The Pot Kiln

Hotels
9 (404 reviews)
Chapel Lane Frilsham , Newbury , GB

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Heating
Family rooms
Garden
Pets allowed
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Beautiful location
Friendly staff
Great food
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
No TV in room

Categories

Cleanliness
8
Some reviews indicated issues like mold and underwhelming cleanliness standards.
Service
9
Mixed reviews; however, many mentioned friendly staff and good service.
Location
9.5
Repeatedly praised for its beautiful and charming location.
Room Quality
9
Many reviews highlighted comfort, but some mentioned rooms smaller than expected.
Amenities
8.5
No TV in room noted, which some guests missed.
Value for Money
9
Pricing aligned with quality, but some expectations did not match.
Food and Beverage
9.5
Consistently praised for exceptional food and beverage offerings.
Overall Experience
9.5
General sentiment indicates a very positive experience overall.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 16:39

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation
Indulge in a stay at The Pot Kiln, a 5-star hotel nestled in Newbury. Each room boasts a wardrobe, private bathroom, and elegant furnishings for a comfortable retreat.

Scenic Surroundings and Activities
Discover the beauty of the hotel's garden and nearby cycling routes. Engage in a game of darts or explore attractions like Newbury Racecourse, LaplandUK, and Legoland Windsor, all just a short distance away.

Dining and Entertainment
Unwind at the on-site restaurant and bar after a day of sightseeing. With free WiFi and complimentary toiletries, The Pot Kiln ensures a relaxing stay for every guest.

Book now for an unforgettable experience at The Pot Kiln in Newbury!

Important information:

A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

9
Based on 404 reviews
Cleanliness: 8
Service: 9
Location: 9.5
Room Quality: 9
Amenities: 8.5
Value for Money: 9
Food and Beverage: 9.5
Overall Experience: 9.5
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ChrisDTaylor • couple • gb
10
An Excellent Country Pub
Pros:

This is a lovely country pub. The staff are all super friendly.
The room we stayed in was a superior double. It had plenty of space and a really comfy bed.
There is no TV in the room nor a radio, but that's only a comment and not a criticism.
The breakfast was excellent and cooked freshly in the open plan kitchen.
10/10 for our stay and we would certainly revisit.

Cons:

No complaints, but for your info, if you need a local taxi, good luck.

2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
A
Adina • couple • de
10
Pros:

Sehr nettes Personal , ganz tolle Atmosphäre.
Alles sehr sauber,schön eingerichtet mit viel Liebe. Das Restaurant ist richtig gut , auch hier nettes Personal , schön eingerichtet und super leckeres Essen . Alles frisch zubereitet ob Frühstück oder Abendessen. Parkplatz auf dem Hof .

Cons:

Vielleicht einwenig außerhalb , ohne Auto nicht möglich , Taxi teuer .

2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
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Gareth • couple • gb
10
Pros:

Beautiful location

2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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Tony • solo_traveller • gb
9
Good service , comfortable room, attentive staff, will return.
Pros:

Very good

2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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Rebecca • couple • gb
9
A quiet little bolthole in a beautiful setting
Pros:

Stunning location

2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
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Tania • family_with_children • gb
10
warm, comfortable stay with staff providing everything that we requested with a smile.
Pros:

We stayed here for my Mum's 90th birthday. The staff were incredibly accommodating! We had 4 rooms, all excellent including 2 adjacent to cater for babysitting. Our evening meal was delicious and use of the private dining room made it so much easier for my Mum to hear what was said. Service was very prompt. Breakfast was also excellent and service impeccable.
I would highly recommend staying at the Pot Kiln. It is in the countryside and has pretty gardens and surroundings. We subsequently visited Buckleberry farm park which was 8 minutes drive away.

Cons:

EV charge point required please.

2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
J
Jake • couple • gb
7
Excellent place and great staff, would stay again
Pros:

Location and Staff

Cons:

Faucets leaking all night struggled to sleep at some points

2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
J
Joseph • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
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Christine • solo_traveller • gb
10
Great overnight location
Pros:

Very secluded peaceful location. Clean and comfortable rooms and excellent food

Cons:

Maybe would benefit from a tv in the room

2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Tomáš • couple • us
10
2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Peter • couple • gb
9
2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Jenny • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
C
Clare • couple • gb
8
Lovely stay, great food, comfortable bed
Pros:

Beautiful building in a lovely quiet location but near to m4. Excellent restaurant on site.

Cons:

It was my error but the photo showed a bath and the room only had a shower

2026-09-04 • via Nuitee
F
Francoise • couple • gb
8
Pros:

Great food, staff and environment!

2026-08-31 • via Nuitee
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Maggie • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

What a lovely setting so peaceful. Our room was lovely very clean nice big bathroom, lovely view, bed was very comfortable slept very very well.
No TV in the room which we have never experienced but it was nice not to have one, plenty of reading in the evening. Toiletries were very nice also the nice big fluffy towels.
We stayed 2 nights and the room was made up for us and clean towels.

Cons:

We would have liked to have eaten in the restaurant but we didn't really like the menu, it just wasn't for us.
Breakfast was lovely and its nice the watch the chef's prepare and cook.

2026-08-31 • via Nuitee
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michael • couple • gb
10
2026-08-30 • via Nuitee
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Maggie • solo_traveller • gb
9
Beautiful and peaceful.
Pros:

Beautiful room and bathroom very clean and comfortable. So peaceful and quite. No TV in the room which we did enjoy not having.

Cons:

We were a little disappointed with the menu, it just wasn't to our taste so had to eat somewhere else.

2026-08-27 • via Nuitee
M
Marcel P. • solo_traveller • nl
10
Wat een pareltje!
Pros:

The Pot Kiln ligt op een prachtige en rustige locatie. Deze Inn heeft een zéér goede keuken en wij hebben er tijdens ons verblijf elke avond uitstekend gegeten!
Op de tap diverse drafts en lagers.
Ook een lokale lager Brewski Peach, van de Brewski Brewery om de hoek. Erg lekker!
En het personeel is uiterst vriendelijk. In het restaurant hadden wij elke avond een uiterst vriendelijke en zeer aardige ober/gastheer Alex.
Kortom The Pot Kiln is een absolute aanrader en een pareltje!

Cons:

echt helemaal niets!

2026-08-26 • via Nuitee
G
Geoff • solo_traveller • gb
10
Luxury in the countryside
Pros:

Situated in the quiet countryside with friendly staff. Decor was quirky and excellent with open plan kitchen.
Food was excellent.

Cons:

We had a large bathroom. It would have been even greater if there had been a separate shower instead of a shower over the bath.

2026-08-25 • via Nuitee
B
Barbara • couple • cz
9
Pros:

Sehr schöne ruhige Lage in der Natur. Sehr gutes Essen, abends sehr freundliches personal.

Cons:

Ich hätte die volle Punktzahl vergeben, wäre da nicht beim Frühstück diese extrem unfreundliche Bedienung (eine Dame) gewesen, die einem das Gefühl vermittelte, dass man sie belästigt. Diese Dame hat leider ihren Beruf verfehlt, wirklich schade, denn die Mitarbeiter am Abend (alle männlich) waren super freundlich und wir haben uns bis auf das Frühstück sehr wohl gefühlt.

2026-08-20 • via Nuitee