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The Foinavon

3.5 star property

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Pub
Garden
Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Exterior
Pub

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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High Street, Newbury, England, RG20 6NJ
  • Place, North Wessex Downs
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Newbury Racecourse
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Place, Highclere Castle
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Airport, Farnborough (FAB)
    ‪51 min drive‬

Room options

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Exclusive Double Room, Non Smoking (No 2) | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Exclusive Double Room, Non Smoking (No 2)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Double or Twin Room, Non Smoking (No 1) | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Executive Double or Twin Room, Non Smoking (No 1)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Double Room, Non Smoking (No 3) | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Double Room, Non Smoking (No 3)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Double Room, Non Smoking (No 4) | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Double Room, Non Smoking (No 4)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Executive Double Room, Non Smoking (No 5) | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Executive Double Room, Non Smoking (No 5)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Double Room, Non Smoking (No 6)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Newbury

The Foinavon places you within a 5-minute drive of East Ilsley and within a 10-minute drive of Thames River. This 6-room, 3.5-star bed & breakfast has free breakfast along with conveniences like free in-room WiFi and free self parking.
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What's nearby

  • North Wessex Downs - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Newbury Racecourse - 20 min drive - 12.6 miles
  • Highclere Castle - 28 min drive - 19.6 miles
  • University of Oxford - 33 min drive - 24.3 miles
  • LEGOLAND® Windsor - 48 min drive - 41.2 miles

Getting around

  • Reading Pangbourne Station - 14 min drive
  • Oxford (OXF) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Lightbox Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Greggs - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Hampstead Norreys Community Shop & Cafe - ‬8 min drive

About this property

The Foinavon

The Foinavon features free WiFi in public areas, meeting rooms, and conference space. A stay here includes free parking. Staff members can help with accommodation requests, and provide front-desk service during limited hours. Additional amenities include coffee/tea in a common area, a library, and a garden.
Guests can enjoy free WiFi and LCD TVs. Bathrooms have hair dryers and free toiletries. Electric kettles and desks are also standard.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception

Restaurants on site

  • The Compton Swan
  • The Compton Swan Bar

Things to do

  • Library

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 11:30 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 11:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

Important information

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
  • Check-in: noon—-10:30 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • 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.
  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.

Property is also known as

Compton Swan B&B Newbury
Compton Swan B&B
Compton Swan Newbury
Compton Swan
The Compton Swan
The Foinavon Newbury
The Foinavon Bed & breakfast
The Foinavon Bed & breakfast Newbury

Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at The Foinavon?

The Foinavon offers free cancellation on some room rates. If you'd like to learn more, look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What's there to do near The Foinavon?

This bed & breakfast is located in Newbury, close to The Living Rainforest, Newbury Showground, and Basildon Park. You'll also find East Ilsley and Lardon Chase - the Holies and Lough Down within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at The Foinavon?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the bed & breakfast.

Does The Foinavon have a casino?

No, The Foinavon doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at The Foinavon?

No, there is no indoor pool at this bed & breakfast.

What do couples enjoy most about The Foinavon?

Couples will appreciate amenities like a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and a free daily breakfast at this bed & breakfast.

Does The Foinavon have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this bed & breakfast.

Does The Foinavon feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, The Foinavon serves free cooked-to-order breakfasts at The Compton Swan each morning.

Does The Foinavon allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at The Foinavon.

Does The Foinavon have connecting rooms available?

No, this bed & breakfast doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

What is the closest airport to The Foinavon?

The closest major airport to The Foinavon is Oxford (OXF), which is 27.4 mi away (47 minutes by car). Another top airport is Farnborough (FAB), which is around 26.7 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at The Foinavon?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at The Foinavon.

The Foinavon Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 15 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Coral

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It has a lovely old world feel about it. The beds were clean and comfortable and the breakfast delicious. Connie is a great host.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel didn’t look at all like photographs - room was very tired the en-suite need replacing
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Klaas

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

Lovely little hotel

As it was wintertime, the hotel didn't open until 5:30, which was the only downside. Otherwise a lovely hotel in a lovely tiny village, with small but good rooms. The pub/restaurant served excellent food (I had fajitas, which was very tasty) and breakfast (scrambled eggs with smoked salmon in my case) was lovely. I was there for work at RAL and this is much much much better than Ridgeway House!!!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

6/10 Okay

Jessica

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Okay, but not brilliant

Service was fine and breakfast was okay. Bedroom was fairly basic. Bed was comfortable enough, and radiator was able to get the room nice and cosy although it was cold outside. The wardrobe was free-standing and a bit shonky though - the whole thing wobbled when the wardrobe door was slid shut. Biggest issue for us was the shower. It was a corner shower without its own light and the nearest ceiling light was not right outside the shower door but a few feet away so the shower was very dark, and also had no shelf or ledge for soap. My husband warned me it took a while to warm up for his morning shower so I turned it on in the evening and waited. After 10 minutes the water had only reach tepid for my evening shower and once I was in it took another ten to achieve any degree of something that could almost be called warming. The shower drain also didn’t drain properly and the stall, while clean at first glance, didn’t seem very clean on closer inspection - presumably because there’s not enough light in the shower cubicle to see to get it pristine. Pictures of other rooms look better on the website so maybe we were just unlucky. It was fine for a couple of nights and the pub is nice, but it could have been better.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Keith

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were amazing, child friendly and clean and stylish food was fantastic.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

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

A lesson in Hospitality - Brilliant

Stayed here for 2 days due to working in the area. From the moment I arrived,(a bit late and frazzled) I was made to feel welcome and relaxed, offered help with my bags and a drink at the bar. Food was lovely and well priced and the cooked to order breakfast great. I have had occasion to stay locally on many occasions but this was my first visit. I would like to thank all the team for their friendliness and professionalism, it was a lesson in hospitality. I will definitely be back if there is availability next time I'm around the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

6/10 Okay

Brian

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Bernard

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
First class service at all times First class breakfast cooked to order.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mark

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

Highly recommend

Mark and the staff made us feel very welcome, we thought we would miss the evening meal due to a commitment but they said they would make sure that we could get food when we got back, which was great. Very helpful and friendly. I would stay there again.
Bedroom
Shower room
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lyn Key

Good food & room lovely but so noisy because over the bar so no sleep till 1230 am & upset because walking 13 miles next day Such a shame
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
2 mins walk to my sons house. Lovely villlage of Compton.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019