About The George & Horn near Newbury
The George and Horn is situated in the charming village of Kingsclere in Newbury, England.
Each of the hotel's rooms has an en-suite bathroom with both a shower and bath tub. The bedrooms are equipped with televisions, as well as coffee and tea making facilities. Complementary toiletries and clean towels are provided as well.
There is free private parking available at the hotel with no need of reservation, and pets are allowed for an additional fee. A full English breakfast is provided for guests.
The George and Horn has an in-house restaurant that serves a variety of traditional British dishes. The restaurant itself has a beautiful fireplace and a cosy, comfortable atmosphere for guests to enjoy while they eat.
There are several great attractions in the area surrounding the hotel, including Highclere Castle, the hill forts on Ladle Hill and Beacon Hill and the race course in Newbury.
Positive Reviews
positive:
The Location is Nice
Guests love that the hotel is in a peaceful setting, but with a main road that can take you to all of the best attractions within driving distance. That means that you can see the sights or just relax on the grounds according to your mood.
positive:
The Breakfast Experience is Great
Guests all agree that the inn offers an exceptional selection of breakfast foods, and are cooked to perfection. Guests have also said that they love enjoying their meals in the comfortable dining area and the service is excellent.
positive:
Quiet Rooms Despite the Pub
Many guests were pleasantly surprised by the fact that their rooms were not very noisy and the sound from the pub didn't seem to travel to the guest rooms much. So, when you stay, you can expect an uninterrupted night of sleep.
Negative Reviews
negative:
Missing in Action
Many guests were upset by the fact that the staff of the hotel seems to be frequently missing. In particular, some guests said that it was impossible to check in when the pub itself wasn't open because the doors were locked.
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The Plumbing is Awful
Many guests said that the plumbing at the hotel is awful. Some guests had showers that wouldn't work at all, while others said that they frequently couldn't get any hot water in the showers. Some guests also reported that the plumbing seemed old, and in need of replacing.
negative:
Clarity needed on serving time of breakfast
One of the biggest complaints guests had is that the breakfasts at the George and Horn are only served for one hour. So, if you happen to want to get an early start, or if you are a late sleeper, you could miss breakfast entirely.