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The Carnarvon Arms

3.5 star property
Guests unwind in the peaceful garden or gather at the welcoming bar, where the staff's attentive service consistently earns praise from travelers.

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The Carnarvon Arms near North Wessex Downs offers a garden retreat, a cozy bar, and an on-site restaurant with satisfying meals. Rooms include WiFi, and free self-parking is available. Guests particularly appreciate the helpful staff.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

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  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Newbury, The Carnarvon Arms is in a rural area. Highclere Castle and Shaw House are notable landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Deanwood Park Golf Course and Bombay Sapphire Distillery. Don't miss out on a visit to Newbury Showground. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding. Visit our Newbury travel guide
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Winchester Road, Newbury, England, RG20 9LE

What's nearby

  • A large green field with standing stones and a road.
    North Wessex Downs
    1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • A large, ornate castle with multiple towers and a flag.
    Highclere Castle
    5 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Sandham Memorial Chapel
    1 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Watermill Theatre
    9 min drive - 7.9 miles
  • Newbury Racecourse
    14 min drive - 7.3 miles

Getting around

  • Whitchurch Station
    8 min drive
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR)
    59 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    2 min drive
  • McDonald's
    6 min drive
  • Costa Coffee
    6 min drive
  • The Bowler's Arms
    7 min drive
  • Burger King
    7 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

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • English breakfast available for a fee 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; GBP 12.50 for adults and GBP 10 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 11:00 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 25 per accommodation, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Pets cannot be left unattended
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls and an off-leash area are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 25.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately GBP 12.50 for adults and GBP 10.00 for children
  • Pet fee: GBP 25 per accommodation, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 25.0 per night

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
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is The Carnarvon Arms pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 25 per accommodation, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Carnarvon Arms?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Carnarvon Arms?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Carnarvon Arms located?

Situated in a rural location, this inn is within 1 mi (2 km) of North Wessex Downs and Highclere Castle. Newbury Racecourse and Shaw House are also within 9 mi (15 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

The Carnarvon Arms Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 151 out of 253 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 67 out of 253 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 31 out of 253 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 253 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 253 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay at this inn. The staff was very friendly and accommodating. We had a great breakfast in the morning, and we were very close to Highclere Castle. Definitely recommend The Carnarvan Arms.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Desiree

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable clean and amazing staff
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was wonderful EXCEPT no air conditioning so the whole hotel felt like a sauna (we were there during a heat wave in May) and they didn’t do table service for dinner so we had to order our food and drinks from the bar, which isn’t the end of the world but knocks a star off the rating. Room was super cute, well decorated, the bathroom was really nice, loved the shower and it was very clean. We were able to walk to Highclere Castle from the hotel (20 minute walk) which was great because taxis are very expensive.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Hotel and staff couldn’t have been more accommodating. My wife had recently suffered a broken leg, which necessitated a room change to a dog friendly ground floor room. Food was plentiful and nice. The location although just outside off the A34 was quiet enough. WiFi was great and the pub/hotel itself was very dog friendly. We would definitely stay again if we’re ever down that way again
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was spotless and all staff that we encountered were helpful and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Joss

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good food and rooms

Really good place to stay, good food and rooms!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Would recommend

Lovely stay, pub served good food and rooms were clean, comfortable and stylish.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Rainy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quaint, good food, very convenient to Highclere Castle
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Marilyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely Inn

Absolutely lovely Inn. Friendly people, great rooms, and dinner. So very close to Highclere Castle.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice stay

Very friendly staff and very good accommodations. The food was good in the restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel pub food was amazing both evening and breakfast staff were pleasant
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jordan

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent stay

Amazing stay. The rooms have just been refurbished and were fabulous. Love this hotel, great place to stay when in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

fran

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really lovely stay - good parking, friendly staff, great food and really lovely, comfortable room - room 101
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a wonderful stay here. The inn is lovely and the staff even more so. If In town to see the castle or just to visit you couldn’t go to a better place.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Richard

Good place with meals
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A warm welcome

A welcoming and friendly Inn. Food and service very good. Classic room a bit small, but adequate. Excellent modern bathroom
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff and amazing property / rooms. Plus situated en route :-)
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely rooms geat value for money. Food was lovely. Bar staff could have been better, didnt have any prosecco in fridge and didbt seem to want to use initiative to solve the issue with ice bucket and ice also told us we could finish our drinks outside at end of night - weird.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Vacation

Beautiful place! Great food and atmosphere
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Joss

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good stay

Regularly stay here for work. Nice place and good food. Room can be noisy from the main road, if you’re lucky you’ll be in a room away from the road, that is quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stacie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a wonderful place to stay. Everything was fabulous. Including the shampoo and conditioner and body products they leave in the bathroom. Wow… And the food at the restaurant is spectacular.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Janet

Highclere Castle’s best neighborhood Inn

Despite the noise from the road the room was comfortable and clean. I liked the large TV and the breakfast was delicious.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Bob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Overnight stay

All the staff we dealt with during our stay wer friendly, helpful and polite.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tami

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A story book stay!

This was a charming pub and inn. The rooms are small but cozy, very clean, and very comfortable. It felt like staying in a story book English inn and we loved it! We stayed there to tour Highclere Castle and the Bombay Sapphire distillery, and it was well-located for both. There is good, free parking and a nice breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Carole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here to visit Highclere Castle. It was only a 2 minute drive to the castle so very convenient. The breakfast and bar food were good. The rooms were small but perfectly adequate with tv and tea and coffee making facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024