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Reviews of The Crown Inn

2 Helmdon Road, Towcester, NN12 8PX, United Kingdom

#4 of 6 B&Bs and Inns in Towcester

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 429 hotel reviews

8.6

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.0

  • Comfort

    9.1

  • Location

    8.9

  • Facilities

    8.5

  • Staff

    9.5

  • Value for money

    8.8

  • Free WiFi

    8.0

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  • Reviewed: 29 April 2024

    8.0
    Based that we booked this in close proximity to Silverstone it was great. Few miles away.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nothing really to complain about. The locals in the premises were accommodating and chatty and made you feel welcome. Bedroom and bathroom adequate for the two of us. Continental breakfast isn't for everyone but you'll find something I m sure.

    Easy to find with sat nav. Easy to park. Lovely welcome and were shown where everything was. The Dinner menu was very good and cooked well.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 April 2024

    10
    Crowning Glory
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing at all. It's a very old inn, not a premier inn, but for the money a premium inn.

    Claudio is a super friendly host. Food superb. Character establishment.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 April 2024

    9.0
    Very good value for money, staff really welcoming and friendly
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    More space to hang clothes up

    Lovely picturesque place to stay

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 April 2024

    9.0
    Very comfortable and a lovely friendly feel to the small village pub. Would stay again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    There was nothing not to like except maybe the climb to the top floor so for those with mobility problems speak to them in advance.

    Dinner was lovely but didn’t expect the service charge. Breakfast was plentiful but very much DIY. Room was quiet, comfortable and clean.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 April 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We really loved the room, very clean light airy and spacious and well serviced. The staff were warm and welcoming and the food and atmosphere in the bar very good. The location is great for surrounding attractions but quiet and friendly. We will definitely return.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 April 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Warm welcome, the room, comfortable bed, great food. Freindly and varing staff

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 April 2024

    8.0
    Easy relaxed stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    The evening meal was very nice, but expensive,with no cheaper options

    Very nice welcome, good continental breakfast. Comfortable room, individually decorated.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 April 2024

    10
    Perfect
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Breakfast was adequate. The rest perfect.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 April 2024

    8.0
    Excellent overnight stay in a quaint and charming pub with wonderful food and people.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room was lovely but bed was a bit too soft for our taste.

    Room very spacious and well furnished, food was excellent, atmosphere very friendly as were the people, lots of character and charm to the place. Would highly recommend.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 April 2024

    10
    Very friendly staff and room was comfortable
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe King Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Steep steps to the room

    Continental breakfast, strawberries looked very tired.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 April 2024

    10
    superb
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe King Suite
    • Stayed 1 night

    nothing

    The overall experience was super relaxing, staff friendly and welcoming and accomodation excellent The room decor was tasteful and the bed excellent for comfort with a beautiful bath

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 March 2024

    9.0
    Warm and welcoming hosts
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I'd welcome a better choice of pillows - both were too high for me but it's a minor issue. And the blind was broken, which was a shame because the view from the window was really something.

    Fantastic hosts, couldn't do enough for you! The room was quirky and full of character. Very comfortable and big enough bed to sleep 2 adults and one child - the extra bed was also provided, but our litttle man wanted to stay close :)

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 March 2024

    9.0
    Nice little village pub with friendly staff, good food and a comfy bed
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe King Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Further out from anywhere than we realised

    Friendly, clean, well provided and spacious

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 March 2024

    9.0
    Excellent would stay there again
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Great location, fantastic rooms, comfy bed, super clean, great real ales on tap, staff great

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 March 2024

    10
    Lovely country pub/restaurant with rooms
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The staff were incredibly helpful. They really went out of their way to accommodate me despite crazy work schedules meaning I was eating late. The food is really excellent and accommodation exceptional value.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 March 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nothing to dislike.

    The manager was very welcoming and helpful. The evening meal was very good. Breakfast was help yourself and sufficient for our needs. If I was being picky a cooked breakfast option would have been nice. But we really did enjoy our stay and would readily return again.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 February 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Access to our room was difficult. If one was less mobile it would have been impossible & we were not made aware of this when booking..

    Loved the friendliness of staff , warm welcome & beautiful food Cosy pub atmosphere

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 February 2024

    10
    Very enjoyable stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Very comfortable accommodation, friendly and helpful staff

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 February 2024

    8.0
    Excellent stay near Canons Ashby
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Minor issues really: Parking somewhat limited. Rooms are above the bar, so you can hear noise from below; it wasn't an issue for us but could be for those needing an early night.

    Excellent location for Canons Ashby. Really good home cooked food in the restaurant. Really good value. Nice room.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 February 2024

    8.0
    Fantastic value and location. Just what we needed for our 1 night stopover.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nothing from our point of view.

    From opening the front door to enter the property, there was a warm and welcoming feel. A log fire was burning in the fireplace, and great food was on offer. The room was a similar treat - clean, warm & welcoming.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 February 2024

    8.0
    Lovely old pub with rooms
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Parking and entrance weren’t clear, pub wasn’t open at 4pm when check in was available from so we had to call and they unlocked the door for us, no sign or anything to make this clear, a small notice by the door would be really helpful. Check out also not clear as no staff members seen at breakfast or when wanting to leave. Breakfast was okay, self-serve selection. Fruit was very soft so not sure how long it had been there but most of the other options were very nice. We had dinner in the pub which was quite expensive and service on the slower side but it was very nice. Lovely room but minor cleaning issues such as stains and dust.

    Lovely old pub

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 February 2024

    9.0
    Lovely country pub with a great welcome
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Vegetarian menu choices were very limited - maybe add a couple of options beyond pizza or a burger.

    Staff really friendly and helpful Breakfast was good with fresh homemade bread Lovely range of fresh fruit

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 January 2024

    8.0
    Lovely place with friendly staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bedside light was dim and main light kept flickering. Found dinner on the expensive side. No staff at breakfast so was too afraid to use the egg boiler.

    Dinner was good quality. The staff were really friendly and helpful. The room wad huge and the bed really comfortable. Great bathroom with bath and shower and good toiletries. Good choice at breakfast

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 January 2024

    8.0
    Relaxing comfortable stay - staff were brilliant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The staff were fantastic and definitely made the trip - all so welcoming and friendly. The bed was super comfortable and very big, the shower was lovely. The food was delicious, on the pricier side (more expensive than restaurants in the city we had travelled from) and service charge of 12.5% added on to the total bill. Where I would usually prefer the option of paying service charge, the staff made such efforts that we didn’t mind paying. The bar had an open fire and log burner which give it a warm cosy feel. The continental breakfast was fine, cereals, bread, spreads, eggs to cook and cheese. More left out the second morning, avocados, fruit for cereal, freshly squeezed orange juice and offers of americancos / lattes etc. The Northamptonshire countryside is picturesque, and whilst I grew up near by, we explored villages I’d not been familiar with. Lots of wildlife around, birds and deers, and we also saw a couple of Llamas in a field on the outskirts of the village. Thank you to all the staff who made our stay so lovely!

    Stayed in January 2024

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