The Coat and Bear - A Heartwood Inn

Hotels
9.3 (430 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 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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Randy • solo_traveller • us
9
Pros:

All was good. Really nice size walk in showers.

2026-09-17 • 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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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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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
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Catherine • family_with_children • gb
10
A very enjoyable and relaxing stay, we wished we had book a second night.
Pros:

We loved everything and the staff were amazing and couldn’t be more helpful. We all loved the breakfast and as my son’s girlfriend couldn’t make up her mind as there are only certain things she can eat, they made her both. Second time we have stayed and will be back again.

Cons:

We loved everything.

2026-09-04 • via Nuitee
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Paul • extended_group • gb
8
Comfortable and peaceful.
Pros:

Room was spacious, quiet and well appointed

Cons:

My wife found the lighting inadequate for applying her makeup; it had subdued lighting with no illuminated mirror. Also, sink in the bathroom was tiny (room12)

2026-09-04 • via Nuitee
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Greg • couple • gb
9
Really nice hotel, lovely room with a great bar and restaurant. Would recommend.
Pros:

Property was well presented and the room looked it has been recently decorated. Close to the centre of Newbury. We also eat in the restaurant which was very good.

Cons:

Well position and a short walk to town

2026-08-31 • via Nuitee
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Stamp • couple • us
10
Comfortable, friendly, clean, and inviting!
Pros:

This place was amazing with very good food and very friendly staff. We came here after a horrid night at another hotel where the bed was so awful I had to sleep on the floor! After learning about this, the staff went out of their way to make sure we were comfortable and happy. We were delighted with our bed here. I had the best night sleep since leaving the USA. The waterfall shower had fantastic pressure and the water was always very hot! The convenient fridge in the room and tea pot with selection of tea was great! I can't say enough about how wonderful our stay was here. The room was clean with plenty of fresh towels every day. The full English Breakfast was nothing short of delicious! My husband loved it every day but I went for the cinnamon French toast with blueberry jam and fresh fruit and creme freche. We're so happy we found the Coat and Bear and would definitely recommend it to anyone who wants a quality stay at a fantastic hotel.

Cons:

I can't think of a single thing to not like!! Everything was just fantastic!

2026-08-31 • via Nuitee
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John • couple • gb
8
A nice hotel we located and cater for all our needs.
Pros:

Central location with all the facilities

2026-08-31 • via Nuitee
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Suzanne • couple • gb
6
Quite disappointed this stay not as good as last visit.
Pros:

Convenient location. Reasonable menu choices and availability of choices.

Cons:

The room was close to car park and lots of people coming and going in the corridor. There was not enough parking spaces in the car park. When I had booked previously I paid £30 for 2 breakfast but this time paid £46 for a smaller breakfast that was cold. The smoke alarm flashed all night keeping me awake.

2026-08-31 • via Nuitee
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Bethany • couple • gb
10
Will be back!
Pros:

Amazing location right on the high street and the whole place is kitted out to perfection - the decor is just gorgeous. We got upgraded and the room was fab, so comfy, had a great sleep.

Cons:

Couldn’t park, no spaces, so had to pay a tenner in the car park opposite but no biggie

2026-08-30 • via Nuitee
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Matthew • couple • gb
10
Pros:

Everything

2026-08-28 • via Nuitee
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JoAnn • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Expensive

2026-08-25 • via Nuitee
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Gareth • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-08-25 • via Nuitee
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Gareth • couple • gb
8
Pros:

Lovely decor, nice people

Cons:

Noisy outside room very early, 4am onwards

2026-08-25 • via Nuitee