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 8.7 for a two-person trip.

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  • 1 sofa bed
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  • 2 twin beds
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  • Hi We are cycling to Newbury. Do you have a secure place to store bikes?

    Hello there, Thank you for your inquiry. Unfortunately we do not have a secured storage area. Sorry we couldn't be of more help! Many thanks, Priya


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    Answered on September 9, 2021
  • do they have wheelchair accessable rooms.

    Hello there, Thank you for getting in touch! We have five rooms located on the ground floor, one of which is an accessible room. We hope this helps! Many thanks, Priya


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    Answered on September 9, 2021
  • Hi , do you have a family room on the ground floor??

    Hello there, Thank you for your inquiry! Our family room is located on our first floor, accessible via a flight of stairs. We hope this helps.


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    Answered on September 9, 2021
  • Are pets allowed?

    Hello, Thank you for getting in touch! Unfortunately we are unable to accommodate pets at this time. I hope this helps with your planning. Many thanks, The Elephant at The Market.


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    Answered on May 17, 2021
  • Hi do you have free parking at the hotel ? Thankyou

    Hello! You'll be pleased to know that each room is entitled to one complimentary parking space. Our parking is on-site, and located at the rear of the building. I hope this helps! Many thanks, The Elephant at The Market.


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    Answered on May 17, 2021
  • Hi we want to book for Saturday 17th July are we guaranteed a parking space if booking a room

    Hello! Thank you for getting in touch. Each room includes one complimentary parking space, our car park is on site, and accessible at the rear of the building. Kind regards, The Elephant at The Market.


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    Answered on May 17, 2021
  • Would you be able to store 7 bicycles over night for guests?

    Hi, Unfortunately we do not have indoor storage for bicycles. Kind Regards Cass


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    Answered on August 6, 2020
  • Hello, I want to book for Saturday October 23rd but we need to check-in at 12:00 so we can make the races. Please would this be possible. Thanks, Mike

    Hi Mike, We have a car park you can park in and you will be able to check in at 12 but you wouldn't have access to the room till 2-3pm. Kind regards The Elephant at The Market Team


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  • good morning, I will be travelling with a family member who has restricted mobility, do the twin rooms have walk in shower and do you have any ground floor room? kindest Regards Inez

    Hi Inez, Our twin rooms are both situated on the ground floor however they do not have walk in showers, the showers are over the bath tubs. Kind Regards Cass


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What's nearby
  • Newbury Library
    0.1 miles
  • Donnington Grove Country Club
    0.7 miles
  • Donnington Castle
    1.4 miles
  • West Berkshire Community Hospital
    1.4 miles
  • Chieveley Services M4
    3.5 miles
  • Highclere Castle
    5.5 miles
  • Wickham House
    5.5 miles
  • Bishopwood Golf Club
    7.8 miles
  • Beale Park
    11.3 miles
Natural Beauty
  • River Kennet and Avon Canal
    0.1 miles
Public transit
  • Train Newbury Racecourse
    0.6 miles
Closest Airports
  • Southampton Airport
    31.3 miles
  • London Heathrow Airport
    37.8 miles
  • Bournemouth Airport
    48.3 miles
How to get to The Elephant at the Market from Southampton Airport
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    Free parking is available.
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Amenities of The Elephant at the Market
Food & Drink
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
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
  • Smoke alarms
General
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages Spoken
  • English
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Check-in

2:00 PM - 11:00 PM

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

Check-out

5:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above are considered adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

There's no capacity for cribs at this property.

This property doesn't offer extra beds.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

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The fine print

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

  • The following parking options are available to guests staying at The Elephant at the Market (subject to availability):

    • Parking on site
    • Parking
    • Accessible parking
    • Free parking

  • From the nearest airport, you can get to The Elephant at the Market by:

    • Car 45min

  • 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 is 500 feet from the center of Newbury.

  • 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.

  • Room options at The Elephant at the Market include:

    • Double
    • Family
    • Twin

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

  • Guests staying at The Elephant at the Market can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.3).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental

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