The Coat and Bear

4.0 star property
Hotel in Newbury with 24-hour front desk and restaurant

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Grand
Fancy
Bar (on property)
Grand
Front of property

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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28 Bartholomew Street, Newbury, England, RG14 5EU
  • Place, Newbury Racecourse
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Donnington Castle
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Watermill Theatre
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Southampton (SOU)
    ‪47 min drive‬

Room options

Comfy

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Coffee/tea maker
Espresso maker
Digital channels
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Fancy

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Espresso maker
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Luxe

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Deep-soaking bath
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Separate bath and shower
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Comfy Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Espresso maker
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Grand

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Separate bath and shower
Coffee/tea maker
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Newbury

The Coat and Bear puts you in the heart of Newbury, within just a 10-minute stroll of Newbury Town Hall and Kennet & Avon Canal. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .This pet-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage. Each morning full breakfast is served between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. There's also the convenience of limited parking. .Attractions within a 30-minute drive of this 4-property class Newbury hotel include Highclere Castle and Thames River.

What's nearby

  • Newbury Town Hall - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Newbury Racecourse - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Donnington Castle - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Watermill Theatre - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Highclere Castle - 14 min drive - 11.9 km

Getting around

  • Newbury Station - 5 min walk
  • Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 110 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Coat & Bear - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Boswells - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Dolphin - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Globe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Nando's - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Coat and Bear

Hotel in Newbury with 24-hour front desk and restaurant
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 4-star Newbury hotel is smoke free.

  • 26 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Coat and Bear offers 26 air-conditioned accommodations with espresso makers and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels.

This Newbury hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 50+ Mbps. Business-friendly amenities include desk chairs and telephones. Additionally, rooms include a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 16 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch smart TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Espresso maker

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk chair
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 20 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 10.0 per night.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately GBP 16 per person
  • Pet fee: GBP 20 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 10.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Mastercard and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Coat and Bear?

The Coat and Bear offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at The Coat and Bear?

Yep, The Coat and Bear has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited.

What makes The Coat and Bear a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus premium bedding in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at The Coat and Bear.

Does The Coat and Bear serve breakfast?

Yep, full brekkie is offered daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Coat and Bear?

No, The Coat and Bear does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Coat and Bear?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Coat and Bear?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Coat and Bear?

Dogs are welcome at The Coat and Bear, with food and water bowls on offer.

The Coat and Bear Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 79 out of 90 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 90 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 90 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 90 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 90 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would definitely recommend. Unbeatable location, beautifully kept inn with wonderful, helpful staff. Rooms were spacious, spotless, well furnished, quiet and comfortable. Makes the case for a trip to Newbury!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alasdair

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glenn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Outstanding

Fantastic overnight stop, The quality of furnishings, decoration, cleanliness and friendliness of staff were all outstanding.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness
A truly thoughtful stay! The hotel’s attention to detail was evident from the moment I stepped into my room—greeted by a charming handwritten note and a delightful selection of sweet treats It’s the little gestures that make a stay memorable, and this one certainly did. The hospitality was warm, the room was immaculate, and the experience felt genuinely personal. Highly recommended for anyone who appreciates those extra touches!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Rebecca

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Overall cleanliness, and welcome was very good. The room was cold as air con was left on before arrival. It took awhile to find the car park, no sign posting information to find the parking There shoud be some sort of info regarding the car during booking.It was all very stressful looking for it in a busy town centre with one system's
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Joseph

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beth

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jim

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My wife & I decided we needed a "just the two of us" getaway, & this establishment flashed up as a great deal for our time-frame. it's easy to reach off the M4, which was great, & even on a Friday evening it wasn't a bark to get to even though we were expecting commuter traffic. We were quickly checked in & allocated our room (#8, ground floor rear of the court yard, nearest the car park!). We weren't at all disappointed with the quality, size & comfort of this recently decorated haven. Lovely big bed, twin chairs & a small table bearing sweet treats, a proper large wardrobe (made of solid oak), a modern & large flat screen TV (which had spare HDMI & USB ports for streaming or stored entertainments), tea & coffee making facilities (a pod machine no less!) & a lovely high ceiling to give that extra feel of space in spades. Plus there was a delightful handwritten note in the room to welcome us to the hotel; a great personal touch in my book! And then there was the bathroom... The deep free-standing bath was quite the attraction for my wife, who loves a good soak at the best of times, but this was going to be as luxurious as possible. The power shower unit, with deluge/rainfall head & the "handheld" option was just brilliant. A huge unit too, so it was great, with the controls being easy enough to understand, & not convoluted at all. All pristine & clean of course, with a very luxurious colour scheme, from the paint to the tiles; it all screamed class!
Free standing tub, & large hand-wash basin
Lovely big bed
Lovely furnishings
Tea & coffee facilities, plus a large flat-screen TV
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Alan

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place.

Rooms were spacious. Bathroom and shower fantastic. Bed very comfortable. a little bit noisy in the morning as we faced the car park and were next to the staff entrance. Bar and restaurant were very lively. Food was good. Don't expect an intimate gourmet dining experience as it's essentially a bar. Excellent breakfast. Staff friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Everything was perfect.

An amasing stay, everything was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stay HERE!

It was terrific - Service, our room, the food, the drinks. The staff was amazingly helpful and kind . LEO was so helpful with luggage parking, places to go. We felt SO welcome!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely overnight stay with great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely relaxing stay, would visit again
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fabulous Stay

What a marvellous hotel, staff and facilities. The rooms were amazing and the breakfast delicious.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely hotel with beautifully decorated rooms

Lovely hotel with beautifully decorated rooms
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Phillip

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025