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The Carpenters Arms

3.0 star property
Inn in Newbury with free breakfast and a coffee shop

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Standard Double or Twin Room, Ensuite | 1 bedroom
Exterior
Standard Double or Twin Room, Ensuite | Bathroom
Food and drink

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Double Room, Shared Bathroom | 1 bedroom

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Double or Twin Room, Ensuite | 1 bedroom

Standard Double or Twin Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
Pet friendly
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Double Room, Ensuite | 1 bedroom

Standard Double Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Harts Lane, Burghclere, Newbury, England, RG20 9JY

What's nearby

  • Highclere Castle - 6 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Watermill Theatre - 8 min drive - 7.3 miles
  • Newbury Town Hall - 9 min drive - 5.9 miles
  • Donnington Castle - 9 min drive - 7.7 miles
  • Newbury Racecourse - 10 min drive - 5.8 miles

Getting around

  • Newbury Station - 10 min drive
  • Southampton (SOU) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Howan Chinese - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Two Watermills - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Nelsons Diner - ‬7 min drive

About this property

The Carpenters Arms

Inn near Highclere Castle
Free breakfast, a terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe are just a few of the amenities provided at The Carpenters Arms. Be sure to enjoy kids' meals at the on-site restaurant. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas, and guests can find other amenities such as a garden and a playground.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Smoke-free premises, luggage storage, and free newspapers
  • Wedding services

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free breakfast available
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Playground

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference space

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.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • Smoke-free property

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

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
This property is professionally cleaned

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Carpenters Arms pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Carpenters Arms?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Carpenters Arms?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Carpenters Arms?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Carpenters Arms located?

Situated in Newbury, this inn is within a 5-minute walk of Sandham Memorial Chapel and North Wessex Downs. Highclere Castle is 2.1 mi (3.3 km) away.

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The Carpenters Arms Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 174 out of 348 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 106 out of 348 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 41 out of 348 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 348 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 348 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Garry

Very friendly staff, clean property, great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great for getting to Highclere Castle. Staff very friendly and helpful, great food
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quaint place, quiet, in the country, and a full bar
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

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Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Staff & service
Very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly place to stay in the country not too far from Newbury. Good good and freshly cooked.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay and will return
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Lovely cosy pub, excellent food and service

A very comfortable last minute stay in this lovely pub. The rooms are very cosy and comfortable, the service outstanding and the food just delicious. The only thing I'd change is the plug and bright green fire escape lighting that illuminates the room too much for a good night's sleep. Overall a very lovely stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very good and cheerful. Very much a local pub still, which we enjoyed, especially when the rugby was on! We were in Bedroom 8, which in busy times would suffer with a lock of privacy being overlooked by the path down the side and a glamping tent behind. The cooked breakfast was fantastic, but that's all there was, no fruit or cereal. We did enjoy our stay there however.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Colin Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very enjoyable stay staff great and food very good
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

J

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

Excellent stay

Excellent accommodation. The room 'Bigwig' was large, comfortable with a spacious ensuite. Clean and well decorated. The pub did lovely food both day, evening and breakfast. We were made to feel very welome and the service was really good. Would definitely visit again and wish the guys the best of luck in their new endeavour.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Absolutely fantastic staff. The food was excellent. Will definitely be back when in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Audrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stat, nice and quite
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

helen

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Perfect overnight stay, clean and comfortable with thoughtful extras in the room. Lovely breakfast and welcoming staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Henrietta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a lovely night here on the evening of the relaunch. Accommodation was comfortable and clean with plenty of room. We had a great meal in the lounge. Really good to see a village pub taking on a new lease of life with ambitious, energetic and enthusiastic staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was OK. We had dinner and the food was OK with a reasonable choice. I was happy with the breakfast too. I thought the cost was very reasonable.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Andrew

Liked: Staff & service
Quiet Location for an overnight stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Great place to stay

Great staff, a really nice room, and a lovely breakfast. Good value compared to surrounding hotels and b+b's. Very convenient for the A34.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Jolyon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent cooked breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect stay, younger lady who was front of house was 10 out of 10
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It is a great country/cottage style accommodation. Don’t expect high end rooms, some details needs to be looked after, but that is part of the experience for me.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Excellent location, value, welcome & service.

Helpful, friendly staff. Great value, superb breakfast, great location. Really good team, thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Harvey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stop if on way to Southampton from up North or Midlands. Very convienient off the main A34 road, staff great, food very good and great service.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Excellent accommodation 5 minutes from Highclere Castle, free breakfast was amazing and the food on offer from the restaurant topped the one night stay. Accomodation is not attached to the pub but a walk across the car park, room’s three doors are in need of a joiner’s attention as they need easing to stop them catching on the floor but is adequate for a reasonably priced room
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Relaxing retreat
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023