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The Carpenters Arms

3.0 star property
A welcoming retreat where children have room to play on the playground while adults find their own space to relax in the garden or terrace

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The Carpenters Arms creates a comfortable environment for the whole family. Children enjoy the playground while adults can relax in the garden or use WiFi on the quiet terrace. The property rounds out the experience with breakfast service and an inviting coffee shop.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Standard Double Room, Ensuite

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Standard Double or Twin Room, Ensuite

Standard Double or Twin Room, Ensuite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

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

About the neighborhood

Newbury is home to The Carpenters Arms. Newbury and Crookham Golf Club and Deanwood Park Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore North Wessex Downs and Snelsmore Common Country Park. 4 Kingdoms Adventure Park and Thatcham Nature Discovery Centre are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking/biking trails. Visit our Newbury travel guide
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Harts Lane, Burghclere, Newbury, England, RG20 9JY

What's nearby

  • Avebury stones
    North Wessex Downs
    1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Highclere Castle showing landscape views and heritage architecture
    Highclere Castle
    6 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • HDEF21 Cunarder Queen Mary 2 berthed at Southampton cruise terminal
    Southampton Cruise Terminal
    50 min drive - 40.5 miles
  • Sandham Memorial Chapel
    1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Newbury Racecourse
    11 min drive - 6.4 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    13 min walk
  • McDonald's
    5 min drive
  • The Gun PH
    5 min drive
  • Starbucks
    13 min walk
  • Burger King
    6 min drive

About this property

The Carpenters Arms

Inn near Highclere Castle
Free to-go breakfast, a terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe are just a few of the amenities provided at The Carpenters Arms. 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
  • Luggage storage, smoke-free premises, and wedding services
  • Free newspapers
Other amenities include:
  • Highchairs and daily housekeeping

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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

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Playground

Family friendly

  • High chair
  • 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

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  • Smoking not allowed

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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?

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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Reviews

The Carpenters Arms Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 194 out of 376 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 113 out of 376 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 42 out of 376 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 376 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 376 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness
The staff were very friendly and breakfast was excellent, served in a really cosy and festive restaurant. We stayed in Room 6 which was very clean but could do with a bit of an update.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gordon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
easy parking, good size of room with comfy bed, good food and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philip

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

Great place to stay...

Easy to find, easy to park, great staff, excellent service, tidy, comfortable rooms, amazing breakfast. Couldn't fault anything, a great stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Excellent evening meal. Relaxing atmosphere .staff friendly and warming. Breakfast was cooked to order and didn’t disappoint! Would certainly recommend and wouldn’t hesitate to revisit.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

derek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, minutes off A34. Great staff, good food and value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

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

Just lovely

Very welcoming, shame the kitchen closes on Sundays at 5pm but breakfast was truly great
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trevor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff brilliant nothing else to say would definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Garry

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

10/10 Excellent

Jackson

Great food a
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meredith

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

Wonderful break from chain hotels being all same

Fun rural facility with unique rooms, nice setting. Very pleasant staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice little rooms. Good staff, good food. A mini fridge in the room would have been nice
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Graeme

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

Highclere stop over

Close to Highclere Castle with plenty of parking spaces and a nice restaurant. The evening meal was good, the pie of the day is superb and the Arkell’s 3B beer is delicious.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 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

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cracking village pub with great food

Cracking village pub with great evening meal and breakfast.a bit tired but great value.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Derek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
What a lovely find! Staff great food fabulous, great friendly locals. The room what can I say best bed ever only stopped one night. Can't wait to return
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jan

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

Value for money

Lovely staff, good food, value for money. Location and parking good.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 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

8/10 Good

HEATHER

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My room was a little tired, but for the price I wasn't expecting the Ritz. Perfectly functional, with comfy bed, good shower over bath. Nice extras of biscuits and bottled water. Staff in pub great, food really tasty, food and beer very reasonably priced. Felt very safe and welcomed as a single traveller. Will happily return.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Graham

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

Wonderful

Everything about this place is wonderful. The bar, the restaurant, the food, the staff, the rooms. Loved it all.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good staff and service and weather was good for our stay Room was outdated and a little old Shower broken and needs updating
Stayed 2 nights in May 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

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

6/10 Okay

Andrew

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

8/10 Good

Terri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Adorable place with wonderful and helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roger

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

Fabulous stay.

Fabulous service. Characterful room with all modern facilities. All staff particularly Eve were so welcoming, attentive, and professional. Highly recommended. We will return.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025