Name: The Carnarvon Arms
Address: Winchester Road, Burghclere, Newbury, Basingstoke and Deane District, England, United Kingdom, Burghclere, Hampshire, GB
Price range: US$109–US$226 per night
Rating: 8.4

What guests think

Across recent reviews, The Carnarvon Arms is praised for welcoming staff and its convenient setting for Highclere Castle, with guests appreciating the charm and atmosphere of this characterful inn, and straightforward parking options.

Rooms are generally small but comfortable, with several described as cozy or stylish; some mention road noise, warm temperatures or lack of air conditioning, and compact bathrooms or awkward layouts. Food and breakfasts are frequently praised, though a few reviews reported slow service, limited buffet items, or bar service lapses. Overall, expect a welcoming, characterful stay with comforts and some practical trade-offs.

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Facilities

Guests note an on-site pub/restaurant and convenient parking. One review mentioned pricey drinks at the bar.

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10

Joss

18 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Regular stay. Covers all basis, pub, restaurant, rooms and breakfast.

10

Richard

19 Aug 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Good place with meals

10

Nancy

28 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful place! Great food and atmosphere

10

Nicola

21 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely rooms geat value for money. Food was lovely. Bar staff could have been better, didnt have any prosecco in fridge and didbt seem to want to use initiative to solve the issue with ice bucket and ice also told us we could finish our drinks outside at end of night - weird.

8

Wayne

29 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great Hotel for a night stay over, nothing fancy, bed, shower up and out the next day. Found the drinks a little expensive

10

fran

28 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Really lovely stay - good parking, friendly staff, great food and really lovely, comfortable room - room 101

10

Tami

25 Jul 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

This was a charming pub and inn. The rooms are small but cozy, very clean, and very comfortable. It felt like staying in a story book English inn and we loved it! We stayed there to tour Highclere Castle and the Bombay Sapphire distillery, and it was well-located for both. There is good, free parking and a nice breakfast.

10

Ann

14 Aug 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely hotel pub food was amazing both evening and breakfast staff were pleasant

10

Gregory

8 May 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Very nicely appointed property. Restaurant on silent is world class. Servers were super stars.

10

Dennis

16 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great proximity to Highclere. Lovely property. Friendly, helpful staff. Amazing dinner in the restaurant.

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Cleanliness

Rooms are consistently described as very clean, with some calling them spotless. A few remarks mention minor preparation oversights such as missing items or checks.

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10

Janet

3 Jul 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Despite the noise from the road the room was comfortable and clean. I liked the large TV and the breakfast was delicious.

10

Stephen

4 Aug 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

The 3 night stay was pleasant, friendly accommodating staff. Clean and tidy. We would stay again. Food was very good, plenty to chose from on the breakfast menu too.

8

Dennis

27 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very good. Room temp was very hard to control and room prep needed better attention to detail. Staffing very good apart from one person - we returned from a dinner around 10pm, she was clearing up behind the bar and it was very clear when we asked for nightcaps she wasn’t exactly enthused! Shame as other staff super friendly. Overall, would definitely recommend and return

10

Tami

25 Jul 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

This was a charming pub and inn. The rooms are small but cozy, very clean, and very comfortable. It felt like staying in a story book English inn and we loved it! We stayed there to tour Highclere Castle and the Bombay Sapphire distillery, and it was well-located for both. There is good, free parking and a nice breakfast.

6

Denise

19 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice but rooms very hot no aircon and we had no remote for the television my husband had to go to the bar and ask then we waited for the housekeeper to bring felt this should have been checked when finishing cleaning and setting up room for the next guest s

10

Robert

29 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was spotless and all staff that we encountered were helpful and friendly.

10

Edward

26 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely stay, pub served good food and rooms were clean, comfortable and stylish.

10

Morgan

7 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Cosy and clean. Polite staff. Easy access to local area but still far enough away to be quiet and relaxing.

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Rooms

Rooms are generally small but comfortable, with several described as cozy or stylish. Several reviews mention road noise, warm temperatures or lack of air conditioning, and compact bathrooms or awkward layouts, with a rare report of Wi‑Fi or setup issues.

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10

Neil

27 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

A welcoming and friendly Inn. Food and service very good. Classic room a bit small, but adequate. Excellent modern bathroom

8

Dennis

27 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very good. Room temp was very hard to control and room prep needed better attention to detail. Staffing very good apart from one person - we returned from a dinner around 10pm, she was clearing up behind the bar and it was very clear when we asked for nightcaps she wasn’t exactly enthused! Shame as other staff super friendly. Overall, would definitely recommend and return

6

Stephen

30 Nov 2023

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Stayed 1 night

All OK, bed was a bit hard but that's just preference, you really needed to be no taller that 5' and stick thin to get to the toilet

6

Anthony

27 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Overall stay was ok but slow service in restaurant asked for a dessert menu and waited over 30min with no menu so paid the bill and left so lost sales there. Then went to my room and issues with internet

6

Jennifer

4 Jun 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The toliet in the room was a super weird layout. Hard to sit on the toliet. And the shower stall is very very small. Food was excellent. Service was great. Was a very annoying loud drunk table while we were having dinner. Took the staff a while to address it. Super cute inn, but because of the toliet, would not recommend for overnight.

8

Gregory

23 Apr 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Ve2ry good food, excellent breakfast. Helpful- staff. Charming and v4ery British. Rooms are qu3ite small however. But also quaint. Beautiful art everywhere.

6

Denise

19 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice but rooms very hot no aircon and we had no remote for the television my husband had to go to the bar and ask then we waited for the housekeeper to bring felt this should have been checked when finishing cleaning and setting up room for the next guest s

6

James

23 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very poor restaurant service. In fairness, they apologised and compensated. The bedroom backed on to the A34 and was very noisy.

8

Carole

15 Aug 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We stayed here to visit Highclere Castle. It was only a 2 minute drive to the castle so very convenient. The breakfast and bar food were good. The rooms were small but perfectly adequate with tv and tea and coffee making facilities

10

Joss

25 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Regularly stay here for work. Nice place and good food. Room can be noisy from the main road, if you’re lucky you’ll be in a room away from the road, that is quiet.

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Service

Service is widely praised as friendly and helpful across the inn and restaurant. There are occasional lapses such as slow restaurant service or unenthusiastic bar service.

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10

Neil

27 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

A welcoming and friendly Inn. Food and service very good. Classic room a bit small, but adequate. Excellent modern bathroom

10

Kim

27 Oct 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Our stay was very pleasant. The manager, Tom, was especially kind and helpful when our rental car stopped working. We were very grateful for his help. I would definitely stay here again and recommend it highly.

10

Nicola

21 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely rooms geat value for money. Food was lovely. Bar staff could have been better, didnt have any prosecco in fridge and didbt seem to want to use initiative to solve the issue with ice bucket and ice also told us we could finish our drinks outside at end of night - weird.

6

Anthony

27 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Overall stay was ok but slow service in restaurant asked for a dessert menu and waited over 30min with no menu so paid the bill and left so lost sales there. Then went to my room and issues with internet

10

Marilyn

5 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Absolutely lovely Inn. Friendly people, great rooms, and dinner. So very close to Highclere Castle.

10

Photi

28 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Staff make the difference

10

Bob

6 Dec 2023

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Stayed 1 night

All the staff we dealt with during our stay wer friendly, helpful and polite.

6

James

23 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very poor restaurant service. In fairness, they apologised and compensated. The bedroom backed on to the A34 and was very noisy.

10

Robert

29 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was spotless and all staff that we encountered were helpful and friendly.

10

Nicola

28 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very friendly staff and amazing property / rooms. Plus situated en route :-)

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Location

Very convenient for visiting Highclere Castle and exploring the area. Being near a main road can mean some traffic noise for certain rooms.

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Rainy

10 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very quaint, good food, very convenient to Highclere Castle

10

Tami

25 Jul 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

This was a charming pub and inn. The rooms are small but cozy, very clean, and very comfortable. It felt like staying in a story book English inn and we loved it! We stayed there to tour Highclere Castle and the Bombay Sapphire distillery, and it was well-located for both. There is good, free parking and a nice breakfast.

10

Elizabeth

19 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

If you are planning a visit to Highclere, this is a charming, and lovely place to stay to complete your visit!

10

Marilyn

5 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Absolutely lovely Inn. Friendly people, great rooms, and dinner. So very close to Highclere Castle.

10

Dennis

16 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great proximity to Highclere. Lovely property. Friendly, helpful staff. Amazing dinner in the restaurant.

6

James

23 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very poor restaurant service. In fairness, they apologised and compensated. The bedroom backed on to the A34 and was very noisy.

8

Carole

15 Aug 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We stayed here to visit Highclere Castle. It was only a 2 minute drive to the castle so very convenient. The breakfast and bar food were good. The rooms were small but perfectly adequate with tv and tea and coffee making facilities

10

Nicola

28 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very friendly staff and amazing property / rooms. Plus situated en route :-)

10

Joss

25 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Regularly stay here for work. Nice place and good food. Room can be noisy from the main road, if you’re lucky you’ll be in a room away from the road, that is quiet.

10

Morgan

7 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Cosy and clean. Polite staff. Easy access to local area but still far enough away to be quiet and relaxing.

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Dining

Food and breakfasts are frequently praised for quality and enjoyment. Some guests noted inconsistencies, including slow service, limited or depleted breakfast items, and bar service shortcomings.

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10

Neil

27 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

A welcoming and friendly Inn. Food and service very good. Classic room a bit small, but adequate. Excellent modern bathroom

10

Stephen

4 Aug 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

The 3 night stay was pleasant, friendly accommodating staff. Clean and tidy. We would stay again. Food was very good, plenty to chose from on the breakfast menu too.

10

Victor

8 Dec 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Perfect pre-nighter to a Highclere morning trip. Great pub for a pre dinner drink, great dinner, nice room & fab breakfast

6

Anthony

27 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Overall stay was ok but slow service in restaurant asked for a dessert menu and waited over 30min with no menu so paid the bill and left so lost sales there. Then went to my room and issues with internet

10

Ann

14 Aug 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely hotel pub food was amazing both evening and breakfast staff were pleasant

10

Gregory

8 May 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Very nicely appointed property. Restaurant on silent is world class. Servers were super stars.

10

Dennis

16 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great proximity to Highclere. Lovely property. Friendly, helpful staff. Amazing dinner in the restaurant.

10

Edward

26 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely stay, pub served good food and rooms were clean, comfortable and stylish.

6

John

13 Jul 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff for the most part were excellent especially the bar manager and the lady who supervised breakfast on Tuesday 11th. The atmosphere was good in the pub. The room was fine if a little small. Why are there never two chairs? The kitchen was terrible. The first night my husbands food was cold. The terrine was only just about defrosted and his burger was stone cold. My piece of trout was tiny and some what over cooked. By the time we had our dessert they had run out of custard! What kind of cook cannot make a jug of custard? At breakfast the next day the bacon had run out. The lady organising the service had the sense to send someone to the shop. The buffet was meagre, just a couple of jars of cereal, three pastries and a few pieces of fresh fruit, mostly kiwis and a couple of yoghurts. The cooked breakfast was good. We didn’t bother with dinner on the second night. At breakfast the next morning, I asked for yoghurt but they had run out. The staff on the whole are much, much better than this place deserves.

10

Hessam

18 Aug 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Great breakfast buffet. The only issue was the tile period over which the breakfast would be served. It was not a fixed time slot.

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Month	Average price
January	US$93
February	US$103
March	US$113
April	US$135
May	US$153
June	US$129
July	US$151
August	US$127
September	US$111
October	US$111
November	US$104
December	US$127

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5 $204
6 $109	7 $117	8 $128	9 $130	10 $130	11 $209	12 $226
13 $117	14 $134	15 $138	16 $137	17 $134	18 $171	19 $172
20 $118	21 $140	22 $137	23 $134	24 $153	25 $184	26 $171
27 $109	28 $138	29 $138	30 $140

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $141	2	3 $176
4 $120	5 $135	6 $124	7 $130	8 $129	9 $145	10 $156
11 $112	12	13 $141	14 $138	15 $138	16 $155	17 $153
18 $119	19	20 $150	21 $163	22 $133	23 $153	24 $151
25 $115	26 $131	27 $144	28 $165	29 $148	30 $159	31 $154

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