The Pelican Inn
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The Pelican Inn

Froxfield, SN8 3JY, United Kingdom
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Located in Marlborough, The Pelican Inn is a 1-minute drive from Kennet & Avon Canal and 9 minutes from Crofton Beam Engines. This inn is 17.1 mi (27.5 km) from Highclere Castle and 7.5 mi (12.1 km) from Combe Gibbet.Show More
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3.8/5Good·Cleanliness: 3.8
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ParkingFreeLuggage StorageWi-Fi in Public AreasFree
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Surroundings
Train: Newbury Racecourse
(21.4km)
Train: Swindon Railway Station
(30.4km)
Landmarks: North Wessex Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
(2km)
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Double Room Ensuite
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Double Room Ensuite

1 Double bed
Non-smoking
Private Bathroom
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En Suite Triple Family Room

En Suite Triple Family Room

1 Double bed and 1 Single bed
Non-smoking
Private Bathroom
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Twin Room Ensuite
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Twin Room Ensuite

2 Single bed
Non-smoking
Private Bathroom
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Guest Reviews(49)

3.8/5
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  • Cleanliness3.8
  • Amenities3.8
  • Location3.8
  • Service3.8
Guest User
March 9, 2024
Awful service and food! We were waiting for 40 minutes for our order to be taken, wouldn't have minded but it wasn't that busy as we had an early table. Starters took 20 minutes to come and then a further 40 minutes for mains. No mention of a wait when ordering. The food wasn't that nice. Myself and one other person had chicken *****s for starter, we were ill for a few days afterwards. Mentioned we needed a highchair when the table was booked, that wasn't there when we arrived. Asked the Waitress if she could bring a hairchair, she didn't bother so we got our own in the end. Not a big deal but just adds to the poor customer service. People serving us were really uninterested, everything was just so slow including taking drinks orders. We have been to The Pelican a few times before and never had any issues. Sadly after this last experience, we will not be returning.
Guest User
February 8, 2024
Midway between Hungerford and Marlborough, a very spacious pub inside with tables well spread out, excellent menu and charming staff. Plenty of room to park in two car parks, certainly somewhere to visit all year round as there is a very pleasant garden.
Guest User
January 14, 2024
There for 45 minutes before drinks were brought to the table, so probably worth waiting at the bar to get a drink prior to being seated. The roast was absolutely fabulous though. Food fantastic but not so good service or we were just unlucky on this occasion. Food was so good though, we would give it another go and hopefully the service will be better next time.
Guest User
December 26, 2023
You know when things aren’t going to be great when you turn up on Christmas Day and there’s less decorations up than in your own home. We were given an ‘amuse bouche’ of a spoon of mushroom risotto- and I did wonder forty / fifty minutes later if this was all we were going to get. Eventually the waitress remembered we were sitting round the corner near the men’s toilets and brought some food. All the starters arrived with a lovely offering of burnt sourdough to accompany - not just a little, but literally blackened. At this point I knew we were in for a rough ride. Having cleared our own table an hour later, still no sight of anything resembling a turkey was on the way: it got to the point where the neighbouring table were starting to offer us their spare vegetables. I should mention at this point that our waitress ( dressed in her pink dressing gown - I kid you not) was clearly off her face. Eventually the main courses delivered - soggy turkey, cheap gravy, some veg undercooked, some overcooked. So much for ‘shell on prawns’ with the cod in a chickpea cassoulet / it was an inedible piece of fish in a emptied tin of tomato’s and that’s about it. Rosemary potatoes …. More like re- heated frozen Aunt Bessie’s. My daughter had chosen steak - it was served with a tomato. No sauce or other accompaniments. After we had cleared up our plates and stacked them at the bar again, ( at this point our fellow table next door were literally telling staff that we had been forgotten in our behalf by this point), we considered skipping dessert and just going. We didn’t / and were given some random puddings that didn’t resemble anything we had pre ordered. We were not offered tea or coffee at the end, even though it was part of the menu. I was asked for it it and charged for it, as well as the puddings!??! It cost an absolute fortune and was a total disgrace. So disappointing as I used it be a local and the food, decorations and atmosphere used to be really special. Now it’s more like a Wiltshire version of Fawlty Towers, served by in experienced staff. No apologies, no offer of compensation when I spoke to the manager. Never again.
Guest User
December 10, 2023
Disappointed! We were a large party of 12 and it wasn't perfect. I ordered the Trout with prawns, sautéed potatoes & seasonal greens. I didn't want a Roast! However, I was served a piece of trout with two prawns and all the trimmings of a roast dinner! Hugely disappointed and instead opted for the burger. The desserts weren't great. Microwaved sticky toffee pudd and porridge oats on a flat crumble. Very disappointed in comparison to our meal last year. Meal was £400, so not cheap but overall we all had a negative comment sadly. PLUS it lacked Christmas Decorations in our are.
Guest User
November 19, 2023
Staff are so friendly, we were made to feel really welcome. Food was lovely, good drink selection, pub clean and nicely decorated. It is so nice we are looking to book our Wedding Reception here next year.
Guest User
November 15, 2023
We visited the pelican after a dig walk with some friends, we booked our table in advance we also advised that we would like to bring two dogs as well, we were all including the dogs were made very welcome. The food we ordered was fantastic, very well cooked and extremely tasty, we can wait to come back again.
Guest User
October 30, 2023
Had a lovely Sunday roast with family. Menu had lamb on it so that was a win. Nice welcoming pub with lovely staff and also dog friendly. It's the perfect location for a nice afternoons catch up...
Verified traveler
October 29, 2023
Lovely country pub. Good food. Friendly staff. Rooms clean and adequate. Comfy bed and hot shower. The floorboards seemed very uneven with two noticeable depressions. There were no staff available on checkout to report this to.

Property Policies

Check-in and Check-out Times
Check-in: 15:00–21:00
Check-out: Before 11:00
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Property Description

  • Number of Rooms: 8
Located in Marlborough, The Pelican Inn is a 1-minute drive from Kennet & Avon Canal and 9 minutes from Crofton Beam Engines. This inn is 17.1 mi (27.5 km) from Highclere Castle and 7.5 mi (12.1 km) from Combe Gibbet.

At The Pelican Inn, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Breakfast is available for a fee.

Free self parking is available onsite.

Make yourself at home in one of the 8 guestrooms.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to stay at The Pelican Inn?

Prices at The Pelican Inn are subject to change according to dates, hotel policy, and other factors. To view prices, please search for the dates you wish to stay at the hotel.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Pelican Inn?

The check-in time is after 15:00 and the check-out time is before 11:00.

Does The Pelican Inn provide airport transfer services?

No, the The Pelican Inn doesn't provide airport transfer services.

What amenities and services does The Pelican Inn have?

The Pelican Inn has the following amenities and services: Pets allowed (additional fee), Parking, Luggage Storage.

Does The Pelican Inn have a swimming pool?

No, The Pelican Inn doesn't have a pool.

Does The Pelican Inn have fitness amenities?

No, The Pelican Inn doesn't have fitness amenities.

Does The Pelican Inn provide Wi-Fi?

Yes, the hotel provides Wi-Fi.

Does The Pelican Inn have non-smoking rooms?

Yes, The Pelican Inn has non-smoking rooms. Please view the hotel listing for details.

Does The Pelican Inn have a restaurant?

No, The Pelican Inn doesn't have a restaurant.

Is parking available at The Pelican Inn?

Yes, parking is available at The Pelican Inn.

About This Property

Nearest Train StationNewbury Racecourse
Distance to Train Station21.38KM
Average Price FromSGD163
Hotel Star Rating3