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 8.8 for a two-person trip.
“Perfectly located. Comfortable rooms and dining options. Great breakfast.”
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Lynne
Ireland
“It was so clean and comfy, staff were so friendly. Food was delicious. Room was so clean and all the added extras were so welcomed .”
Susan
United Kingdom
“Great location for Highclere Castle. Rooms very clean and nicely decorated.”
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Sonja
Luxembourg
“Dinner was very good value for money - on site, with friendly staff. The room was good and clean. Shower was good. Just the sink was a little bit too small (and low). A lot of amenities in the room, a full bar and several snacks on display (which...”
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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!!”
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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”
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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.”
Property surroundings
Food & Drink
Breakfast
Superb breakfast included with select options or available at the property for US$20.12 per person.
Food
Bread • Pastries • Pancakes • Eggs • Yogurt • Fruit • Cooked/warm meals • Jam • Cereal
Drinks
Coffee • Tea • Hot chocolate • Fruit juice
Restaurant #1
Cuisine
British
Dietary options
Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
Ambiance
Family friendly • Traditional
More food and drink
Meals • Restaurants • Facilities
House rules
The Carnarvon Arms takes special requests - add in the next step!
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.
Accepted payment methods
Cash
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.
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