Main Street The Ibex Inn, Newbury, RG20 7ER, United Kingdom
#3 of 12 B&Bs and Inns in Newbury
Guests' ChoiceBased on 462 B&B reviews
9.1Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.3
Location
9.2
Facilities
9.2
Staff
9.8
Value for money
9.3
Free WiFi
8.5
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 7 June 2024
Jens
Germany-
Easy access with parking available right on the side of the Ibex inn We had a great afternoon on the big terrace/lawn behind the pub. Very relaxed. Friendly staff.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 4 June 2024
Deborah
United KingdomGreat food and comfortable bed
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 3 June 2024
Susie
AustraliaExcellent large comfortable room. Amazing staff and excellent food. Highly recommend.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 2 June 2024
Denise
United KingdomNothing
Very welcoming (especially for the dogs), clean & tidy with everything you might need to stay.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 2 June 2024
Linda
United KingdomSofa bed for one, was bloody uncomfortable , needs replacing. Upstairs windows under eaves had no blinds , so dog was a pain as soon as it was light, wanted to play at 4am. Apart from that, superb.
Modern, new, spacious, lovely electric log fire, great lighting throughout, big TV, downstairs toilet handy, little garden for dog to go out handy, plenty of tea, coffee, milk. Opposite lovely character pub which did amazingly good breakfast. Big bedroom upstairs with lovely bathroom.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 30 May 2024
Kay
United KingdomNothing
Spacious, clean, great atmosphere, good food, great location for us. Brilliant staff. Onsite free parking.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 27 May 2024
Mick
United KingdomNothing to say here.
Just a great location, a great pub, a great room for a good sleep, good facilities, a good breakfast, and very worth diverting off the M4 for the night.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 23 May 2024
Throughmylens
South AfricaRoom was quite hot. There was a fan, but there is no aircon and the window doesn’t open wide. Hot water in the shower took a while to come through. Both of these were not a problem.
Everything was amazing. Food was very good. Would not hesitate to stay here again. Friends from Newbury met us at the Ibex for dinner and will also return. Ibex is 15 km from Newbury Centre. Countryside is very beautiful, but transport is essential. Loved every minute. Restaurant and pub on the premises makes the Ibex a superb place to stay.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 22 May 2024
Matthew
United KingdomLovely quiet location. Helpful, friendly staff. Really excellent, comfortable accommodation. Great bar and restaurant with extremely nice food.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 22 May 2024
Mark
AustraliaIt was a little noisy on one of our nights which was a Saturday and the pub below was having a little celebration. It didn't spoil anything though and the next night was very quiet.
We loved this place. It's cosy and roomy and very clean. Comfy beds and fantastic staff. The breakfast is included and excellent.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 19 May 2024
Fiona
United StatesClean and quaint
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 17 May 2024
Mark
United StatesHot water was in short supply in the shower.
Beautiful village in Berkshire. Very welcoming, friendly, and excellent breakfast. Very spacious room, comfortable bed, and quiet.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 11 May 2024
Jan9873
United KingdomI cannot think of anything.
The Staff were very friendly. The food was amazing. A lovely quiet setting.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 9 May 2024
Caron
United KingdomBooking was made as travel plans changed unexpectedly. Staff were very helpful and friendly. Room was huge and nicely presented. Staff at breakfast were very helpful and breakfast was generous and tasty. The immediate area is very attractive and we walked around the village.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 8 May 2024
Chris
United KingdomLovely pub & food both dinner & breakfast where excellent
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 7 May 2024
Kate
United KingdomNo curtains or blinds in the bedroom so unfortunately found it impossible to sleep once daybreak at 5.30am
Loved the desert orchid stable, very spacious. Dog friendly, easy parking, fabulous evening food and breakfast.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 24 April 2024
Mark
United KingdomNothing
Breakfast & the evening meal was superb. Big, clean room.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 15 April 2024
Barry
United KingdomOur stay was too short!
Peaceful location with spacious, comfortable room. Excellent breakfast and evening meal.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 15 April 2024
Linda
United KingdomNothing
Good food Lovely people It took 2 show dogs for dandie dinmont show, great place to stay the night, and I would have booked the room with garden but it was last minute, and only room left
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 14 April 2024
Barricani
United KingdomIf we didn't like anything, that was us just being picky. Really, it's a great location and fantastic pub with atmosphere and service to compliment.
Great staff, excellent evening meal and breakfast. Room was good and spacious. Definitely a lovely local pub to return to in the future. Thanks.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 9 April 2024
Timothy
United KingdomThere is almost nothing to fault. The cottage would benefit from hooks in the front hall (we had nowhere to hang our coats), and it could do with more than two coffee mugs in the kitchen. But these were very minor points, and did not detract from an excellent stay.
We had a wonderful stay. We rented the small cottage opposite the pub. It was comfortable, well-equipped, and full of character. Breakfast each morning was exceptional - one of the best cooked breakfasts we've ever had. The pub is dog-friendly, and has a resident dog, which we all loved, especially our children. The staff were friendly and helpful. We explored the village, and also several neighbouring villages, all of which were delightful. We will definitely return.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 3 April 2024
Jeremy
United KingdomAuthentic pub with great food and drink
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 1 April 2024
Kamila
United KingdomThe area is poor in sightseeing options; there’s nothing nearby to visit. In the kitchen, the cabinets were somewhat dirty, as well as under the bed in the bedroom.
If you want to take a break from civilization, this place meets all the requirements. The pub serves delicious food (dinner + breakfast).
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 21 March 2024
Toni
United KingdomNothing at all..it was all fabulous...there was even bottled water in the room..
Everything...the room was beautiful and very spacious..the bed was so comfortable..the shower was lovely and big..it was so lovely and quiet..I'm originally from the village and was lovely to go "home"...we ate in the pub too and the food was amazing..Best pub meal I've had in a very long time....and then the breakfast....wow...it was absolutely amazing...didn't need to eat again until dinnertime....I can't recommend the Ibex enough ..10 out of 10...
Stayed in March 2024
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