In the heart of Kingsclere's historical district, Bel & The Dragon Kingsclere offers a charming retreat. Savor a full breakfast, unwind in the garden or raise a glass at the bar. With free WiFi and helpful staff, this inn has captured guests' hearts.
Enjoy your visit to Newbury with a stay at Bel & The Dragon Kingsclere. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
9 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 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
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
No cribs (infant beds)
Pets
Pets allowed (dogs only)*
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free full breakfast each morning
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Facilities
Garden
Accessibility
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Home comfort
Heating
Electric kettle
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Shower only
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
More
Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 20 per accommodation, per stay
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
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
Does Bel & The Dragon Kingsclere offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Bel & The Dragon Kingsclere does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Bel & The Dragon Kingsclere?
Yes, dogs are welcome. There's a charge of GBP 20 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at Bel & The Dragon Kingsclere?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Bel & The Dragon Kingsclere?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Contactless check-out is available.
What is there to do at Bel & The Dragon Kingsclere and nearby?
Bel & The Dragon Kingsclere has a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Bel & The Dragon Kingsclere?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
Bel & The Dragon Kingsclere Reviews
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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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 Exceptional
Oct 8, 2024
Very enjoyable stay food great and staff great
Colin Paul
Colin Paul, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 29, 2024
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.
Ian
Ian, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 17, 2024
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.
Lorna
Lorna, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 3, 2024
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!!
Georgia
Georgia, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 7, 2024
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 .
Louise
Louise, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 11, 2024
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
Vernon
Vernon, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 10, 2024
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.
Danilo
Danilo, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 27, 2024
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!
Gregory
Gregory, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
Sep 10, 2024
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!
Chris
Chris, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 27, 2023
Cosy, cute and comfortable, very friendly and helpful staff. We loved our visit and plan to stay again soon.
Colin
Colin, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 1, 2023
Old inn with cottage-style furnishing;
Incorporates good restaurant;
Good breakfast choices.
David
David, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 21, 2024
Definitely recommended!
Stayed overnight after a gig with my band. Very comfortable room, great food and great service. Definitely recommended!
John
John, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 6, 2023
Free Gin in the room, lovely breakfast, comfy beds
Mark
Mark, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 2, 2022
Friendly helpful staff and lovely place
Scott
Scott, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 1, 2023
This is a lovely property in the heart of Kingsclere village.
Very happy with our stay.
Peter
Peter, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 9, 2023
Great Hotel
Great historical building. Good food with freshly cooked breakfast to order.
Steven
Steven, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 16, 2023
Nice hotel and food. Friendly staff. Our waitress was lovely.
Easy check in/out and good room to spend the night.
Brian
Brian, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 14, 2023
Welcoming and helpful staff and lovely bedrooms at this great pub with rooms. Definitely worth a return visit.
Kate
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 31, 2023
Wonderful pub with fantastic rooms. I didnt end up having dinner there but the English breakfast was great.
Steve
Steve, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 5, 2022
Charming hotel.
Charming village setting and many original features of this historic building.
comfortable rooms, great breakfast and good dinner menu.
we had a great time.
Steve
Steve, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 26, 2022
Really nice place in a historic building. Great staff and very good food. Rooms are all different and very comfortable
Neil
Neil, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 2, 2022
The property was very good and everything was very clean
Penny
Penny, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 10, 2023
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.
David
David, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 8, 2022
Absolutely Fantastic!
Everything from the friendliness of the staff, the location, the property, it's beer garden to the food was exceptional.
Elizabeth
Elizabeth, 4-night trip
8/10 Very good
Oct 30, 2023
All in all a good stay
Enjoyed our stay. Staff lovely. The only negative was service at breakfast extremely slow and nobody at hand if we needed anything. In the bar area nobody cleared the glasses from the tables.