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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Young & Co.’s Brewery
Hotel chain/brand

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Buffet

  • Free private parking available on-site

Loyal customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
2 single beds
1 double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Jane
United Kingdom 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 United Kingdom
Lovely establishment very close for Highclere Estate when open for tours
Patrick
United Kingdom 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 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 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 United Kingdom
I liked how modern it was on the inside, yet retaining the old roots.
Mark
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Lovely location convenient for our visit to an attraction locally
Clare
United Kingdom United Kingdom
The staff were very friendly. The breakfast was delicious. Sunday lunch was tasty
Victoria
United Kingdom 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 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

1 restaurant on site
Restaurant #1
  • Cuisine
    British
  • Ambiance
    Family friendly • Traditional
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

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Check-in
From 15:00 to 22:00
Check-out
From 07:30 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

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.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

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.