The Carnarvon Arms
Inn in Test Valley District
1 full bed
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Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Includes essentialsGarden, Internet / Wifi, Parking and more
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About this inn
The Carnarvon Arms is a country inn, located next door to Highclere Castle, on the route of The Wayfarers Walk. This Grade II listed building offers guests free onsite parking and free WiFi throughout.
Amenities
Internet / Wifi
Smoking allowed
Parking
Balcony or Patio
TV
Wheelchair accessible
Garden
Map of Test Valley District
Available Rooms
1 Double • 215 ft²
Sleeps 2
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2 Single • 215 ft²
Sleeps 2
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1 Double • 215 ft²
Sleeps 2
You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing
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Ratings and reviews
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3.0 / 5.0
The room and hotel were clean and nicely furnished. There was a well stocked mini bar and plenty of tea or coffee in the room. Receptionist on our check in was lovely and very helpful. Great location for Highclere Castle and surrounding area.
The temperature of water in the shower was either stone cold or absaloutly boiling. Even when bringing this to the attention of staff, nothing was done about it. Very dangerous for anyone elderly or infirm or for children. It meant that we didn't have a decent shower throughout our visit.
No matter the time we arrived during the breakfast service, basics such as butter, hot water for tea, cereal bowls were not there and had to be asked for which meant waiting until the only person serving breakfast returned to the dining room. A general lack of attentiveness from dining room staff.
5.0 / 5.0
A lovely place to stay in had a great nights sleep.
Nothing
4.5 / 5.0
The room was immaculate, it was very clean and tidy. The staff were helpful and friendly and made us feel comfortable.
Unfortunately the shower didn’t work but that didn’t ruin our stay.
5.0 / 5.0
Staff very welcoming. Food was beautiful both dinner and breakfast.
Room was quiet, bed was lovely and comfortable. Pillows and duvet were high quality and helped for a good night's sleep need to know where they are from.
5.0 / 5.0
A very clean friendly place , the rooms are modern and great value for money great tea and coffee facilities and snacks provided . The beds are comfortable and clean the staff was friendly and the breakfast was beautiful
The only negative and only a small one was it was cold in the rooms there was a radiator but the heating wasn’t on so it got quite cold
5.0 / 5.0
Location to Highclere Castle. Staff. Service. Ambience. Food. Lovely cosy English pub.
Nil
2.0 / 5.0
Breakfast good, location for castle good.
Meals very expensive. Would expect better quality and choices for the cost. The on line website menu was different to pub menu and had to choose the only thing i could eat. Partner had to send his back as meal was tough and tastless. The mattress was hard ruined our stay and day out, no sleep and aches. Coffee machine didn't work. Very disappointed.
4.0 / 5.0
The full English breakfast was delicious.
3.5 / 5.0
Comfy bed and clean room. Breakfast was amazing
Our room was very close to the road. The property backs onto a busy road so constantly cars going by.
4.0 / 5.0
food was superb, room was nice
4.5 / 5.0
Location and staff
The bed was so uncomfortable and pillows very poor
4.5 / 5.0
Very close to where we were visiting
Not too happy about wet room bathroom.
3.0 / 5.0
Friendly helpful staff.
4.5 / 5.0
fantastic, great location
nothing
4.0 / 5.0
The breakfast was delicious
We liked the location & the ambience of the hotel.
2.5 / 5.0
Staff friendly and helpful, coped with my late arrival very well.
Water supply to the room was poor in pressure and shower therefore difficult to use. .
3.5 / 5.0
Easy to find, comfortable bed.
The tv was tiny and the shower cubicle was also very small
5.0 / 5.0
Excellent. One of the best
4.5 / 5.0
staff very helpful and friendly
all good.
4.5 / 5.0
lovely friendly atmosphere and accommodated our dog easily
nothing
4.5 / 5.0
a nice place, good food
3.0 / 5.0
Breakfast was good but choice limited, staff excellent especially the manager!
Room very small, shower almost impossible to get into to with the doors being very narrow, furniture well post their 'sell by' date. Dinner at night not up to the standard expected for the price.
3.0 / 5.0
Breakfast was good although limited in choice….evening meal ok, quality so-so
Room very small with shower only just useable due to entrance being extremely narrow, no wardrobe….open rail with only 3 hangers for 2 people, furniture old and decrepit
5.0 / 5.0
Food was excellent, staff very helpful and lots of little extras in the room
Quite close to a busy road though soundproofing was excellent in the room so not a problem
4.0 / 5.0
Lovely rooms - staff were friendly and helpful. food was great. Great for anyone planning to visit Highclere!
Can’t think of anything tbh
5.0 / 5.0
Friendly. The food in the restaurant was excellent, both dinner and breakfast. Nice and clean. Comfortable beds. Nice decor
Bedroom would be improved by double glazing
4.0 / 5.0
good bar and restaurant, the food was brilliant
lots of road noise all night, and the rooms aren’t well insulated so you can hear next door
4.5 / 5.0
lovely bar, good decor, great food. attentive staff
bar prices, wine and beer very expensive
3.5 / 5.0
The pub is lovely, great setting, friendly staff,
The room was cozy but there were issues, the toilet didn’t flush properly, one of the bedside lights needed a new bulb.. there were hairs left in shower and coffee stains on corner of the duvet.. Small things but it showed a lack of attn to detail.
The cooked breakfast was nice but the continental breakfast was lacking - no cold neats/cheeses, no yoghurts, basic cereal choice
3.5 / 5.0
The property was a good location to Highclere Castle. The food was excellent, the accommodation not so.
The rooms are in need of a refurbishment, we were firstly given room 110 which is so close to very busy A34 dual carriageway we felt we wouldn’t get any sleep. The staff were very accommodating and shown us to another room 108, unfortunately I didn’t check the bathroom, the toilet was so close to the sink it was very difficult to use, so the following day I asked are all the bathrooms the same, the staff assured they weren’t so once again there was no issue and they shown us another room so 3rd time lucky!
4.0 / 5.0
nice quirky pub with rooms
Rooms are small.
No options for a lite bite late morning.
4.5 / 5.0
Loved the location, friendly staff and cosy room
The room could do with a paint as the door frames are badly damaged
4.5 / 5.0
Friendly, well appointed, welcoming place.
Nothing, all good
FAQs
How much does this inn cost compared to others in Test Valley District?
The average price for a rental in Test Valley District is R 2,157 per night. This rental is R 203 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this inn?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at The Carnarvon Arms. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this inn?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this inn. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is The Carnarvon Arms pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this inn is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at The Carnarvon Arms?
We found 7 amenities for this rental. This includes internet / wifi, smoking allowed, parking, balcony or patio, and tv.
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