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Bel & The Dragon Kingsclere

3.5 star property
Enjoy the free WiFi at this 3.5-star Newbury inn

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

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Swan Street, Kingsclere, Newbury, England, RG20 5PP
  • Highclere Castle
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Watermill Theatre
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Newbury Racecourse
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Southampton (SOU)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Room options

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Double Room | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room

  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double Room | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room

  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Newbury

In historical district.At this Newbury inn, you'll be within 3 miles (5 km) of North Wessex Downs and 6 miles (10 km) of 4 Kingdoms Adventure Park. Sandham Memorial Chapel and Bishopwood Golf Club are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Bombay Sapphire Distillery - 12 min drive - 9.5 miles
  • Highclere Castle - 12 min drive - 7.5 miles
  • Watermill Theatre - 15 min drive - 12.9 miles
  • Newbury Racecourse - 15 min drive - 9.8 miles
  • Donnington Castle - 16 min drive - 13.3 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Nelsons Diner - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Dew Pond Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Fox & Hounds - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Coffee Exchange - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Bel & The Dragon Kingsclere

Enjoy the free WiFi at this 3.5-star Newbury inn
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 showers. This Newbury inn provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

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

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • 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 available

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

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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property 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

How close is Bel & The Dragon Kingsclere to the airport?

Bel & The Dragon Kingsclere is 27.7 mi (42-min drive) away from the Farnborough (FAB) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of Jun 1, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bel & The Dragon Kingsclere on Jun 11, 2025 start from $131.22, excluding 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.

Does Bel & The Dragon Kingsclere have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Bel & The Dragon Kingsclere.

Does Bel & The Dragon Kingsclere offer free breakfast?

Bel & The Dragon Kingsclere offers free full breakfast every day.

Is there a casino at Bel & The Dragon Kingsclere?

No, there is no casino at this inn.

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

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM.

Is there free parking at Bel & The Dragon Kingsclere?

This inn offers free self parking.

Does Bel & The Dragon Kingsclere have a pool?

Bel & The Dragon Kingsclere does not have a pool.

Does Bel & The Dragon Kingsclere have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Bel & The Dragon Kingsclere have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this inn.

How close is Bel & The Dragon Kingsclere to downtown Newbury?

Bel & The Dragon Kingsclere is 0.1 mi away from Kingsclere.

Bel & The Dragon Kingsclere Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 135 out of 171 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 27 out of 171 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 171 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 171 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 171 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Colin Paul

Business traveler
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

Traveled 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Traveled 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

8/10 Good

William

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

MARGHERITA

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Shani

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness

Room for improvement

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Definitely recommended!

Stayed overnight after a gig with my band. Very comfortable room, great food and great service. Definitely recommended!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heidi

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

The staff make it amazing

My husband and I are Brits but live in the US, we were visiting family for the week and decided last minute (literally 24 hours notice) to spend one night between long car journeys at a B&B halfway, did a quick hotels.com search and found Bel and The Dragon, the only place with a King bed at such short notice. I called to let them know we'd probably not arrive til about 7:30/8pm and spoke to Luke, such a professional, he told me it was no problem and that he'd book a table for us for dinner so we'd catch the kitchen in time. The room was stunning, everything thought of, down to the complimentary tea and coffee, the food in the restaurant was delicious, there is a rec room with games and whisky to help yourself! the staff were amazing, especially Luke the Manager, Lee the barman and Chloe in the morning at breakfast, who was helping this branch due to short notice. We never think to stay in a B&B because we're always staying with family when we come back, but we loved every minute of our stay at Bel and The Dragon, Kingsclere. Beautiful location and most importantly the staff were fantastic.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colin, Jackson Hts

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cosy, cute and comfortable, very friendly and helpful staff. We loved our visit and plan to stay again soon.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

David

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

A wonderful stay

A wonderful hotel. Our bed was large and very comfortable. The bathroom had all you need. We ate in the restaurant and the menu was very varied with lots of local produce. The evening meal and our breakfast were delicious. We would definitely stay again. The staff were very friendly making the whole experience execeptional.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Old inn with cottage-style furnishing; Incorporates good restaurant; Good breakfast choices.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023