Crab & Boar
Pub with rooms in Chieveley, Berkshire
From £150 per night
Curator's notes:
- Renovated thatched inn
- Lofty downland setting; rural views
- Oozes rustic country charm
- Rooms with private hot tubs
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Rooms from
14 doubles: £150
Good to know
- All major credit cards accepted
- Disabled access
- Alfresco & private dining
- Hot tubs
- Electric car charging point
- Parking available
- Dog stay: £15
Scenic and
serene
Located in the heart of the North Wessex Downs, the inn is an ideal
base for exploring the surrounding countryside and pursuing a wide
range of outdoor sports.
Quiet
romance
It's scenic location and rustic-chic rooms with hot tubs make the
inn a lovely spot for a quiet getaway with someone special.
Rooms
A modern rustic makeover has transformed the 14 rooms into cosy countryside boltholes featuring mahogany four-poster beds, rich wool throws and thick feather duvets.
You can expect a rustic-chic decor, Noble Isle soaps and lotions, Nespresso machines, fresh milk, and tiled bathrooms, a few with bath and walk-in shower, and far-reaching downland views. All of the rooms are dog-friendly and dog bowls and treats at the bar are available to spoil your four-legged companion.
The best (and largest) rooms have hot tubs in private courtyards, perfect for a long, relaxing soak with a bottle of bubbly after an invigorating day walking a section of the breezy Ridgeway Path. A few rooms are close to the road, which can be busy early morning, and there is some traffic noise despite good double glazing.
Restaurant & bar
Making the most of local ingredients from both field and shore, the menu evolves with the seasons, offering classics alongside more creative dishes.
Whether you fancy indulging in rich local game, fresh-off-the-boat crab or kicking off your wellies and relaxing with a pint and a pork, fennel and garlic scotch egg, you'll get a true taste of the great British countryside in the country-rustic bar and the smartly furnished restaurant. From a typical spring menu tuck into lamb rump, pommes Anna and salsa verde; confit hake, wasabi, herb and seed crumb, parsley velouté and buttered mash; or chicken, ham hock and leek pie. Puddings may include dark chocolate tart with clotted cream.
On warmer days, head out into the garden and savour your meal surrounded by sweeping downland views. Take time to sample the drinks menu, too - there are local West Berkshire ales, award-winning British spirits, notably gins, and a wide range of fine wines (18 by the glass). There is even Snuffle beer available for any canine companions.
Private dining
For intimate dinner parties or celebrations, the long table in the private dining room can seat up to 14 guests. In fine weather, the garden makes an attractive venue for a summer soiree or an outdoor party.
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