The Carpenters Arms
$101
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Avg. for October
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$101
/ night
Avg. for October
Monthly average prices
Nightly prices at The Carpenters Arms average $68 in February, the cheapest month, and $104 in August, the most expensive, based on the last 12 months.
| Month | Average price |
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| January | $70 |
| February | $68 |
| March | $77 |
| April | $80 |
| May | $88 |
| June | $100 |
| July | $94 |
| August | $104 |
| September | $102 |
| October | $101 |
| November | $95 |
| December | $90 |
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Cheapest: February (~$68)
About this property
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.
Amenities
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.
Business amenities
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.
Dining
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the inn's coffee shop/cafe. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge.
Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 8 guestrooms.
Location
With a stay at The Carpenters Arms in Newbury, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Highclere Castle and Sandham Memorial Chapel. This inn is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from North Wessex Downs and 4.7 mi (7.5 km) from West Berkshire Museum.
What's nearby
Sandham Memorial Chapel(0.1 miles)
North Wessex Downs(0.2 miles)
Highclere Castle(2.1 miles)
West Berkshire Museum(4.7 miles)
4 Kingdoms Adventure Park(4.7 miles)
Newbury Town Hall(4.7 miles)
Newbury and Crookham Golf Club(4.8 miles)
Greenham Common(5.1 miles)
Victoria Park(5.3 miles)
Kennet & Avon Canal(5.6 miles)
Newbury Racecourse(5.6 miles)
Shaw House(5.9 miles)
Northcroft Leisure Centre(6 miles)
Deanwood Park Golf Course(6.2 miles)
Thatcham Nature Discovery Centre(6.9 miles)
Farnborough (FAB)(37.6 miles)
Southampton (SOU)(33.4 miles)
Parking
Restaurant
Non-Smoking Rooms
Room Service
Housekeeping
Garden
Location
The Carpenters Arms, Harts Lane, Burghclere, Burghclere, Newbury, Basingstoke and Deane District, England, United Kingdom
Sandham Memorial Chapel (0.1 miles)
North Wessex Downs (0.2 miles)
Highclere Castle (2.1 miles)
West Berkshire Museum (4.7 miles)
4 Kingdoms Adventure Park (4.7 miles)
Newbury Town Hall (4.7 miles)
Room options
4
Standard Double Or Twin Room, Ensuite
Room details
1 King Bed
2 Twin Beds
Sleeps 2
HeatingWi-Fi (Free)Private Bathroom
11
Standard Double Room, Ensuite
Room details
1 Full Bed
Sleeps 2
HeatingWi-Fi (Free)Private Bathroom
Guest reviews of The Carpenters Arms
8.7
Fabulous
Based on 439 verified reviews
Who stays here?
Business
25%
Couple
33%
Family
19%
Group
15%
Solo
5%
What guests think
AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews
At The Carpenters Arms, reviews highlight very friendly, welcoming service and tasty pub food, with a rural location convenient for Highclere Castle and the A34, comfortable rooms for many, and easy parking that makes short stays straightforward.
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At The Carpenters Arms, reviews highlight very friendly, welcoming service and tasty pub food, with a rural location convenient for Highclere Castle and the A34, comfortable rooms for many, and easy parking that makes short stays straightforward.
Across reviews, some rooms feel dated, and multiple guests mention noise from plumbing, other rooms or the road, as well as heating being off or hard to control in colder months. Cleanliness is usually strong, though a few noted maintenance or housekeeping lapses. On dining, menus can be limited and breakfast variety inconsistent for those wanting more than a cooked option. Expect a friendly country pub stay with good food and a few quirks.
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Facilities
Country pub with on-site restaurant and bar, and parking is easy with plenty of spaces.
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Graeme
Jul 8, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Close to Highclere Castle with plenty of parking spaces and a nice restaurant. The evening meal was good, the pie of the day is superb and the Arkell’s 3B beer is delicious.
Close to Highclere Castle with plenty of parking spaces and a nice restaurant. The evening meal was good, the pie of the day is superb and the Arkell’s 3B beer is delicious.
10
Anthony
Apr 14, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Stayed two nights for a long weekend, perched on the edge of Highclere Castle for our visit. Quite close to the A34, but even though our room was on that side we had no traffic noise. Nice little room upstairs in the cottage next door. Breakfast was included and that was excellent. Also had two evening meals, sample photos attached. Chef is very talented. Would happily return.
Stayed two nights for a long weekend, perched on the edge of Highclere Castle for our visit. Quite close to the A34, but even though our room was on that side we had no traffic noise. Nice little room upstairs in the cottage next door. Breakfast was included and that was excellent. Also had two evening meals, sample photos attached. Chef is very talented. Would happily return.
10
Darren
Nov 23, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The whole experience was very good, food, bar, accommodation and staff were all outstanding.
The whole experience was very good, food, bar, accommodation and staff were all outstanding.
10
Gordon
Sep 28, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
easy parking, good size of room with comfy bed, good food and friendly staff.
easy parking, good size of room with comfy bed, good food and friendly staff.
10
Jan
Mar 14, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely staff, good food, value for money. Location and parking good.
Lovely staff, good food, value for money. Location and parking good.
10
Philip
Aug 28, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Excellent accommodation 5 minutes from Highclere Castle, free breakfast was amazing and the food on offer from the restaurant topped the one night stay. Accomodation is not attached to the pub but a walk across the car park, room’s three doors are in need of a joiner’s attention as they need easing to stop them catching on the floor but is adequate for a reasonably priced room
Excellent accommodation 5 minutes from Highclere Castle, free breakfast was amazing and the food on offer from the restaurant topped the one night stay. Accomodation is not attached to the pub but a walk across the car park, room’s three doors are in need of a joiner’s attention as they need easing to stop them catching on the floor but is adequate for a reasonably priced room
10
Paul
Mar 13, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Great location just off Newbury bypass, nice country pub with the accommodation attached next door. I only had breakfast but there was a good choice and well cooked. Nice peaceful nights sleep
Great location just off Newbury bypass, nice country pub with the accommodation attached next door. I only had breakfast but there was a good choice and well cooked. Nice peaceful nights sleep
10
Timothy
Mar 28, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Quaint place, quiet, in the country, and a full bar
Quaint place, quiet, in the country, and a full bar
10
Julie
Oct 27, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
This place looked like it was straight out of a storybook. Saying it was beautiful would be an understatement. It was beyond picturesque with the most beautiful setting. The service was top notch. The staff were beyond friendly. The food was excellent and the fish and chips were probably the best I had while in the UK. One night was game night in the pub and the was so much fun! I loved how all of the locals from the village would come and enjoy themselves at the pub. Again, it was like a movie. It was extremely close to Highclere Castle. I highly recommend this lovely place.
This place looked like it was straight out of a storybook. Saying it was beautiful would be an understatement. It was beyond picturesque with the most beautiful setting. The service was top notch. The staff were beyond friendly. The food was excellent and the fish and chips were probably the best I had while in the UK. One night was game night in the pub and the was so much fun! I loved how all of the locals from the village would come and enjoy themselves at the pub. Again, it was like a movie. It was extremely close to Highclere Castle. I highly recommend this lovely place.
10
Philip
Sep 17, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Easy to find, easy to park, great staff, excellent service, tidy, comfortable rooms, amazing breakfast. Couldn't fault anything, a great stay.
Easy to find, easy to park, great staff, excellent service, tidy, comfortable rooms, amazing breakfast. Couldn't fault anything, a great stay.
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Cleanliness
Rooms are generally clean or spotless. A few guests reported bathroom upkeep or maintenance issues and occasional missed servicing.
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David
Sep 7, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
A duvet was left on floor when arrived at accommodation Couple of bits of furniture dirty & dusty Only one coat hanger in room No heating Tv didn’t work properly Black grouting in shower & didn’t drain so overflowed Also on our second day water came through ceiling as shower in room above also overflowed so dangerous with electric lighting. No information filled in on fire regulations on wall Not a cooked breakfast as advertised The room did not look as good as pictures The good things were ironing board & iron provided & hairdryer Good tea tray selection Shower gel & shampoo provided Very near Highclere Castle
A duvet was left on floor when arrived at accommodation Couple of bits of furniture dirty & dusty Only one coat hanger in room No heating Tv didn’t work properly Black grouting in shower & didn’t drain so overflowed Also on our second day water came through ceiling as shower in room above also overflowed so dangerous with electric lighting. No information filled in on fire regulations on wall Not a cooked breakfast as advertised The room did not look as good as pictures The good things were ironing board & iron provided & hairdryer Good tea tray selection Shower gel & shampoo provided Very near Highclere Castle
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J
Jan 31, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Excellent accommodation. The room 'Bigwig' was large, comfortable with a spacious ensuite. Clean and well decorated. The pub did lovely food both day, evening and breakfast. We were made to feel very welome and the service was really good. Would definitely visit again and wish the guys the best of luck in their new endeavour.
Excellent accommodation. The room 'Bigwig' was large, comfortable with a spacious ensuite. Clean and well decorated. The pub did lovely food both day, evening and breakfast. We were made to feel very welome and the service was really good. Would definitely visit again and wish the guys the best of luck in their new endeavour.
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IAN
May 27, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
The room was basic with damp on the walls ,the bed extremely uncomfortable ,no heating and had to ask 3 times for the radiator to be turned on which they couldn’t do, the floor above was so badly insulated that you could hear everything in the room above ,the hotel did not provide fresh towels or make up service the following day ,no food available in the evening …which for a pub is strange ….a terrible place …avoid at all costs and find something else
The room was basic with damp on the walls ,the bed extremely uncomfortable ,no heating and had to ask 3 times for the radiator to be turned on which they couldn’t do, the floor above was so badly insulated that you could hear everything in the room above ,the hotel did not provide fresh towels or make up service the following day ,no food available in the evening …which for a pub is strange ….a terrible place …avoid at all costs and find something else
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JO
May 20, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
So close to Hyclere Castle. Wonderful Sunday roast!! Really cute, clean property.
So close to Hyclere Castle. Wonderful Sunday roast!! Really cute, clean property.
10
Garry
Apr 25, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Very friendly staff, clean property, great breakfast
Very friendly staff, clean property, great breakfast
10
Henrietta
Nov 24, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
We had a lovely night here on the evening of the relaunch. Accommodation was comfortable and clean with plenty of room. We had a great meal in the lounge. Really good to see a village pub taking on a new lease of life with ambitious, energetic and enthusiastic staff.
We had a lovely night here on the evening of the relaunch. Accommodation was comfortable and clean with plenty of room. We had a great meal in the lounge. Really good to see a village pub taking on a new lease of life with ambitious, energetic and enthusiastic staff.
10
helen
Sep 7, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Perfect overnight stay, clean and comfortable with thoughtful extras in the room. Lovely breakfast and welcoming staff
Perfect overnight stay, clean and comfortable with thoughtful extras in the room. Lovely breakfast and welcoming staff
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elizabeth
Dec 4, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The room was spotless. The staff couldn't do enough and were amazingly friendly. The atmosphere was lovely. The food was excellent with a good level of choice. Thoroughly enjoyed my stay. Fully intend to return and stay again.
The room was spotless. The staff couldn't do enough and were amazingly friendly. The atmosphere was lovely. The food was excellent with a good level of choice. Thoroughly enjoyed my stay. Fully intend to return and stay again.
10
William
May 26, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Good staff and service and weather was good for our stay Room was outdated and a little old Shower broken and needs updating
Good staff and service and weather was good for our stay Room was outdated and a little old Shower broken and needs updating
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Lisa
Aug 11, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Super cute and quaint place to stay near Highclere Castle. I am quite picky about where I stay and had reservations about this place before we arrived. They exceeded my expectations. Adorable room, very clean, and the included breakfast was wonderful. We were a 3 minute drive to our destination. We enjoyed dinner and drinks at the restaurant/pub the day before. The staff were so friendly cheerful, and fun. I brought my teenage kids and they really enjoyed it as well. That is really saying something!(Thank you to the wait staff! We now call our daughter "Naughty Taylor", using an English accent of course. I highly recommend staying here if you are wanting to enjoy the Downton Abbey experience at Highclere. We did not have our dog with us on this trip, but a few other families did. They are very pet friendly.
Super cute and quaint place to stay near Highclere Castle. I am quite picky about where I stay and had reservations about this place before we arrived. They exceeded my expectations. Adorable room, very clean, and the included breakfast was wonderful. We were a 3 minute drive to our destination. We enjoyed dinner and drinks at the restaurant/pub the day before. The staff were so friendly cheerful, and fun. I brought my teenage kids and they really enjoyed it as well. That is really saying something!(Thank you to the wait staff! We now call our daughter "Naughty Taylor", using an English accent of course. I highly recommend staying here if you are wanting to enjoy the Downton Abbey experience at Highclere. We did not have our dog with us on this trip, but a few other families did. They are very pet friendly.
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Rooms
Many rooms are comfortable, sometimes spacious and thoughtfully equipped, with some offering outdoor seating. Others noted dated décor, noise from plumbing/adjacent rooms or road, and occasional heating or mattress issues.
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kevin
Mar 17, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Staff were very good and cheerful. Very much a local pub still, which we enjoyed, especially when the rugby was on! We were in Bedroom 8, which in busy times would suffer with a lock of privacy being overlooked by the path down the side and a glamping tent behind. The cooked breakfast was fantastic, but that's all there was, no fruit or cereal. We did enjoy our stay there however.
Staff were very good and cheerful. Very much a local pub still, which we enjoyed, especially when the rugby was on! We were in Bedroom 8, which in busy times would suffer with a lock of privacy being overlooked by the path down the side and a glamping tent behind. The cooked breakfast was fantastic, but that's all there was, no fruit or cereal. We did enjoy our stay there however.
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J
Jan 31, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Excellent accommodation. The room 'Bigwig' was large, comfortable with a spacious ensuite. Clean and well decorated. The pub did lovely food both day, evening and breakfast. We were made to feel very welome and the service was really good. Would definitely visit again and wish the guys the best of luck in their new endeavour.
Excellent accommodation. The room 'Bigwig' was large, comfortable with a spacious ensuite. Clean and well decorated. The pub did lovely food both day, evening and breakfast. We were made to feel very welome and the service was really good. Would definitely visit again and wish the guys the best of luck in their new endeavour.
10
JAMES
Dec 12, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Very spacious and staff were super friendly
Very spacious and staff were super friendly
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Laurie
Jun 13, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The staff was fabulous! They were kind and helpful, got us extra blankets and just went above and beyond to help our stay be good. The food at the restaurant was very good and there were snacks and hot chocolate in our room which we really appreciated! The shower/bathroom was good and we would have given this location 6 stars if possible (I rarely give more than 4 stars) but the bed was not good. There was a huge dip all the way across the mattress about in the middle and we couldn't sleep. If they could replace the mattress I would change my stars to 5 and encourage everyone to go there. It was really great!
The staff was fabulous! They were kind and helpful, got us extra blankets and just went above and beyond to help our stay be good. The food at the restaurant was very good and there were snacks and hot chocolate in our room which we really appreciated! The shower/bathroom was good and we would have given this location 6 stars if possible (I rarely give more than 4 stars) but the bed was not good. There was a huge dip all the way across the mattress about in the middle and we couldn't sleep. If they could replace the mattress I would change my stars to 5 and encourage everyone to go there. It was really great!
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HEATHER
Jun 21, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
My room was a little tired, but for the price I wasn't expecting the Ritz. Perfectly functional, with comfy bed, good shower over bath. Nice extras of biscuits and bottled water. Staff in pub great, food really tasty, food and beer very reasonably priced. Felt very safe and welcomed as a single traveller. Will happily return.
My room was a little tired, but for the price I wasn't expecting the Ritz. Perfectly functional, with comfy bed, good shower over bath. Nice extras of biscuits and bottled water. Staff in pub great, food really tasty, food and beer very reasonably priced. Felt very safe and welcomed as a single traveller. Will happily return.
10
Gordon
Sep 28, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
easy parking, good size of room with comfy bed, good food and friendly staff.
easy parking, good size of room with comfy bed, good food and friendly staff.
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PATRICK
Aug 2, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Our room was pleasant but small. Other guests upstairs seemed to clomp around all night. No joists between floor and our ceiling. I didn’t sleep well but my husband did. Excellent breakfast. Annoying it was last orders at eight in the bar but the bar staff and the chef were great.
Our room was pleasant but small. Other guests upstairs seemed to clomp around all night. No joists between floor and our ceiling. I didn’t sleep well but my husband did. Excellent breakfast. Annoying it was last orders at eight in the bar but the bar staff and the chef were great.
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Brenda
Jun 19, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Liked: The nice room and en-suite; nice snacks included. Didn't like: There was a problem with something in the room directly overhead that was causing an extremely loud, motor-type noise that woke me up very late at night and lasted for a long time, after which getting back to sleep was impossible. It was reported, but no-one seemed to know what to do about it. The towel rail in the bathroom was dangerously hot and you had to be careful not to get burnt. The menu in the restaurant was very limited. If you are vegan or vegetarian, give it a miss unless you don't mind the only option available, which was a burger (predictably!). My husband ordered the gammon and ended up leaving it as it was horrendous, even the eggs weren't at all nice. The bacon, sausage and eggs in the full english breakfast were so unpleasant, my husband had the vegan option on the second morning, which was more palatable. Incidentally, if you want cereal as well as a cooked breakfast, make sure to tell the waiting staff that you want the cereal before the hot food is served, otherwise they will assume you want it all served up at the same time!!
Liked: The nice room and en-suite; nice snacks included. Didn't like: There was a problem with something in the room directly overhead that was causing an extremely loud, motor-type noise that woke me up very late at night and lasted for a long time, after which getting back to sleep was impossible. It was reported, but no-one seemed to know what to do about it. The towel rail in the bathroom was dangerously hot and you had to be careful not to get burnt. The menu in the restaurant was very limited. If you are vegan or vegetarian, give it a miss unless you don't mind the only option available, which was a burger (predictably!). My husband ordered the gammon and ended up leaving it as it was horrendous, even the eggs weren't at all nice. The bacon, sausage and eggs in the full english breakfast were so unpleasant, my husband had the vegan option on the second morning, which was more palatable. Incidentally, if you want cereal as well as a cooked breakfast, make sure to tell the waiting staff that you want the cereal before the hot food is served, otherwise they will assume you want it all served up at the same time!!
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Keith
Aug 21, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
All of the staff were friendly and helpful, the evening meal in the restaurant was good. However, we found the room we stayed in a little disappointing and whilst accepting it is within an old and character property we felt it need a little bit more attention. There were several nosies that we found a bit obtrusive, e.g. the road noise was quite constant and noticeable (we understand that this is not something the accommodation can easily rectify) there were several 'plumbing' related noises, some from the adjoining rooms but also a loud pump or fan noise within the room itself which started up at random times. As we were only there one night it was not too problematic. Without the above issues we would have rated it higher.
All of the staff were friendly and helpful, the evening meal in the restaurant was good. However, we found the room we stayed in a little disappointing and whilst accepting it is within an old and character property we felt it need a little bit more attention. There were several nosies that we found a bit obtrusive, e.g. the road noise was quite constant and noticeable (we understand that this is not something the accommodation can easily rectify) there were several 'plumbing' related noises, some from the adjoining rooms but also a loud pump or fan noise within the room itself which started up at random times. As we were only there one night it was not too problematic. Without the above issues we would have rated it higher.
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Aisha
Aug 31, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
We really really liked The Carpenters Arms, and we will definitely be back. We had a beautiful room, on the ground level, with a cosy vibe that reminded us of a summerhouse. Right outside our room we had a simi private space with a table and chairs. We just loved that. The staff were incredible and the food at the restaurant was great. The place is a bit remote, so it was not easy to find a nice and safe place to walk our dog at night, as they drive very fast in England. We just walked her in the garden. The Carpenters Arms was a very dog-friendly hotel though. We really felt at home, and I definitely left a little piece of my heart there.
We really really liked The Carpenters Arms, and we will definitely be back. We had a beautiful room, on the ground level, with a cosy vibe that reminded us of a summerhouse. Right outside our room we had a simi private space with a table and chairs. We just loved that. The staff were incredible and the food at the restaurant was great. The place is a bit remote, so it was not easy to find a nice and safe place to walk our dog at night, as they drive very fast in England. We just walked her in the garden. The Carpenters Arms was a very dog-friendly hotel though. We really felt at home, and I definitely left a little piece of my heart there.
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Service
Service is consistently friendly, welcoming and helpful, with staff often going above and beyond. Check-in is smooth and the team are attentive across the pub and accommodation.
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derek
Aug 1, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great location, minutes off A34. Great staff, good food and value for money.
Great location, minutes off A34. Great staff, good food and value for money.
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Graham
Mar 29, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Everything about this place is wonderful. The bar, the restaurant, the food, the staff, the rooms. Loved it all.
Everything about this place is wonderful. The bar, the restaurant, the food, the staff, the rooms. Loved it all.
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Dale
Aug 13, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
My wife and I originally reserved a room for three days but back problems forced me to add four additional days. Staff was extremely consoling and even though occupancy was 100% they found us a room on the property. You will not find better customer service anywhere. Thank you.
My wife and I originally reserved a room for three days but back problems forced me to add four additional days. Staff was extremely consoling and even though occupancy was 100% they found us a room on the property. You will not find better customer service anywhere. Thank you.
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Trevor
Jun 28, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Staff brilliant nothing else to say would definitely stay again
Staff brilliant nothing else to say would definitely stay again
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J
Nov 20, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Absolutely fantastic staff. The food was excellent. Will definitely be back when in the area.
Absolutely fantastic staff. The food was excellent. Will definitely be back when in the area.
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Darren
Nov 23, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The whole experience was very good, food, bar, accommodation and staff were all outstanding.
The whole experience was very good, food, bar, accommodation and staff were all outstanding.
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Andrew
Feb 15, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Helpful, friendly staff. Great value, superb breakfast, great location. Really good team, thank you.
Helpful, friendly staff. Great value, superb breakfast, great location. Really good team, thank you.
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elizabeth
Dec 4, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The room was spotless. The staff couldn't do enough and were amazingly friendly. The atmosphere was lovely. The food was excellent with a good level of choice. Thoroughly enjoyed my stay. Fully intend to return and stay again.
The room was spotless. The staff couldn't do enough and were amazingly friendly. The atmosphere was lovely. The food was excellent with a good level of choice. Thoroughly enjoyed my stay. Fully intend to return and stay again.
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Kathleen
May 5, 2023
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Beautiful & quaint & quiet accommodation adjacent to the pub. The staff are wonderful, upon arrival we were greeted and shown to our room by Kimberly who also came to our rescue and drove us to Highclere Castle after we got lost. Every morning is a lovely breakfast included with your stay of fruit, yoghurt, meats& cheese, cereal and hot pastries and toast with tea,coffee, and orange juice. Cannot say enough about the staff of this place and the whole friendly atmosphere here. The manager Luke kindly offered to drive us to train station rather than calling a cab. Lovely place to stay for visiting Highclere Castle but the staff are who really make this place so very special. What lovely memories we will have. Walking distance to Highclere Castle.
Beautiful & quaint & quiet accommodation adjacent to the pub. The staff are wonderful, upon arrival we were greeted and shown to our room by Kimberly who also came to our rescue and drove us to Highclere Castle after we got lost. Every morning is a lovely breakfast included with your stay of fruit, yoghurt, meats& cheese, cereal and hot pastries and toast with tea,coffee, and orange juice. Cannot say enough about the staff of this place and the whole friendly atmosphere here. The manager Luke kindly offered to drive us to train station rather than calling a cab. Lovely place to stay for visiting Highclere Castle but the staff are who really make this place so very special. What lovely memories we will have. Walking distance to Highclere Castle.
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Ian
Jan 31, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Great staff, a really nice room, and a lovely breakfast. Good value compared to surrounding hotels and b+b's. Very convenient for the A34.
Great staff, a really nice room, and a lovely breakfast. Good value compared to surrounding hotels and b+b's. Very convenient for the A34.
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Location
Rural, quiet setting convenient for Highclere Castle and access to the A34/Newbury. Some found it a bit remote for walking at night.
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Anne
Dec 5, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Very conveniently located for our visit to Highclere Castle. Staff very friendly and welcoming. Nicely decorated with Christmas baubles and spacious/airy dining room where we thoroughly enjoyed a delicious evening meal. We stayed in the converted cottage in the grounds and were very pleased with the facilities - our room had everything we needed. Very good breakfast included in the price! Lovely English pub, would certainly recommend and would stay there again. Extremely good value for money.
Very conveniently located for our visit to Highclere Castle. Staff very friendly and welcoming. Nicely decorated with Christmas baubles and spacious/airy dining room where we thoroughly enjoyed a delicious evening meal. We stayed in the converted cottage in the grounds and were very pleased with the facilities - our room had everything we needed. Very good breakfast included in the price! Lovely English pub, would certainly recommend and would stay there again. Extremely good value for money.
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Graeme
Jul 8, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Close to Highclere Castle with plenty of parking spaces and a nice restaurant. The evening meal was good, the pie of the day is superb and the Arkell’s 3B beer is delicious.
Close to Highclere Castle with plenty of parking spaces and a nice restaurant. The evening meal was good, the pie of the day is superb and the Arkell’s 3B beer is delicious.
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derek
Aug 1, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great location, minutes off A34. Great staff, good food and value for money.
Great location, minutes off A34. Great staff, good food and value for money.
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Robert
May 13, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great for getting to Highclere Castle. Staff very friendly and helpful, great food
Great for getting to Highclere Castle. Staff very friendly and helpful, great food
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Andrew
Apr 10, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Quiet Location for an overnight stay
Quiet Location for an overnight stay
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Darlene
Jul 8, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Wonderful old property in the English countryside near to Highclere Castle, and not far from Windsor Castle. We didn't get as much time as we would have liked, but really enjoyed the time we had!
Wonderful old property in the English countryside near to Highclere Castle, and not far from Windsor Castle. We didn't get as much time as we would have liked, but really enjoyed the time we had!
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Philip
Aug 28, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Excellent accommodation 5 minutes from Highclere Castle, free breakfast was amazing and the food on offer from the restaurant topped the one night stay. Accomodation is not attached to the pub but a walk across the car park, room’s three doors are in need of a joiner’s attention as they need easing to stop them catching on the floor but is adequate for a reasonably priced room
Excellent accommodation 5 minutes from Highclere Castle, free breakfast was amazing and the food on offer from the restaurant topped the one night stay. Accomodation is not attached to the pub but a walk across the car park, room’s three doors are in need of a joiner’s attention as they need easing to stop them catching on the floor but is adequate for a reasonably priced room
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Paul
Mar 13, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Great location just off Newbury bypass, nice country pub with the accommodation attached next door. I only had breakfast but there was a good choice and well cooked. Nice peaceful nights sleep
Great location just off Newbury bypass, nice country pub with the accommodation attached next door. I only had breakfast but there was a good choice and well cooked. Nice peaceful nights sleep
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Timothy
Mar 28, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Quaint place, quiet, in the country, and a full bar
Quaint place, quiet, in the country, and a full bar
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Lisa
Aug 11, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Super cute and quaint place to stay near Highclere Castle. I am quite picky about where I stay and had reservations about this place before we arrived. They exceeded my expectations. Adorable room, very clean, and the included breakfast was wonderful. We were a 3 minute drive to our destination. We enjoyed dinner and drinks at the restaurant/pub the day before. The staff were so friendly cheerful, and fun. I brought my teenage kids and they really enjoyed it as well. That is really saying something!(Thank you to the wait staff! We now call our daughter "Naughty Taylor", using an English accent of course. I highly recommend staying here if you are wanting to enjoy the Downton Abbey experience at Highclere. We did not have our dog with us on this trip, but a few other families did. They are very pet friendly.
Super cute and quaint place to stay near Highclere Castle. I am quite picky about where I stay and had reservations about this place before we arrived. They exceeded my expectations. Adorable room, very clean, and the included breakfast was wonderful. We were a 3 minute drive to our destination. We enjoyed dinner and drinks at the restaurant/pub the day before. The staff were so friendly cheerful, and fun. I brought my teenage kids and they really enjoyed it as well. That is really saying something!(Thank you to the wait staff! We now call our daughter "Naughty Taylor", using an English accent of course. I highly recommend staying here if you are wanting to enjoy the Downton Abbey experience at Highclere. We did not have our dog with us on this trip, but a few other families did. They are very pet friendly.
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Dinner is widely enjoyed, with several praising quality pub dishes and breakfasts. Some guests found the menu limited and breakfast variety inconsistent, especially for vegetarians or those wanting more than a cooked option.
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Graeme
Jul 8, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Close to Highclere Castle with plenty of parking spaces and a nice restaurant. The evening meal was good, the pie of the day is superb and the Arkell’s 3B beer is delicious.
Close to Highclere Castle with plenty of parking spaces and a nice restaurant. The evening meal was good, the pie of the day is superb and the Arkell’s 3B beer is delicious.
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kevin
Mar 17, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Staff were very good and cheerful. Very much a local pub still, which we enjoyed, especially when the rugby was on! We were in Bedroom 8, which in busy times would suffer with a lock of privacy being overlooked by the path down the side and a glamping tent behind. The cooked breakfast was fantastic, but that's all there was, no fruit or cereal. We did enjoy our stay there however.
Staff were very good and cheerful. Very much a local pub still, which we enjoyed, especially when the rugby was on! We were in Bedroom 8, which in busy times would suffer with a lock of privacy being overlooked by the path down the side and a glamping tent behind. The cooked breakfast was fantastic, but that's all there was, no fruit or cereal. We did enjoy our stay there however.
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Crispin
Jan 12, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Swift and efficient check in. Very pleasant well appointed en suite room. Super selection of tea, coffee and biscuits in the room. First class breakfast selection next morning.
Swift and efficient check in. Very pleasant well appointed en suite room. Super selection of tea, coffee and biscuits in the room. First class breakfast selection next morning.
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Darren
Nov 23, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The whole experience was very good, food, bar, accommodation and staff were all outstanding.
The whole experience was very good, food, bar, accommodation and staff were all outstanding.
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Danny
Sep 1, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Booked this plqce as it's close to Highclere Castle. Check in was quick and easy. Room was nice although the mattress was a bit hard for me. Good Wi-Fi. Some nice snavlcks in the room. Booked a table for dinner and the food and service were excellent. Fair nights sleep. Breakfast is included and again cooked fresh and was great. Checked out and headed to Downtown Abbey.
Booked this plqce as it's close to Highclere Castle. Check in was quick and easy. Room was nice although the mattress was a bit hard for me. Good Wi-Fi. Some nice snavlcks in the room. Booked a table for dinner and the food and service were excellent. Fair nights sleep. Breakfast is included and again cooked fresh and was great. Checked out and headed to Downtown Abbey.
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Tracey
Dec 8, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Restaurant evening meal excellent. The pub/restaurant is lovely. Staff very good. The breakfast was just ok nothing fancy (last time was much better). But unfortunately for us this time the let down was the room was too cold, we had to ask for the heating to be put on when we arrived at 7pm. It obviously went off during the night as we were both awake 3am freezing. No blankets. No way to turn the heating on. Luckily the shower was read hot the following morning as the heating didn’t come on until we were going for breakfast. Sorry Carpenters we were return guests but will have to rethink staying again in winter months. Sorry if this seems negative, your pub & restaurant is beautiful inside, your staff are great. I would return for evening meal&drinks but not overnight unless it’s summer.
Restaurant evening meal excellent. The pub/restaurant is lovely. Staff very good. The breakfast was just ok nothing fancy (last time was much better). But unfortunately for us this time the let down was the room was too cold, we had to ask for the heating to be put on when we arrived at 7pm. It obviously went off during the night as we were both awake 3am freezing. No blankets. No way to turn the heating on. Luckily the shower was read hot the following morning as the heating didn’t come on until we were going for breakfast. Sorry Carpenters we were return guests but will have to rethink staying again in winter months. Sorry if this seems negative, your pub & restaurant is beautiful inside, your staff are great. I would return for evening meal&drinks but not overnight unless it’s summer.
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elizabeth
Dec 4, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The room was spotless. The staff couldn't do enough and were amazingly friendly. The atmosphere was lovely. The food was excellent with a good level of choice. Thoroughly enjoyed my stay. Fully intend to return and stay again.
The room was spotless. The staff couldn't do enough and were amazingly friendly. The atmosphere was lovely. The food was excellent with a good level of choice. Thoroughly enjoyed my stay. Fully intend to return and stay again.
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Brenda
Jun 19, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Liked: The nice room and en-suite; nice snacks included. Didn't like: There was a problem with something in the room directly overhead that was causing an extremely loud, motor-type noise that woke me up very late at night and lasted for a long time, after which getting back to sleep was impossible. It was reported, but no-one seemed to know what to do about it. The towel rail in the bathroom was dangerously hot and you had to be careful not to get burnt. The menu in the restaurant was very limited. If you are vegan or vegetarian, give it a miss unless you don't mind the only option available, which was a burger (predictably!). My husband ordered the gammon and ended up leaving it as it was horrendous, even the eggs weren't at all nice. The bacon, sausage and eggs in the full english breakfast were so unpleasant, my husband had the vegan option on the second morning, which was more palatable. Incidentally, if you want cereal as well as a cooked breakfast, make sure to tell the waiting staff that you want the cereal before the hot food is served, otherwise they will assume you want it all served up at the same time!!
Liked: The nice room and en-suite; nice snacks included. Didn't like: There was a problem with something in the room directly overhead that was causing an extremely loud, motor-type noise that woke me up very late at night and lasted for a long time, after which getting back to sleep was impossible. It was reported, but no-one seemed to know what to do about it. The towel rail in the bathroom was dangerously hot and you had to be careful not to get burnt. The menu in the restaurant was very limited. If you are vegan or vegetarian, give it a miss unless you don't mind the only option available, which was a burger (predictably!). My husband ordered the gammon and ended up leaving it as it was horrendous, even the eggs weren't at all nice. The bacon, sausage and eggs in the full english breakfast were so unpleasant, my husband had the vegan option on the second morning, which was more palatable. Incidentally, if you want cereal as well as a cooked breakfast, make sure to tell the waiting staff that you want the cereal before the hot food is served, otherwise they will assume you want it all served up at the same time!!
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Julie
Oct 27, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
This place looked like it was straight out of a storybook. Saying it was beautiful would be an understatement. It was beyond picturesque with the most beautiful setting. The service was top notch. The staff were beyond friendly. The food was excellent and the fish and chips were probably the best I had while in the UK. One night was game night in the pub and the was so much fun! I loved how all of the locals from the village would come and enjoy themselves at the pub. Again, it was like a movie. It was extremely close to Highclere Castle. I highly recommend this lovely place.
This place looked like it was straight out of a storybook. Saying it was beautiful would be an understatement. It was beyond picturesque with the most beautiful setting. The service was top notch. The staff were beyond friendly. The food was excellent and the fish and chips were probably the best I had while in the UK. One night was game night in the pub and the was so much fun! I loved how all of the locals from the village would come and enjoy themselves at the pub. Again, it was like a movie. It was extremely close to Highclere Castle. I highly recommend this lovely place.
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Lisa
Aug 11, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Super cute and quaint place to stay near Highclere Castle. I am quite picky about where I stay and had reservations about this place before we arrived. They exceeded my expectations. Adorable room, very clean, and the included breakfast was wonderful. We were a 3 minute drive to our destination. We enjoyed dinner and drinks at the restaurant/pub the day before. The staff were so friendly cheerful, and fun. I brought my teenage kids and they really enjoyed it as well. That is really saying something!(Thank you to the wait staff! We now call our daughter "Naughty Taylor", using an English accent of course. I highly recommend staying here if you are wanting to enjoy the Downton Abbey experience at Highclere. We did not have our dog with us on this trip, but a few other families did. They are very pet friendly.
Super cute and quaint place to stay near Highclere Castle. I am quite picky about where I stay and had reservations about this place before we arrived. They exceeded my expectations. Adorable room, very clean, and the included breakfast was wonderful. We were a 3 minute drive to our destination. We enjoyed dinner and drinks at the restaurant/pub the day before. The staff were so friendly cheerful, and fun. I brought my teenage kids and they really enjoyed it as well. That is really saying something!(Thank you to the wait staff! We now call our daughter "Naughty Taylor", using an English accent of course. I highly recommend staying here if you are wanting to enjoy the Downton Abbey experience at Highclere. We did not have our dog with us on this trip, but a few other families did. They are very pet friendly.
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David
4 weeks ago
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Stayed 1 night
Idyllic setting, staff and manager were really friendly and helpful, down side was I was in the out building rooms, im 6ft 3 and the bed was far too short, I also got bitten all up my legs from something which didnt notice till I got home. The food was excellent tho for dinner and breakfast.
Idyllic setting, staff and manager were really friendly and helpful, down side was I was in the out building rooms, im 6ft 3 and the bed was far too short, I also got bitten all up my legs from something which didnt notice till I got home. The food was excellent tho for dinner and breakfast.
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Jane
Aug 21, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
From the moment we asked for the key to our room we had nothing less than exceptional and friendly service. The accommodation is lovely and quirky. The restaurant food was lovely and we were not rushed at all. It is located in a lovely quiet area with plenty of parking . Would definitely stay here again.
From the moment we asked for the key to our room we had nothing less than exceptional and friendly service. The accommodation is lovely and quirky. The restaurant food was lovely and we were not rushed at all. It is located in a lovely quiet area with plenty of parking . Would definitely stay here again.
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Stacey
Aug 15, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
We stayed only 1 night but would definitely go back. The room was decent with a very nice bathroom. We went to dinner elsewhere but wish we had eaten at this place. The breakfast was fabulous. Really nice staff.
We stayed only 1 night but would definitely go back. The room was decent with a very nice bathroom. We went to dinner elsewhere but wish we had eaten at this place. The breakfast was fabulous. Really nice staff.
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Pauline
Jul 19, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Loved our stay pre cruise
Loved our stay pre cruise
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ND
Jun 29, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Great setting and friendly staff. Good food. Stayed in ground floor annex room. Was perfect until unfortunately upstairs room used by 2 occupants with 3 dogs. Extremely noisy with dogs in night.
Great setting and friendly staff. Good food. Stayed in ground floor annex room. Was perfect until unfortunately upstairs room used by 2 occupants with 3 dogs. Extremely noisy with dogs in night.
FAQs about The Carpenters Arms
Is parking available at the property?
Yes, free self-parking is available on-site.
Is breakfast offered at the property?
Yes, breakfast is available, and guests can enjoy breakfast in the room.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 16:00 to 22:00, and check-out is by 11:00. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request and could incur additional charges.
What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?
The property offers step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities in public areas. Specific details on room accessibility are not provided.
What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?
The property is located within a 10-minute drive of Highclere Castle and Sandham Memorial Chapel, 0.2 mi from North Wessex Downs, and 4.7 mi from West Berkshire Museum.
Are children allowed at the property?
Yes, children are allowed at the property, and children can stay for free up to a certain age, although specific age details are not provided.
What are the policies regarding extra beds and cribs?
The property does not specify the availability of cribs or extra beds, and any requests for additional sleeping arrangements may require advance notice.
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Check-in must be done by someone who is at least 18 years old.
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- Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
- This property accepts credit cards
- This property is professionally cleaned
- The property is professionally cleaned.
- Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
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