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  • Host:
  • Mr Simon Bell
  • Where:
  • Harts Lane
  • Burghclere
  • Newbury
  • Berkshire RG20 9JY
  • Telephone:
  • (01635) 278251
  • Facilities:
  • Accommodation
  • Car Park
  • Garden Or Patio
  • Pub Food
  • Restaurant Or Dining Room
  • Map:
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The Carpenters Arms, Newbury

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Pubs don't come in settings much better than that of The Carpenters Arms, which overlooks Watership Down, the inspiration for the famous story and film.

Fortunately, it has a pleasant garden which is just perfect for enjoying the views of the surrounding countryside on warmer days.

You don't need to wait for the summer, however. The Carpenters Arms is a welcoming kind of place all year round with the open fires ensuring that it has a cosy, friendly feel, whatever the season.

Half a mile from Newbury bypass

For those travelling through Newbury for business as well as pleasure, the accommodation at the Carpenters Arms is of equal standard to its setting.

Six recently added bed & breakfast bedrooms located in the adjoining property offer quality accommodation to suit a variety of budgets.

All rooms are individually furnished with antiques and original artwork, and range from a self contained suite with its own entrance comprising bedroom with fireplace, sitting room and kitchenette to single rooms with a shared bathroom.

Breakfast is served in the cottage's own dining room or can be taken outside on the terrace.

Located six miles from Newbury and half a mile from the Newbury bypass, in the little village of Burghclere, The Carpenters Arms is also a little country pub with a big reputation for its food.

With a full a la carte menu and a bar menu, it's a popular choice across a wide range of age groups - a family-oriented pub with a quiet atmosphere, even though it can get very busy.