Five Bells, Baydon Road, Wickham, Newbury, RG20 8HH, United Kingdom
#6 of 12 B&Bs and Inns in Newbury
Guests' ChoiceBased on 461 hotel reviews
8.7Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.0
Location
9.0
Facilities
8.6
Staff
9.5
Value for money
9.1
Free WiFi
9.0
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 30 April 2024
Mike
United KingdomBreakfast not served until 8am which could be a draw back to some. However, it is served promptly, nice choice and very fresh.
Have stayed here a few times and it has become my "go to" place when visiting our Newbury Office. Nice local beers and the food was its usual high standard
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 30 April 2024
Belton
United KingdomRoom a bit cramped no room for a chair
Good, convenient
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 24 April 2024
Scott
United KingdomFantastic old English country pub with charming rooms
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 30 March 2024
Andrew
United KingdomProperty was lovely.
Very personal and great value for money.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 28 March 2024
Elizabeth
United KingdomRoom was adequate and new en suite just needed a few finishing touches, which was acknowledged as work in progress.
All staff were professional, pleasant and attentive. Both breakfast and dinner were excellent.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 25 March 2024
Rebecca
United KingdomIt’s really old fashioned!
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 21 March 2024
Tucker
United KingdomMain road at the front - Five Bells is set back and it wasn’t noisy Lovely free standing bath but water went cool after only filling quarter full
Able to take our dog - large field next door to walk (on lead) Pub meal was excellent Complimentary coffee pods/ tea making Comfortable bed Smart TV
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 19 March 2024
Quinton
United KingdomA little small but cosy, there is no coffee station in the bedroom, but rather a well equipped station downstairs with very nice quality coffee which makes up for it.
It’s very good fairly for money accommodation. Free parking.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 13 March 2024
Iyabo
United KingdomHelpful staff
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 2 March 2024
Philip
United KingdomNothing not to like.
Very clean and comfortable. Good food and beer.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 27 February 2024
Mark
United KingdomNothing
Food fantastic and loved the room
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 24 February 2024
Lord
United KingdomThe bed was very uncomfortable and hard and we had a poor nights sleep. The hot water in the basin wasn’t working, but the shower was excellent.
Very Clean, very friendly. Good food except my steak frites was very tough. Service excellent.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 21 February 2024
Lawrence
United KingdomNothing springs to mind - met expectations
We paid for breakfast and it was excellent - proper restaurant food. Plenty of choice & reasonably priced Few people staying (not many rooms) so attentive service
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 15 February 2024
Tracey
United KingdomDepends how busy pub is as to opening hours on Monday and Tuesday. But in fairness the staff happy to accommodate you if you tell them your plans. Loved the place and would go back. X
Fabulous staff and a superb bath tub!! Food was tasty and service excellent.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 6 February 2024
Frances
United KingdomThe bedroom was extremely comfortable but there could have been a bit more places to put things..a towel rail would have been good.
The staff were particularly helpful . It was an ideal place to stay with my dog. Everything was very easy.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 29 January 2024
Dawn
United KingdomExcellent food and friendly staff
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 25 January 2024
Rachel
United KingdomBit chilly in the bedroom (very cold temps outside) and on the first night in the dining room at the French doors end (chilly draught).
We ate in the pub throughout our stay. It's got a delightful locals vibe and we felt very welcome. The food exceeded our expectations... Sunday lunch roast was magnificent, and the Hake and samphire was fabulous too. Gutted to have missed the fact that they brew a beer of their own. Lovely countryside to walk in. The 11 am check out time was a bonus. A useful field at the back of the pub where the dog could run as soon as we arrived. The fire in the pub was georgeous. Staff very friendly and helpful.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 25 December 2023
Lynne
United KingdomNothing!
Another brilliant stay at the "Five Bells". Great location. Friendly staff. Lovely comfy rooms & Groot Food.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 21 December 2023
Jo
United KingdomLovely pub, great food and a very comfortable place to stay.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 17 December 2023
Ken
United KingdomLow level light to highlight step
Spotlessly clean. Nice range of toiletries Really nice staff
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 21 November 2023
Brian
United KingdomThe en-suite shower room was bitter cold, no heating in that room & the window wide open.
Beutiful country pub, open fire, & great beers & food selections. Warm & comfy room. Shared 'nespresso' coffee machine in the lobby-hall way.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 14 November 2023
Alison
United KingdomCountry pub.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 11 November 2023
Ayres
United KingdomThey added a service charge in the restaurant but I think it should be up to the individual to leave a tip rather than just assuming that they deserve it.
As a dog friendly hotel,the location is perfect for walking our dog without needing to drive, and the staff were very friendly.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 2 November 2023
Judith
United KingdomNothing
Very welcoming. Great place to be able to have a catch-up over a meal and then a comfortable room for the night. Good breakfast choice and very helpful staff. Would definitely go again.
Stayed in October 2023
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