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Hotel Crab & Boar (Chieveley, United Kingdom)

Hotel Crab & Boar (Chieveley, United Kingdom)

About Crab & Boar

The Crab and Boar offers a modern take on the tradditional country pub. Located in Chieveley, this boutique hotel is an excellent weekend getaway for hunting and fishing excursions. 14 distinctly decorated rooms are available, some featuring hot tubs. Guests may enjoy tea or coffee and locally-baked biscuits in their rooms. Some rooms are also dog-friendly. The Crab and Boar boasts a huge, exceptionally pleasant summer garden for warm-weather meals and special events. A private dining room accomodates dinner parties of up to 14 guests. The hotel's classic country pub is a highlight, with fresh, local produce and an ever-changing seasonal menu. Enticing local ales and award-winning British spirits and wine complete a special dining experience. A relaxing Sunday lunch is also an especially popular weekly occurence. The Donnington Valley Golf Club is a 6-minute drive away and Newbury Racecourse is a 15-minute drive away. For Downton Abbey fans, Highclere Castle, the filming location of the acclaimed television series, is 19 minutes by car.

Top amenities

  • WiFi in lobby
  • Free WiFi(Unavailable)
  • Pool(Unavailable)
  • Spa(Unavailable)
  • Parking
  • Pets
  • A/C(Unavailable)
  • Restaurant
  • Hotel bar
  • Gym(Unavailable)

Rating overview

8.9
trivago Rating Index® based on 494  reviews from:
  • Hotels.com(9.0/10),
  • LocationVery good  8.4 / 10
  • RoomsVery good  8.1 / 10
  • ServiceVery good  8.2 / 10

Positive Reviews

positive:

Special Details are Appreciated.

Guests love the little things at The Crab and Boar, like fresh milk brought each morning for tea and coffee and the rooms that feature luxurious hot tubs.

positive:

All About the Seafood.

Local seafood is a hit on the restaurant menu. Diners come specifically for the fish and chips.

positive:

Remodel was a Success.

Repeat guests who remember the old Crab are pleased with the décor and ambiance of the redone hotel. They say the new rooms are tasteful and comfortable.

Negative Reviews

negative:

Service is Poor.

Many guests enjoy their meals at the restaurant, but nearly all have received inattentive and slow service. They say waiters were harried and forgot items and requests.

negative:

Menu is Limited.

If you like seafood, the menu is excellent. For other guests, choices are less extensive and food quality may not be as high.

negative:

Hot Tubs Don't Always Work.

Guests rave about the hot tubs -- when they are working. Some guests have reported mechanical issues with hot tubs that required repair service.

All amenities

Property amenities
  1. Parking
  2. Terrace
  3. Pets allowed
  4. Hotel bar
For children
  1. Cot
Room amenities
  1. Balcony (upon inquiry)
  2. Openable windows
  3. Television
  4. Central heating
Sports facilities
  1. Hiking trail
Accessibility
  1. Accessible parking
Theme / Type
  1. Boutique hotel
Food and beverage
  1. Diabetic food

Contact

Wantage Road , RG20 8UE , Chieveley , United Kingdom
Telephone: +44(1635)247550 | 

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