Crown and Garter

Hotels
9.2 (1046 reviews)
Inkpen Common, Hungerford , Inkpen , gb

Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
Terrace
Garden
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Beautiful location
Excellent food
Cons:
Additional charges for extras
Limited amenities

Categories

Cleanliness
9.44
Rooms were clean and comfortable.
Service
9.91
Staff were very warm and friendly, couldn't have been more helpful.
Location
9.45
Lovely rural setting in chocolate box England.
Room Quality
9.4
Lovely room with a comfy bed and great bathrooms.
Amenities
8.43
Basic amenities available, but some improvements needed.
Value for Money
8.39
Generally good, but additional charges for extras felt excessive.
Food and Beverage
8.94
Breakfast quality varied, but overall food was delicious.
Overall Experience
9.61
An amazing hotel in an idyllic location; just perfect.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 17:26

Property Description

Charming English Countryside Retreat

Stylish Rooms with Garden Views
Experience comfort and relaxation in our rooms equipped with modern amenities and picturesque garden views. Enjoy a cozy stay with flat-screen TVs, tea, and coffee-making facilities, all designed to make your stay memorable.

Delightful Dining Experience
Indulge in a culinary journey at our restaurant, offering a diverse range of cuisine to tantalize your taste buds. Don't forget to visit our on-site bakery, where you can savor delicious treats crafted by our talented pastry chef.

Explore the Scenic Surroundings
Immerse yourself in the beauty of Inkpen village with activities like fishing, cycling, and walking right at your doorstep. Venture out to visit nearby attractions such as Newbury Racecourse and Highclere Castle, ensuring a memorable stay filled with exploration and adventure.

Ready to experience the charm of Crown and Garter? Book your stay now for an unforgettable countryside getaway.

Important information:

The Crown and Garter closes on Sunday at 4:30pm and no bar service is available after this time. Sunday lunch is served until 3:00pm but no food is available after this time.

Please inform the Crown and Garter when booking if you have a hearing impairment. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.

  • Parking

    Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 1 year old stay for £15 per person per night when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 0 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

9.2
Based on 1046 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.44
Service: 9.91
Location: 9.45
Room Quality: 9.4
Amenities: 8.43
Value for Money: 8.39
Food and Beverage: 8.94
Overall Experience: 9.61
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Alexander couple us
7
2026-07-01 via Nuitee
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Martinus couple nl
9
2026-06-28 via Nuitee
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Charles solo_traveller gb
9
Excellent inn
Pros:

Comfortable room, and good food

Cons:

Normally the hot weather would not matter, but last week air conditioning would have been welcome.

2026-06-28 via Nuitee
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Silvana couple be
8
Très bien
Pros:

C était charmant, très bien jardin agréable et bonne cuisine

2026-06-26 via Nuitee
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Maria extended_group es
10
Un sitio muy bonito y agradable para dormir.
Pros:

Maravilloso personal, atento y amable. El desayuno espectacular, habia que decir el dia anterior lo que querias y estaba todo listo y perfecto. La habitacion fantastica, muy completa y con una temperatura perfecta. El sitio es precioso.

2026-06-18 via Nuitee
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Lesley couple gb
10
Wonderful place and the staff are outstanding
Pros:

The property is so lovely and the gardens are set out so everyone can benefit from them, the building has so much character

Cons:

There was nothing that we didn’t like about the property

2026-06-13 via Nuitee
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Julie couple gb
10
2026-06-11 via Nuitee
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GARY solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Location.

2026-06-06 via Nuitee
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Norfolk couple gb
9
Lovel, clean accomodation in a pretty court yard.
Pros:

Freshly cooked. You had to pre order the night before. No cereal, fruit or toast unless you paid extra and pre ordered night before.

2026-06-06 via Nuitee
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Lizzie couple gb
2
Don’t pay at check in youve already paid through booking.com
Pros:

Lovely room

Cons:

We had paid through booking.com but when we arrived we were asked to pay again on check in. We are still struggling to get our money back for the double payment. Very frustrating/ lots of our time spent sending emails back and forth, providing evidence from bank statements etc. It’s been nearly 2 months since we stayed and we’re still waiting for the refund.

Limited food menu - nothing very low fat.
We chose to eat somewhere else the second night

2026-06-03 via Nuitee
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Robert couple gb
10
Lovely rural pub, great facilities and first class room.
Pros:

Fabulous attention to detail

Cons:

No restaurant open on Sunday evening - this said there are good options available nearby.

2026-06-01 via Nuitee
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Valerie solo_traveller gb
10
Fabulous staybwould highly recommend
Pros:

Everything clean friendly staff beautiful location

Cons:

Nothing

2026-05-29 via Nuitee
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Valerie couple gb
10
A fantastic stay in a beautiful location. Highly recommend
Pros:

The property was exceptional. The rooms were fantastic clean, well equipped. Would highly recommend it. Alec and his team were very friendly and helpful nothing was too much trouble

Cons:

There was nothing to dislike

2026-05-28 via Nuitee
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Joanna couple gb
9
2026-05-25 via Nuitee
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Elaine couple gb
9
2026-05-21 via Nuitee
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Laura family_with_children gb
1
Nice facilities, poor and unfriendly staff, overpriced food.
Pros:

Great rooms, convenient location

Cons:

They told us on check in that they ‘assumed’ we had paid for breakfast, which we weren’t sure. We were given a breakfast pre order menu without prices and then charged ludicrous prices - £15 per head - for a croissant, 3 weetabix (described as “a selection of cereals”, some cold toast and half a glass of watered down apple juice costing £4.50!

2026-05-21 via Nuitee
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sarah solo_traveller gb
10
A perfect bolt hole stay, the service, food and comfort is top notch!
Pros:

Such a lovely short stay. Your team
are a credit to the C&G, super helpful and welcoming given that I was as a late guest, which after a long day was so appreciated! Beautifully clean, handsomely decorated with all the comforts. Excellent and considerate attention to detail!

2026-05-20 via Nuitee
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ANNETTE couple gb
9
Excellent! Will stay again.
Pros:

The food was very good. The atmosphere was great in the evening.

Cons:

I couldn't see to dry my hair. The lead was too short on the hair dryer to see what I was doing.

2026-05-19 via Nuitee
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Uwe solo_traveller de
10
Pros:

Sehr schönes Anwesen mit tollem Außenbereich. Die Zimmer sind super sauber und schön eingerichtet. Der Service war absolut freundlich und hilfsbereit. Die Lage ist ruhig und lädt zum Entspannen und Spaziergängen ein.

Cons:

Da gab es nichts.

2026-05-18 via Nuitee
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Marion couple fr
9
Overall, the stay was enjoyable in some respects, but a few improvements to the welcome experience and restaurant qualit
Pros:

We liked the place, it was very cosy, clean and quiet. Nice courtyard in front of the room, very peaceful. Room was njce. Staff is friendly and welcoming.

Cons:

We were a little surprised to find that there is no proper reception desk for check-in, and the arrival process was not particularly easy to locate. Better signage or a more clearly designated reception area would make the experience much smoother for guests.

As for the restaurant, the food overall was decent, but the asparagus quiche was disappointing. It was quite dry, rather small in portion size, and unfortunately did not taste homemade and didn’t taste like asparagus.

2026-05-17 via Nuitee