The Carpenters Arms Hampshire
A gorgeous country pub in a historical location.
Your hosts, Simon & Kirstine, welcome you to the all-new Carpenters Arms.
With plenty of character and really friendly, cheerful staff, The Carpenter’s Arms has a good mix of both locals and visitors.
It is comfortable and understated with stools, lots of tables and a roaring log fire in wintertime.
– half a mile from Newbury bypass
– close to Newbury racecourse & Highclere Castle
– accommodation rooms
– homecooked pub food & Sunday lunch
– dog friendly
– totally refurbished in 2018
And pubs don’t come in settings much better than that of The Carpenters Arms, Burghclere, either, which overlooks Watership Down, the inspiration for the famous story and film.
Stay over at The Carpenters in our separate house with 8 character rooms.
You’ll find them all beautifully appointed, most en-suite and all offering the ideal place to stop-off if you’re exploring the area.
- 5 Double en-suites (4 in the main house & 1 in the annex)
- 2 Doubles with shared bathroom
- 1 Family room with en-suite
- Dog friendly room
The whole house can be rented exclusively for long lets with self-catering.
The film crew for Downton Abbey found it perfect!
At The Carpenter’s Arms, we’re passionate about offering good, honest pub food using fresh, seasonal ingredients.
Our chef works closely with trusted local suppliers to bring a wide selection of ever-changing light bites, pub classics and specials – and a great Sunday Lunch, with a choice of three meats, all the trimmings plus a vegetarian choice!