The Carpenters Arms
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8.7Excellent
(604 Ratings)
"The hotel is dog friendly and we received a warm welcome. The room was small but comfortable. The location was perfect for us being less then 15mins from Newbury showground. We ate in the hotel and t..."
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Comfortable Accommodations
Free WiFi/internet
Free Parking
Non-smoking
Heating
Bar
Balcony/Terrace
WiFi/Internet
Garden
Accessible Parking
Family friendly
Contactless check-in/out
Housekeeping available
Cleaning products
9 / 10Outstanding·Aug 2026
Breakfast was great, good selection. Room very cozy and comfortable (room 7). Dinner menu also great, lovely atmosphere, lots of seating options. Perfect location if visiting Highclere Castle, would recommend and stay again.
Only issue was TV connection was sometimes a bit poor, BBC 1 seemed to be the only channel not affected, however only a minor thing as your not really staying to watch the TV.
7 / 10Good·Aug 2026
Great location for Highclere castle
The food was very good and good choice for breakfast.
Service was swift.
The staff were very sweet
I wouldn’t say that I didn’t like but I could have given the room a better clean.
There was none of the usual kind of WiFi information, note your car reg etc.
It wasn’t really apparent that the rooms were separate from the pub which wasn’t a real problem but I felt it should have been noted. Also the stairs were pretty steep and a bit precarious to get up to the bedroom.
The room was adequate but quite small. Incredibly hot and stuffy; there was a little fan but it was very noisy.
The room I booked had a bath in the photos but I only had a shower.
These are not complaints just point to note.
8 / 10Excellent·Aug 2026
The location was great as we were on our way down to Southampton. Would stay again.
I thought the breakfast was a continental breakfast with pastries and fruit but it was a cooked breakfast.
6 / 10Average·Jul 2026
We visited Highclere Castle so the location was perfect. The staff were brilliant Jamie, Scarlett & Lucy, all excellent. Comfortable bed. Food was lovely, we had evening meal & breakfast. The evening menu was a bit limited, posh pub grub, some strange combinations, but what we had was nice.
The room was very small, bathroom door was like a barn door. The wardrobe & desk appeared to be made of scaffolding & wood, nothing in the room matched, windowed door leading outside so we were on full view to the carpark unless the curtains were fully closed, also the door wasn't that secure. Could do with some TLC, or a woman's touch maybe.
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Top rated by guests
8.7Excellent
(604 Ratings)
"The hotel is dog friendly and we received a warm welcome. The room was small but comfortable. The location was perfect for us being less then 15mins from Newbury showground. We ate in the hotel and t..."
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FAQs
Does this property follow enhanced cleaning procedures?
Yes, this inn has implemented enhanced cleaning procedures and processes to keep you healthy and safe.
Is parking included with this inn?
Parking is not specified as an available amenity at The Carpenters Arms. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this inn?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this inn. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is The Carpenters Arms pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this inn is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at The Carpenters Arms?
We found 13 amenities for this rental. This includes free wifi/internet, free parking, non-smoking, heating, and bar.
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