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Highclere Castle sits in Hampshire, England, close to the south of Newbury and north of Andover. Housed in Grade I listed country house built in 1679, the castle is set in a 2,000-hectare estate and is the countryseat of the Earls of Carnarvon, a branch of the Anglo-Welsh Herbert family. Highclere Castle has been used as a filming location for several films and television series including the historical drama series Downton Abbey.
There are 250-300 rooms in the castle and during your tour; you will explore the main staterooms so familiar from “Downton Abbey”. Down the stairs, you will explore the cellars and old staff quarters where you will find the Egyptian Exhibition, celebrating the 5th Earl of Carnarvon’s discovery of the tomb of Tutankhamun.
For affordable rooms close to this magnificent attraction, here are the 10 best hotels by Premier Inn near Highclere Castle.
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The 10 Best Hotels by Premier Inn near Highclere Castle
- Premier Inn Newbury Town Centre South (A339): Editor’s Choice Overall Premier Inn
Newbury Town Centre South (A339) Hotel is the ideal Premier Inn near Highclere Castle to book your accommodation, only 4.8 miles away. The hotel offers a perfect spot to explore the real-life Downton Abbey, close to Newbury Racecourse and Donnington Castle. Newbury train station is 1.5 miles away from the hotel.
This family-friendly accommodation features family rooms, interconnecting rooms, free WiFi, free parking, Amazon lockers, lift access, and facilities for disabled guests. A restaurant is available on site.
Each Premier Inn Newbury Town Centre South (A339) hotel room provides air-conditioning, a flat-screen TV with Freeview, free WiFi, a desk, tea and coffee making facilities, and a private bathroom with a shower and hairdryer. All rooms offer a king-size Hypnos bed for a restful night’s sleep.
Limited free on-site parking is available at this hotel on a first-come-first-served basis.
- Premier Inn Newbury Town Centre (London Road) -6.6 Miles Away
Newbury Town centre (London Road) Hotel is the second-best Premier Inn near Highclere Castle to reserve your accommodation, just 6.6 miles away. The property sits close to Donnington Castle, Newbury & Crookham Golf Club, and Living Rainforest. Newbury Station is just a mile from the hotel.
This accommodation features an onsite restaurant, free WiFi, chargeable off-site parking, Amazon lockers, lift access, and facilities for disabled guests. Family rooms and interconnecting rooms are available at this hotel.
The air-conditioned Premier Inn Newbury Town centre (London Road) hotel rooms offer a king-size Hypnos bed, a Freeview flat-screen TV, a desk, free WiFi, and tea and coffee making facilities. Each room comes fitted with a private bathroom with a shower and hairdryer.
There is no free on-site parking available at this hotel. Chargeable parking is available nearby at Parkway Shopping Centre (RG14 1AY).
- Premier Inn Andover -13.5 Miles Away
Andover Hotel is yet another suitable Premier near Highclere Castle, only 8 miles away. The property rests a short drive to North Wessex Downs, close to Thruxton Race Circuit and Stonehenge making it a perfect spot for thrill-seekers and nature lovers. Andover Train Station is 2 miles away from the hotel.
This family-friendly accommodation offers family rooms, interconnecting rooms, free parking, free WiFi, lift access, and facilities for disabled guests. A restaurant is available on site.
Premier Inn Andover hotel rooms come fitted with air-conditioning, a flat-screen TV with Freeview, free WiFi, a desk, tea and coffee making facilities, and a private bathroom with a shower and hairdryer. Each room offers a king-size Hypnos bed for a restful night’s sleep.
Free on-site parking is available at this hotel on a first-come-first-served basis.
- Premier Inn Basingstoke West (Churchill Way) -13.9 Miles Away
Set just 13.9 miles from Highclere Castle, Premier Inn Basingstoke West (Churchill Way) offers an ideal base to explore Basingstoke Leisure Park, Anvil Theatre, and Basingstoke Golf Course. Basingstoke Train Station is just 1 mile away from the accommodation.
The property features free parking, free WiFi, luggage storage, Amazon lockers, facilities for disabled guests, and an onsite restaurant. Family rooms and interconnecting rooms are available at this hotel.
All Premier Inn Basingstoke West (Churchill Way) hotel rooms feature a desk, tea and coffee making facilities, free WiFi, a flat-screen TV with Freeview, and a private bathroom with a hairdryer and shower. Every room offers a king-size Hypnos bed for a great night’s sleep.
Free on-site parking is available at this hotel on a first-come-first-served basis.
- Premier Inn Basingstoke Town Centre -14.5 Miles Away
Premier Inn Basingstoke Town Centre conveniently sits close to the centre of this historic market town and well placed for Legoland, Festival Place shopping, Milestones Museum, and Basingstoke View Business Park. Basingstoke Train Station is less than a mile away from this accommodation while Highclere Castle is just 14.5 miles away.
The property provides chargeable offsite parking, free WiFi, Amazon lockers, lift access, facilities for disabled guests, and an onsite restaurant. Family rooms and interconnecting rooms are also available at this hotel.
Each Premier Inn Basingstoke Town Centre hotel room offers air-conditioning, free WiFi, a 40-inch flat-screen TV with Freeview, a desk, tea and coffee making facilities, and a private bathroom with a hairdryer and shower. All rooms come fitted with a king-size Hypnos bed for a restful night’s sleep.
There is no on-site parking available at this hotel. Chargeable off-site parking is available nearby at Caston’s car park (RG21 7NP).
- Premier Inn Reading South (Grazeley Green) -18.2 Miles Away
Premier Inn Reading South (Grazeley Green) rests in a quiet, rural spot handy for Madejski Stadium, Wellington Country Park, Ascot Racecourse, Legoland, and Highclere Castle, 18.2 miles away. Mortimer Train Station is 3 miles away from this accommodation.
The hotel offers an onsite restaurant, free WiFi, free parking, luggage facilities, Amazon lockers, and facilities for disabled guests. This family-friendly hotel near Highclere Castle also provides spacious family rooms.
Each Premier Inn Reading South (Grazeley Green) hotel room provides a flat-screen TV with Freeview, free WiFi, a desk, tea and coffee making facilities, and a private bathroom with a shower and hairdryer. All rooms offer a king-size Hypnos bed for a restful night’s sleep.
Limited free on-site parking is available at this property.
- Premier Inn Winchester -19.9 Miles Away
Premier Inn Winchester sits just a short walk from Winchester Railway Station and this stunning medieval city centre, with easy access to Winchester Cathedral, The Great Hall and King Arthur’s Round Table. Highclere Castle is just 19.9 miles away from the accommodation.
Featuring Premier rooms, Premier Plus rooms, family rooms, and interconnecting rooms, the accommodation provides luggage storage, Amazon lockers, lift access, facilities for disabled guests, free parking, and free WiFi. A restaurant is available on site serving breakfast and tasty meals.
All Premier Inn Winchester hotel rooms come fitted with air-conditioning, a king-size Hypnos bed, a flat-screen TV with Freeview, free WiFi, tea and coffee making facilities, and a desk. Each room offers a private bathroom with a shower and hairdryer.
Free on-site parking is available at this hotel on a first-come-first-served basis.
- Premier Inn Reading (Caversham Bridge) -22.2 Miles Away
Premier Inn Reading (Caversham Bridge) is perfect for exploring Highclere Castle, 22.2 miles away. The hotel is well-placed for the Reading town centre, Broad Street Shopping Mall, and Palmer Park Sports Stadium. Reading Train Station is less than a mile away.
This family-friendly accommodation provides family rooms, interconnecting, free WiFi, free parking, luggage storage, and facilities for disabled guests. An onsite restaurant is available at this hotel serving delicious meals and breakfast.
Each Premier Inn Reading (Caversham Bridge) hotel room comes equipped with a king-size Hypnos bed, free WiFi, a Freeview flat-screen, a desk, and tea and coffee making facilities. All rooms offer a bathroom with a shower and hairdryer.
Limited free onsite parking is available at this hotel on a first-come-first-served basis. The parking is not suitable for HGV’s.
- Premier Inn Reading Central -22 Miles Away
Set just 22 miles from Highclere Castle, Premier Inn Reading Central sits right by the Hexagon arts venue, close to the Oracle Shopping Centre, Reading University, Ascot Racecourse, and Legoland. Reading Train Station is 0.5 miles away from the property.
The accommodation features an onsite restaurant, chargeable on-site parking, free WiFi, luggage storage, Amazon lockers, lift access, and facilities for disabled guests. Family rooms and interconnecting rooms are available at this hotel.
All Premier Inn Reading Central hotel rooms come fitted with air-conditioning, a king-size Hypnos bed, a flat-screen TV with Freeview, free WiFi, a desk, and tea and coffee making facilities. All rooms offer a bathroom with a hairdryer and power shower.
Limited chargeable on-site parking is available next to the hotel, managed by LPS. The car park is on a first-come-first-served basis.
- Premier Inn Reading South (Reading Gateway, M4/J11) -22.4 Miles Away
Reading South (Reading Gateway, M4/J11) Hotel closes our collection of the 10 best Premier Inn near Highclere Castle, only 22.4 miles away. The property is a handy spot for M4, close to Madejski Stadium, University of Reading, The Oracle, and Dinton Pastures Country Park. Reading Station is 3.5 miles away from the hotel.
The accommodation provides family rooms, interconnecting rooms, luggage storage, facilities for disabled guests, free parking, and free WiFi. A restaurant is available on site serving breakfast and tasty meals.
All Premier Inn Reading South (Reading Gateway, M4/J11) hotel rooms come fitted with air-conditioning, a king-size Hypnos bed, a flat-screen TV with Freeview, free WiFi, tea and coffee making facilities, and a desk. Each room offers a private bathroom with a shower and hairdryer.
Free on-site parking is available at this hotel on a first-come-first-served basis.
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Explainer
What is it like to stay in a Premier Inn?
Premier Inn hotel chain offers cheap accommodation to both business and leisure travellers. Their hotels are kid/family-friendly as reflected in their room and onsite restaurants offerings, as we shall see in a second.
Premier Inn offers different types of rooms including family and Premier Plus rooms. All rooms come fitted with a flat-screen TV with Freeview, free WiFi, a desk, tea and coffee making facilities, and a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. Each room offers a king-size Hypnos bed for a restful night’s sleep.
Family rooms are more spacious than the standard rooms and offer a sofa bed and pull-out bed. You will also get a cot at no extra cost.
Premier Plus rooms are rooms with added comfort and style. They offer high-speed Wi-Fi, a Nespresso machine, a mini-fridge, bedside USB ports, iron, upgraded workspace, rainfall shower, air conditioning, and more.
Premier Inn onsite restaurants as a standard serve all-you-can-eat Premier and continental breakfasts and a variety of tasty food and a range of delicious drinks. Take away meals are available, which enjoy in the restaurant or the comfort of your room. They feature a meal deal whereby up to 2 kids under-16s eat breakfast for free when an adult orders one.
Hotels by Premier Inn near Highclere Castle are no different and live up to those promises.