The Carpenters Arms

3.0 star property
Inn in Newbury with free breakfast and coffee shop/cafe
your current months are October, 2024 and November, 2024.
October 2024
November 2024

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Exterior
Standard Double or Twin Room, Ensuite
Exterior
Double Room, Shared Bathroom
Standard Double Room, Ensuite

Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Parking included
    Parking included
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Harts Lane, Newbury, England, RG20 9JY
  • Sandham Memorial Chapel
    1 min walk
  • North Wessex Downs
    4 min walk
  • Highclere Castle
    5 min drive
  • Southampton (SOU)
    44 min drive

Room options

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Double or Twin Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Pet friendly
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Standard Double Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Newbury

The Carpenters Arms places you steps from Sandham Memorial Chapel and within a short 5-minute stroll of North Wessex Downs. Highlights at this inn include free breakfast, a restaurant and free self-parking. .For a drink, you can stop by the inn's own lounge bar. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas and a coffee shop/cafe. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. .Near this 3-property class Newbury inn, you'll find Highclere Castle.

What's nearby

  • Highclere Castle - 5 min drive
  • Newbury Town Hall - 7 min drive
  • Watermill Theatre - 9 min drive
  • Donnington Castle - 9 min drive
  • Newbury Racecourse - 9 min drive

Getting around

  • Newbury Station - 10 min drive
  • Southampton (SOU) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Howan Chinese - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Two Watermills - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Nelsons Diner - ‬7 min drive

About this property

The Carpenters Arms

Inn in Newbury with free breakfast and coffee shop/cafe
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served. WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces.

The Carpenters Arms also features a terrace, a garden, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Newbury inn is smoke free.

  • 8 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (free)
  • Conference space
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
The Carpenters Arms offers 8 accommodations. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free breakfast available
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • Playground

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference space

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
This property is professionally cleaned
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and cash. The property is professionally cleaned.

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Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at The Carpenters Arms?

Yep, The Carpenters Arms has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at The Carpenters Arms?

As of 30 Sept 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Carpenters Arms on 2 Oct 2024 start from NZ$164.48, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Carpenters Arms?

No, The Carpenters Arms does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Carpenters Arms?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Carpenters Arms?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Carpenters Arms?

Dogs are welcome at The Carpenters Arms, with food and water bowls on offer.

The Carpenters Arms Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 152 out of 319 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 100 out of 319 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 40 out of 319 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 319 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 319 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Nichole

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
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!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Colin Paul

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very enjoyable stay staff great and food very good
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Laurie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

IAN

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disgusting ,Terrible and Uncomfortable
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
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Georgia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Carpenters Arms is a perfect pub next to Highclere
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 2 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Andrew

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Quiet Location for an overnight stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Jolyon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent cooked breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

gena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect stay, younger lady who was front of house was 10 out of 10
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Primrose

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful quaint and quiet place. Lots of charm. Loved it.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Excellent location, value, welcome & service.
Helpful, friendly staff. Great value, superb breakfast, great location. Really good team, thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

4/10 Poor

Mrs J M

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Business traveller
Great place to stay
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Crispin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Harvey

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stop if on way to Southampton from up North or Midlands. Very convienient off the main A34 road, staff great, food very good and great service.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hearty recommendation.
Family gathering for a lunch then an overnight for us with dog. Great food. Brilliant service. Super friendly. Room v good and big bed.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jonathon

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A tad disappointed
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.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wing Nin David

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023