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The Carpenters Arms

3.0 star property
Delicious meals and drinks served with genuine hospitality at The Carpenters Arms, where guests feel immediately comfortable and welcomed

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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

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Bar

Room options

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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 Single Beds

Single Room, Ensuite

7.6 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)

Highlights

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

Swindon is home to The Carpenters Arms. Swindon and Cricklade Railway and Great Coxwell Barn are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Shrivenham Park Golf Club and Defence Academy Golf Course. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Nigel Eady County Ground or Stratton St Margaret Parish Grounds. Make sure you don't miss outdoor adventures like cycling and mountain biking. Visit our Swindon travel guide
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Old Vicarage Lane, Swindon, England, SN3 4ST

What's nearby

  • Avebury stones
    North Wessex Downs
    6 min drive - 9.1 km
  • Coatewater, Swindon
    Coate Water Country Park
    7 min drive - 8.4 km
  • Greenbridge Retail Park
    4 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Stanton Country Park
    5 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Stratton St Margaret Parish Grounds
    5 min drive - 6.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    5 min drive
  • The Wheatsheaf
    4 min drive
  • The Rat Trap (Arkell's)
    4 min drive
  • The Dockle Farmhouse (Wetherspoon)
    5 min drive
  • The Coleview
    3 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

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

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

Special check-in instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types at the property

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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

Carpenters Arms Inn Swindon
Carpenters Arms Swindon
The Carpenters Arms Inn
The Carpenters Arms Swindon
The Carpenters Arms Inn Swindon

Frequently asked questions

Is The Carpenters Arms pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property.

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

7.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 60 out of 157 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 70 out of 157 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 157 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 157 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 157 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff good room
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Martin

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

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Decent little room. Heating and shower very good.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 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

10/10 Excellent

Catriona

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was spacious, comfortable, quiet and clean. All the staff are just lovely. From bar, cooks, cleaner etc. pub is warm and welcoming from early to late - open for breakfast and throughout for other meals. Great choices at reasonable prices. Local walks are stunning. The dog and I had a lovely time. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Amenities
Really cosy room alongside a country pub. Free wi-fi. Ideal for a short stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 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

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

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

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

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

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