Newbury Manor

Newbury Manor descritpion

Surrounded by 9 acres of woodland and rivers, the Grade II listed Newbury Manor Hotel is just 15 minutes’ walk from Newbury town centre. It offers an award-winning restaurant and free Wi-Fi.
Many bedrooms have balconies overlooking the Kennett and Lambourne rivers, with woodland and water-meadow views. All rooms offer Art Deco style bathrooms, a Freeview TV and tea and coffee.
The restaurant in the main hotel offers breakfast every morning.
Both rivers are full of fish, whilst there are deer, otters, and other wildlife that can be spotted in the Manor Hotel’s grounds.
Guests can reach Newbury Racecourse and its rail station with 10 minutes’ walk or a 5-minute drive. The M4 motorway is 5 minutes’ away by car, and beautiful Highclere Castle is 15 minutes’ drive.

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Facilities of Newbury Manor

Outdoors ：Grounds | Terrace

Pets ：Pets are not allowed.

Activities ：Golf Course (within 2 miles)

Internet ：Free!WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking ：Free!Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

General ：Newspapers | Non-smoking Rooms | Facilities for Disabled Guests | Heating | All Spaces Non-Smoking (public and private)

Languages Spoken ：Slovak | Romanian | Polish | Hungarian | English

Reviews for Newbury Manor

Review 1：The room and shower. There was a brick wall outside the patio doors and it made the room very depressing! The manager new about the view but insisted that the room was good value for money! He refused to adjust the price and had a very matter of fact attitude. Also the shower was useless constantly going hot and cold.

Review 2：The location

Review 3：very tired, lights are activated by movement sensors but when I exitted room 22 the lights did not activate and I was by steps and a doorway so quite dangerous to walk around in the dark waving arms hoping lights will come on - suggest in an emergency this would cause panic ! got email on day of visit to say renovations were underway int he bar and restaurant areas - couldn't this be sent out earlier than day of travel ?

Review 4：location - near business park

Review 5：No restaurant in the evening due to refurbishment. A bit stingy on the bacon at breakfast. No view from room.

Review 6：Helpful staff. Comfortable beds. Clean rooms. Large towels. Powerful hair drier. Large bathroom.

Review 7：Not advised at time of booking that restaurant would not be open at time of arrival of our daughter and new son-in-law. Bathroom had a hole in the floor which looked down into a basement. Hotel tired and in need of refurbishment. Good breakfast - menu taken away sharp, so no time to order any more. Requested a 9am alarm call which was made by staff at 09.20.

Review 8：The location worked well for us. Free upgrade given due to honeymoon.

Review 9：No bar or restaurant but we were warned in advance so this wasn't a problem

Review 10：Super bedroom with a an Mall lounge area and views of the beautiful grounds

Review 11：There was cobwebs hanging around the pictures on the walls and the carpet had a big brown stain on it. A bit tired needs a new carpet and a fresh coat of paint.

Review 12：The Staff were friendly and efficient, the room was spacious, breakfast was lovely and good quality, surroundings were picturesque.

Review 13：During my stay I asked to extend it by one night, the receptionist confirmed this at the same price as my original booking. Upon checkout, I was charged £20 extra. Despite this, the stay was excellent VFM.

Review 14：Mostly everything

Review 15：The hotel was in a great location for us ,it is set in beautiful grounds .We had an amazing room with a balcony overlooking the river which was a nice surprise.The staff were all very friendly and accommodating.

Review 16：We were firstly given a dreadful attic room which was very tired, swapped to another room. The room I picked from the pictures resembled nothing of any of the rooms we were shown,

Review 17：Friendly staff

Review 18：We pretty much liked everything.

Review 19：Excellent value for money, had everything we needed. Lots of hot water in the morning, lovely spa bath and big breakfast. Would stay again if in the area.

Review 20：I wasn't told that the restaurant was closed for renovation until I got there and my daughter was soooooo disappointed that the jacuzzi bath didn't work !

Review 21：Location, cleanliness

Review 22：Location easy to find , plenty of room for parking , eating out, plenty of places to choose from ,made welcome, breakfast ample and very reasonable prices , would stay again .

Review 23：Ordered boiled egg with soldiers for breakfast but egg very hard boiled, was looking forward to dipping my soldiers, not the end of the world. Water barley hot enough in the morning

Review 24：Nice location, staff helpful and friendly

Review 25：Pity the restaurant was being refurbished, would have liked to sample the cuisine.

Review 26：Excellent breakfast. Staff very helpful and friendly. Will be back with my family.

Review 27：Main heating in the room was not working but there was an electric heater there, so no big problem

Review 28：Large, comfortable room Very good breakfast (except the tea) Friendly staff

Review 29：The booking was for a double we got the disability room with two single beds, the "pop up food" left us cold and we went to the pub!

Review 30：Location

Review 31：The receptionist was very friendly and helpful. The room large with everything you'd need. Ironing board iron and hair dryer. Lovely and warm in room and bed very comfy. All aspects a little tired but it is being closed may until September for refurbishment. The grounds are beautiful and you can walk into newbury. This converted manor house is lovely. Breakfast was very good although tea and coffee not very hot. We really enjoyed our stay and very good value . Thank you. Mr and Mrs coburn.

Review 32：No heating in room had small electric heater, mattress very lumpy could feel springs in your back, breakfast was a very poor experience even though the menu said everything is freshly cooked, cold tea, cardboard bacon, oil swamped black pudding and half a small mushroom, staff didn't ask why we'd left it 4 days on the trot. Dirty carpets, no bar very dated hotel no where near a 4 star hotel.

Review 33：The hotel location and the shower were the best bits

Review 34：No room service but if you want to take breakfast to your room for example then they are happy to prepare a tray for you to take.

Review 35：Really nice setting with the river running through the grounds. A country style setting but minutes away from the centre of Newbury. Very good and comfortable room. Staff exceptionally friendly and helpful.

Review 36：had to ask for hairdryer which was not in room although in room description, there was only one comfortable chair. no full length mirror and lights very dim in main room

Review 37：comfortable beds clean and warm room and excellent breakfast.

Review 38：Restaurant closed for refurbishment, bar closed for two nights. The hotel only offered bed and breakfast facilities at this time, but that was not informed at the time of booking. In the evening, had to leave hotel and go to pub to get something to eat or drink. Budget hotel facilities at 4-star prices.

Review 39：Warm, spacious and dry, location, parking.

Review 40：Check-in was not possibile before 15:00. Although I could leave my bag (plus for this), this is a very late check-in time.

Review 41：I had a wonderful room with view to the garden! The staff were friendly and helpful, the breakfast cooked on order.

Review 42：Nothing really, accept breakfast was just "ok" wouldn't have wanted to pay full price for our stay

Review 43：Lovely hotel, tidy and comfortable but a little dated, we had a special offer of 50.00 bed and breakfast because the restaurant was closed for refurbishment so no evening meals available, so we had no complaints, staff were all very polite and night porter was really helpful in directing us late at night to locate a McDonald's!

Review 44：Nothing negative to say

Review 45：Room was great size, beds were comfy and the breakfast was spot on. Also proximity to racecourse was ideal as there for the races.

Review 46：The bath needed replacing and some paintwork is required in the bathroom of room 22

Review 47：Room was spacious and comfy and clean. Room service very prompt, staff friendly and helpful.

Review 48：Absolutely nothing to dislike

Review 49：The most courteous, friendly and efficient staff that we have ever stayed with. The Hotel was immaculate and were unexpectedly put in the Bridal Suite. Four poster bed. What a wedding venue this must be! Even if we were in a camp bed, this hotel would still be a winner.

Review 50：I was coming back from a long trip so I decided to stay in a nice place near Heathrow to be able to rest and meet some friends Really welcoming staff and the bedroom was conformable, clean and quiet (just what I needed) I was able to rest and to spend a really nice time in Newbury

Review 51：A little tired in places in the room. Ripped net curtain, broken toilet seat, threadbare carpet by the door.

Review 52：Very comfy bed. Friendly staff. Clean everywhere. Nice food.

Review 53：Polite and professional welcome. Rooms were lovely with a beautiful view in scenic grounds. With the window open you can hear the river, I honestly had the best nights sleep ever away from home.

Review 54：Breakfast was ok, however they should consider an option of vegetarian sausages and the waitress could smile a little bit more, and be more welcoming.

Review 55：The bed was extremely comfortable, and the staff were pleasant. Could do with a lick of paint here and there, but overall very clean. Fridge in the room would be a bonus.

Review 56：The inflexibility of swapping rooms. First room was superb the second room was poor..

Review 57：The staff were excellent although the duty manager for that weekend I thought was rather frosty and didn't have the customer care skills I gained from her staff. The bar manager was excellent showing concern and care when he realised we missed breakfast he ensured we did get breakfast..thank you so much .Maybe he should enjoy the status of management of the hotel!!!!

Review 58：I had to get my girlfriend to call in as my mum was severely ill and we couldn't make it. Staff show no remorse or helpfulness. We where supposed to receive a call to see if it can be cancelled/if we would recieve the charge to which no call has been received. Quiet upset with how the issue was dealt with considering the night before I was e-mailing them back and forth late due to card details

Review 59：very quiet, we ate on our own, staff too attentive coffee cold sent back but was still not warm enough hotel looked beautiful from the outside but a little tatty on the inside

Review 60：Good location

Review 61：public area dated and attention to detail cleanliness would improve impresion. rooms needs updating are very dated, has great potential but needs money spending to bring in line.

Review 62：room was clean staff were friendly, and nice breakfast.

Review 63：Only thing was I thought the menu wasn't was a bit plain for the hotel standards however the food we had was nice.

Review 64：the location is excellent and the rooms were very good. staff were friendly.

Review 65：Cracked sink in the bathroom and soft saggy mattress both which had seen better days!

Review 66：The location was great for walking the water ways and evening food very enjoyable even if menu was limited.

Review 67：Not enough choices on evening meal menu, expensive for the portions we got.....

Review 68：Room was excellent , value for money except evening meal. Lovely grounds.

Review 69：Lakeside restaurant closed. Shower temperature difficult to regulate

Review 70：Friendly Staff. Wonderful old trees in garden Very pleasant grounds Nice breakfast room

Review 71：Bed too hard, kitchen need to up their game - mouldy toast, couldn't find the oats, dried up mushroom, solid mass of scrambled egg ....

Review 72：Friendly, helpful staff

Review 73：The restaurant was closed, it sits beside the river overlooking the grounds, it would have been nice to eat there.

Review 74：Lovely setting, River Lambourn running through the extensive grounds, ( with at least one shoal of chub). Imposing old building, spacious interior, large room, very well equipped, large bathroom, excellent shower, friendly, helpful staff, great breakfast!

Review 75：After visiting you about a year ago which was excellent in every way we found such a difference, no proper restaurant like the waterside one. Did,nt eat with you because of the bar area seating situation. Staff not the happiest. General state of exterior paint work very poor, not the happy pleasant hotel as one our previous visit.

Review 76：Not a lot, room first class

Review 77：Damp smell in tired surroundings of room was not good My understanding is that the hotel was closing shortly after my stay for major renovation, which could result in this being a very pleasant establishment The evening meal menu was limited and the food was basic in content and presentation

Review 78：Good and attractive location The staff were welcoming and very attentive

Review 79：Very hot in the conservatory where breakfast was served. Unable to have ventilation in our bedroom overnight without leaving the patio door to the balcony open. Not enough hanging space or hangers.

Review 80：We were moved to a different room straight away when ours was not as booked. Restaurant head waiter and barman was lovely. His attention to detail made the restaurant a really pleasant place. The grounds are pretty but need attention to some run down areas. Nice powerful shower with no fluctuations in water temperature.

Review 81：Tired, faded elegance and scruffy round the edges. Much in need of the promised refurb, but no evidence of this happening.

Review 82：The friendliness of staff, despite the 'Faulty Towers' feel to the place.

Review 83：Toilet got blocked but have to say they rectified the problem veryswiftly. Would have preferred more milk and tea in the room - had tokeep requesting more. Fresh milk is always so much better than uht.Also, a small refrigerator in the room would have been helpful as I havemedication that needs to be kept refrigerated.

Review 84：Fantastic location - enjoyed our walks along the river into town. Verycomfortable bed (and room), helpful staff. Perfect for what we needed,which was a comfortable 2 night stay prior to travelling to Heathrow toreturn to Australia.

Review 85：Fousty smell about the whole place. A very dirty carpet at the hotel entrance. Not a good first impression. Fag end everywhere outside. Bedroom view a brick wall. Tv signal rubbish. Shabby hotel i'm afraid

Review 86：The fact the Web site is a lie !! The race course is not 10 mins awaymore like 25/30 mins and we do lots of walking. The place is sotired and the staff in at breakfast appeared so bored and had not a cluewhat was going on, I asked about a veggie breakfast and was greeted witha shoulder shrug ?? Poor

Review 87：It was just "ok' nothing much else to say

Review 88：Room was dirty, especially the bathroom. Peeling sealant, mould on the ceiling, threadbare towels Carpets throughout the hotel are past their best and in the reception area are filthy Extemely poor value for £139/night

Review 89：Staff very friendly

Review 90：The stairs to the room are very steep and would be difficult for elderly clients. Breakfast was continental and a bit average.

Review 91：Marcia was very friendly and the room was very clean and comfortable.

Review 92：Could not use bar or restaurant as they had weddings fri&sat managed to get reduction in price with some argument !!

Review 93：Location & grounds of hotel are lovely

Review 94：Lack of facilities, no bar no restaurant and no staff, had l have knowthis l certainly would not have booked this hotel, l wanted to check inand relax in the beautiful grounds, as all facilities were closed we hadto go out again, then was told the bar opened @ 5pm went to the bar @6pm and no staff were available, served myself after waiting forservice, then got accused of theft!!!! I did not deny having the drinksand was always prepared to pay for them but upon our return back to thehotel we got verbally attacked, very rude and not acceptable.

Review 95：The beautiful grounds.

Review 96：Restaurant was closed for refurbishment and we were not informed in advance either when we booked the room or later when we booked an evening meal. Offered bar meal in a "pop up" restaurant. (Tables in the corridor by the bar). Breakfast tea and coffee was kept in jugs and was cool and stewed when we had ours. Staff showed no sign of bringing fresh jugs. Breakfast overall was poor.

Review 97：Spacious car park, good sized room attractive building in nice setting.

Review 98：Not suitable for Vegetarians. The hotel is in desperate need of a lick of paint and some TLC. No WiFi, bed was old and lumpy and room just tatty. Very poor choice of food. I suggest you eat out, I did.

Review 99：Lovely location next to the river.

Review 100：Staff did not understand English very well so we received an incorrect order at breakfast. The cereals were very basic eg coco pops and rice krispies, not the sort of thing you would expect from this type of hotel. The bedroom only had patio doors which opened onto a badly graveled area with weeds and the outlook was a concreted dirty looking high wall. The bedroom was dreary with a small TV and very basic furniture. The bathroom sink was cracked and the tap would not turn off properly so dripped all night. The room was only made up for 1 person so had to share the very small shower gel, soap and hot chocolate drink.

Review 101：location

Review 102：We had room 8. There is a smell of damp in the room and the carpet is looking very tatty. Generally I thought that the hotel was a bit scruffy in places. At breakfast, there was no porridge. The croissants and fruit salad had ran out. there was no pepper pot on our table and the seal on the jar of honey had been broken. The young staff were friendly but lacked supervision. we had to ask for toast three times. We asked for no black pudding but both breakfasts arrived with black pudding. Small things but they all add up..........We won't book again.

Review 103：Arrived at reception desk and youngsters working there finished their private conversation before acknowledging that we had arrived, however they were polite and well spoken when they did book us in. Rooms very tired and paid additional £10 for balcony or patio area, we had French doors, no patio area though as we were next to the main entrance. Staff need additional training in customer service!

Review 104：The location was good for us as we were in Newbury for a funeral.

Review 105：Due to a wedding there was no area for residents to sit away from the wedding.The bar staff were not interested in in helping other residents (not part of the wedding), to obtain drinks

Review 106：The hotel was hosting a high school prom which I wasn't made aware of when booking. Consequently the restaurant was closed so I couldn't get anything to eat and the loud music made it impossible to unwind. Also, the blinds on the velux roof windows wouldn't close so I was awoken at 430am with the sun in my face and to top it all off, the bathroom light didn't work.

Review 107：Nothing

Review 108：No petit fours even though they were on menu. Reception staff didn't offer to help with luggage and pointed vaguely to wherey room was not telling me that it was up2 flights of stairs

Review 109：Room view

Review 110：Grumpy, not enough hot water, conservatory where breakfast eaten, unclean and looking onto wood wall, breakfast not cooked enough, ate in pub opposite as lacking in atmosphere

Review 111：Could be so nice with money spent on it

Review 112：The restaurant wasn't serving on a Sunday.

Review 113：The room was stunning! Lovely view from the window. Had such a great bed! Could have stayed in it all day. The grounds were beautiful. Close to town, 5 minute taxi.

Review 114：The fact we were not informed we could not get any food or drinks for the 2 days apart from breakfast. Not even a drink at the bar before 6 pm. We booked early so an email to tell us the Restarant was closed and there would be no alternative facilities would have been appreciated. Finding alternative dinner venue on a Saturday night proved difficult.

Review 115：The breakfast was ok and a little slow (I was staying here on business so expected a swifter service. Also there were only a few people in there. The rooms are a little tired. Also it was hot so I opened the window and my room was next to a gravel car park...really noisey!

Review 116：Ground floor drains blocked in outside area foul smell No draft beer available bottle beers to expensive Early morning deliveries noisy

Review 117：The area and the wild life

Review 118：No 'modern' air con - understandable but the room took a while to cool down. Electric fans are provided.

Review 119：The surroundings are beautiful. The room is one of the cleanest I've stayed in. Very quiet and very comfortable.

Review 120：We were disappointed to find the Island restaurant to be closed at time of our stay

Review 121：I really appreciated the ambiance of the hotel and particularly of its gardens and parking. The members of staff were polite and attentive; and the rooms were beautifully kept.

Review 122：Staff didn't seem to be interested in the customer, the nice restaurant by the river had closed (one of the main reasons we booked), hotel is looking tired.

Review 123：Great location, the room was good for the priced (although I got a very good reduction on normal price).

Review 124：The wifi which I gave up on, without asking for help, it was a good excuse not to answer emails. The unexplainable noise a sort of rumble, ear plugs sorted that though.

Review 125：The staff and the breakfast. Staff are friendly, approachable and well trained. The breakfast choice is very good, love the scrambled egg and salmon.

Review 126：There was a wedding at the hotel and we were put in a room next to the wedding function. Music was so loud we couldn't sleep, No restaurant for evening meal.

Review 127：Location was good, breakfast was excellent

Review 128：We had a lovely large room with 4 poster and huge bathroom. Lovely grounds around the hotel. The breakfast (cooked to order - a plus point in my view) was superb. Helpful and friendly staff.

Review 129：Due to a wedding we cpuld not use bar pr restaurant yet were only told days before travelling! No rrduction or compensation offered

Review 130：The setting and location

Review 131：Plumbing a problem, water very hot and no cold in the basin of room 33. Breakfast charges where the same for toast or full breakfast, however a comprmise was reached with the reception.

Review 132：We liked the location, beautiful grounds yet not isolated from the town.Friendly and very helpful staff.

Review 133：Poor value for money and 4*. Shabby and tired accommodation. Lack of communication regarding ongoing renovations. Poor dining experience.

Review 134：Lovely location

Review 135：Needs furniture & decor updating in communal areas very chintzy, holes in carpets. Felt I was eating in a corridor for dinner.

Review 136：Breakfast dinner & riverside setting

Review 137：When we arrived we were told that we would not be able to eat in the hotel only for breakfast because of a wedding. it would have been helpful to have know this prior to the day.

Review 138：The young receptionist was very helpful with finding us an alternative place to eat as there was a wedding on and we were unable to eat in the hotel.

The Fine Print

Please note that The River Bar Restaurant is currently closed due to renovations and there are no bar or restaurant facilities available at this time. Breakfast is available to residents only.A prepayment deposit by wire transfer is required to secure your reservation. The property will contact you after you book to provide any wire transfer instructions.