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Bel & The Dragon Kingsclere

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An outdoor patio with wooden tables and chairs, a fire pit, and umbrellas. - Bel & The Dragon Kingsclere (Newbury)
A cozy room with exposed wooden beams, a cushioned sofa, a wooden table with glassware, and a lamp. - Bel & The Dragon Kingsclere (Newbury)
A bar counter with a bartender, a chalkboard sign, and a potted plant. - Bel & The Dragon Kingsclere (Newbury)
A rustic dining area with brick walls, wooden tables, and chairs. There are bookshelves filled with books and framed pictures on the walls. - Bel & The Dragon Kingsclere (Newbury)
A bedroom with a large bed, two bedside lamps, and a wooden ceiling structure. - Bel & The Dragon Kingsclere (Newbury)
You can look forward to free full breakfast, a garden, and a bar at Bel & The Dragon Kingsclere. Free in-room WiFi and a restaurant are available to all guests.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Bar

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Room options

View all photos for Double Room

A bedroom with a bed, bedside lamps, a dresser, and a television.

Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A bedroom with a bed, a desk with a computer, and two framed pictures on the wall.

Deluxe Double Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Newbury, Bel & The Dragon Kingsclere is in the historical district. The area's natural beauty can be seen at North Wessex Downs and Mill Field Nature Reserves, while West Berkshire Museum and Whitchurch Silk Mill are cultural highlights. 4 Kingdoms Adventure Park and Kennet Leisure Centre are also worth visiting. Visit our Newbury travel guide
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Swan Street, Kingsclere, Newbury, England, RG20 5PP

What's nearby

  • A large green field with standing stones and a road.
    North Wessex Downs
    3 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • A historic stone building with a tower, surrounded by lush greenery and flowering plants.
    River Test
    9 min drive - 7.5 miles
  • 4 Kingdoms Adventure Park
    7 min drive - 4.5 miles
  • Bishopwood Golf Club
    9 min drive - 6.6 miles
  • Bombay Sapphire Distillery
    12 min drive - 9.8 miles

Getting around

  • Overton Station
    7 min drive
  • Farnborough (FAB)
    42 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    10 min drive
  • McDonald's
    8 min drive
  • Costa Coffee
    10 min drive
  • The New Inn
    9 min drive
  • The Swan
    10 min drive

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 20 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: GBP 20 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is Bel & The Dragon Kingsclere pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 20 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Bel & The Dragon Kingsclere?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Bel & The Dragon Kingsclere?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Bel & The Dragon Kingsclere located?

Situated in the historical district, this inn is 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from North Wessex Downs and within 6 mi (10 km) of 4 Kingdoms Adventure Park and Sandham Memorial Chapel. Bishopwood Golf Club and St Mary's Church are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Bel & The Dragon Kingsclere Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 166 out of 209 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 30 out of 209 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 209 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 209 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 209 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a lovely clean room with refreshments and beautiful full English brekkie in the morning
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff made us feel welcome as soon as we arrived, Jane was very helpful from beginning to end. The food we had for dinner and breakfast was fantastic, tasty and good quality ingredients. Can’t wait to come back.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Historic Inn with alot of charm. Room & attached bath were very nice. Only issue headboard & carpet dated with stains. Bed & linens very comfortable for our 2 night stay. Staff amazing & very friendly & helpful. Breakfast exceptional. Food served here is amazing & wait staff above & beyond. Had breakfast here both days & dinner 2 nights. Sunday roast incredible. Rooms are above bar & restaurant but very minimal noise.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The room was spacious with a big bathroom, and access to a shared living room was an extra bonus. All of the staff were really friendly and the breakfast was great.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was absolutely fantastic. The staff upon arrival were friendly and welcoming showing us to our rooms in the beautiful building, and showing us the communal lounge with complimentary whiskey and comfortable sofas. The rooms were beautifully decorated with a large comfortable beds, TV, coffee machine and kettle. The en-suite was very well proportioned with a large shower, soaps, shampoos and conditioner, and plenty of towels. My only criticism (if I had to find one) is that there were no plug sockets by the bed. Yes, horrible first world problem! We had a drink and sat outside in the lovely garden drenched in sunlight before moving to the dining room for a meal. The menu was vast and varied with a great selection of dishes. My colleague had the fillet steak and i had the burger. They were both cooked to perfection. The service staff were excellent too. Very attentive and guided us through the meal to the lovely dessert to finish the meal. The Choux au craquelin was fantastic!! I can’t rate this place more than have. We will definitely be staying here again!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Great dog friendly room & bar, As well as fab restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Excellent accommodation and stunning restaurant - definitely recommend anyone to stay or dine here.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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The food was excellent - both breakfast and evening meal. Full fresh cooked breakfast included in the cost of the room. Proper Americano coffee served at no extra cost with breakfast! I had a glass of champagne with the evening meal and it was chilled, bubbly and perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Very enjoyable stay food great and staff great
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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Room was spotless. Lots of nice little touches. Highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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Nice property, competitively priced, comfortable beds, great food. Would certainly return. Pillows poor and no tissues in the room, otherwise all was good
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Great Accommodation and Food

Delightful 15th century pub with very comfortable rooms. The food in the pub was superb at both dinner and breakfast and we would highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Great choice food. Separate lounge for guests if want to use it and a very spacious room.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Old inn with cottage-style furnishing; Incorporates good restaurant; Good breakfast choices.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Cosy, cute and comfortable, very friendly and helpful staff. We loved our visit and plan to stay again soon.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A really nice overnight stay and dinner at The Swan / Bel and Dragon. The building is delightful - full of beams and historical atmosphere but very well maintained. The bar was certainly very well patronised and appears popular with locals while most of the 9 rooms appeared to be occupied, based on the numbers at breakfast. We had a good evening meal and an excellent breakfast with a wide range of choice. Nice touches were the residents-only sitting room, which is a lovely large room with a vaulted beamed ceiling and a decanter of whisky available for a complimentary nigh-cap! Would certainly stay there again if in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Definitely recommended!

Stayed overnight after a gig with my band. Very comfortable room, great food and great service. Definitely recommended!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Gem of a place.

Great short stay. Our room oozed character and history, enhanced by top quality fittings. Bed was enormous and super comfy. Breakfast was absolutely spot on. Complimentary bottles(!) of gin and whisky and the posh shower toiletries topped it all off.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Perfect stsy

Loved our stay here . Second time we’ve been here . Staff are so friendly you feel welcomed straight away . Room large and super king comfy bed . Had excellent sleep . Food and drinks in bar and restaurant were excellent .
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Staff were so polite and informative. No question was too small to answer. Room and food were excellent and the surrounding are beautiful Would stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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A wonderful stay

A wonderful hotel. Our bed was large and very comfortable. The bathroom had all you need. We ate in the restaurant and the menu was very varied with lots of local produce. The evening meal and our breakfast were delicious. We would definitely stay again. The staff were very friendly making the whole experience execeptional.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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This is lovely hotel situated in a very cozy area! On site parking was convenient. Staff were extremely helpful! Breakfast service was great and the hotel restaurant was outstanding. Very close to many sites especially Highclere Castle. Rooms were updated, clean, and spacious with all of the amenities. There was even a very comfy sitting room on our floor!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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We stayed here as local to Bombay Sapphire, the location was ideal (7 miles away) and the hotel was perfect, comfortable, friendly staff, food amazing and room spacious and extremely comfortable. 10 out of 10 from me.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Definitely be returning

What a wonderful night away to celebrate our wedding anniversary, loved our lunch the steak was so good, All the staff were really welcoming, Such a lovely atmosphere! We went for a stroll around the village, when we came back the bar was busy but everyone there was enjoying the evening, We felt really lucky to have the huge lounge to ourselves, Our room was perfect 👌 gorgeous big bed and a role top bath just set it all of nicely, Breakfast was amazing!!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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All in all a good stay

Enjoyed our stay. Staff lovely. The only negative was service at breakfast extremely slow and nobody at hand if we needed anything. In the bar area nobody cleared the glasses from the tables.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023