Berkshire Arms By Chef & Brewer Collection Hotel - Midgham

Country pub hotel on the edge of North Wessex Downs, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty

Dining & Pub

Berkshire Arms operates an on-site Chef & Brewer pub with a menu centered on seasonal dishes sourced from local ingredients. The pub offers an all-you-can-eat breakfast daily, including cooked items and vegetarian sausages alongside a continental selection. An outdoor dining area and beer garden provide seating for warmer months, with discounted meal specials available.

Rooms & Accommodations

The hotel has 49 spacious en-suite bedrooms, some of which accommodate 2 adults and up to 2 children under 12. Each room includes a flat-screen TV, work desk, hairdryer, and tea and coffee making facilities, with iron and ironing boards on request. Rooms are located in an 18th-century farmhouse building, with refurbished decor noted in guest feedback.

Family & Accessibility

Family-sized accommodations allow groups of 2 adults plus up to 2 children under 12 to share a room. The hotel provides accessibility features including rooms with emergency cords, lower bathroom sinks, toilets with grab rails, and full wheelchair access. A commitment to sustainability supports ecological conservation partnerships.

Location & Activities

The Berkshire Arms sits on the A4 Bath Road, 8 km from Newbury town centre and Newbury Racecourse, with Thatcham Train Station 1 km away. Direct access to walking trails in the North Wessex Downs gives guests routes through the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Nearby attractions include Highclere Castle, Snelsmore Common Country Park, and the M4 motorway is a 15-minute drive.

Business & Events

Meeting and banquet facilities are available on site for celebrations and business gatherings. Ample free parking is provided, with 24-hour front desk and daily housekeeping included. The hotel maintains CCTV in common areas and outside property, plus smoke alarms and fire extinguishers for security.

• Location: Edge of North Wessex Downs AONB, 8 km from Newbury
• Rooms: 49 en-suite bedrooms, family rooms for 2+2
• Dining: Chef & Brewer pub with seasonal local ingredients
• Family: Rooms for children under 12, wheelchair access
• Accessibility: Grab rails, emergency cords, lower sinks
• Activities: Walking trails, Highclere Castle, racecourse