Ye Olde Red Lion

4.0 star property
Tudor inn with a restaurant and a bar

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Exterior
Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Brewpub
Front of property

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

Map
Green Lane, Chieveley, Newbury, England, RG20 8XB
  • Newbury Showground
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Watermill Theatre
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Newbury Racecourse
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Farnborough (FAB)
    ‪45 min drive‬

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Room options

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible, Garden View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Newbury

Located within a leisurely stroll of Newbury Showground, Ye Olde Red Lion is within a few miles (5 km) of Snelsmore Common Country Park. This 4-star inn has 5 guestrooms and offers conveniences like a restaurant, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Newbury Showground - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Watermill Theatre - 5 min drive - 4.1 miles
  • Donnington Castle - 5 min drive - 3.7 miles
  • Newbury Racecourse - 8 min drive - 5.6 miles
  • Highclere Castle - 16 min drive - 12.6 miles

Getting around

  • Newbury Station - 7 min drive
  • Oxford (OXF) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Toby Carvery - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Fox Inn - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Ye Olde Red Lion - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Cross Keys Newbury - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Gurkha Chef - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Ye Olde Red Lion

Tudor inn with a restaurant and a bar
Ye Olde Red Lion features free WiFi in public areas, coffee in a common area, and a terrace. Free parking is included with your stay. Staff members can help with accommodation requests, and provide front-desk service during limited hours. Additional amenities include a picnic area, a garden, and a TV in a common area.
Guests can enjoy flat-screen TVs and stay connected with free WiFi. Electric kettles and hair dryers are other standard amenities.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Ye Olde Red Lion
  • Ye Olde Red Lion Pub

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

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

More

  • 1 floor
  • 2 buildings
  • Built in 1782
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property
  • Tudor architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6:30 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • This property doesn't allow children 12 and younger (only guests older than 12 are allowed)

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
This property accepts credit cards
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10 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.
  • This property accepts credit cards.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

Ye Olde Red Lion Inn Newbury
Ye Olde Red Lion Newbury
Ye Olde Red Lion Inn
Ye Olde Red Lion Inn
Ye Olde Red Lion Newbury
Ye Olde Red Lion Inn Newbury

Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at Ye Olde Red Lion?

Ye Olde Red Lion provides free cancellation on some room rates. For more details, take a look at the cancellation policy on our site.

How much does it cost to stay at Ye Olde Red Lion?

As of Jun 14, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ye Olde Red Lion on Jun 15, 2025 start from $136.15, 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.

What can I see around Ye Olde Red Lion?

This inn is located in Newbury within a short 9-minute walk of Newbury Showground. You'll also find North Wessex Downs and Donnington Castle within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at Ye Olde Red Lion?

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

Does Ye Olde Red Lion include a casino on the premises?

No, Ye Olde Red Lion doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Ye Olde Red Lion?

No, there is no indoor pool at this inn.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Ye Olde Red Lion?

Couples staying at this inn will appreciate amenities like a bar and a restaurant plus some guestrooms include garden views.

Does Ye Olde Red Lion have a hot tub?

No, this inn doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Ye Olde Red Lion have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, Ye Olde Red Lion serves free English breakfast at Ye Olde Red Lion.

Does Ye Olde Red Lion allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Ye Olde Red Lion.

Are there connecting rooms at Ye Olde Red Lion?

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

What is the closest airport to Ye Olde Red Lion?

The closest major airport to Ye Olde Red Lion is Oxford (OXF), which is about 25.6 mi away. Another top airport is Farnborough (FAB), which is around 26.8 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Ye Olde Red Lion?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Ye Olde Red Lion.

Ye Olde Red Lion Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 135 out of 195 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 48 out of 195 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 195 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 195 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 195 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nigel

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good food, great team
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful place to stay if you’re in the area. Rooms were lovely and the staff and owners were excellent hosts
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mr

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really friendly and welcoming staff, couldn't have been more helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Clive

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice little flatlet. Good privacy. Helpful staff. Good location .
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We arrived late but check in was quick and simple. Breakfast was ordered. The room was clean and serviceable and we had a good night's sleep. Breakfast was delicious.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay. Couldnt fault anything. Great hosts, good food and great accommodation. Highly recommended 👌
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Quinten

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

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

Graduation

5th time i’ve stayed. Would recommend this accommodation to anyone
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

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

Chieveley Visit

Friendly staff, great food options,
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

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

Lovely!!!

Lovely place, nice choice of drinks, good breakfast. Food was delicious. We had a fantastic stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

PHILIP

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

J L

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cosy and quaint.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Yvette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely village pub . Separate building with rooms so no noise from the pub. Double bed ,wardrobe, bed side table and lamp with a desk (tea and coffees and bottle water). Large wet room/bathroom suitable for disabled access.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Stephen

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service

Bit Pricey but worth a look

Pub / restaurant/ hotel. Drinks/ plenty of choice. Food/ breakfast excellent cooked to order. Restaurant food/ good food well cooked not much choice on menu although some specials were offered. Rooms/ Clean basic, tea & coffee provided with kettle. Maid service every day WiFi not available in Rooms. We weren’t familiar with this part of the world and assumed this Hotel was in area with other similar venues, this wasn’t the case in fact it was pretty much isolated from other Pubs or shops. Overall it was a nice stay with pleasant, helpful and attentive staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely rooms with unique period features, and a great pub next door with lovely staff. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Food was excellent and a very warm atmosphere
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Liz

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

Good but not quite perfect

Lovely friendly service with great food. The accommodation was well presented and had everything needed hit the room was freezing cold and only a light blanket and sheet on the bed. Even once I worked out how to turn the radiator on the room was cold as was the bathroom.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

david

Business traveler
Nice pub and a nice area, my room was OK but was in need of some updating, also right next to the beer garden with people outside the window until after 11pm. The food was OK, need more veggie choices for my taste. Didn't feel the need to rush back but it was OK.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Walter

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Colin

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

.Visit to Southern Wool Show.

The staff were very friendly, and efficient. Food was fine. Accomodation was small, but adequate. Location for our trip wa excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wendalyn

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staying at Ye Olde Red Lion was a fun experience. It is probably the most unique place I've stayed with its blending of old, old and new and updated rooms. I would stay here again. We were in Arran Room which was very nice other than the mattress should be replaced. It is uncomfortable. The outside grounds need some cleaning and TLC, too. (There had just been a big storm/rain which might account for some of the mess and debris around the grounds.) Overall, an interesting stay with great breakfast and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyable stay, convenient location not far from M4, good place to break a journey. Pleasant staff and clean accommodation, Good food served.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

David

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

Ourstanding

Lovely place. Excellent friendly helpful staff. Excellent food, had Brixham Plaice. Room spotless and comfortable. Beer outstanding. Will definitely stay again when i take my granddaughter back to Uni.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023