About this property
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 boasts 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 centre 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 travellers to Highclere Castle, now the setting for TV drama Downton Abbey.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Jane
United Kingdom“It was close to the event we had been attending. The rooms were nicely decorated with good en-suite. Good breakfast. Very friendly and helpful staff We will certainly look up Young’s rooms when we go traveling again” - Helen United Kingdom“Lovely establishment very close for Highclere Estate when open for tours”
- Patrick United Kingdom“beautiful place, friendly staff, excellent rooms and facilities - 5/5 breakfast! very handy if visiting Highclere Castle - literally 1 mile away!!”
- Lesley United Kingdom“Beautifully appointed throughout. Welcoming efficient check in. Comfortable, very clean and well serviced room. Very friendly cosy atmosphere with very attentive friendly staff”
- David United Kingdom“Staff welcoming and very efficient. Everywhere clean and tidy. Breakfast and evening meal were very good. Room a little on the small side with limited space to sit. Adequate for short stay. Parking was fine. Would return.”
- Cassandra United Kingdom“I liked how modern it was on the inside, yet retaining the old roots.”
- Mark United Kingdom“Lovely location convenient for our visit to an attraction locally”
- Clare United Kingdom“The staff were very friendly. The breakfast was delicious. Sunday lunch was tasty”
- Victoria United Kingdom“A lovely traditional country pub with great rooms on the ground floor. Very nicely appointed although a hook in the shower room would have been handy. The toiletries were great and available to buy as were a good selection of drinks in the fridge...”
Philip United Kingdom“Very convenient location for travel from ferry. Food in restaurant was very good. Service was also very attentive and effective. Bedroom and bathroom both very clean and we'll presented even though small. The pub itself has lots of...”
Property surroundings
Restaurants
- Restaurant #1
- CuisineBritish
- AmbianceFamily friendly • Traditional
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
House rules
Child policies
Children are not allowed.
Cot and extra bed policies
The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cots are subject to availability.
The fine print
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.
