Crown and Garter

Hotels
9.2 (1071 reviews)
Inkpen Common, Hungerford , Inkpen , gb

Free
Children 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

Location

Guest Reviews

9.2
Based on 1071 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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Chris couple gb
9
2026-08-27 via Nuitee
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Claire couple gb
9
Excellent stay in a beautiful location
Pros:

Beautiful rooms, lovely rural location. Great little outside courtyard area and plenty of parking.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-23 via Nuitee
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Claire solo_traveller gb
9
2026-08-23 via Nuitee
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Paul couple gb
10
?Clean and comfortable. Good food too.
Pros:

The staff were really friendly and the evening meal we had there was great. The breakfast was also pretty smashing too. We would definitely return.

Cons:

They did not have a spa.

2026-08-21 via Nuitee
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mary couple us
9
Food exceptional and service .
Pros:

Staff very personable , professional and friendly . Could not do enough for you .! Food was excellent.

Cons:

Very rural location-out in the country .

2026-08-20 via Nuitee
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Brian solo_traveller gb
8
2026-08-20 via Nuitee
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Katherine family_with_children us
10
Pros:

The hotel was great for an English country experience. It has a beautiful garden and the place is very relaxing. They have a restaurant, bar and coffee shop all on the premises. The breakfast was delicious and the people working there were very friendly.

Cons:

Just a few warnings for my fellow American travelers. There are no air conditioning units and no fans in the room. If you go in the summer and there's a heat wave, the room may be warm including at night. It's also accessible by narrow country roads that Americans may not be used to. Be patient as there are often tractors on the roads.

2026-08-20 via Nuitee
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benjamin solo_traveller be
8
Pros:

Personnel très sympa et lit très confortable

Cons:

Chambre familiale assez petite

2026-08-19 via Nuitee
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Gary couple gb
10
“Inkpen, We’ll Be Back – Alex, Rebecca & the Perfect Country Stay”
Pros:

We had a fantastic stay at The Crown & Garter in Inkpen. The staff were a real highlight, with Alex and Rebecca being particularly exceptional warm, attentive and genuinely welcoming throughout our stay.

The pub has a lovely character, with a beautifully designed interior and a fantastic garden that makes it a great place to relax and enjoy the surroundings.

Our room was very well appointed, comfortable and thoughtfully presented. And for us as vegetarians, the breakfast was a real treat — the vegetarian breakfast was absolutely fabulous, with plenty of choice and beautifully prepared.

Overall, a wonderful country pub with great atmosphere, excellent food and, above all, outstanding staff. We would happily return and thoroughly recommend it.

Cons:

The only thing ! More vegetarian options for dinner and Sunday lunch !!! Goats cheese plopped on a beautiful roast lunch is not very creative in 2026

2026-08-17 via Nuitee
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Laurie solo_traveller fr
9
Très bel endroit
Pros:

Très bel endroit, paisible, superbe chambre spacieuse avec un beau patio. Très bon petit déjeuner.

Cons:

Les oreillers sont trop mous et, avec la forte chaleur, il manquait un ventilateur.

2026-08-14 via Nuitee
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Gibbs solo_traveller gb
8
Short break
Pros:

Peaceful, relaxing, good food & lovely court yard garden

Cons:

Some tlc needed particularly in bathroom

2026-08-13 via Nuitee
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Stephen solo_traveller gb
9
Pros:

Mostly everything

Cons:

Room was a little too dark

2026-08-13 via Nuitee
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Jill solo_traveller gb
9
2026-08-13 via Nuitee
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Keith couple gb
9
I would recommend
Pros:

Very comfortable room and quiet location

2026-08-12 via Nuitee
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michaela solo_traveller gb
10
Fantastic Country coach house
Pros:

Absolutely loved the courtyard gardens, and the rooms are well designed , loved the location in Berkshire

Cons:

Nothing , all good

2026-08-12 via Nuitee
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Andrea solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Location, dog friendly and facilities

Cons:

Dirty grouting in shower, floors could be cleaner

2026-08-12 via Nuitee
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Lindsey family_with_children be
9
2026-08-09 via Nuitee
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Sandra couple je
9
2026-08-09 via Nuitee
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Julie couple gb
9
Pros:

Location. Cleanliness. Facilities. Staff.

2026-08-09 via Nuitee
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IanB solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Very clean, comfortable room adjacent to the pub. We ate dinner there and the food was very good. Staff were welcoming. Perfect location for visiting Highclere Castle.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-06 via Nuitee