Unwind at The Carpenters Arms, where friendly service and warm hospitality await. Connect to WiFi, enjoy a drink at the bar or savor a meal in the restaurant. Previous guests rave about the helpful staff.
Museum of the Great Western Railway - 10 min drive
Swindon Designer Outlet - 10 min drive
Lydiard Park - 13 min drive
Getting around
Oxford (OXF) - 46 min drive
Bristol International Airport (BRS) - 77 min drive
Swindon Station - 17 min drive
Swindon (XWS-Swindon Train Station) - 22 min drive
Hungerford Station - 23 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 5 min drive
The Kingsdown Arms - 6 min drive
The Dockle Farmhouse (Wetherspoon) - 5 min drive
The Messenger - 4 min drive
The Coleview - 4 min drive
About this property
The Carpenters Arms
When visiting Swindon, The Carpenters Arms is a great choice to consider. You can relax 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: 12:30 PM; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 10:00 AM
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
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Traveling with children
Children's menu
What to do
Mountain biking nearby
Fees & policies
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards.
Cashless transactions are available.
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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.
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: 12:30 PM; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.
What is there to do at The Carpenters Arms and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as cycling. Additional recreation nearby includes birdwatching.
Are there restaurants at or near The Carpenters Arms?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
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The Carpenters Arms Reviews
Reviews
8.4
Very Good
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8.0/10
Cleanliness
8.8/10
Staff & service
8.0/10
Amenities
7.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.4/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
September 14, 2024
A very nice, clean stay with welcoming staff
Verified traveler
1-night trip
8/10 Very good
January 17, 2024
Very helpful and friendly staff, good food , well worth a visit
Dennis
Dennis, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
July 16, 2022
I really enjoyed my stay good food and considerate staff
Joan
Joan, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
June 2, 2023
Ideal location for my business trip. Comfortable room and good value.
James
James, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
July 28, 2024
Thank you
Stacey
Stacey, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
August 30, 2022
Near to an event which I was attending good food and good place to stay easy to get too
martin
martin, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
October 4, 2022
Excellent pub, really good food.
Really lovely pub with restaurant.
Really good food, good value, nice atmosphere. I'll definitely be back. Good location, especially for business travel.
alison
alison, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 20, 2024
Very good value for money.
Late arrival due to traffic holdups not a problem. Rooms fine for our purposes. Bathroom fittings somewhat dated but bathroom HUGE! Breakfast available in pub at extra cost but food excellent and reasonably priced. Would come here again if travelling this way.
David
David, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
May 28, 2023
Great little place
The hotel the staff the food all fantastic x couldn't fault any of it xx only spoilt by one of the other guests but when complaining to manager Claire it was soon dealt with, she couldn't of been more helpful and the Boss was helpful in that matter too x overall a great stay x
SUZANNE
SUZANNE, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
June 14, 2024
The room was basic but clean and on the ground floor next to a pub, sufficient for my needs but the walls are extremely thin and people next door to me woke me up both nights I stayed and I could basically hear their loud conversations
JOAN
JOAN, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
August 13, 2023
Lovely clean room, could do with a clean up outside but otherwise excellent and would stay again
mark
mark, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
June 30, 2024
We like staying here because it’s dog and disabled friendly and the rooms are like chalet rooms around a courtyard with pub tables. Great food readily available. Stayed here annually for last four years. Sadly on this occasion we had dreadful noise coming from the next room late at night after the pub shut which only stopped after we knocked on the wall.
Despite my asking for a disabled access room, we were given a standard room in which we managed, but I did struggle with the bathroom.
Despite these incidents, I would still stay here again, it’s great value for money in the area.
Jill
Jill, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
October 8, 2023
Back to Basics
This is a back to basics accommodation, don't forget a towel and toiletries. Overall the stay wasn't bad, things require a refresh and the staff (and food) in the pub are very good.
Terence
Terence, 4-night trip
8/10 Very good
September 29, 2023
Would recommend
Only thing i think they need to do is update the bathroom. The shower was very poor and the toilet seat did not fit.
It was clean and quiet and very good value for money.
Food and service in the bar was excellent.
Claire
Claire, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
September 17, 2023
The place is perfect for a good rest after a long day. It's really quite small, just a few rooms looking onto the beer garden. Which I'm sure it's pretty great in the summer, but unfortunately the weather wasn't helping for a night out in the terrace. All the staff in the pub were really helpful. Overall, the place was perfect for what we needed it.
Rosalia
Rosalia, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
July 10, 2023
We’ve stayed here several times because we like it. It suits us because we take 2 of our dogs with us and the rooms and pub are dog friendly. Couple of minor grumbles but nothing that ruined our stay. The food in the restaurant Is excellent proven by just how busy the place was both Friday and Saturday night. Added bonus on Friday night was a 70th birthday party was being celebrated complete with live band in the courtyard outside which we thoroughly enjoyed.
Jill
Jill, 2-night trip
4/10 Fair
May 26, 2024
The staff are friendly but the room let them down. The toilet bowl was loose from the floor. Room not prepared, now towel or coffee mugs. The paving stones outside are broken and loose. I tripped twice going and coming from the room
alwyn
alwyn, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
October 31, 2022
The staff could not have done enough for us
Gail
Gail, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
February 7, 2024
This is a cost-efficient/effective place but transportation is the problem. You need a car, otherwise you have to walk for long hours. Maybe, the road is forbidden for pedestrians, I don't know.
burak
burak, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
May 23, 2024
Stayed for a midweek break of 3 nights. Room was very nice and we like the fact we had our own front door onto the beer garden like a motel room. We ate in the restaurant each of the nights we were there. The staff were very accommodating to me in my choice of food as I have a very small appetite they agreed that I could have a lunch time meal as a dinner as they were smaller. The spaghetti bolognaise was especially good although I was unable to eat it all. The only downside for us was the nearby train tracks as the trains were very frequent and as the train approached the TV became pixilated and lost sound other than that no complaints and we would recommend the property to other visitors to the area. The beer garden could do with some TLC as some of the paving slabs were broken or not flat which could result in someone falling over if they'd had a few drinks. Also good value for money.
Edward
Edward, 3-night trip
6/10 Good
November 7, 2022
After middle of the night it was so cold in the room as outside, probably because the heating is stopping after 12 am.
Narcis
4/10 Fair
July 9, 2023
room seems in a time warp with lots of problems that I would want to sort out with the establishment first off before any broadcasting here on the internet, too many negatives with the room apart from the walk in shower which was great if the water had drained away quicker. A real pity, the accompanying inn on the site is wonderful although I did wait over an hour for my main course with no explanations. I ve held back the photos. be prepared for signing the £100 key loss which was slipped in without explanation until I asked about this when checking in.
Melville
Melville, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
January 5, 2021
Worse hotel experience ever.
Arrived at the hotel at 17:30 but there was nobody in. Phoned the contact number to be told the hotel is not occupied between 15:00 & 18:00 hours. Waited till 18:15 & still nobody showed. Tried calling the mobile contact number that was shown on the wall outside the hotel. The phone was switched off. Ended up searching around for another hotel. Do not use this hotel if you are going to Shrivenham.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
8/10 Very good
November 26, 2023
I booked this properly having returned from a holiday in Greece to stay for a 4 day course I was completing in Swindon. I arrived from Gatwick airport at 01.00 in the morning to find the property was closed and no means to check in, there was an out of office number to call on the side of the building but no one answered. This resulted in me having to find another property to stay in for the first night. Although this was an inconvenience and an extra expense, when I did check in the next day I was offered a refund.
Going forwards better communication regarding check would be good or actually being able to check in during later hours.
The staff in the pub were very friendly and provided excellent service and the food in the pub was outstanding, I was very impressed with the food and service and would most definitely return again for the food alone!
The Room was cosy, the bed comfortable and a good shower and bath, the propellor style lampshade was quite dusty and the TV didn't work. The TV was not a bog deal to me but it was clearly a known problem that hadn't been resolved.
Aaron
Aaron, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
February 21, 2025
Great place to stay
Great room
Nice and warm even on frosty nights
Good bathroom great hot shower
Easy parking in pub car park
Good food on site