The Coat and Bear

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

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Grand | Premium bedding, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Bar (on property)
Grand | Premium bedding, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
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Fancy | Premium bedding, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
The Coat and Bear combines comfort with genuine charm. Guests fuel up with a full breakfast before heading out, stay connected with in-room WiFi, and have convenient options to relax at the bar or enjoy a meal at the restaurant when they return.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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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 Single 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 Single 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
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About the area

Map
28 Bartholomew Street, Newbury, England, RG14 5EU

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

Upscale hotel in a shopping district
The Coat and Bear provides amenities, such as a bar and a restaurant. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self-parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk and smoke-free property
  • Luggage storage
Room features
All guest rooms at The Coat and Bear offer thoughtful touches, such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and desk chairs.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with hairdryers and shampoo
  • 32-inch Smart TVs with digital channels
  • Coffee/tea makers, heating and daily housekeeping

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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 are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 20 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Food and water bowls are available

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

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Frequently asked questions

Is The Coat and Bear pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 20 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at The Coat and Bear?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Coat and Bear?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Coat and Bear?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Coat and Bear located?

Located in the heart of Newbury, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Newbury Town Hall, Kennet & Avon Canal and West Berkshire Museum. Newbury Racecourse and Shaw House are also within 1 mile (2 km). Newbury Station is only a 5-minute walk and Newbury Racecourse Station is 18 minutes.

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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

Sam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well appointed rooms and really well designed with some nice personal touches on arrival. Close to shops and restaurants. Parking at rear. Highly recommend would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely boutique hotel with good dining. Helpful and friendly staff . Rooms well appointed and nice personal touches. In room coffee is quality brand and welcome gift topped it off!!!. Go there, it’s really worth it.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely overnight stay with great breakfast
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

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The dining room and food was excellent with service to match. Rooms are extremely comfortable and beautifully decorated with every facility you could ask for. All staff were polite and attentive.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

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

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

Lacey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay, would thoroughly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lydia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful staff, room & breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nigel

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

6/10 Okay

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Good and modern hotel but the staff is not helpful. No one at the front desk at any time. Restaurant is ok.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 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

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

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sally

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

Highly recommended

Excellent stay. Excellent attention to detail. Very friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Old world charm, good atmosphere, great bathroom. Initial difficulty finding parking.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim

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

Highly recommended

Lovely fresh new hotel - service was great - and love the little touches like a hand written welcome note etc
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jordan

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

New, high end, quirky and fresh

New hotel, holds very high standards. Impeccable!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Sam

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Unfortunately left my apple charging cables at the property rang multiple times on the day I checked out no one bothered to ring me back.After speaking to reception on multiple days it appeared to have been taken. Very disappointing and very distressful people staying here and also house keep will not stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jim

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

10/10 Excellent

Rob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed at the location for a trip to Newbury Races (Cost approx £10 in a taxi). Very good location with bonus of on site parking. Excellent bar and food choices. Easy walking distance to local pubs and restaurants. Would thoroughly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved it. Warm night.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed at the Coat & Bear while visiting Highclere Castle. I had a room with 2 beds and it was very spacious. The staff was very nice and the food at the pub was delicious. The town of Newbury is very nice and walkable and the hotel is only about a 10-15 min walk to the Newbury train station. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

TERRY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very welcoming when we arrived. Flowers put into our room I had delivered along with some treats from hotel for our anniversary. Our evening meal was the best we had for awhile. No faults throughout our whole weekend
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The look and the style of the room was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025