a charming experience!

10

Jill

24 Nov 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Overnight stay. Very convenient, lovely pub, great food.

8

Mr Ian

22 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

friendly welcone nice meal good service room clean and comfortable parking good . unfortunately breakfast doesnt start until 7 30 which is a bit late when travelling on business

10

Wayne

25 Jul 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The perfect setting, in the perfect location, with the perfect amenities, at a great price!

10

Carly

2 Jun 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great nights sleep. Great service. Food was enjoyable. Kids loved play area.

10

A

12 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Quiet, comfortable room. Ample parking. Friendly staff. A bit "off the beaten track" location but very pleasant and peaceful.

10

Henry

12 Jul 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely place to stay. Great room/ restaurant and bar. Beautiful surroundings

10

Joanne

14 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely Inn/Guesthouse. Staff very friendly and accommodating. Beautiful pub/restaurant and gardens.. Rooms are a generous size and very comfortable. Food in the restaurant was delicious and reasonably priced. Breakfast was superb. Nothing too much terrible. Would definitely return and recommend to friends and family.

10

Lee

30 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I only stopped for one night as I was attending a show at Newbury. My room was very large and comfortable. The staff were very friendly and attentive and able to help me with gluten free options (of which there were plenty). Pub and restaurant areas are fantastic. All in all a great stay :)

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Cleanliness

Rooms are consistently described as clean and well kept.

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8

Toni

9 Dec 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Accomodation was clean and tidy and welcoming. Room 4 was suitable to our needs with 3 family adults staying for a birthday trip away to Downton Abbey.

8

Mr Ian

22 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

friendly welcone nice meal good service room clean and comfortable parking good . unfortunately breakfast doesnt start until 7 30 which is a bit late when travelling on business

10

Mark

24 Apr 2023

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Stayed 1 night

We stayed for one night in the big room in front . What a lovely room big everything you needed ,clean with a sofa and bed . The best bed ive slept in for ages ,the bathroom was lovely as well huge bath and great shower . We went down for dinner and a few drinks well what can i say it was amazing ,the staff were amazing very impressed they were brilliant helpful and interested in us and we had everything we needed . Thank you guys ... breakfast was also amazing plenty of it to set us up for the day please dont change anything .

8

Peter

8 Feb 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The room was clean, quiet and comfortable with air conditioning and a good shower. The room was good value for money. The cooked breakfast was ok but in my opinion not worth the £15 charge and the sausage tasted a bit odd.

10

Mrs Heather

29 May 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Another memorable stay in the Furze Bush inn.Clean, quiet, and comfortable .Staff friendly, helpful and totally human! Excellent freshly cooked breakfast to order. Would not hesitate to recommend.

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Rooms

Rooms are comfortable and generally quiet, with many noting spacious layouts, comfortable beds, and powerful showers; sizes vary across rooms, and air conditioning is available in some.

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10

Marilynn

22 May 2023

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We recently stayed here at the end of our tour of the UK. Thoroughly enjoyed the stay and would receommend it to anyone visiting the area. I had selected this Inn as it was close to Highclere Castle (aka Downtown Abbey) as we were going there the next day. Upon arrival we were greeted by the bar manager and quickly shown to our room. The room was great -- bed was comfy and plenty of room for two travellers with too much luggage!! We had drinks once we settled in outside in the garden. It was a lovely day and it was just like what you picture when you watch English tv shows when people are outside at the pub. We opted to eat in the pub dinner and the food was very good. NIce variety to select from - we each had the steak special which was not only very filling and tasty but the price was right too!! Breakfast was also served -- you were able to order a hot breakfast, and of course served on hot plates!! Enjoyed our stay and will definetly make the effort to return to this spot if in the area!!

10

Emma

14 Sept 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Absolutely loved our stay here! The room was spacious, staff were spectacular. And the pub food was some of the best we had on our trip! Great proximity to Downton Abbey as well. Lovely stay, would definitely return!

10

Andrew

11 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent. Very good dinner and breakfast. Room has everything you need and a powerful shower over a bath. Couldn’t open window but aircon worked.

10

Mark

24 Apr 2023

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Stayed 1 night

We stayed for one night in the big room in front . What a lovely room big everything you needed ,clean with a sofa and bed . The best bed ive slept in for ages ,the bathroom was lovely as well huge bath and great shower . We went down for dinner and a few drinks well what can i say it was amazing ,the staff were amazing very impressed they were brilliant helpful and interested in us and we had everything we needed . Thank you guys ... breakfast was also amazing plenty of it to set us up for the day please dont change anything .

10

Sebastian

13 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Good comfortable bed. Quiet. Good heating and ventilation

10

A

12 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Quiet, comfortable room. Ample parking. Friendly staff. A bit "off the beaten track" location but very pleasant and peaceful.

10

Henry

12 Jul 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely place to stay. Great room/ restaurant and bar. Beautiful surroundings

8

Peter

8 Feb 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The room was clean, quiet and comfortable with air conditioning and a good shower. The room was good value for money. The cooked breakfast was ok but in my opinion not worth the £15 charge and the sausage tasted a bit odd.

10

Lee

30 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I only stopped for one night as I was attending a show at Newbury. My room was very large and comfortable. The staff were very friendly and attentive and able to help me with gluten free options (of which there were plenty). Pub and restaurant areas are fantastic. All in all a great stay :)

10

Martyn

13 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Gave us what it said on the box. Room a little small but fine for our one night stay. King rather than double bed would have been better.

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Service

Staff are widely praised as friendly, attentive, and accommodating, with quick check-in and welcoming hosts.

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10

Emma

14 Sept 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Absolutely loved our stay here! The room was spacious, staff were spectacular. And the pub food was some of the best we had on our trip! Great proximity to Downton Abbey as well. Lovely stay, would definitely return!

10

Laura

5 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This is a charming, family-run inn near Highclere Castle (Downton Abbey). The accommodations were comfortable although simple, and the pub is fantastic, with really excellent food. The service by the family that owns th Inn and their employees is very good. The prices are reasonable, and the locals are friendly. The garden is very pretty also. No complaints, would stay again. The tomato soup and goat cheese salad were standouts.

10

Phil

7 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Wonderful room great evening meal & breakfast. Very good hosts.

10

A

12 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Quiet, comfortable room. Ample parking. Friendly staff. A bit "off the beaten track" location but very pleasant and peaceful.

10

Dean

30 Mar 2023

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Stayed 1 night

I stay here regularly for work. The staff are superb and cannot do enough for you. The food is great value of good quality. Rooms ideal for what I need. Good choice of breakfast including fresh cooked to order

10

Nicola

25 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely location, service amazing with excellent food at dinner and breakfast Bed was comfortable and a great stay

10

Mrs Heather

29 May 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Another memorable stay in the Furze Bush inn.Clean, quiet, and comfortable .Staff friendly, helpful and totally human! Excellent freshly cooked breakfast to order. Would not hesitate to recommend.

10

Lee

30 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I only stopped for one night as I was attending a show at Newbury. My room was very large and comfortable. The staff were very friendly and attentive and able to help me with gluten free options (of which there were plenty). Pub and restaurant areas are fantastic. All in all a great stay :)

10

Richard

30 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent location, right in the country very peaceful and relaxing excellent service from the staff cant wait till im back the area very soon

10

Paul

21 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely location and property. Friendly staff Great food

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Location

Peaceful rural setting convenient for Highclere Castle, Newbury and local golf, though its remote position means a drive for most services.

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10

Richard

24 Sept 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Stayed three nights and used as a base for exploring southwest England, very handy to Salisbury and Stonehenge.

10

Farley

7 Dec 2023

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Stayed 1 night

We stayed at the Furze Bush Inn to be close to our tour at Highclere Castle. The place is an authentic English County Inn, surrounded by greenery and space. There is a great pub in the front and a great restaurant for dinner. The staff is completely accommodating It’s a beautiful old inn and a charming experience!

8

Norma

16 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

It’s a nice pub/dining property away from a town.

10

Nicola

17 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We stayed here whilst competing in a qualifier at Donnington golf course, great location. Lovely comfortable room, powerful shower in bathroom. Nice to have the tea/coffee making facility in the room. Food at breakfast and in the restaurant was fabulous!

10

Amy

18 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great quaint place just outside of Newbury!

10

A

12 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Quiet, comfortable room. Ample parking. Friendly staff. A bit "off the beaten track" location but very pleasant and peaceful.

8

Alan

19 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very nice stay ,food was very nice , great location for highclere and golf .Lovely stay .

10

Richard

30 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent location, right in the country very peaceful and relaxing excellent service from the staff cant wait till im back the area very soon

10

Alan

26 Sept 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Really nice place and perfect for a visit to Highclere Castle

8

John

16 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Rural location, if you need anything it will be a drive.

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Dining

Food at the pub and restaurant earns strong praise at dinner and breakfast, including gluten-free options; some found breakfast hours late and one review noted value concerns.

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Andrew

30 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great food

4

Eric

25 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Paper thin walls, extremely bare bones amenities, no staff after hours and breakfast only between 9:00-10:00am. Thought they were kidding about that, but … nope. However, dinner was much better than expected and the staff was quite nice.

10

Emma

14 Sept 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Absolutely loved our stay here! The room was spacious, staff were spectacular. And the pub food was some of the best we had on our trip! Great proximity to Downton Abbey as well. Lovely stay, would definitely return!

10

Nicola

17 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We stayed here whilst competing in a qualifier at Donnington golf course, great location. Lovely comfortable room, powerful shower in bathroom. Nice to have the tea/coffee making facility in the room. Food at breakfast and in the restaurant was fabulous!

8

Mr Ian

22 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

friendly welcone nice meal good service room clean and comfortable parking good . unfortunately breakfast doesnt start until 7 30 which is a bit late when travelling on business

10

Nicola

25 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely location, service amazing with excellent food at dinner and breakfast Bed was comfortable and a great stay

8

Peter

8 Feb 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The room was clean, quiet and comfortable with air conditioning and a good shower. The room was good value for money. The cooked breakfast was ok but in my opinion not worth the £15 charge and the sausage tasted a bit odd.

10

Lee

30 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I only stopped for one night as I was attending a show at Newbury. My room was very large and comfortable. The staff were very friendly and attentive and able to help me with gluten free options (of which there were plenty). Pub and restaurant areas are fantastic. All in all a great stay :)

10

Silvia

23 Sept 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great dining options and wonderful staff.

10

Paul

21 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely location and property. Friendly staff Great food

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Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4 $117	5 $105
6 $97	7 $98	8 $96	9 $98	10 $101	11 $96	12
13 $107	14 $110	15 $110	16 $108	17 $109	18	19
20 $113	21 $107	22 $110	23 $107	24 $109	25 $108	26 $118
27 $107	28 $110	29 $108	30 $114

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				1 $110	2 $110	3 $117
4 $108	5 $117	6 $109	7 $117	8 $117	9 $112	10 $117
11 $117	12 $116	13 $109	14 $132	15 $117	16 $116	17 $117
18 $117	19 $113	20 $113	21 $113	22 $111	23 $110	24 $117
25 $106	26 $117	27 $114	28 $114	29 $117	30 $110	31 $111

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