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The Carnarvon Arms

3.5 star property
Inn with free parking, near North Wessex Downs

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Conference room with a large screen, comfortable seating, and a view of the outdoors.
Relax under the shade of large umbrellas, surrounded by tables and wicker chairs.
Step into the charming entrance of The Carnarvon Arms, featuring a traditional facade and welcoming porch.
Cozy retreat with a large bed, framed botanical prints, and a radiator beneath the window.
Relax by the warm fireplace in this inviting lounge area, featuring comfortable seating and a beautiful view.

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
The current price is £73
includes taxes & fees
31 Jul - 1 Aug

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Heating
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Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
Pet friendly
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
Pet friendly
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
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Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the area

Map
Winchester Road, Newbury, England, RG20 9LE

What's nearby

  • Highclere Castle - 4 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Watermill Theatre - 8 min drive - 7.9 miles
  • Donnington Grove Country Club - 9 min drive - 7.9 miles
  • Donnington Castle - 10 min drive - 8.3 miles
  • Newbury Racecourse - 10 min drive - 6.9 miles

Getting around

  • Whitchurch Station - 8 min drive
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Howan Chinese - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Two Watermills - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Nelsons Diner - ‬7 min drive

About this property

The Carnarvon Arms

Inn near North Wessex Downs
Located close to Highclere Castle, The Carnarvon Arms provides a terrace, a garden and a bar. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, dinner and light fare. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self-parking
  • English breakfast (surcharge), an electric car charging station and an off-lead area
  • Free newspapers, wedding services and meeting rooms
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at The Carnarvon Arms boast comforts such as free WiFi and free bottled water.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Electric kettles, heating and daily housekeeping

Languages

Czech, Dutch, English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • English breakfast available for a fee 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; GBP 12.50 for adults and GBP 10 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

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.
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 15 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Pets cannot be left unattended
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls and an off-lead area are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 25.0 per night.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: from approximately GBP 12.50 for adults and from GBP 10.00 for children
  • Pet fee: GBP 15 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 25.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

Marco Pierre White's Carnarvon Arms Inn
Marco Pierre White's Carnarvon Arms Inn Newbury
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Carnarvon Arms Hotel Newbury
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Frequently asked questions

Is The Carnarvon Arms pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 15 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at The Carnarvon Arms?

As of 30 Jul 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Carnarvon Arms on 31 Jul 2025 start from £73.00, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The Carnarvon Arms?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Carnarvon Arms?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Carnarvon Arms?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Carnarvon Arms located?

Situated in a rural location, this inn is within 1 mi (2 km) of North Wessex Downs and Highclere Castle. Newbury Racecourse and Shaw House are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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The Carnarvon Arms Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 137 out of 233 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 61 out of 233 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 31 out of 233 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 233 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 233 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you are planning a visit to Highclere, this is a charming, and lovely place to stay to complete your visit!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful building, food & rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joss

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

Good food and rooms

Really good place to stay, good food and rooms!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joss

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

Good stay

Regularly stay here for work. Nice place and good food. Room can be noisy from the main road, if you’re lucky you’ll be in a room away from the road, that is quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Denise

Nice but rooms very hot no aircon and we had no remote for the television my husband had to go to the bar and ask then we waited for the housekeeper to bring felt this should have been checked when finishing cleaning and setting up room for the next guest s
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Rainy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quaint, good food, very convenient to Highclere Castle
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ve2ry good food, excellent breakfast. Helpful- staff. Charming and v4ery British. Rooms are qu3ite small however. But also quaint. Beautiful art everywhere.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

fran

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really lovely stay - good parking, friendly staff, great food and really lovely, comfortable room - room 101
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff and amazing property / rooms. Plus situated en route :-)
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel. Really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Nice stay

Very friendly staff and very good accommodations. The food was good in the restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quite, comfortable, adjoining restaurant, and good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel pub food was amazing both evening and breakfast staff were pleasant
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a wonderful stay here. The inn is lovely and the staff even more so. If In town to see the castle or just to visit you couldn’t go to a better place.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Good place with meals
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

christelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good hotel! Calm! excellents dinners!kind and very helpful staff We enjoy our stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Highclere Castle’s best neighborhood Inn

Despite the noise from the road the room was comfortable and clean. I liked the large TV and the breakfast was delicious.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Carole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here to visit Highclere Castle. It was only a 2 minute drive to the castle so very convenient. The breakfast and bar food were good. The rooms were small but perfectly adequate with tv and tea and coffee making facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

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

Vacation

Beautiful place! Great food and atmosphere
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A little noisy from the road but all in all a very pleasant stay (last minute booking).
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bob

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

Overnight stay

All the staff we dealt with during our stay wer friendly, helpful and polite.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

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

Highclere and Stonehenge staycation.

The 3 night stay was pleasant, friendly accommodating staff. Clean and tidy. We would stay again. Food was very good, plenty to chose from on the breakfast menu too.
1 hour away
5 minutes away
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

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

Restaurant is big bonus

Great proximity to Highclere. Lovely property. Friendly, helpful staff. Amazing dinner in the restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Victor

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect start for our Highclere trip

Perfect pre-nighter to a Highclere morning trip. Great pub for a pre dinner drink, great dinner, nice room & fab breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice outdoor seating. Staff very friendly & helpful. The room was clean and quite comfortable. Although we stayed only one night, we enjoyed our visit.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022