The Crown & Horns

3.0 star property
Inn in Newbury with a restaurant and a bar

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Standard Double Room, Ensuite ( (Room Only)) | Garden
Superior Double Room, Ensuite ((Room Only))
Miscellaneous
Breakfast for a fee
Superior Double Room, Ensuite ((Room Only))

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
  • Bar

Explore the area

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Compton Road, Newbury, England, RG20 7LH
  • Place, North Wessex Downs
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, East Ilsley
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Highclere Castle
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Airport, Farnborough (FAB)
    ‪48 min drive‬

Room options

Basic Double Room, Ensuite (Small - (Room only))

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Double Room, Ensuite ( (Room Only))

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Twin Room, Accessible, Ensuite ((Room Only))

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Superior Double Room, Ensuite ((Room Only))

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Newbury

Located within a leisurely stroll of East Ilsley, The Crown & Horns is within a 5-minute drive of Chilton Field Wetland. This 11-room, 3-star inn has conveniences like a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • North Wessex Downs - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • East Ilsley - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Newbury Racecourse - 13 min drive - 12.1 miles
  • Highclere Castle - 21 min drive - 19.0 miles
  • Blenheim Palace - 39 min drive - 33.2 miles

Getting around

  • Newbury Racecourse Station - 11 min drive
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Hart Of Harwell - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Lightbox Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Greggs - ‬6 min drive

About this property

The Crown & Horns

Inn in Newbury with a restaurant and a bar
At The Crown & Horns, guests have access to free WiFi in public areas, a meeting room, and a terrace. If you decide to drive, there's free parking. Additional amenities include wedding services and a garden.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • Breakfast available for a fee: GBP 2.95 to 4.95 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • High chair

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Breakfast fee: approximately GBP 2.95 to 4.95 per person

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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
This property is professionally cleaned
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:30 AM
Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards.
  • The property is professionally cleaned.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What's there to do around The Crown & Horns?

This inn is located in Newbury within a short 6-minute walk of East Ilsley. You'll also find Chilton Field Wetland and Chilton Fields within a short drive.

How much does it cost to stay at The Crown & Horns?

As of Dec 28, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Crown & Horns on Dec 29, 2025 start from $87.73, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available on site at The Crown & Horns?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the inn.

Does The Crown & Horns have a casino?

No, The Crown & Horns doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at The Crown & Horns?

No, there is no indoor pool at this inn.

What do couples enjoy most about The Crown & Horns?

Couples staying at this inn will appreciate amenities like a bar plus some guestrooms include premium bedding and city views.

Are there hot tubs at The Crown & Horns?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this inn.

Does The Crown & Horns feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, The Crown & Horns serves breakfast for a surcharge from its restaurant.

Does The Crown & Horns allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at The Crown & Horns.

Does The Crown & Horns have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this inn.

What is the closest airport to The Crown & Horns?

The closest major airport to The Crown & Horns is Oxford (OXF), which is 25.5 mi away (39 minutes by car). Another top airport is Farnborough (FAB), which is around 28.4 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies at The Crown & Horns?

No, you won't find guestrooms with balconies at The Crown & Horns.

Does The Crown & Horns have a wedding venue on site?

If wedding bells are in your future, take advantage of the wedding venue at The Crown & Horns.

The Crown & Horns Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 75 out of 180 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 74 out of 180 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 180 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 180 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 180 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Greig

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jo

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

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

My go-to place for Harwell campus

Always a comfortable and hospitable stay. Basic, but cozy, and friendly service.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Billy

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Gillian

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

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A very warm welcome from a friendly team. The food here is great. Highly recommended to anyone walking the Ridgeway!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The Crown and Horns has always been a good choice for me to stay. Clean, friendly, affordable.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The Crown and Horns has always been a good choice for me to stay. Clean, friendly, affordable.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The Crown and Horns is a lovely little pub close to the Harwell Science & Innovation campus. Rooms are small, but clean and affordable. The pub itself is cosy and welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Matthew

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

Crown & Horns

Wifi was shockingly bad. Only limited food available in the restaurant as in yku had a choice of about 4 meals. No cider on draft . My towel smelt like it had been dried with the kitchen exraction fan as it had a distinct amell of chip fryers...
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Oliver

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Olu

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

A really lovely place with a few issues this time

I've stayed before and it's a really lovely pub, friendly service, nice grub and above all a really comfy bed. I was a bit disappointed this time though because a few things have slipped and whilst small they amounted to a slightly uncomfortable stay. Firstly the room was freezing cold, like a fridge on arrival as the radiator was off. It became apparent that this is because the windows have gaps around them even when closed (it's a lovely creaky old building so to be expected but this was extreme). I managed to whack the radiator on and tried clogging the gaps with the towel and a cushion which improved things. Some curtains would have helped rather than creaky blinds. Second issue was that whilst there were nice biccies and toiletries there was no milk! I remembered from before that you have to walk down the hallway and a flight of stairs to fill-up from the fridge but there was none here either. I was in my bedclothes by this point so not keen on going to the bar to request some which meant my evening cuppa was cancelled. No milk in the morning either. There is a cafetière to raise your hopes but no coffee to put in it. The rooms also have no cosy lighting, only the main light and some cold LED reading lights so it's a bit all or nothing. They have 'do not disturb' signs but nowhere to attach these to the outer door. It would be lovely if these issues could be resolved as it would really be a top-notch place with a bit more attention to detail. Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Andrew

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

Solid choice

Second time staying here. Rooms are clean and efficient, staff are friendly, and the pub is cozy.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Sheran

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Over rated. Dangerous stairs. Very loud water pump in bathroom. Ordinary bed - ended up in the middle of the bed all night. Little light in the room. Only one bedside light. Badly placed furniture & no where to put anything. Cosy bar & dining room that was well laid out. Staff were very good.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Philip

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
I am going to be kind here, and take into account that the Manager, a very nice & polite young man (named Zak??), advised us upon our arrival that he had only just started running this pub in the past 2 weeks. Apparently his boss had just bought the place after it had been "run down for a while". With that in mind..... The good points were that the staff were very friendly and helpful. We were supposed to book in by 9pm, but because i finished work later than anticipated, and we had to drive from Essex, we didn't arrive at the pub until 22:30. The pub rang us just after 9pm to check if we were still coming, and said it was no problem if we arrived late. Once we finally got there, we were told that there was no breakfast available, despite us being advised on the website that cooked breakfast was available Zak said that in compensation for no breakfast, they had put small individual boxes of cereal out, on top of a bar fridge, with cold milk, orange & apple juice. The choice of cereal was limited to Corn Flakes, Rice Crispies & Special K. The room was smaller than i expected, but was ok for 1 night. The day we arrived was very very unseasonally hot. 32°! So, consequentially, our room was very hot. It was very warm in the room. Too hot to sleep. The addition of a fan would have helped. All the windows had wire stays fitted to them, to stop guests opening the windows too wide. Thankfully our window stay was broken, so we had our window wide open! No regular coffee in room.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice but no breakfast available!!

Nice place but we were advused tgere was a continbreakfast available tye following mornibg when we checked in, and ut also stated tgat breakfast was available for an additional charge. However, when we asked the foloowibg mornibg qe were told that there was no breakfast available. The room was nice but lots of spiders, maybe down to the time of year.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024