Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust - 17 min drive - 16.6 km
Getting around
Cambridge (CBG) - 12 min drive
Stansted Airport (STN) - 38 min drive
Dullingham Station - 10 min drive
Whittlesford Parkway Station - 12 min drive
Saffron Walden Great Chesterford Station - 13 min drive
Restaurants
The Codfather - 9 min drive
Papa John's Pizza - 9 min drive
The White Swan - 6 min drive
The White Hart Country Inn - 5 min drive
The Bell - 4 min drive
About this property
The Carpenters Arms
At The Carpenters Arms, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of University of Cambridge. You can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant or wind down at the end of the day with a drink from the bar/lounge. Other features include a terrace and a garden.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
4 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email 7 days before arrival with check-in instructions; your host will greet you
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
Pets
Pets allowed (dogs only)*
Service animals welcome
Food and water bowls available
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 50+ Mbps)
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 8:00 AM–10:00 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
What to do
Winery tours nearby
Facilities
Garden
Terrace
At least 80% of food locally-sourced
At least 80% organic food
Vegan dining options
Vegetarian dining options
Double-glazed windows
Accessibility
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Stair-free path to entrance
Thin carpet in room
Room amenities
Be entertained
60-cm flat-screen TV
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Heating
Portable fan
Espresso maker
Electric kettle
Sleep well
Free crib/infant bed
Bed sheets provided
What to enjoy
Individually furnished and decorated
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Soap and shampoo
Hair dryer
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Free WiFi (speed of 50+ Mbps)
More
Daily housekeeping
Water-efficient toilets only
Local maps
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 18.50 for adults and GBP 5 for children
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 25 per pet, per stay
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Also known as
The Carpenters Arms Inn
The Carpenters Arms Cambridge
The Carpenters Arms Inn Cambridge
Frequently asked questions
Does The Carpenters Arms offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Carpenters Arms 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 The Carpenters Arms?
Yes, dogs are welcome. There's a charge of GBP 25 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.
Is parking offered on site at The Carpenters Arms?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Carpenters Arms?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
What is there to do at The Carpenters Arms and nearby?
The Carpenters Arms has a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near The Carpenters Arms?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
The Carpenters Arms Reviews
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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9.4/10
Cleanliness
9.4/10
Staff & service
9.4/10
Amenities
9.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.8/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
6/10 Good
November 19, 2024
Comfortable stay, waited for breakfast at 8am unfortunately chef did not turn up so went to work Hungry.
Verified traveler
1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
October 14, 2024
Overall a nice place to stay
The restaurant/bar was really modern and comfortable. The breakfast was great and plenty of choice. The room was very nice although a little dark but coped.
The down side was there was no hot water for a shower either in the morning or evening. The other thing missing was biscuits to go with the drinks and our tea bags was never replenished so went without. We could have gone downstairs and asked them to be replaced but other places we have stayed at they are replenished daily. The positive though is that ‘real’ was offered instead of UHT 👍
Jane
Jane, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
August 13, 2024
Hot day so room was very warm but small fan helped, thank you.
Thank you for email with receipt but not sure why you think i owe you for a drink.... it was part of your meal deal offer !
Mr DAVID
Mr DAVID, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
July 24, 2024
Lovely little property in a quiet village. All to a high standard and quirky. Only small issue was how warm the room was at night as it had been an extremely hot day.
Mark
Mark, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
June 28, 2024
Adam
Adam, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
May 23, 2024
Andrew
Andrew, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
April 6, 2024
Was let down by the food in the restaurant
The welcome was good but had to ask for fresh milk and TV issues . and the food quality in the restaurant could be better . Had the duck but it was luke warm and the side was more like a hash brown . Poor dessert
Edward
Edward, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
November 14, 2023
Lovely restaurant and unique bedrooms!
Matthew
Matthew, 1-night business trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
October 4, 2023
Bar and restaurant along with staff are superb
Unfortunately the cleanliness of the room and the “wet room” bathroom left a lot to be desired
Previous guests drink stains over the bed side tables and main table along with toothpaste “splash” all down the tiles next to the sink
Carpet wasn’t swept before either and the damp smell in the bathroom needs addressing
Did advise management on the way out which got a small apology
Real shame as was asked if I would recommend for a colleague who is currently staying 2-3 nights a week for work locally elsewhere
David
David, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
October 4, 2023
Jill
Jill, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
September 29, 2023
Classic English inn
Wonderful classic English inn. Fabulous staff and delicious food. Highly recommended
Don
Don, 3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
September 20, 2023
We stayed in the room opening to the garden. Was a lovely outlook
Elizabeth
Elizabeth, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
September 12, 2023
Very little storage space in room..no wardrobe..just hooks on wall with no coat hangers. Provision of fan was much appreciated as room was quite hot.
Tony
Tony, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
August 28, 2023
Christopher
Christopher, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
August 19, 2023
Liza
Liza, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
August 10, 2023
Chris
Chris, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
August 5, 2023
Friendly people. Redtaurant had excellent food. The room was nuce, except for the bathroom. The bathroom was all in one. No separate shower. The whole bathroom got wet when showering. Smelled musty and like mildew.
William
William, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
July 17, 2023
Neil
Neil, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
July 16, 2023
A gem near Cambridge
Excellent property with wonderful restaurant and superb service.
Dennis
Dennis, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
April 30, 2023
Valerie
Valerie, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
December 4, 2022
Was an ok stay
It was an ok stay…it would have been nice to have had some milk on the tea tray, rather than having to go down for some in the mornings and then bring it back up to the room.
It would also be quite helpful to know about the buses and frequency to /from the city from the village. When asked they didn’t know.
Also had an incident with an exploding hair dryer and unfortunately another one couldn’t be provided, so it was wet hair for me.
However, the bed was very comfortable and the bar area was nice and inviting with its fireplace!
Verified traveler
2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
November 28, 2022
Mrs C M
Mrs C M, 2-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
October 9, 2022
Lois
Lois, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
September 20, 2022
Emma
Emma, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
September 5, 2022
Lovely night at the Carpenters Arms, really incredible food in the restaurant. Great service throughout our stay, comfy rooms and a nice village location. We would recommend.