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.
At The Coat and Bear, 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.
Languages
English
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 WiFi in rooms (speed: 50+ Mbps)
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Free onsite self parking
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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)
Espresso maker
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Premium bedding
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Soap and shampoo
Hair dryer
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Laptop-friendly workspace
Free WiFi (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 stay
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Mastercard
Frequently asked questions
Does The Coat and Bear offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Coat and Bear 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 to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at The Coat and Bear?
Yes, dogs are welcome. There's a charge of GBP 20 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.
Is parking offered on site at The Coat and Bear?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Coat and Bear?
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?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around The Coat and Bear like?
The Coat and Bear 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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The Coat and Bear Reviews
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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10/10
Cleanliness
9.8/10
Staff & service
9.8/10
Amenities
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.6/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 27, 2025
Lovely relaxing stay, would visit again
Matt
Matt, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 25, 2025
Fabulous Stay
What a marvellous hotel, staff and facilities.
The rooms were amazing and the breakfast delicious.
Darren
Darren, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 9, 2025
Everything was perfect.
An amasing stay, everything was perfect.
peter
peter, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 29, 2025
Really nice stay, manager very nice
Jan
Jan, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 19, 2025
Lovely hotel with beautifully decorated rooms
Lovely hotel with beautifully decorated rooms
Stephen
Stephen, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 26, 2025
Wonderful staff, room & breakfast.
Lydia
Lydia, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 26, 2025
Excellent stay, would thoroughly recommend.
Lacey
Lacey, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 6, 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
10/10 Exceptional
May 3, 2025
Stay HERE!
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!
Lisa
Lisa, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
May 21, 2025
Great place.
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.
Alan
Alan, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 8, 2025
Outstanding
Fantastic hotel very quirky outstanding service and the best hotel I've stayed at in a long time lots of lovely amenities great location and excellent food and service
Catherine
Catherine, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 2, 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
8/10 Very good
Jun 9, 2025
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
Rebecca
Rebecca, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 12, 2024
A superbly newly renovated bar, restaurant and hotel. Stunning place and so convenient for travel (train), bars, restaurants.
Simon
Simon, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 20, 2024
Great breakfast
Richard
Richard, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 14, 2024
Great
Lovely place to to stay really enjoyed it
Jamie
Jamie, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 29, 2024
Beautiful rooms. Fabulous food. Very friendly staff. Great location.
lisa
lisa, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 26, 2025
Highly recommended
Excellent stay. Excellent attention to detail. Very friendly and helpful staff.
Sally
Sally, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 8, 2024
Great value
Great stay, good value for money. Very new and clean. Really friendly staff.
Catherine
Catherine, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 8, 2025
Loved this Hotel.
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.
Helen
Helen, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 16, 2025
Old world charm, good atmosphere, great bathroom.
Initial difficulty finding parking.
John
John, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 29, 2025
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.
Stephen
Stephen, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 11, 2024
Highly recommended
Lovely fresh new hotel - service was great - and love the little touches like a hand written welcome note etc
Tim
Tim, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 7, 2024
New, high end, quirky and fresh
New hotel, holds very high standards. Impeccable!
Jordan
Jordan, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 14, 2024
The Best New Place to Stay in Newbury
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.