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The Carpenters Arms

3.0 star property
Inn in Swindon with restaurant and bar/lounge

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The Carpenters Arms offers a relaxing retreat with staff who make visitors feel at home. Connect to WiFi, unwind with drinks at the bar, or enjoy restaurant meals. Past guests consistently mention the helpful, friendly service that defines their stay.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
The current price is AU$98
includes taxes & fees
19 Nov - 20 Nov

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Twin Room, Ensuite

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Single Room, Ensuite

7.6 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the area

Map
Old Vicarage Lane, Swindon, England, SN3 4ST

What's nearby

  • Greenbridge Retail Park - 4 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Stanton Country Park - 5 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Upper Stratton Public Library - 5 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Stratton St Margaret Parish Grounds - 5 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Coate Water Country Park - 7 min drive - 8.4 km

Getting around

  • Swindon Station - 17 min drive
  • Bristol International Airport (BRS) - 77 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Dockle Farmhouse (Wetherspoon) - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Noffs Fish And Chips - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Coleview - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬5 min drive

About this property

The Carpenters Arms

Property highlights
The Carpenters Arms provides amenities, such as a bar and a restaurant. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas.
Other perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Smoke-free property
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Pets

Welcoming dogs only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Carpenters Arms pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Carpenters Arms?

As of 18 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Carpenters Arms on 19 Nov 2025 start from AU$98.26, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The Carpenters Arms?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Carpenters Arms?

Check-in start time: 12:30 PM; check-in end time: 8:30 PM.

What time is check-out at The Carpenters Arms?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Carpenters Arms located?

Situated in Swindon, this inn is 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Stanton Country Park and 2.3 mi (3.8 km) from Greenbridge Retail Park. Tuckmill Meadow and Shrivenham Park Golf Club are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Reviews

The Carpenters Arms Reviews

8.4

Very good

8.0

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

8.8

Staff & service

7.6

Eco-friendliness

7.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 53 out of 145 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 65 out of 145 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 145 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 145 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 145 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Martin

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, good parking, good room
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely rooms behind a country pub. Really peaceful and cosy, ideal for a business traveller. Very good value.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

I had a lovely stay at Carpenters Arms. The staff was very friendly and helpful, parking on-site was a good size, and the food was excellwnt. I had breakfast and dinner twice and was quite happy with all the meals and the service. The room was small but to be expected for the price, will definitely stay there again when I'm back in the Swindon area😁
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Booked at short notice, really comfortable bed and helpful staff. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A very nice, clean stay with welcoming staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Olga

Disliked: Amenities
Remote location. Run-down feel about the grounds and paint work. Poor vegetation choice. Everything closed at 21.15 even though it’s a pub
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Joan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really enjoyed my stay good food and considerate staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very helpful and friendly staff, good food , well worth a visit
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ideal location for my business trip. Comfortable room and good value.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

8/10 Good

martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Near to an event which I was attending good food and good place to stay easy to get too
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

SUZANNE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

4/10 Poor

Mark

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
We arrived at about 3.00pm (check was supposed from 12.30pm) and the establishment was closed. There were messages on windows to say if closed to call a number , but the number did not work. The staff turned up at 6.00pm and when I went to pay they said I owed £180 (cost of stay) despite having confirmation both from Expedia and establishment via email that I had paid £90. No manager on site and took ages before they would accept I had paid deposit.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

mark

Liked: Amenities
Lovely clean room, could do with a clean up outside but otherwise excellent and would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Terence

Liked: Staff & service

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Stacey

Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

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.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

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.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Rosalia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff could not have done enough for us
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

JOAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
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
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

burak

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024