Carnarvon Arms Whitway, Hampshire, RG20 9LE

  • 18 bedrooms

Colourful Coaching Inn near Highclere Castle

Set in the small hamlet of Whitway, just outside Newbury, The Carnarvon Arms is a welcoming country pub on the Hampshire-Berkshire border minutes away from the A34, M4, A303, and Newbury Train Station. With 18 cosy bedrooms, a strong food offering and a friendly, informal atmosphere, the pub is the perfect choice for countryside escapes, walking weekends, and relaxed stays within easy reach of Newbury Racecourse, Highclere, and Hungerford.

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Facilties & Amenities

  • Beer Garden
  • Breakfast
  • Craft Beer
  • Dog Friendly Rooms
  • Gastro Pub
  • Log Fires
  • Meeting Space
  • Parking
  • WiFi

Bedrooms

Expect to get lost in a pile of feather-like pillows, crisp cotton sheets, and life’s little luxuries to help you get a good night slumber. Choose from 18 Snug, Comfy, Comfy Twin, and Bigger Comfy en-suite bedrooms. Each en-suite room comes with Bramley toiletries, a Nespresso machine, dedicated work space, and WiFi access. Dogs are welcome on request, with prior acknowledgement directly with the pub in some rooms and others are suitable for families.

Food & Drink

The Carnarvon Arms serves comforting British pub classics and vibrant vegan dishes, sourced from the finest seasonal ingredients. The pub is all about that traditional English vibe, complete with cosy fires for winter evenings and sun-soaked beer gardens for long summer days.

Nearby

North Wessex Downs AONB – Rolling chalk downland ideal for walking and cycling.

Highclere Castle – Iconic stately home and filming location for Downton Abbey.

Newbury – Historic market town with shops, racecourse, and canal walks.

Hungerford – Traditional canal-side town known for antiques.

Watership Down – Famous literary landscape with scenic walking routes.