The Coat & Bear Newbury, Berkshire & Wiltshire
Stylish boutique hotel in the vibrant heart of Newbury
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The Coat & Bear is a remarkable Georgian building with a listed frontage that exudes timeless elegance. Inside, you'll find a stylish and uniquely designed interior, boutique bedrooms that offer the ultimate in comfort. It's the perfect destination for guests to enjoy a warm welcome, superior food, and a luxurious night's sleep in a spacious and open setting.
Exclusive offers
26 Special Offers for this hotel.
Two night Christmas Break, arrive Christmas Eve
£399.85 per night
for a 2 night stay
Stay and receive:
- Christmas Eve Nyetimber sparkling wine and mince pies on arrival: Start your festive getaway with a bottle of Nyetimber, the world-renowned English sparkling wine and freshly baked mince pies when you first arrive at Heartwood Inns.
Our playing cards: Relax in your room and enjoy our custom playing cards for an evening of lighthearted entertainment. - Christmas Day Bloody Mary breakfast: Start your day with a hearty breakfast accompanied by a Bloody Mary to set the festive tone.
A sumptuous Christmas Day lunch: Savour a traditional multi-course feast, complete with turkey, seasonal vegetables, and all the trimmings. Vegetarian options also available.
Relaxation and celebration: Spend your afternoon and evening unwinding in the warm ambience of Heartwood Inns. - Boxing Day A hearty breakfast: Conclude your stay with a delightful Boxing Day breakfast featuring an array of options to suit all tastes, from full English to lighter continental choices. Non amendable or refundable
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Highlights
- Beautifully restored Georgian building
- Located in the heart of Newbury
- Luxurious accommodation
- Stylish restaurant and cocktail bar
- Just 1.5 miles from Newbury Racecourse
- Ideally located for connections to London, Reading and Oxford
Where is The Coat & Bear?
The Coat & Bear
28 Bartholomew Street
Newbury
Berkshire
RG14 5EU
Good to know
Hotel check-in time:
3:00 PMHotel check-out time:
11:00 AMRestaurant
Opening Times
Breakfast:
Monday - Friday - 7am - 10am (last orders 9:30am)
Saturday - Sunday - 7:30am - 10am (last orders 9:30am)
The Pub opening times:
Monday - Saturday - 12pm - 11pm
Sunday - 12pm - 9:45pm
The Kitchen opening times:
Monday - Saturday - 12pm - 9:45pm (last sitting)
Sunday - 12pm - 9pm (last sitting)
Dress Code
Smart casual
Can you park at The Coat & Bear?
The car park can accommodate 15 cars. These are taken on a first come, first served basis and reservations are not possible.
Is The Coat & Bear accessible for disabled guests?
The hotel offers a Really Comfy or Fancy accessible room depending on the amount of space you need, these are located on the ground floor.
The accessible bathrooms offer handrails, mobility friendly walk-in wet room shower with emergency pull cord and low level sink.
Please contact us if an accessible room is required.
Can children stay at The Coat & Bear?
Maximum of two children up to the age of 12 are welcome in selected Luxe and Grand rooms, supplements apply.
Really Comfy rooms can accommodate a cot.
There is a charge of £10 per child per night for an extra bed.
Children receive their own welcome pack.
Please contact us if a family room is required.
The grounds
Bartholomew Street is one of Newbury's most vibrant and historic thoroughfares, brimming with an eclectic mix of shops, cafes, and cultural hotspots. The street's charm lies in its blend of the old and the new, where traditional architecture meets modern amenities.
Other Information
The name of the iconic pub with rooms is a nod to the Newbury-born Michael Bond, author of the beloved character Paddington Bear, as well as the historic Newbury Coat of 1811.
The property has air conditioning.
History of the hotel
The name of the iconic pub with rooms is a nod to the Newbury-born Michael Bond, author of the beloved character Paddington Bear, as well as the historic Newbury Coat of 1811. This pub, surrounded by history and brimming with quirky features, will be a hub for community and hive of life.
The building that houses the Coat & Bear was originally built in 1880 as The Forest Hotel.
Does The Coat & Bear allow dogs?
They welcome well behaved dogs in the bar. They can accommodate up to two well behaved dogs in selected dog-friendly rooms and provide a bed, food and water bowl and a treat.
Dogs are charged at £20 per room per stay.
They ask that dogs are not left unaccompanied in rooms or public spaces. They also have a strict paws on floor policy across the property.
Please contact us if a dog friendly room is required.
Dogs can be accommodated in the dog friendly area of the pub, pre booking is essential.
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