The Carpenters Arms

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Dates

December 2024

January 2025

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Very good

Popular amenities

Bar

Parking included

Free WiFi

Restaurant

Explore the area

Old Vicarage Lane, Swindon, England, SN3 4ST

Stanton Country Park
4 min drive
Coate Water Country Park
6 min drive
Wyvern Theatre
8 min drive
Oxford (OXF)
43 min drive

Room options

Twin Room, Ensuite

Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds

Single Room, Ensuite

Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed

Similar properties

Parking included

Free WiFi

Restaurant

Tennis court

for 1 night

includes taxes & fees

1 Jan - 2 Jan

About this property

Inn in Swindon with a restaurant and a bar

Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free inn has a bar/lounge and free self parking. WiFi in public areas is free. Housekeeping is not available.

The Carpenters Arms offers 9 accommodations.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at The Carpenters Arms. During your stay, you'll be close to Stanton Country Park. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus a restaurant.

Free WiFi in some public areas
Free self parking
Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
Just a 4-minute drive from Stanton Country Park and a few minutes from Greenbridge Retail Park

There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Swindon inn is smoke free.

The Carpenters Arms has a restaurant on site.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

Free self-parking on site

Food and drink

1 restaurant
1 bar

Guest services

No housekeeping

Accessibility

This property does not have any lifts

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

Only dogs are allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.

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 and a first aid kit

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The Carpenters Arms Reviews

8.4

Very good

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

14 Sept 2024

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

Stacey

28 Jul 2024

Thank you

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Billy

24 Jul 2024

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Kevin

Travelled with family

21 Jul 2024

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

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Wynn

Business traveller

14 Jul 2024

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martin

4 Jul 2024

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

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Jill

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets

30 Jun 2024

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

8/10 Good

Mark

Business traveller

19 Jun 2024

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

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

JOAN

14 Jun 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

J., Gloucester

8 Jun 2024

Stayed 28 nights in May 2024

4/10 Poor

alwyn

26 May 2024

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

Travelled with partner

23 May 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

David

20 May 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Christopher J

24 Mar 2024

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

burak

Business traveller

7 Feb 2024

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

Dennis

Business traveller

17 Jan 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Very helpful and friendly staff, good food , well worth a visit

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Aaron

Business traveller

26 Nov 2023

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

O T

30 Oct 2023

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Terence

Business traveller

8 Oct 2023

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

8/10 Good

Claire

Business traveller

29 Sept 2023

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

Travelled with group

17 Sept 2023

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