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The Coat & Bear
Newbury,
Berkshire
Inn
+44 (0)1635 243690
Visit owner's website
£89 - £379
26 rooms
Rooms sleep 2
Children welcome
Pets welcome
Babies welcome
A handsome Georgian townhouse pub in Newbury, with a name steeped in local lore and Donnington Castle just up the road
£89 - £379
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The Experience
Ask why there’s a bear over the door and you’ll hear two stories: one about Newbury-born Paddington creator Michael Bond, the other about the town’s legendary coat, made in 1811. Both get a nod here, in a Georgian building that once sold paint and DIY and is now home to a fabulous island bar dressed in deep greens, burgundy and flashes of red.
26 rooms climb through the old and new parts of the building – ask for the Grand Room for exposed brick, space to spread out, and a roll-top tub, or pick something Comfy if that’s more your style. Salmon-pink or forest-green panelling, rich fabrics and eclectic prints give each one its own personality. Children are well looked after, too: each gets a drawstring bag stuffed with pencils, puzzles and chocolate to keep them busy.
Pull up a stool for a pint of Good Old Boy, brewed just up the road, or stay for dinner, where Raymond Blanc’s seasonal menu turns out properly delicious plates.
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We think you'll love
- The thoughtful in-room comforts, from an Illy coffee machine to a spritz of Bramley pillow spray before lights out
- Bringing your four-legged friend – canine guests get their own menu, courtesy of Sir Woofchesters – think bark bangers and a doggy Sunday roast
- This is a handy, comfortable stopover for A34 and M4 travellers, with excellent cooking to match
You should know
- It's a lively town-centre spot, though the Kennet & Avon Canal towpath is just a stroll away
- Just one ground-floor room, the spacious "Really Comfortable", is fully accessible
- On-site parking is limited to 15 spaces, so arrive early or use the long-stay car park opposite
Essentials
- EV charger
- Swimming pool
- Hot tub
- Garden
- Open fire / woodburner
- Breakfast included
- Breakfast available
- Meals available
- Vegetarian meals
- Parking on premises
- Free parking nearby
- Accessible by public transport
- WiFi
- Spa
- Central heating
- Mobile reception
- Hob
- Bar
- Barbecue
- Licensed premises
- Paid parking nearby
- Air conditioning
- Relaxation areas
- Tennis court
- No smoking
- Credit cards
- Working farm
- Owner has pets
- Pets welcome
Family friendly
- Baby monitor
- Books and toys
- Children welcome
- Babies welcome
- Stair gates
- High chair
- Fire guard
- Cot available
Nearby
- Pub/bar within 3 miles
- Restaurant within 3 miles
- Shop within 3 miles
Activities
- Bikes available
- Food courses
- Kayaking
- Other courses
- Sailing
- Surfing
- Wild swimming
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Accommodation
Pricing
- Nightly price
- from £89
- Surcharges
- Extra bed, £30 per night.
- 26 Doubles
- From £89
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Information
Special offer: Use promo code SAWDAYS26 for 10% off this summer!
Booking information
- Check in
- 3pm
- Check out
- 11am
- Closed
- Never.
- Dogs
Dogs welcome, £20 per night per dog.
- Meals
- Starters from £7.50. Mains from £16.95. Desserts from £5.50. Sunday lunch from £16.95.
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Location
The neighbourhood
Newbury's racecourse draws the crowds for a flutter, while the West Berkshire Museum tells the full tale of that famous coat (with a copy on display). Further afield, Highclere Castle (five miles) is worth a visit, especially for fans of Downton Abbey. Trains from Newbury station, a 10-minute walk, run direct to London Paddington.
Local points of interest from Heartwood Inns
- Newbury Racecourse
- Donnington Castle
- Highclere Castle
- Shaw House & Gardens
- Bucklebury Farm Park
- The Living Rainforest
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Introducing
Heartwood Inns
Part of Heartwood, an award-winning collection of pubs and brasseries at the heart of their local communities serving great fresh, seasonal food. They've been welcoming guests for over 25 years, with bustling kitchens, restaurants humming with life, and bars full of chatter. It is a business which has been lovingly grown into a vibrant and expanding community.