The Coat and Bear

4.0 star property

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Grand | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
Bar (on property)
Fancy | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
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Grand | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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

Room options

Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 29.8 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Fancy Family

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Fancy

  • 26.0 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Luxe

  • 33.1 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Really Comfy Family

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Comfy

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 16.5 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Really Fancy

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 26.4 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Really Comfy

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 22.0 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Grand

  • 49.6 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

The Coat and Bear

Hotel in Newbury with 24-hour front desk and restaurant
A restaurant, a bar/lounge and a 24-hour front desk are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided.
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.

During your stay at The Coat and Bear, you're just a quick walk from Newbury Town Hall. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus a restaurant. This property offers pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls.
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 50+ Mbps)
  • Free self-parking
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Full breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Services include luggage storage
  • Just a 4-minute walk from Newbury Town Hall and 5 minutes on foot from Kennet & Avon Canal
  • Dogs welcome for a fee
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. Self parking is free.

This 4-star Newbury hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a full breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
The Coat and Bear has a restaurant on site.

Languages

English

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

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
  • Private bathroom
  • 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 at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

The Coat and Bear Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 67 out of 76 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 76 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 76 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 76 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 76 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What an outstanding hotel, easy check-in, friendly staff, and an amazing restaurant with delicious food. Highly recommend and would definitely stay here again, one of the best hotels we've stayed at for a long time.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay lovely room quality furnishings Would definitely return
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shaz

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

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

Outstanding

Fantastic hotel very quirky outstanding service and the best hotel I've stayed at in a long time lots of lovely amenities great location and excellent food and service
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beverly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really great stay, lovely property, clean, easy access, we would stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nick

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

Great Stay in Newbury

The whole stay was amazing. From the time we arrived with the friendly and helpful staff, to the really amazing room and ending the evening with some top notch food. Will most definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nigel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

malcolm

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful room with a king size most comfortable bed. We booked on the day of our stay and whilst we had arranged to eat elsewhere we returned for a glass of wine - the bar was well decorated and the staff were most pleasant Would hope to return
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great accommodation wonderful room large with great fixtures. Evening meal was fantastic highly recommended
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really nice stay, manager very nice
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darran

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rackey

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

10/10 Excellent

Laura

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

8/10 Good

Anthony

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

8/10 Good

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025