Facilities at The Coat & Bear
Good to know
- Hotel check-in time: 3:00 PM
- Hotel check-out time: 11:00 AM
Parking Facilities
The car park can accommodate 15 cars. These are taken on a first come, first served basis and reservations are not possible.
Disabled Access
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.
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.
Child Policy
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.
Dogs Policy
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.
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.
The Rooms at The Coat & Bear
Comfy room
Charming and full of character, Comfy rooms are the ideal choice for a relaxing stay for a couple.
Located on the first floor, Comfy rooms feature a super comfortable king size bed, walk-in rainfall shower and Bramley toiletries, fresh baked treats on arrival, Illy coffee machine, stylish Roberts radio, smart TV with casting, fridge with complimentary still and sparkling water along with a dedicated work space, laptop safe, iron and ironing board. Selected Comfy rooms can accommodate a dog.
Facilities include:
Air conditioning
Cold drinks fridge
Complimentary Bramley products
Complimentary treat
Dedicated working space
Illy coffee machine
King sized bed
Rainfall shower
Roberts radio
Safe
Smart TV
Tea and coffee
Really Comfy room
Really Comfy rooms offer extra space to kick back and relax in comfort.
Charming and characterful, Really Comfy rooms give you that extra space and are the ideal choice for a relaxing stay for two, whether you're looking for a super king bed or two twin beds. All of the Really comfy rooms have space for a cot and some are dog-friendly. Please contact us if a Twin bedded room is required.
Located on the ground and first floors, Really Comfy rooms feature a walk-in rainfall shower and Bramley toiletries, fresh baked treats on arrival, Illy coffee machine, stylish Roberts radio, smart TV with casting, fridge with complimentary still and sparkling water, dedicated work space, laptop safe, iron and ironing board.
Facilities include:
Air conditioning
Cold drinks fridge
Complimentary Bramley products
Complimentary treat
Dedicated working space
Illy coffee machine
Rainfall shower
Roberts radio
Safe
Smart TV
Space for a cot
Super king sized bed
Really Comfy room
Really Comfy rooms offer extra space to kick back and relax in comfort.
Charming and characterful, Really Comfy rooms give you that extra space and are the ideal choice for a relaxing stay for two, whether you're looking for a super king bed or two twin beds. All of the Really comfy rooms have space for a cot and some are dog-friendly. Please contact us if a Twin bedded room is required.
Located on the ground and first floors, Really Comfy rooms feature a walk-in rainfall shower and Bramley toiletries, fresh baked treats on arrival, Illy coffee machine, stylish Roberts radio, smart TV with casting, fridge with complimentary still and sparkling water, dedicated work space, laptop safe, iron and ironing board.
Facilities include:
Air conditioning
Cold drinks fridge
Complimentary Bramley products
Complimentary treat
Dedicated working space
Illy coffee machine
Rainfall shower
Roberts radio
Safe
Smart TV
Space for a cot
Super king sized bed
Fancy room
Fancy rooms are full of character, comfort and charm for that perfect stay.
Fancy rooms are perfect for those longer stays when you're looking for the ultimate tranquil break or an extra treat, whether you're looking for a super king bed or two twin beds. Please contact us if a Twin bedded room is required.
Fancy rooms feature a luxurious super king sized bed with Bramley pillow spray, ottoman, walk-in rainfall shower or rainfall shower over bath, Bramley toiletries, fresh baked treats on arrival, Illy coffee machine, stylish Roberts radio, smart TV with casting, fridge with complimentary still and sparkling water, dedicated work space, laptop safe, iron and ironing board. Some Fancy rooms are dog-friendly.
Facilities include:
Air conditioning
Bramley pillow spray
Cold drinks fridge
Complimentary Bramley products
Complimentary treat
Dedicated working space
Illy coffee machine
Rainfall shower
Roberts radio
Safe
Separate cosy seating area
Smart TV
Super king sized bed
Tea making facilities
Fancy room
Fancy rooms are full of character, comfort and charm for that perfect stay.
Fancy rooms are perfect for those longer stays when you're looking for the ultimate tranquil break or an extra treat, whether you're looking for a super king bed or two twin beds. Please contact us if a Twin bedded room is required.
Fancy rooms feature a luxurious super king sized bed with Bramley pillow spray, ottoman, walk-in rainfall shower or rainfall shower over bath, Bramley toiletries, fresh baked treats on arrival, Illy coffee machine, stylish Roberts radio, smart TV with casting, fridge with complimentary still and sparkling water, dedicated work space, laptop safe, iron and ironing board. Some Fancy rooms are dog-friendly.
Facilities include:
Air conditioning
Bramley pillow spray
Cold drinks fridge
Complimentary Bramley products
Complimentary treat
Dedicated working space
Illy coffee machine
Rainfall shower
Roberts radio
Safe
Separate cosy seating area
Smart TV
Super king sized bed
Tea making facilities
Fancy room
Fancy rooms are full of character, comfort and charm for that perfect stay.
Fancy rooms are perfect for those longer stays when you're looking for the ultimate tranquil break or an extra treat, whether you're looking for a super king bed or two twin beds. Please contact us if a Twin bedded room is required.
Fancy rooms feature a luxurious super king sized bed with Bramley pillow spray, ottoman, walk-in rainfall shower or rainfall shower over bath, Bramley toiletries, fresh baked treats on arrival, Illy coffee machine, stylish Roberts radio, smart TV with casting, fridge with complimentary still and sparkling water, dedicated work space, laptop safe, iron and ironing board. Some Fancy rooms are dog-friendly.
Facilities include:
Air conditioning
Bramley pillow spray
Cold drinks fridge
Complimentary Bramley products
Complimentary treat
Dedicated working space
Illy coffee machine
Rainfall shower
Roberts radio
Safe
Separate cosy seating area
Smart TV
Super king sized bed
Tea making facilities
Really Fancy room
Decadent and delightful, enjoy the space and comfort of a Really Fancy room.
Really Fancy rooms are for those who want comfort and extra pampering or who are looking to spoil themselves for a special occasion. With a super king size bed and space for a cot. One Really Fancy room is also dog friendly.
Really Fancy rooms feature bath robes and slippers, Bramley pillow spray, bath salts and Bramley bath products and separate walk-in rainfall shower. Within the bathroom, you will enjoy a roll top bath. Enjoy fresh baked treats on arrival, Illy coffee machine, stylish Roberts radio, smart TV with casting and fridge with complimentary still and sparkling water, dedicated work space, laptop safe, iron and ironing board.
Facilities include:
Air conditioning
Bathrobe & slippers
Bramley pillow spray
Cold drinks fridge
Complimentary Bramley products
Complimentary treat
Illy coffee machine
Rainfall shower
Roberts radio
Roll top bath
Safe
Separate cosy seating area
Smart TV
Super king sized bed
Tea making facilities
Luxe room
Spacious and sumptuous. The Luxe room is simply stunning!
The spacious luxurious Luxe room features a super king sized bed with Bramley pillow spray and separate seating area. Sit back and enjoy winding the hours away by relaxing in your feature freestanding roll top bath situated in your bathroom with walk in shower. Your Luxe room has space for two pull out beds or a cot.
Please contact us if you wish to add children onto your booking, pull out beds are chargeable at £10 each per night.
The bathroom includes Bramley bath products and bathrobe and slippers, tasty baked treats on arrival, Illy coffee machine and tea making facilities, stylish Roberts radio, smart TV with casting and cold drinks fridge.
Facilities include:
Air conditioning
Cold drinks fridge
Complimentary Bramley products
Complimentary treat
Dedicated working space
Illy coffee machine
Rainfall shower
Roberts radio
Roll top bath
Safe
Smart TV
Super king sized bed
Grand room
Their most impressive room - the Grand room is sure to wow!
The Grand room is their highest standard and largest of bedrooms. With its own statement freestanding bath in the bathroom with walk in shower, a large comfortable separate seating area with TV and coffee table, super king sized bed that will guarantee you the most comfortable sleep, you are in for a treat when you come to stay!
Featuring a luxurious super king sized bed with Bramley pillow spray, slippers and bathrobes, you have all you need to sit back and enjoy this decadent bedroom. Your Grand room has space for two pull out beds or a cot.
Please contact us if you wish to add children onto your booking, pull out beds are chargeable at £10 each per night.
Your Grand room also includes Bramley bath products, bath salts, tasty baked treats on arrival, Illy coffee machine and tea making facilities, stylish Roberts radio, smart TV with casting and cold drinks fridge.
Facilities include:
Air conditioning
Cold drinks fridge
Complimentary Bramley products
Complimentary treat
Illy coffee machine
In room roll top bath
Rainfall shower
Roberts radio
Safe
Separate seating area
Smart TV
Super king sized bed