Bell at Boxford
Bell at Boxford descritpion
With free Wi-Fi and free parking on site, this inn is situated 4 miles from Newbury, between Reading and Swindon. It boasts real log fires, award-winning food, and heated terraces so you can relax outside in comfort.
Bell at Boxford serves bar and bistro menus, featuring seafood, pizza, and traditional British dishes. Locally sourced ingredients are used, and a wide range of drinks is available to compliment the food choices.
Rooms at Bell at Boxford are traditionally furnished and benefit from a flat-screen TV, DVD player, and ironing facilities. Each also comes with an en suite bathroom.
Guests can go fishing, horse riding and golfing in the surrounding area. The beautiful Lambourn Valley is about 4 miles away, and Stonehenge can be reached in less than an hour by car.
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Facilities of Bell at Boxford
Outdoors ：Grounds | Terrace
Pets ：Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Activities ：Golf Course (within 2 miles) | Pool Table | Game Room
Food & Drink ：Restaurant | Bar | Snack Bar | Special Diet Meals (upon request)
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).
Services ：Packed Lunches | Suit Press | Meeting/Banquet Facilities | Fax/Photocopying
General ：Safe | Non-smoking Rooms | Heating | All Spaces Non-Smoking (public and private) | Designated Smoking Area
Languages Spoken ：Romanian | Dutch | French | English
Reviews for Bell at Boxford
Review 1：I think the landlady owned a dog as when we arrived we had to clamber over it to get to our room through the bar. The landlady made no attempt to move it. We also saw another couple had the same problem and managed to tread on it. Also wherever you looked the bar and restaurant is full of clutter. Another thing the dog kept barking when it wanted to go out but the landlady made no attempt to do it herself but would shout for a member of staff to do it. All the staff were busy but she made no attempt to sort it out herself. To be honest we were in the bar for over two hours and I never saw her move out of her seat.
Review 2：Room was not cleaned properly, bins unemptied, no hoovering done, the sheets looked unchanged since last occupant. The food service was very slow because of kitchen speed....food quality very average The outside area was never cleaned up..empty glasses and leaves all over the place
Review 3：The foreign staff were very helpful and attentive. The menu for the evening meal looked interesting. The hot breakfast was hot and tasty.
Review 4：Other guests very, very noisy when going to bed in the early hours, moving around in their rooms and getting up in the morning.
Review 5：Very helpful and friendly staff.
Review 6：kitchen service was a little slow at times but was made up for by the friendliness of ALL staff . The Wi-Fi service that was part of the package just did not work
Review 7：The helpfulness of the staff and how clean the room was presented on both mornings
Review 8：Our room was small but as we were there only one night it was okay. But there were some very noisy guest that drank and laughed until early hours of the morning, right outside our bedroom, literally 6 ft away, which we wasn't very impressed with. I did complain the next morning, but nothing was done. These people who I am talking about were drunk before dinner, so you can only imagine!!
Review 9：Staff were lovely and the breakfast is just what you need to start the day.
Review 10：Breakfast was very limited compared to other B&B's, no fruit or yoghurt on offer, only full English, or any combination off full English and cereal and orange juice on offer
Review 11：Friendly staff
Review 12：Breakfast was very poor. Very small portions and it appeared that the food, except the eggs, had been cooked in time for the start of the breakfast period and never kept warm. Also during week days breakfast finished at 8:30 which is far too early for guests who were visiting the area. It would be OK for business travellers.
Review 13：The friendly staff and choices for evening dinner
Review 14：i stay at approx. 12 different places a year -and have done for 3 years now- and the bell is my new favourite , nothing is too much trouble - everything you need is there - the wifi actually works in the rooms ! the staff and locals are friendly and relaxed - the breakfast was very good indeed the area lovely - i really have no negatives whatsoever - i will and have recommended the bell to all my friends
Review 15：Secluded location although town not far away. Bar and friendliness more than made up for it though
Review 16：Great friendly people. Made to feel very at home. Seemed like they cared that I was comfortable rather than just taking the money.
Review 17：Like at some quainter hotels, the smokers outside were annoying after 11pm. I had to have a word or two! Did improve, but not fully. I think the hotel should ask smokers outside, to stay away from the bedroom windows.
Review 18：We loved meeting some friends for a meal, the atmosphere was great.
Review 19：Our twin room was located in what seemed to be the rafters and the bathroom door would hit the bed when you opened it. Small room is an understatement. Other room was a fine size.
Review 20：The owners and staff were friendly. Very quirky place, which is part of its charm.
Review 21：It was confusing on where to go for check-in. There were signs for the hotel, but a staff member saw me walk past the pub and had me come in through that way instead.
Review 22：Easy to find with lots of parking. Quiet area and the pub was quiet being as it was a Sunday night.
Review 23：Nothing!
Review 24：The location was great for an out of the way spot even though we were passing thru the area. Wonderful quaint pub inn out in the country. The hosts were the greaest.. made us feel at home, has the best evening with them as we talked visits in the USA where we were from. Plus wonderful personal stories shared. Accommodated our late dinner needs with a freshly made pizza. Would love to go back!
Review 25：Outside areas disgraceful- unclean, neglected - overflowing ashtrays- litter, clutter - access to hotel entrance an obstacle course. Wifi did not work. Garden areas full of weeds & overgrown. Room4- ground floor -looks onto 3 dilapidated sheds, abandoned furniture & rubbish. Duvet had lipstick marks & coffee stains.
Review 26：Hottest weekend of the year and turned up on Friday to find no cask ale on. Manager said that they had both run out and new one's were settling and should be available later. Alternative bottled beer was available but very expensive. the following afternoon it was clear that the cask ale was still not on. Definate lack of experience of running a bar and the younger server had no clue how to pull a pint. Breakfast poached eggs underdone. Noisy staff or staff family/friends talking loudly downstairs until very late. Room not serviced adequately. A nice stay but have a feeling that the current people running it are new and don't think the place will survive unless they get more experience.
Review 27：Nice location. Attractive Property. Staff friendly and attentive.
Review 28：A bit pricey but worth it. Not for every week when you're on a tight budget.
Review 29：Liked the food, the shower, the atmosphere in the pub downstairs. Very pleasant stay indeed.
Review 30：Very small bathroom within the room which is the reason it was marked down for facilities and value for money. Is not much in the area of the Inn had to get a taxi into Newbury.
Review 31：Friendly staff, reasonable breakfast, good sized, good quality room.
Review 32：A different mattress needed in the room we stayed in, but its all personal preference as I like hard mattresses.
Review 33：Very accommodating for my two dogs, nice touch leaving the dog bones in the room. Food in the restaurant was good, we had steak and Mediterranean vegetables. Breakfast was very comprehensive and the service was excellent. The shower pressure was superb which is very important to me, personally! There was a side entrance to the rooms which was excellent for my dogs as I didnt have to bring them through the bar and dining area.
Review 34：no atmosphere at pub ,only entertainment was t.v and ourselves.
Review 35：Good homely feeling, looked very Christmas looking . good access for public service staff very helpful with transport .
Review 36：Was not told on booking there was no breakfast on Christmas Day but that was just a minor blip.
Review 37：The friendliness of the staff. Two friends joined me for dinner and our choice of food was good. I was invited to sit with the owner for the Quiz. Instead of a lonely Christmas Eve I really enjoyed myself.
Review 38：Evening meal menu. Impressive! Let down by the number of items NOT Available. The Chef. Appears to be handicaped by either restricted buying or lack of storage facilities. I did not see the kitchen. Looking at building decor. Not very well looked after with a restricted budget.
Review 39：Warm welcome with pre Christmas decor very impressive if a little ver te top.
Review 40：Can't think of anything of any significance!
Review 41：Great food, Great beer, Great staff!!!! Paul was a great host (Unfortunately Helen was recovering from an operation and we did not have the pleasure of meeting her). We were exhibiting at the Showground and found no better way to unwind than at the Bell.
Review 42：The untidiness everywhere. There were plastic bags and papers on all surfaces. The stairs and corridors would have been difficult for a large suitcase as they were narrow and changed direction often.
Review 43：The greeting and friendliness of the staff. The bed (single but comfortable) The food. I arrived a bit late and had a delicious omelette but could have had a pizza even later. The breakfast was full English although I only had a well presented and tasty scrambled egg. No noise from M4 or A34 and yet quite close to both. Doing press-ups on the carpet in the morning and realising that the carpet was very clean (unlike several other hotels I could mention)
Review 44：Room was tight for space and bathroom was squeezed into what must have been a tiny cupboard. New shower system but in a grubby shower cubicle. IT does look like there is a lot of renovation going on, so hopefully the cubicle is next. You will however have to put up with the very small cloakroom sink to wash in.
Review 45：Nice looking bar area, Friendly and helpful staff, breakfast was good
Review 46：En-suite facilities appalling! Needs completely gutting and all new facilities, tiling and paint work.
Review 47：Friendly welcoming staff. Good atmosphere on arrival. Food reasonable quality.
Review 48：Very difficult to find due to poor signposting to the village. Our rooms window was directly onto the courtyard which had a large group of people in it making one hell of a noise until after one in the morning.Could not get to sleep !!!!
Review 49：Pretty much everything.
Review 50：Watch out for room 7 on weekend nights. Noisy party.
Review 51：Wonderful little bar, great dinners (Mr Lamb is a fine chef/cook), hearty breakfasts, and very comfortable beds. Convenient to Highclere Castle. It's out in the quiet countryside and convenient to the M4. We'd definitely stop there again.
Review 52：Room 7 is directly facing the terrace and can it be very noisy late at night.
Review 53：The friendly owners and personal service , Good location for all kinds of trips. Cosy hotel
Review 54：The room was jaded and not very clean. The bathroom was minute with a tiny basin. The bed linen was probably clean but looked crumpled and a bit off white.
Review 55：The shower was hot, the breakfast was fine. The Wi Fi was good. The situation was handy for local places of interest.
Review 56：Discovery of a 4x5 cm piece of polythene in the soup. Luke warm duck.Seafood sauce on Fish described as Bearnaise sauce (my wife is allergicto shellfish) Waiter could barely speak english and could not explainthe food Excuse for fish sauce was recent menu change " one musthave escaped being changed" but we later saw three more identicalmenus Number of flies in our room which spent the night biting me Mywife was bitten in her bed by what might be bedbugs judging by therash. Trail through corridors showing junk filled private rooms alldoors left open. Booking.com referred to antique fireplace - nofireplace in the room
Review 57：Charming landlady Nice surroundings Good breakfast Fish and soup notcharged for Fish quickly changed
Review 58：Run down Dirty, cleaning team came morning we left Draft beer tasted sour, deserts were warmed up in the microwave Bedroom Window opened on to back yard which is unkept Bathroom needs upgrading Photos on website not a true reflection.
Review 59：George Free wifi
Review 60：The room was very noisy, it was over the beer garden. The price I paid for 2 cans of hot coca cola was five pound. Absolute RIPOFF. Cannot justify these prices and would not recommend these premises on this basis.
Review 61：Some parts of the pub/hotel were looking a bit tired and in need of a good clean or refurbishment
Review 62：Food in restaurant was excellent Good Location for the area we were in Very Dog Friendly and both our dogs were welcomed and treated well.
Review 63：Staff in the evening at bar didn't seem very organised but could just have caught them at a bad time.
Review 64：Breakfast, room, location - a very pleasant stay
Review 65：It was fine - but usually other places are a little more tidy and there were some little corners which were dusty - but otherwise it was very pleasant
Review 66：Nice people - cute village Good food
Review 67：At £85 per night We expected a lot better. First impressions not good as had to manoeuvre our way around publicans, drinkers and dog in bar and than back again to get to our room. Up the stairs past the very untidy office overflowing into corridor full of clutter. The ensuite bathroom was grubby as was the rest of the place. On a Friday night only 6 people eating, no locals. The food was ordinary, my fish batter awful. Breakfast food was OK but everything needs a good clean: Dirty ring inside my cup and juice glass not washed properly. Will not be staying here again.
Review 68：The location was good as am researching family history in that area.
Review 69：We thought this place was Cozy and comfortable. Nice and Clean! We enjoyed our stay, good fish and chips for dinner, and a Great Breakfast.... Owner Helen was a Sweet Lady!
Review 70：we arrived to find dog mess outside our room, the drinks at the bar were overpriced and the barman tried to charge us twice. the route back to our room was full of rubbish and mess, then the hostess was cussing about another guest in the bar with other paying guests still in there. not good, will not return.
Review 71：comfy beds
Review 72：Staff are highly efficient and helpful but nicely relaxed
Review 73：Staff are super friendly. Nice English countryside property. Good Wifi.
Review 74：Noisy from smokers corner across the hall
Review 75：Great dining in the pub
Review 76：A bit remote.
Review 77：Helpful staff good food and facilities.
Review 78：No hot water in the morning so could not have a shower, also no wifi in my room
Review 79：Friendly staff, nice location and easy parking
Review 80：Disappointed to find that the evening meal was microwaved, for the price charged, I expected fresh. Breakfast a bit on the small side.
Review 81：Ambitious meals which didn't work. Breakfast overcooked
Review 82：Cheap!
Review 83：I loved the family feel of this place, although I arrived late at night, I was made to feel welcome straight away and the room was comfortable.
Review 84：Toilet and shower needed decorating.
Review 85：Good pub food. Location in pretty village with thatched houses.
Review 86：View from my window
Review 87：Good price and. Good food
Review 88：A good choice for us on a short visit to see relatives in the area. Comfortable room and enjoyable breakfast.
Review 89：Unclean
Review 90：Location
Review 91：no restaurant in action in evening had to travel to get a meal
Review 92：Dirty, damp, cold very small double room
Review 93：Location, outside seeting area
Review 94：Very friendly and helpful
Review 95：The room was full of spiders and flies. Spiders on the bed in the shower over all it just felt old and dirty
Review 96：Prices were to high and couldn't access the internet. Also had a Mad Cat Lady ranting in the Bar.
Review 97：William the Barman was a delight
Review 98：n/a
Review 99：friendly staff
Review 100：There were large mats everywhere which did not lie flat.risk of tripping. No fruit or yougart for breakfast.
Review 101：Staff very welcoming and friendly
Review 102：I'd have chosen a 'continental' breakfast had it been available, rather than 'cooked'.
Review 103：Comfort; quiet location
Review 104：Quietness & character
Review 105：Room a little cramped wi - fi not working
Review 106：Very good evening food menu easy to park
Review 107：Quiet. Good food. Friendly staff.
Review 108：Location is great for a base to do some walking
Review 109：Evening meal was nice but expensive
Review 110：Good evening meal and breakfast
Review 111：Very noise, dog barking until 1am and doors slamming into the early hours
Review 112：Room, breakfast
Review 113：Small shower room
Review 114：Peaceful setting Free car park. Good breakfast and friendly staff.
Review 115：slightly dated bathroom
Review 116：excllent food Clean room
Review 117：room too hot, couldn't open the window.
Review 118：comfortable bed Adequate for needs
Review 119：nothing to dislike
Review 120：all very good
Review 121：Being able to have a lovely weekend break together with our Dog(didn't want to leave him at home and made very welcome
Review 122：Food expensive
Review 123：Superb setting in a quiet country village location
Review 124：Dark drive at night
Review 125：Great value
Review 126：Love the location and how quaint The Bell is. This was our 4th visit.We have gone out of our way slightly to stay here on two occasions now.
Review 127：décor tired , stained chare in bedroom, banging doors .
Review 128：good breakfast, good beer, good location
Review 129：Quiet, comfortable and close to the M4 so I could get to Heathrow early next morning.
Review 130：Good food. Very dog friendly Welcoming staff. Quiet but convenient location.