Name: The Carpenters Arms
Address: The Carpenters Arms, Harts Lane, Burghclere, Newbury, England, United Kingdom, Newbury, Berkshire, United Kingdom
Rating: 8.58

Guest reviews

8.6

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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10

Andy

4 weeks ago

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff are all friendly, super helpful and fun to chat to. Dinner was just awesome….fantastic food!! Cannot recommend this place highly enough 👍

10

Sarah

5 Apr 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Ideally situated for Burghclere Castle.Amenities in the room was more than adequate with all the extras such as hair dryer, iron ironing board for those staying more than overnight.Extras in the room water tea coffee and chocolate biscuits etc all the extra touches.Quality bed linen and towels. The newly appointed owners are in the process of upgrading and decorating the rooms. Ours was comfortable, warm and plenty of hot water. Both food and drinks selection was fresh and varied They sold a great Cask Belt Driver that I grew to drink maybe too freely all in all a great weekend break

10

Paul

13 Jan 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Nice place, staff were very good, great bar & outdoor area, top notch breakfast 👍 Would definitely stay again

10

Janet

18 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

A lovely stay, good food and excellent service.

8

Jacqueline

15 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The staff were very friendly and breakfast was excellent, served in a really cosy and festive restaurant. We stayed in Room 6 which was very clean but could do with a bit of an update.

The Carpenters Arms, Harts Lane, Burghclere, Newbury, England, United Kingdom

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.

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)

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Check-in instructions

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Check-in

Check-out

From 16:00 to 22:00

Before 11:00

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FAQs

Yes, free self-parking is available on-site.

Yes, breakfast is available, and guests can enjoy breakfast in the room.

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.

The property offers step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities in public areas. Specific details on room accessibility are not provided.

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.

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.

The property does not specify the availability of cribs or extra beds, and any requests for additional sleeping arrangements may require advance notice.

The Carpenters Arms

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