Step into The Coat and Bear, where comfort meets charm. Savor a delicious full breakfast, then connect with in-room WiFi and unwind at the bar or restaurant.
Donnington Grove Country Club - 5 min drive - 2.4 km
Getting around
Oxford (OXF) - 49 min drive
Farnborough (FAB) - 59 min drive
Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 110 min drive
Newbury Station - 5 min walk
Hungerford Kintbury Station - 16 min drive
Newbury Racecourse Station - 18 min walk
Restaurants
The Hatchet Inn (Wetherspoon) - 4 min walk
The Globe - 2 min walk
Coat & Bear - 1 min walk
The Dolphin - 1 min walk
The Lock Stock & Barrel, Newbury - 4 min walk
About this property
The Coat and Bear - A Heartwood Inn
When you stay at The Coat and Bear - A Heartwood Inn, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Highclere Castle. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat.
At a glance
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Hotel size
26 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets
Pets allowed (dogs only)*
Service animals welcome
Food and water bowls available
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free Wi-Fi in rooms (speed: 50+ Mbps)
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Parking
Free on-site self-parking
On-site parking is limited
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Full breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–10:00 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Services
24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Room amenities
Be entertained
32-inch Smart TV
Digital TV channels
Home comfort
Heating (climate-controlled) and air conditioning
Espresso maker
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Premium bedding
Freshen up
Soap and shampoo
Hairdryer
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Laptop-friendly workspace
Complimentary wireless Internet access (speed of 50+ Mbps)
Phone
Desk chair
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Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 16 per person
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for GBP 10.0 per night
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 20 per pet, per night
Policies
This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher on-site.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Mastercard
Frequently asked questions
Does The Coat and Bear - A Heartwood Inn offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Coat and Bear - A Heartwood Inn does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at The Coat and Bear - A Heartwood Inn?
Yes, dogs are welcome. There's a charge of GBP 20 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.
Is parking offered on site at The Coat and Bear - A Heartwood Inn?
Yes, there's free self parking. Parking spaces may be limited.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Coat and Bear - A Heartwood Inn?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
Are there restaurants at or near The Coat and Bear - A Heartwood Inn?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.
What's the area around The Coat and Bear - A Heartwood Inn like?
The Coat and Bear - A Heartwood Inn is in the heart of Newbury, a short 5-minute walk from Newbury Station and 5 minutes' walk from Kennet & Avon Canal.
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Reviews
The Coat and Bear - A Heartwood Inn Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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Cleanliness
9.6
Amenities
9.6
Staff & service
10
Property conditions & facilities
Guest review summary
What guests liked
Breakfast was consistently described as delicious and good. (9 reviews)
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Reviews
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10/10 Exceptional
12 Apr 2026
I had a fantastic room, the staff were very hospitable and the food was really good. The restaurant had more of a pub vibe than restaurant but other than that would highly recommend
Melanie
Melanie, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
11 Apr 2026
Room is immaculate.Nice ala carte breakfast,freah and all from scratch.staff is very helpful and polite.We had a lovely time here.
Kora
Kora, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
30 Dec 2025
Fabulous room, clean and super comfortable. Bar was great and the food in the restaurant excellent.
Jason
Jason, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
16 Oct 2025
Nice venue, good vibe. Excellent food
Diane
Diane, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
30 Apr 2025
Lovely overnight stay with great breakfast
Andy
Andy, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
27 Apr 2025
Lovely relaxing stay, would visit again
Matt
Matt, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
26 Jan 2025
Wonderful staff, room & breakfast.
Lydia
Lydia, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
5 Oct 2025
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
Sam
Sam, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
25 Apr 2025
Fabulous Stay
What a marvellous hotel, staff and facilities.
The rooms were amazing and the breakfast delicious.
Darren
Darren, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
13 Apr 2025
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.
Mark
Mark, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
6 Apr 2025
Excellent location!
Nigel
Nigel, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
26 Sept 2025
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.
Andrew
Andrew, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
21 Sept 2025
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.
Rob
Rob, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
13 Sept 2025
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.
Linda
Linda, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
20 Jul 2025
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.
Elizabeth
Elizabeth, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
20 Jul 2025
Lovely stay. Beautifully decorated room, huge and comfy bed. Air con and fridge were a bonus in the hot weather. Delicious breakfast.
Vicki
Vicki, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
9 Jul 2025
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!
Daniel
Daniel, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
24 Jun 2025
Outstanding
Fantastic overnight stop, The quality of furnishings, decoration, cleanliness and friendliness of staff were all outstanding.
Glenn
Glenn, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
6 Apr 2025
Great Stay in Newbury
The whole stay was amazing.
From the time we arrived with the friendly and helpful staff, to the really amazing room and ending the evening with some top notch food.
Will most definitely stay again.
Nick
Nick, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
18 Sept 2025
Loved it. Warm night.
Kathy
Kathy, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
12 Dec 2024
A superbly newly renovated bar, restaurant and hotel. Stunning place and so convenient for travel (train), bars, restaurants.
Simon
Simon, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
3 Apr 2025
Great accommodation wonderful room large with great fixtures. Evening meal was fantastic highly recommended
sarah
sarah, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
26 Jul 2025
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!
Louise
Louise, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
2 Mar 2025
Very lovely stay away
We had a lovely stay. The staff was so lovely especially Gary he went out his way to accommodate us. The breakfast was very good. The hotel deco was beautiful.
Sophia
Sophia, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
29 Dec 2024
Beautiful rooms. Fabulous food. Very friendly staff. Great location.