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The Bell at Boxford

3.0 star property
Enjoy the free WiFi at this 3-star Newbury inn

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A traditional English pub with a sign reading "The Bell Inn".
Birthday party area
Single Room, 1 Single Bed, Ensuite | Terrace/patio
Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, Ensuite
A bar with a variety of bottles and a beer tap. There are plants hanging from the ceiling and a television screen in the background.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
  • Bar

Explore the area

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Lambourn Road, Boxford, Newbury, England, RG20 8DD
  • Place, North Wessex Downs
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Newbury Racecourse
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, Highclere Castle
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Airport, Farnborough (FAB)
    ‪61 min drive‬

Room options

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Shower, hair dryer, towels

Double Room, Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Shower, hair dryer, towels

Single Room, 1 Twin Bed, Ensuite

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Shower, hair dryer, towels

Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Ensuite

  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the area

Newbury

In Newbury .You'll find Welford Park and Deanwood Park Golf Course within 3 miles (5 km) of this inn. Watermill Theatre and Snelsmore Common Country Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • North Wessex Downs - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Watermill Theatre - 6 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Newbury Racecourse - 15 min drive - 14.1 km
  • Highclere Castle - 19 min drive - 19.5 km
  • University of Oxford - 46 min drive - 56.0 km

Getting around

  • Hungerford Kintbury Station - 9 min drive
  • Southampton (SOU) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Greggs - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Woodspeen - ‬3 min drive

About this property

The Bell at Boxford

Enjoy the free WiFi at this 3-star Newbury inn
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. A terrace, barbecue grills, and an arcade/game room are also featured at The Bell at Boxford.

This 3-star Newbury inn is smoke free.

  • 9 guestrooms or units
  • Meeting rooms
  • Deli
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Wedding services available
  • Game room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Bell at Boxford offers 9 accommodations with DVD players and safes. Televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include showers and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • DVD player
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • English breakfast available for a fee 7:30 AM to 8:30 AM on weekdays and 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekends; GBP 10 for adults and GBP 10 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 0-inch HDTV with satellite channels
  • DVD player

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 9 private bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Free local calls
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 10:00 AM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and key retrieval information; your host will greet you
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 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

Host will greet you, key retrieval

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 6 per accommodation, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

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 English breakfast: approximately GBP 10 for adults and GBP 10 for children
  • Pet fee: GBP 6 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, JCB International, Carte Blanche, debit cards, and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitEngland, the National Tourist Board for England.

Property is also known as

Bell Boxford
Bell Boxford Inn
Bell Boxford Inn Newbury
Bell Boxford Newbury
The Bell At Boxford Hotel Newbury
The Bell At Boxford Newbury, England
The Bell At Boxford Newbury England
The Bell at Boxford Inn
The Bell at Boxford Newbury
The Bell at Boxford Inn Newbury

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Bell at Boxford to the airport?

The Bell at Boxford is 37.5 mi (57-min drive) away from the Oxford (OXF) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Bell at Boxford have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Bell at Boxford.

Does The Bell at Boxford offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at The Bell at Boxford, but English breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 10 for adults and GBP 10 for children. It's available on weekdays from 7:30 AM to 8:30 AM and weekends from 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a casino at The Bell at Boxford?

No, there is no casino at this inn.

What time is check-in at The Bell at Boxford?

Check-in start time: 10:00 AM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Bell at Boxford?

Free parking is not available at this inn.

Does The Bell at Boxford have a pool?

The Bell at Boxford does not have a pool.

Does The Bell at Boxford have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does The Bell at Boxford have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this inn.

How close is The Bell at Boxford to downtown Newbury?

The Bell at Boxford is 0.7 mi away from Boxford.

The Bell at Boxford Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 112 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 51 out of 112 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 112 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 112 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 112 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
Lovely location, friendly staff on arrival and a nice pub feel. Not the most immaculately clean bathroom but overall the room was comfortable and good value for money
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Closed

When I arrived the premises was closed. Luckily the owner answered the phone and opened up as he said he hadn’t had notification of booking. He opened up for me and gave me a room. But breakfast was supposed to be included but no facilities for breakfast, dinner or even drinks as basically the premises were closed
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Kirk

Disliked: Staff & service

Never again

Cheery checkin turned intk a disastrous evening with dinner - as the only diners that evening taking an hour to be served! Inedible seafood salad, no customrr service skills and no apologied
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice , country hotel with a sea food and champagne themed restaurant. Pleasant atmosphere and bar food .
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Frank

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

Comfortable, but nothing outstanding.

We didn't expect perfection from what is a room above a pub and clearly the owners are trying to do the best with what they have. The rooms (room 11) are small and the ensuite microscopic but they are clean and well cared for. Where the room falls short on are the things within control. For example, there is only one (ONE!) socket available for guest use in the room and that is at the furthest point from the bad. Had we required the supplemental electric heater there would have been no available sockets. Fortunately we had a power strip with us so we could plug in our cellphones to charge overnight. But, any room ought to have sufficient sockets for charging essential gadgets. A power-strip with a cord long enough to reach the side of the bed so that a cellphone could be used as an alarm is a basic requirement. Our meal was so-so and served sequentially so that even though we sat 6ft from the kitchen my wife's food was cold by the time mine was served. In Britain I expect concurrent serving, especially as we were the only two diners that rainy Monday night. The menu is basic pub-grub fare, which was all we needed, but since the advertising leads you to expect more, beware. There are two WiFi networks, the guest one and the private one. Ask for the password to the private one as the guest one is provided through a partner that requires too much private info. The staff, both during the evening and again in the morning, were friendly, approachable, and eager to please.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

LAURENCE

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

HORSE RACING

NICE STOP OVER FOR HORSE RACING AT NEWBURY
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
nice hotel out in the country. on our visit we had six inch deep snow
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Magnolia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great country hotel. Very helpful and friendly staff. Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018
Verified

6/10 Okay

Dave

Liked: Staff & service
Everything there is ok but the rooms could do with updating
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Gareth

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

Nice stay

Nice stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018
Verified

4/10 Poor

peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Comfortable room, poor breakfast

The room was clean and comfortable which is the main thing. It had a shabby, down-at-heel feel about it but then it wasn't very expensive. It is long overdue for refurbishment and the towels were very frayed. Service at breakfast was excellent but the cooked breakfast very poor: Old, wrinkled mushrooms that were practically raw, a fried egg that was solid and bacon that was very over-cooked. Not a pleasant experience!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018
Verified

6/10 Okay

Lee

Liked: Staff & service
hotel was ok, very small bathroom.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2018
Verified

6/10 Okay

sarah

Liked: Staff & service

Lovely village in gorgeous part of the country

The staff were excellent. The hotel is quite tired really, but the food was good and as the staff so friendly and welcoming forgave the rest of it really!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

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

Very poor quality needs some TLC

Did not get what we had booked. Rooms very tired decor and dirty. No lamp shades non matching bulbs. Pictures and lights falling off walls. Beds uncomfortable. Ceiling dirty marks. Curtains poor fit. Will not return!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017
Verified

8/10 Good

moorland martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

short stay

not bad......rooms dated but service was very. good
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2017
Verified

4/10 Poor

Carol

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Convenient location, inadequate cleaning staff.

Had booked a twin room, was given a double bedded room - blow up bed was provided but on retiring discovered the double had been used previously. The pillow on one side was crumpled and dented ( head shape) the sheet on the same side was rumpled ( body Shape) while the other side was taught and unruffled as was the other pillow. After some discussion, that it was too late to do anything while insisting it was not necessary as it was clean and the room was unused the night before , staff reluctantly changed the bedding. It could easily have been used and left unchanged from several days earlier by the cleaning person, It was quite obviously used bedding!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

MR D R

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

excellent

Excellent hotel Staff great Food fantastic
Verified

10/10 Excellent

C ROBERT

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very convenient for the length of time I was in the area. Very pleasant and efficient service. Nothing too much trouble. Could definitely recommend it and hope to visit again many thanks Robert needham
Verified

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
great location for Oxford and the surrounding area - a bit remote but very peaceful and relaxed (I stayed on a Thursday. loss as if it was much busier at weekends)
Verified

8/10 Good

Colin

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

Country Inn Worth Visiting

A warm welcome from the staff. Excellent country Inn with great service, good food. Comfortable bed and room, fine English breakfast to send you on your way.
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Good pub grub and a nice bed.

A very short stay in my favorite traditional pub. Service is great and food is exactly what it should be in this type of place.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard

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

Pleasant homely and friendly

Made really welcome would rebook again next time I'm in the area
Verified

4/10 Poor

Marc

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not worth the money, never again!

Simply would not stay again. Nobody at reception when you arrive, waited 10 minutes. Booked a double room and got a single room. Placed order from menu for evening meal at 6.00pm to be ready for 7.00pm turned up at 7.35pm. In morning no hot water at all so had to have cold shower. When checking out nobody asked how my stay was and when I mentioned no hot water there was no apology just "thanks for letting me know, we will get it looked at".
Verified

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Not worth the price. No internet from the bedroom

I booked this hotel as it said there was wifi available from the room. As it goes there was no reception, only way to get wifi was by sitting close the pub bar. Wasn't the best service overall. Wouldn't stay there again and for the price £80 it definitely wasn't worth it.
Verified

8/10 Good

Niklas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Very English

Always a great genuine place to stay. As English as they come! Good food too.