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The Carnarvon Arms

Name: The Carnarvon Arms
Address: Winchester Road, Newbury, GB

★★★★·8.8/ 10Recommended

·Inns

📍Winchester Road · Newbury ↗

📞44 1633 412777·Official site ↗

Offsite parking discounted rates availableExpress check-in/check-outFax/photocopyingFacilities for disabled guestsParkingTerraceAll 52 facilities +

Review

Official

Enjoy scenic views from the terrace and garden of The Carnarvon Arms, an inviting inn nestled in the countryside near Newbury. Make the most of complimentary Wi-Fi and on-site dining at the restaurant and bar/lounge, or enjoy room service during limited hours. A daily English breakfast is available (fee applies). The inn offers 18 guestrooms equipped with flat-screen TVs, complimentary Wi-Fi, private bathrooms with showers and toiletries, phones, desks, and coffee/tea makers. Free self-parking is also available. Nearby attractions include North Wessex Downs and Highclere Castle (within a 5-minute drive), Newbury Racecourse (6. 2 mi), and Shaw House (6. 4 mi).

Guest scores & sentiment

From 280 guest reviews · multi-source · as of 2026-07-11

Guests praise the prime location near Highclere Castle, cozy atmosphere, friendly staff, and excellent dinner. Common complaints involve poor soundproofing, traffic noise from the A34, and overheating rooms lacking adequate cooling fans.

Dimension scores · cross-source

Wi-Fi9.2

Service9.1

Rooms8.9

Location8.9

Cleanliness8.9

Surroundings8.8

Facilities8.6

Value8.2

＋ PraisedExcellent location · Friendly staff · Delicious food · Clean rooms

－ ComplaintsSmall rooms · Road noise · Uncomfortable beds · Poor maintenance

KEYIdeal for visiting Highclere Castle. Light sleepers should avoid road-facing rooms in summer; verify cooling options.

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The Carnarvon Arms

Guest scores & sentiment

Room types · 4

Double Room

Small Double Room

Twin Room

Classic Room

Facilities · 52

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