The Coat and Bear - A Heartwood Inn

Hotels
9.3 (423 reviews)
28 Bartholomew Street , Newbury , gb

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 423 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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Gary couple us
10
We would DEFINITELY stay here again! Great walkable street ! Very kind staff!
Pros:

Great location! Had all the modern amenities but still was nostalgic looking and charming !

Cons:

It was all great — the first night we were hot because of the heavy duvet on the bed, but then we asked for just a sheet and they replaced the duvet with a sheet and light blanket and it was PERFECT!

2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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Edward couple gb
10
2026-07-23 via Nuitee
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Paul couple gb
9
Very enjoyable, great staff and facilities.
Pros:

The staff were very professional and friendly’ we had an excellent breakfast and throughly enjoyed our stay.

Cons:

We were not aware that there was a hotel car park, we parked in the public car park opposite the hotel.

2026-07-23 via Nuitee
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Veronica couple gb
9
Beautiful room, immaculately clean.
Pros:

Great central location, beautifully designed room. I appreciated the quality Linwood fabrics used. Comfy bed and fantastic shower.

Cons:

The vegetarian breakfast was really excellent. The pancakes not so much.

2026-07-21 via Nuitee
M
Mark couple gb
10
Definitely going to stay again
Pros:

Fantastic stay people very friendly

Cons:

Nothing

2026-07-21 via Nuitee
J
Jane solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Couldn't fault it. Great sleep, great room and great food

Cons:

Nothing

2026-07-21 via Nuitee
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Ian couple gb
10
This is a place I’d highly recommend as the place and staff are amazing as is the food. We will be back
Pros:

Found the hotel one of the best I’ve stayed at.

Cons:

Found quite and staff amazing

2026-07-19 via Nuitee
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Carmen couple gb
10
A gem of a hotel
Pros:

Delightful hotel, with small thoughtful touches that elevated our stay. Felt luxurious and cozy at the same time

Cons:

Nothing :)

2026-07-19 via Nuitee
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tony couple gb
8
Another good stay, hotel location and facilities.
Pros:

Location, cleanliness, and comfort of room.

Cons:

Staff except night porter and person who checked us in no real interaction with staff.
Another

2026-07-19 via Nuitee
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Harriet couple gb
8
Lovely, vibey place to stay and spend time in
Pros:

Lovely decor, vibe and the room was setup brilliantly to land in! We had some great food and there was live music to listen to

Cons:

The breakfast was fairly pricey for the portion size, the parking could have been clearer

2026-07-18 via Nuitee
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deborah couple gb
9
2026-07-17 via Nuitee
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Nigel couple gb
9
2026-07-13 via Nuitee
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Lindsey solo_traveller gb
10
2026-07-12 via Nuitee
S
Sally solo_traveller gb
9
Very comfortable
Pros:

Location , rooms were lovely and clean with aircon , spacious and great decor

Cons:

Nothing

2026-07-11 via Nuitee
N
noel solo_traveller ie
9
2026-07-11 via Nuitee
T
Trevor couple gb
8
2026-07-11 via Nuitee
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Winnie solo_traveller gb
10
2026-07-09 via Nuitee
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Ibrahim solo_traveller gb
10
2026-07-06 via Nuitee
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Ian couple gb
9
Everything was great about our 1 night stay here, comfortable bed with quality bedding, food was lovely, would definitel
Pros:

Liked everything, lovely room, quality little extra touches, we even had a Roberts radio.

Cons:

The post code, it was a nightmare, but we were using our cars ( Nissan) and not Google. So use Google.

2026-07-01 via Nuitee
G
Guiwen couple gb
7
2026-06-26 via Nuitee