The Carpenters Arms

3.0 star property
Comfortable inn with free breakfast and coffee shop/cafe

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Exterior
Exterior
Standard Double Room, Ensuite | WiFi
Bar (on property)
Double Room, Shared Bathroom | Bathroom
Reviews
8.4

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendlyPet friendly
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFiFree WiFi
  • Parking included
    Parking includedParking included
  • Restaurant
    RestaurantRestaurant
  • Bar
    BarBar

Explore the area

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Harts Lane, Burghclere, Newbury, England, RG20 9JY
  • Popular LocationHighclere Castle5 min drive
  • Popular LocationWatermill Theatre9 min drive
  • Popular LocationNewbury Racecourse9 min drive
  • AirportSouthampton (SOU)43 min drive

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Room options

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Double Room, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Double or Twin Room, Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Standard Double Room, Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Newbury

The Carpenters Arms is located in Newbury. 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 hiking/biking trails and cycling.

What's nearby

  • Highclere Castle - 5 min drive
  • Newbury Town Hall - 7 min drive
  • Watermill Theatre - 9 min drive
  • Donnington Castle - 9 min drive
  • Newbury Racecourse - 9 min drive

Getting around

  • Newbury Station - 9 min drive
  • Southampton (SOU) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Coffee Exchange - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪The Two Watermills - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Bowler's Arms - ‬6 min drive

About this property

The Carpenters Arms

Property highlights
Free breakfast, a terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe are just a few of the amenities provided at The Carpenters Arms. Be sure to enjoy kids' meals at the on-site restaurant. 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
  • Express check-out, express check-in, and smoke-free premises
  • Wedding services, free newspapers, and luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms at The Carpenters Arms have amenities such as WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Electric kettles and daily housekeeping

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi
  • 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

  • Free breakfast available
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Playground

Family friendly

  • 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

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Food and water bowls are available

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 and cash
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 does it cost to stay at The Carpenters Arms?

As of Jun 19, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Carpenters Arms on Jun 27, 2024 start from $84.49, excluding 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 Carpenters Arms?

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: 9:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Carpenters Arms?

Check-out is at 10:00 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.

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 143 out of 297 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 93 out of 297 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 36 out of 297 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 297 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 297 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Laurie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was fabulous! They were kind and helpful, got us extra blankets and just went above and beyond to help our stay be good. The food at the restaurant was very good and there were snacks and hot chocolate in our room which we really appreciated! The shower/bathroom was good and we would have given this location 6 stars if possible (I rarely give more than 4 stars) but the bed was not good. There was a huge dip all the way across the mattress about in the middle and we couldn't sleep. If they could replace the mattress I would change my stars to 5 and encourage everyone to go there. It was really great!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Andrew

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

8/10 Good

Jolyon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent cooked breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location just off Newbury bypass, nice country pub with the accommodation attached next door. I only had breakfast but there was a good choice and well cooked. Nice peaceful nights sleep
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

gena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect stay, younger lady who was front of house was 10 out of 10
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Primrose

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful quaint and quiet place. Lots of charm. Loved it.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Excellent location, value, welcome & service.
Helpful, friendly staff. Great value, superb breakfast, great location. Really good team, thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

4/10 Poor

Mrs J M

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Business traveler
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

10/10 Excellent

Crispin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Swift and efficient check in. Very pleasant well appointed en suite room. Super selection of tea, coffee and biscuits in the room. First class breakfast selection next morning.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Harvey

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stop if on way to Southampton from up North or Midlands. Very convienient off the main A34 road, staff great, food very good and great service.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hearty recommendation.
Family gathering for a lunch then an overnight for us with dog. Great food. Brilliant service. Super friendly. Room v good and big bed.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jonathon

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A tad disappointed
Restaurant evening meal excellent. The pub/restaurant is lovely. Staff very good. The breakfast was just ok nothing fancy (last time was much better). But unfortunately for us this time the let down was the room was too cold, we had to ask for the heating to be put on when we arrived at 7pm. It obviously went off during the night as we were both awake 3am freezing. No blankets. No way to turn the heating on. Luckily the shower was read hot the following morning as the heating didn’t come on until we were going for breakfast. Sorry Carpenters we were return guests but will have to rethink staying again in winter months. Sorry if this seems negative, your pub & restaurant is beautiful inside, your staff are great. I would return for evening meal&drinks but not overnight unless it’s summer.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wing Nin David

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very conveniently located for our visit to Highclere Castle. Staff very friendly and welcoming. Nicely decorated with Christmas baubles and spacious/airy dining room where we thoroughly enjoyed a delicious evening meal. We stayed in the converted cottage in the grounds and were very pleased with the facilities - our room had everything we needed. Very good breakfast included in the price! Lovely English pub, would certainly recommend and would stay there again. Extremely good value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Prefect stay in the countryside
This place looked like it was straight out of a storybook. Saying it was beautiful would be an understatement. It was beyond picturesque with the most beautiful setting. The service was top notch. The staff were beyond friendly. The food was excellent and the fish and chips were probably the best I had while in the UK. One night was game night in the pub and the was so much fun! I loved how all of the locals from the village would come and enjoy themselves at the pub. Again, it was like a movie. It was extremely close to Highclere Castle. I highly recommend this lovely place.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Highly recommended
Lovely little room with everything you could ever need inc crisps and chocolate!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

David

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Andrew

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
The property for the accommodation was quite nice, a little cottage adjoining the pub in the carpark, the rooms was nice, however, the bathroom could do with a makeover, the tap on sink would not turn of, and the light in the dressing area to which had been reported the week before our visit and still not fixed, was flickering and then stopped working. We reported this on the Friday evening and again on the Saturday evening, to which the reply was we will have to order one, When last week? The menus for the food for an evening meal was basic and little choice. However was very nice. The service was good and the young people were really nice and could not do enough for you. This place is a sitting gold mine, beautiful location really nice rustic pub restaurant, but the owners do not seam to be around and lacked a front of house person. In addition lacked a bit of music in the back ground as when there are only a few people in the restaurant if felt a lack of atmosphere. But generally a nice place just neends a bit of TLC.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023