• Garden
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Private Bathroom
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Heating
  • Parking on site
  • Facilities for disabled guests

The Carnarvon Arms is a country inn, located next door to Highclere Castle, on the route of The Wayfarers Walk. This Grade II listed building offers guests free onsite parking and free WiFi throughout. The 18 bedrooms each have tea/coffee-making facilities, a flat-screen TV with Freeview, and a hairdryer. The property features a dining room with a high-vaulted ceiling, and a thriving friendly bar with a modern British menu. A traditional full English is available each morning, made using locally sourced produce. The property can cater for, and accommodate, parties and weddings. The inn is 5 miles from Newbury town center and Newbury Race Course is 5.5 miles away. The Carnarvon Arms was built as a coaching inn in the 1800s. It provided a stop-off for travelers to Highclere Castle, now the setting for TV drama Downton Abbey.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

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Young & Co.’s Brewery
Hotel chain/brand

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

Free Private Parking Available On Site

Loyal Customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
2 twin beds
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.2
Facilities
8.1
Cleanliness
8.5
Comfort
8.5
Value for money
8.1
Location
8.9
Free WiFi
7.6
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  • R
    Robert
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Friendly helpful staff, cleanliness, good food, and nice atmosphere.
  • Linda
    Canada Canada
    Good food in the restaurant and pub. Well located to visit Highclere Castle.
  • Julie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very close to Highclere Castle. Great value. Charming room.

Area info

Restaurants
2 Restaurants On Site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      British
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
  • Restaurant #2
    • Cuisine
      British
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of The Carnarvon Arms
Great facilities! Review score, 8.1

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • 2 restaurants
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Coffee machine
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Horseback riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Fishing
    Off-site
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
Food & Drink
  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
Services
  • Pet bowls
  • Pet basket
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Private check-in/out
  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Express check-in/out
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages Spoken
  • English

House rules

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Check-in

From 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM

Check-out

From 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

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The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note, guests requiring extra beds must contact the property ahead of time to determine if they will be available.

Please note that this property no longer accepts cash payments.

FAQs about The Carnarvon Arms

  • The prices at The Carnarvon Arms may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Room options at The Carnarvon Arms include:

    • Double
    • Twin

  • Check-in at The Carnarvon Arms is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • The Carnarvon Arms offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Fishing
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Horseback riding

  • The Carnarvon Arms has 2 restaurants:

    • Restaurant #2
    • Restaurant #1

  • The Carnarvon Arms is 4.3 miles from the center of Newbury. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.