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The Dolphin Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 5DT

  • 5 bedrooms
  • 5 bedrooms

Comfortable bedrooms in the heart of Newbury

The Dolphin is a lively pub in the heart of Newbury that doesn’t take itself too seriously. Guests are a short stroll from the station, historic Market Place and Corn Exchange, with Newbury Racecourse close by and the Berkshire countryside within easy reach. It makes a particularly handy base for race weekends, business stays or a few days exploring the wider area, including Highclere Castle and the North Wessex Downs. Inside, there is a relaxed, sociable feel, with cosy corners, private spaces and a garden complete with heated huts and a sheltered pergola. Upstairs are five bedrooms, keeping the accommodation personal. Rooms are fresh and unfussy, with everything you need for a comfortable night.

Facilties & Amenities

  • Beer Garden
  • Breakfast
  • Parking

Bedrooms

With only five bedrooms, staying at The Dolphin feels refreshingly simple. The emphasis is on the things that matter after a busy day in Newbury: a properly comfortable bed, a good shower and somewhere relaxing to switch off. Hypnos mattresses, cotton bedding, plenty of pillows, Bramley toiletries, tea and coffee, flat-screen TVs, desks, safes and WiFi access all come as part of the stay.

Food & Drink

There is a pleasingly relaxed approach to eating at The Dolphin. The kitchen keeps things straightforward: good ingredients, properly cooked and simply presented. Alongside pub favourites, you will find lunchtime sandwiches and a dedicated menu of artisan Neapolitan-style pizzas. Sunday is all about a proper roast with all the trimmings. During warmer weather, the garden comes into its own, with sunny tables, a sheltered heated pergola and private huts where you can settle in for lunch, dinner or a drink. The bar keeps the atmosphere informal and sociable, whether you are stopping for a pint, meeting friends over a bottle of wine or easing into the evening with a cocktail.

Nearby

Corn Exchange Newbury – The town’s principal arts venue hosts theatre, comedy, music, film and family performances (0.3 miles).

Kennet & Avon Canal – Walk or cycle the towpath as the historic waterway passes straight through the centre of Newbury (0.4 miles).

Newbury Racecourse – One of Britain’s best-known racecourses and an obvious draw for racing weekends throughout the year (1.2 miles).

Donnington Castle – Atmospheric remains of a 14th-century castle with panoramic views and a fascinating Civil War history (1.7 miles).

The Watermill Theatre – Acclaimed producing theatre occupying a characterful former watermill beside the River Lambourn (3 miles).

Greenham Common – Former RAF airbase turned extensive common land, offering walking, wildlife and reminders of its Cold War history (3 miles).

Highclere Castle – Magnificent country house known around the world as the principal filming location for Downton Abbey (6 miles).

North Wessex Downs – Head beyond town for walking and cycling through rolling chalk landscapes and attractive Berkshire countryside (approximately 6 miles to surrounding countryside).