• Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Bathtub
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Heating
  • Parking on site

Centrally located in historic Newbury, The Elephant at the Market is just 6 minutes’ walk from Newbury Train Station, and offers rooms with attached bathroom with free WiFi. With an on-site bar and restaurant, it’s 3 minutes' walk from a cinema and moments from the Corn Exchange and town center. The boutique rooms feature a stylish design and an private bathroom with a shower or bath. Each room has luxury bed linen, towels, bathrobes, a Smart TV, Nespresso coffee maker and White Company toiletries. The property serves fresh homemade food, including Josper-oven-cooked steaks and wood-fired pizzas, as well as Sunday roasts. Newbury Racecourse is just a 5-minute drive from The Elephant at the Market and the town is within easy reach of many of the south’s major towns. Reading, Basingstoke, Swindon and historic Oxford are all around 35 minutes' drive away. Highclere Castle, where Downton Abbey is filmed, is just 15 minutes' drive from the property. There is also easy access to the Ridgeway National Trail across the North Wessex Downs.

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

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Marston's Inns
Hotel chain/brand

Property Highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

Free parking available at the hotel

Loyal Customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
and
1 sofa bed
2 twin beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.6
Facilities
7.7
Cleanliness
7.9
Comfort
8.0
Value for money
7.6
Location
8.9
Free WiFi
7.3
Low score for Newbury
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Bonnie
    France France
    The people are all lovely as always and very helpful.
  • Richard
    United States of America United States of America
    Elephant at the Market was one of our favorite stays during our European vacation. We can't wait to stay again! It was a quaint inn/pub with great rooms that feel like you are taking a step back in time and delicious food! Being able to pop down...
  • Ambero333
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great atmosphere, comfy beds and clean! The pub has good food and the staff were friendly!

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      British
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of The Elephant at the Market

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Private Bathroom
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
Food & Drink
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
General
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages Spoken
  • English

Property practice

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House rules

The Elephant at the Market takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

From 7:00 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 of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Maestro Mastercard Visa Cash The Elephant at the Market accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

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

Any damage caused will be charged for by the hotel.

Please contact the property in advance if you expect to arrive outside reception opening hours. The reception desk closes at 22:00, and if staff are not aware of guests arriving outside of check-in hours in advance, there will be no staff member present for check guests in.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

FAQs about The Elephant at the Market

  • Check-in at The Elephant at the Market is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • The Elephant at the Market offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Yes, The Elephant at the Market is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • Room options at The Elephant at the Market include:

      • Family
      • Twin
      • Double

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

    • The Elephant at the Market has 1 restaurant:

      • Restaurant

    • The Elephant at the Market is 500 feet from the center of Newbury. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.