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The Bell at Boxford

3.0 of 5
Lambourn Rd - Boxford | Near Newbury, Newbury RG20 8DD, England
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The Bell at Boxford
Ranked #8 of 23 Newbury B&B and Inns
3.5 of 5 stars 61 Reviews
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Milford Haven, United Kingdom
Senior Reviewer
8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012

I booked this on last minute - then looked at the reviews on trip advisor, perhaps the wrong way round. After reading the reviews recently I did wonder what I had booked. I found the food really tasty - Duck really good, my hubby was less impressed with his moules - but eat them all and loved the garlic bread.... More

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bobbymWeston, Owner at The Bell at Boxford, responded to this review
18 May 2012

We ar really pleased you enjoyed your stay with us and enjoyed your Duck....you'll have to send me your receipe for mussels! :) Its always nice to receive genuinue comments as it allows us to maintain/improve the standars we strive to obtain and Ive replaced the soap dispencer this morning! Ive passed your comments to our team and they were... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2012

Food great but staff well what miserys you have Shadrack from Emmerdale and Olive from on the buses with blonde hair who did not look happy to serve and assist when we arrived

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bobbymWeston, Owner at The Bell at Boxford, responded to this review
18 May 2012

Im please you enjoyed your food at the Bell. I responded to your other comments via Tripadvisor and requested you contacted me directly as customer service is parampunt at the Bell. Regretably you havent done this and the staff you refer to are higly upset that they have given you anything but a positive opinion of the Bell and are... More

dorset
Contributor
15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 March 2012 via mobile

Was booked via my company's booking system to stay one night.arrived to be told my company had "booked the wrong night" and they were full.I was very tired after a long day and panicked as didn't know the area at all. The staff did their best and managed to find a room in the b&b opposite,which was very nice .i... More

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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 February 2012 via mobile

We participated in a fantastic burns night which consisted of traditional foods and whiskey. The atmosphere was fantastic with people taking part in addressing the haggis and toasting the men and the lassies. Food was fantastic and great value for 16.95. Staff were friendly and very attentive. A great fun filled night.

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Thatcham, United Kingdom
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 January 2012

we had our works christmas party at the Bell at Boxford, the pub was decorated beautifully, the staff were very friendly and the atmosphere was fantastic. The food was second to none and the service was just as good!! i would highly recommend the Bell for anyone who wants fantastic food, friendly staff and a relaxed and fun evening! :)

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Southampton, United Kingdom
1 review
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 January 2012
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Party of 12 stayed, some for 2 nights, others for 1 night. General comments ranged from Landlord/Chef was drunk when he commenced food cooking resulting in burnt overcooked food, too costly for quality of food, Some of the upper rooms were warm to start, then as night progressed, the heating went off, resulting in cold room for night. Drinks very... More

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bobbymWeston, Owner at The Bell at Boxford, responded to this review
9 January 2012

Heating runs to 12.30am throughout the hotel and We asked you if you wished for addition heat in your room as you said you were cold. Your collegues ( the folks going to Austrailia) assured you that the hotel warm enough . It is a pity you did not mention this again as this could have been remedied immeaditely. In... More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 January 2012
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people found this review helpful

We stayed 2 nights at the Bell, having booked over the phone on the strength of the trip advisor rating. The room was clean and cosy but at £65 a night it should have been. We were the only paying customers in the bar on each night (the locals must know something), there was no fire, the drinks were expensive.... More

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bobbymWeston, Owner at The Bell at Boxford, responded to this review
9 January 2012

Our aim is to please and Im sorry you didnt enjoy your smoked steak with green peppercorn sauce. It is a choice of a Connoisseur and clearly was not what you wanted. I offered tp replace..I offered a glass of Complementary Melot ..I ofered you a comp. dessert. Clearly this wasnt good enough. I even took the cost of the... More

Canterbury, United Kingdom
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5 reviews 5 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 January 2012

stayed during December, pub was beautifully decorated for Christmas and staff and hosts warm and welc oming. Nothing was too much trouble. Our room was comfortable, clean with flat screen TV and all the extras necessary Beds very comfortable. Breakfast was good amd we will definitely stay here again.

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Bristol
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31 helpful votes 31 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 January 2012
1
person found this review helpful

We booked this inn as we were returning back from a dog training course with our new dog a long way from home so we were looking for somewhere which was dog friendly close to the motorway.The rooms are basic but very warm and clean. We ate at the pub and enjoyed our food. The service was excellent and we... More

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bobbymWeston, Owner at The Bell at Boxford, responded to this review
2 January 2012

Thank you for the review Its nice to know you have enjoyd your stay with us. We look forward to welcoming you back and to seeing how the puppy has grown! Kind regards Paul More

Wigan, England, United Kingdom
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 December 2011
1
person found this review helpful

A very friendly and welcoming place to stay. The owners (Paul and Helen) made me feel very welcome, such as change from the large corporate style hotels. My room was very pleasant, the food was good and the service quick and effective without being overbearing or too formal. The Christmas decorations gave the place atmosphere. I would stay here again... More

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bobbymWeston, Owner at The Bell at Boxford, responded to this review
23 December 2011

Hi Ian Thank you for taking the time to review us. We look forward to welcoming you back to the Bell ,hopefully, in the near fututre Kind regards Paul More

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Lambourn Rd - Boxford | Near Newbury, Newbury RG20 8DD, England
Price range (per night):* 84 AUD - 140 AUD

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