The Furze Bush Inn Ball Hill, Newbury, RG20 0NQ, United Kingdom
#2 of 15 hotels in Newbury
Guests' ChoiceBased on 406 hotel reviews
8.8Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.1
Location
9.1
Facilities
8.9
Staff
9.6
Value for money
8.9
Free Wifi
8.1
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End of dialog contentReviewed: May 16, 2024
Simon
United KingdomLovely pub/Inn with friendly staff.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 6, 2024
Marie
United KingdomThe shower cubicle
Lovely setting
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: April 29, 2024
Marian
United KingdomThe room was cold even with the aircon on
The style of the room
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 16, 2024
James
United KingdomThe food was excellent and the staff were helpful and friendly. Overall we would highly recommend.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 11, 2024
Daniel
United States of AmericaAll good
So charming, it’s just as lovely as it seems. Get there early for dinner and enjoy the pub. We spent a happy evening there- eating wonderful food, doing bits and bobs, trying pints and playing cards. Room was comfy, plenty of parking and the breakfast was just as nice. The staff are an asset for sure.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 5, 2024
Imke
GermanyWe were warmly welcomed after a long trip. The room was very clean and comfortable. The breakfast and dinner taste very good and we felt very comfortable. We really loved our stay and would come back
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 2, 2024
Cathy
United KingdomThe rest of the pub was a bit tired, but as the rooms were newly decorated maybe it’s a work in progress. Not much atmosphere in the pub.
In a rural location but still close to amenities. Rooms were very clean and appeared to be freshly decorated.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: March 27, 2024
Mike
United KingdomNothing particularly. Good honest pub with rooms above offering excellent value for money
Perfect location with only 10-15 drive out of Newbury. Plenty parking. Received warm welcome and room well appointed and comfortable. Good menu and food was excellently presented. Plenty parking.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 24, 2024
Diane
United KingdomThe location was ideal for our trip and the stay was good. The staff were friendly and welcoming and the breakfast was enjoyable.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 19, 2024
Elaine
United KingdomNothing
Welcoming staff, spacious room with comfortable bed, lovely bathroom . Bar had a nice atmosphere and the restaurant food was very good.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 3, 2024
Angus
United KingdomDidn't fault the place.
The location is in the countryside making the room so quiet and peaceful. The shower room is on the small size but within the design of the accommodation. I couldn't fault the cleanliness or preservation of the room. The breakfast was a choice from the menu. It was well cooked and very tasty.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: February 24, 2024
Corrin
United KingdomLovely country pub in fabulous location for our visit to Highclere. We had booked the larger room and it was comfortable with everything we needed. The staff here are exceptional, attentive and welcoming. We had a 3 course meal in the restaurant which was delicious and good value. Fabulous atmosphere in restaurant and bar. Breakfast made to order was excellent quality and a larger than expected. Highly recommend.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: January 28, 2024
Clive
United KingdomQuiet location, nearby for the party we were going to. Room only. Pleasant room, clean, warm and comfy. Easy parking and checking in and out.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: January 25, 2024
Midori
JapanPub meals and the English breakfast
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: January 4, 2024
Danny
United KingdomThe breakfast was really good.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: December 1, 2023
Charissa
United KingdomPicturesque, comfortable, great value
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: November 29, 2023
Gerard
United KingdomNothing
Food was excellent, atmosphere fantastic and rooms very spacious and extremely comfortable bed. Staff were all pleasant and friendly. Loved the location and all in our group thought the pub was great. Would highly recommend. Rooms were very comfortable and a lovely warm temperature during a very cold evening/night.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: November 22, 2023
Linda
United KingdomComfortable, good food, friendly staff
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: November 18, 2023
John
United KingdomNothing
Gorgeous country pub; warm welcome from Sam; cosy bar; lovely meal; well appointed rooms; very quiet even though not far from the A34, lovely breakfast, professional and friendly service from Jules- we’ve already booked our return👍🏻
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: November 15, 2023
Jo
United KingdomLovely pub, friendly staff and great food
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: November 7, 2023
Rupert
United KingdomGreat location, great staff and a really enjoyable atmmosphere
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: November 6, 2023
Ben
United KingdomEverything was perfect
Very clean, quiet and comfortable. Enormous room, kind and friendly staff
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: November 1, 2023
Bryan
United KingdomThought the breakfast was included but happy to pay!
Very friendly!
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: October 25, 2023
Carolyn
United KingdomBathroom a bit small and awkward to use the basin due to the wide glass shelf.
Location was great for visiting Highclere House. Room was clean and comfortable. Excellent evening meal in the restaurant. Breakfast was nice, continental and cooked options. Friendly staff.
Stayed in October 2023
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