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The Carpenters Arms

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

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Two single beds with white towels and teal blankets, a sofa, and a window with an outside view.
Traditional brick building with a central entrance and windows, set amidst a beautifully manicured lawn with a variety of flowering plants.
Step into a charming traditional building with a brick pathway leading to the entrance, surrounded by lush flower beds.
Beautiful flowers adorn the entrance of this charming building.
Step into the historic charm of The Carpenters Arms, a traditional pub offering a warm welcome.

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
The current price is AU$174
includes taxes & fees
29 July - 30 July

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7.0 out of 10
Good
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Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single 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
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
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About the area

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

What's nearby

  • Coate Water Country Park - 7 min drive - 8.4 km
  • Wyvern Theatre - 7 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Swindon Designer Outlet - 9 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Museum of the Great Western Railway - 9 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Lydiard Park - 13 min drive - 11.5 km

Getting around

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

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

Languages

English

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The price is AU$143
includes taxes & fees
30 July - 31 July
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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 28 July 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Carpenters Arms on 29 July 2025 start from AU$173.95, 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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The Carpenters Arms Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 51 out of 138 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 62 out of 138 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 138 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 138 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 138 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

4/10 Poor

alwyn

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Tea making facilities were dirty, there was plaster dust on the bed which turned out to be from the smoke alarm which had been removed. No carpet on floor cheap laminate instead. Shower was old and in need of repair.

6/10 Okay

Narcis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
After middle of the night it was so cold in the room as outside, probably because the heating is stopping after 12 am.

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Staff & service

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.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2021

4/10 Poor

Melville

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Billy

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024