The Coat and Bear - A Heartwood Inn

Hotels
9.3 (430 reviews)
28 Bartholomew Street , Newbury , GB

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Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Heating
Terrace
Family rooms
Pets allowed
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Stunning interior
Friendly staff
Great location
Comfortable rooms
Cons:
A bit noisy at night
High charge for dogs

Categories

Cleanliness
9.28
Stunning interior and very clean.
Service
9.75
Staff were very helpful and fantastic.
Location
9.29
Great location for a visit to Highclere Castle.
Room Quality
9.74
The rooms are stunning, comfortable, and beautifully decorated.
Amenities
8.77
Good amenities, including good food and lovely touches.
Value for Money
8.73
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Food and Beverage
9.28
Breakfast was fantastic and dinner highly recommended.
Overall Experience
9.55
Overall a very good experience, definitely recommend.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-20 01:23

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodations
Indulge in 4-star comforts with a private bathroom, flat-screen TV, and cozy bed linen at The Coat and Bear.

Convenient Amenities
Enjoy free WiFi, 24-hour front desk services, and luggage storage during your stay.

Ideal Location
Explore nearby attractions such as Newbury Racecourse and Highclere Castle while staying just a short drive away from University of Oxford and Jane Austen's House Museum.

Book now at The Coat and Bear for a memorable stay in Newbury!

Important information:

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

9.3
Based on 430 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.28
Service: 9.75
Location: 9.29
Room Quality: 9.74
Amenities: 8.77
Value for Money: 8.73
Food and Beverage: 9.28
Overall Experience: 9.55
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Housekeeping • couple • gb
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2026-10-24 • via Nuitee
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Laura • couple • gb
5
2026-10-24 • via Nuitee
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Anna-Karin • couple • se
10
Pros:

Jättelyxigt rum och fantastisk frukost. Kakor som fanns på rummet och bra schampoo och balsam i duschen.

2026-10-24 • via Nuitee
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Joss • couple • gb
2
A sleepless, miserable night.
Pros:

Well decorated rooms

Cons:

The noisiest, worst positioned room we have ever had the huge displeasure of staying in. We were a few feet from the pavement and inner ring road on the ground floor. These rooms should be sold at a fraction of the price. Sleep through a cacophony of noise was impossible. We’d have had a better night in the back of the car. Filthy windows splattered by passing lorries. Truly an awful experience.

2026-10-23 • via Nuitee
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michael • couple • us
10
Pros:

Location, room, and staff were all pleasant.

Cons:

There were no negatives for us.

2026-10-20 • via Nuitee
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Nadine • couple • gb
9
Really enjoyed our overnight stay.
Pros:

Lovely hotel, decorated beautifully.

2026-10-18 • via Nuitee
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Andrea • couple • gb
9
Great
2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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Rebecca • extended_group • gb
10
Treating yourself to a weekend away? Choose The Coat and Bear.
Pros:

Beautiful pub and hotel rooms. The beds are so comfortable with beautiful linen, accompanied by coffee and tea facilities and treats when you arrive in the room. Exceptionally clean bathroom with a wonderful shower. Delicious breakfast and excellent vakue food in the pub for dinner too. Highly recommend.

2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Castro • extended_group • us
9
Very comfortable and would love to return
Pros:

Loved the rooms, the beds were so comfortable, and the petit fours!!!🥰

Cons:

The menu was a little tricky for my son but tasty

2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Marilyn • couple • gb
9
Welcoming atmosphere & very attentive friendly staff
Pros:

Style -
Welcoming bar & dining area .

Cons:

Nothing to dislike .

2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Nigel • couple • gb
8
Pros:

easy to find

Cons:

a little short of parking

2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Randy • solo_traveller • us
9
Pros:

All was good. Really nice size walk in showers.

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Julie • couple • gb
10
Lovely place to stay
Pros:

Lovely staff

Cons:

Very nice place to stay

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Anna • couple • gb
9
Perfect
Pros:

The location was perfect. The breakfast was tasty (scrambled eggs and salmon). Served with a smile.

Cons:

No tissues in the room.

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Zhao • extended_group • gb
10
2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Sal • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Pauline • couple • au
9
A lovely overnight stay in a charming boutique hotel in a prime location.
Pros:

Beautiful decor, Exceptionally clean, easy parking, delicious breakfast.

2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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brian • couple • gb
9
2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Simon • couple • gb
9
Absolute Comfort
Pros:

The quiet rooms, great bedding, cleanliness and wonderful breakfast.

Cons:

The entrance through the pub.

2026-09-06 • via Nuitee
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Barbara • couple • gb
10
2026-09-06 • via Nuitee