The White Hart Arkells Pub Group

Hotels
Independent
7.6 (131 reviews)
The Square, Whitchurch, England, RG28 7DN , Whitchurch , GB

Pets allowed

Facilities

Free WiFi
Smoke-free property
Parking (limited spaces)
Free self parking
Banquet hall

Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Good value for money
Delicious breakfast
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Tired rooms needing refurbishment

Categories

Cleanliness
6.48
Several reviews mention issues with cleanliness and maintenance in the rooms.
Service
8.45
Staff were frequently described as friendly and helpful.
Location
8.49
Centrally located with its own small car park, convenient for guests.
Room Quality
6.94
Room quality noted as tired and needing attention, but some rooms were comfortable.
Amenities
7.47
Amenities were adequate; however, the food options were described as limited.
Value for Money
7.93
Guests felt they received value for their stay, especially considering the price.
Food and Beverage
7.48
Breakfast and some meals received praise, though alternate dining options were suggested.
Overall Experience
7.55
Overall experience was generally positive despite some issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 01:01

Property Description

Welcome to The White Hart Arkells Pub Group, where comfort meets convenience in the charming town of Whitchurch.

Culinary Delights
Savor delightful meals at our on-site restaurant, showcasing an array of dishes to please every palate. Complement your dining experience with a refreshing drink at the bar/lounge for unwinding after a long day.

Comfortable Accommodations
Our cozy hotel features 12 well-appointed guestrooms designed to make you feel right at home. Enjoy complimentary wireless internet access throughout the property to stay connected during your stay.

Prime Location
Situated just minutes away from stunning attractions such as the Whitchurch Silk Mill and Highclere Castle, explore the charm of the North Wessex Downs and nearby landmarks with ease.

Don't miss out on an unforgettable getaway—book your stay with us today!

Important information:

  • A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property.
  • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: SOU

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Only dogs and cats are allowed

  • Pets

    Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

  • Check-in & Check-out

    Contactless check-out is available

  • Transportation

    Car recommended

  • Accessibility

    No elevators

See all policies

Location

Guest Reviews

7.6
Based on 131 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.48
Service: 8.45
Location: 8.49
Room Quality: 6.94
Amenities: 7.47
Value for Money: 7.93
Food and Beverage: 7.48
Overall Experience: 7.55
J
Julie
10
Good clean room for the night.
Pros:

Staff friendly and helpful, room was clean and had everything we needed for 1 night stay. Had dinner in the pub, service was friendly and quick. Food was pub food and was hot.

2025-10-12 via Nuitee
M
Mark
10
Pros:

Great Pub/Hotel well worth booking staff are great and food is good

2025-10-09 via Nuitee
P
Peter
2
Simply the worst
Pros:

Shabby room. Poor decor. Decrepit furniture.Black mould.
The room was not fit for habitation.

2025-10-02 via Nuitee
S
Susan
6
Building being renovated. Staff extremely helpful.
Pros:

The staff were friendly and extremely helpful, but there were several areas which I feel could be improved:
The hotel was undergoing extensive exterior work which blocked the road leading to the car park - no notification of this and no directions on getting to the car park. Luckily there is plenty of free car parking elsewhere in the town.
We arrived on a Sunday but were told they weren't serving food. We were directed to various take-aways and were offered plates and cutlery on our return. Monday's meal was good, although there was more fat on my souvlaki than pork, but the rest of it was delicious. The churros for dessert were superb.
The bed in our room was very comfortable - I had over 9 hours sleep the first night! However, the wallpaper was peeling and the shower room was quite dirty. Also, the toilet had an attached macerator which gave off an extremely unpleasant smell whilst in use. That being said, once the renovations are completed, I'd go back for another stay.

2025-09-24 via Nuitee
A
Andrew family
8
Pros:

The room was very clean and tidy, breakfast was very nice and the staff were polite and helpful.

2025-09-23 via Nuitee
J
Justyn
8
Pros:

A great straight forward room that was clean and a good size.
Maybe they could serve breakfast from 7am or 8am, but other than that I will return

2025-09-23 via Nuitee
J
Jennifer family
10
Pros:

We had a lovely stay here, breakfast was delicious, bed was clean and comfy and the staff were all friendly. The room was a little on the small side but perfectly adequate for our needs and parking was tight but we managed. Lovely hotel and we would use again :)

2025-09-22 via Nuitee
D
Donna partner
6
Pros:

The corridors in annex building but particularly main building, past kitchens, had a strong old oil cooking smell, which didnt leave your nostrils! Otherwise, nice room and restaurant.

2025-09-19 via Nuitee
R
Ray
2
Pros:

So disappointed did not stay. Have spoken to your staff on line who are looking for a complete refund. The whole building was run down and needed a complete refurbishment.
Room was tiny. Carpet badly stained. Entry to room was via a very rusty iron stairway.
The whole ambience was very offputting.

2025-09-13 via Nuitee
L
L A
10
Great place to stay
Pros:

A Great place to stay, excellent value, food in the hotel was good and great beer. Parking off road on site.

2025-09-09 via Nuitee
K
Kim family
4
Pros:

Hotel very tired. Needs a redecoration. Not very clean. Shower grouting is discoloured, it’s been hoovered near furniture and there are piles of hair/dust around the bottom of the hanging unit, it either needs moving or using a nozel on the hoover. Electrics tripped while in the bathroom (with no windows!). Bathroom not too clean. Comfy bed.

2025-09-05 via Nuitee
K
Kelvin
8
Pros:

Centrally located with its own small car park.
The rooms overlooking the car park have been refurbished but are small yet surprisingly quiet.
Food offer was limited but what we had was very

2025-09-01 via Nuitee
P
Paul
10
One night stay
Pros:

Could not fault it for the price

2025-08-31 via Nuitee
W
William partner
4
Pros:

The staff are friendly and helpful, the food is fine. The rooms are tired. But their is no excuse for the room and ensuite being dirty. We will not be back.

2025-08-22 via Nuitee
K
Karen partner
8
Pros:

Shower tiles badly set, shower door marked as liable to fall off unless you open very carefully.
Mens toilet in main bar area has no hook on door if you need to hang a coat/Mac when using the facilities.
Staff very nice and helpful. Fabric of the building a bit tired.

2025-08-21 via Nuitee
N
Naomi
6
1 night stay
Pros:

Room was dated with unlevel floor, bathroom and room was not the cleanest.
Check in went well and we were given room 6 to change into as we were due to attend a wedding and needed to be out before check in time. This was very accommodating and we were thankful for this. We ordered a breakfast on the morning which we both really enjoyed - no faults and they very kindly let me swop bacon to sausage in a toasted sandwich, again we appreciated this. Bed was comfy. Tv in room, wardrobe to hang clothes and two charging sockets (although one was quite loose)

2025-08-11 via Nuitee
I
Iris
10
Pros:

Lovely room although a little small. No storage room for bags. We only have a small dog but struggled to put his bed somewhere that we wouldn't trip over him when going to the toilet in the night.

2025-08-03 via Nuitee
C
Christopher
6
We had a Great time but......
Pros:

We were here with friends for one night.It was a Saturday night we booked in and were told room three was directly above the disco that was in the pub that night and toom 7 was a bit further away., oh and the dj will finish at 1:00 , The rooms we were given were decribed as supirior doubles the room, could do with a bit of tlc, bathroom was ok, the bed itself was excellent very comfortable. Just a note there were no wardrobes. I will say we had a great night and enjoyed the disco and ended up going to bed aboit 12 oclock. We could hear the disco below it was quite lound, but we were ok with it. We didnt have breakfast but it did look very nice.Dont think this place would be idea for someone who wanted an early night and was a light sleeper, probably fine when no entertainment.

2025-08-03 via Nuitee
L
luke
8
Pros:

Nice spacious room, great menu and a varied choice, pleasant friendly staff. Bathroom wasn’t the cleanest especially the shower, lots of mould around the seals of the shower doors

2025-08-01 via Nuitee
A
Anthony
10
Pros:

It started well with a very warm welcome on arrival and a hostess who had a good sense of humour which is always a bonus for me with my humour. She was friendly and showed where the room was rather than just giving directions... I was there for the one night and the room was very comfortable and has all you need in it and you could stay a couple of days comfortably. The breakfast in the morning although had to be paid for, was affordable and very nice. If I happen to be in the area again I would stay again.

2025-07-13 via Nuitee