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Bel & The Dragon Kingsclere

3.5 star property
Inn in Newbury with free breakfast and restaurant

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Terrace/patio
Interior
Balcony
Restaurant
Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Bar
The current price is AU$162
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026

Explore the area

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Swan Street, Kingsclere, Newbury, England, RG20 5PP
  • Place, North Wessex Downs
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, 4 Kingdoms Adventure Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Highclere Castle
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Airport, Southampton (SOU)
    ‪44 min drive‬

Room options

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Double Room

Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe
Desk
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe
Desk
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Newbury

At Bel & The Dragon Kingsclere, you'll be 3.1 km (1.9 mi) from North Wessex Downs and 6.6 km (4.1 mi) from 4 Kingdoms Adventure Park. Highlights at this inn include free daily breakfast, a restaurant and free self-parking. .For a drink, you can stop by the inn's own lounge bar. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and a garden. Each morning a free full breakfast is served. .In the area of this 3.5-property class Newbury inn, you'll find Highclere Castle.
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What's nearby

  • North Wessex Downs - 3 min drive - 3.0 km
  • 4 Kingdoms Adventure Park - 6 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Sandham Memorial Chapel - 7 min drive - 9.1 km
  • River Test - 9 min drive - 11.7 km
  • Highclere Castle - 12 min drive - 12.0 km

Getting around

  • Overton Station - 7 min drive
  • Farnborough (FAB) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Do Drop Inn - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Rec Soc - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Café Retreat - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Gourmet Queens - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Bel & The Dragon Kingsclere

Inn in Newbury with free breakfast and restaurant
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Self parking is free.

This 3.5-star Newbury inn is smoke free.

  • 9 guestrooms or units
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Bel & The Dragon Kingsclere offers 9 accommodations. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include a shower. This Newbury inn provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

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  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

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  • Desk
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:30 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 20 per accommodation, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: GBP 20 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express. Cash is not accepted. 

Property is also known as

Bel Dragon Newbury
Bel Dragon Kingsclere Inn Newbury
Bel Dragon Kingsclere Newbury
Bel Dragon Kingsclere bury
Bel & The Dragon Kingsclere Inn
Bel & The Dragon Kingsclere Newbury
Bel & The Dragon Kingsclere Inn Newbury

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Bel & The Dragon Kingsclere?

Bel & The Dragon Kingsclere offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Bel & The Dragon Kingsclere?

As of 20 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bel & The Dragon Kingsclere on 4 Jan 2026 start from AU$162.27, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Bel & The Dragon Kingsclere?

Yep, Bel & The Dragon Kingsclere has a free self car park.

Does Bel & The Dragon Kingsclere serve breakfast?

Sure does, free full brekkie is available daily.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Bel & The Dragon Kingsclere?

No, Bel & The Dragon Kingsclere does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Bel & The Dragon Kingsclere?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Bel & The Dragon Kingsclere?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Bel & The Dragon Kingsclere Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 144 out of 181 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 28 out of 181 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 181 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 181 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 181 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Service second to none, and a residents lounge!

What an incredible place! The room was lovely and spotless and the bed super comfy and breakfast delicious ... but it's the extra special touches and extra special team there that takes this to another level!! There's free drinks in your bedroom, a very comfortable residents only lounge with more complimentary drinks (as you can see in the pics). That was a huge bonus and the staff were brilliant! We were struggling to get a taxi to Highclare Castle so the manager Darren stepped in to make arrangements for us to get there. The team have a lovely family like vibe about them and we left feeling as though we'd stayed with friends!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A really nice overnight stay and dinner at The Swan / Bel and Dragon. The building is delightful - full of beams and historical atmosphere but very well maintained. The bar was certainly very well patronised and appears popular with locals while most of the 9 rooms appeared to be occupied, based on the numbers at breakfast. We had a good evening meal and an excellent breakfast with a wide range of choice. Nice touches were the residents-only sitting room, which is a lovely large room with a vaulted beamed ceiling and a decanter of whisky available for a complimentary nigh-cap! Would certainly stay there again if in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great choice food. Separate lounge for guests if want to use it and a very spacious room.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Mark

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Mark

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roy

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Gem of a place.

Great short stay. Our room oozed character and history, enhanced by top quality fittings. Bed was enormous and super comfy. Breakfast was absolutely spot on. Complimentary bottles(!) of gin and whisky and the posh shower toiletries topped it all off.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic stay, loved it so much I extended my trip
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Cash

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

julia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here as local to Bombay Sapphire, the location was ideal (7 miles away) and the hotel was perfect, comfortable, friendly staff, food amazing and room spacious and extremely comfortable. 10 out of 10 from me.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Georgia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Definitely be returning

What a wonderful night away to celebrate our wedding anniversary, loved our lunch the steak was so good, All the staff were really welcoming, Such a lovely atmosphere! We went for a stroll around the village, when we came back the bar was busy but everyone there was enjoying the evening, We felt really lucky to have the huge lounge to ourselves, Our room was perfect 👌 gorgeous big bed and a role top bath just set it all of nicely, Breakfast was amazing!!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colin Paul

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very enjoyable stay food great and staff great
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Chris

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very amicable & accommodating, the building has some history and is quite interesting, but not well suited to ‘modern systems’ like the fire alarm - I didn’t enjoy being outside at 1am on a previous visit and 3am this time!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danilo

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a go-to property every time we come over. The food is through-the-roof good, the rooms are clean and beautiful, and the parking is great. The bar is a local hangout, and everyone is VERY welcoming and they love to chat and share stories. Don't hesitate to eat there. The food is one of the reasons we stay. Staff is amazing. The ground floor room we had opened up onto the chef's garden, and it was quiet, and even pastoral. A lot of people come there to go to Kingsclere castle, i.e. "Downton Abbey" -- but we stay there for the food and service, and it's a wonderfully quiet place with great people.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect stsy

Loved our stay here . Second time we’ve been here . Staff are so friendly you feel welcomed straight away . Room large and super king comfy bed . Had excellent sleep . Food and drinks in bar and restaurant were excellent .
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lorna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Accommodation and Food

Delightful 15th century pub with very comfortable rooms. The food in the pub was superb at both dinner and breakfast and we would highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vernon

Staff were so polite and informative. No question was too small to answer. Room and food were excellent and the surrounding are beautiful Would stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is lovely hotel situated in a very cozy area! On site parking was convenient. Staff were extremely helpful! Breakfast service was great and the hotel restaurant was outstanding. Very close to many sites especially Highclere Castle. Rooms were updated, clean, and spacious with all of the amenities. There was even a very comfy sitting room on our floor!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024