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The Carpenters Arms

3.0 star property
Swindon inn with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Twin Room, Ensuite - The Carpenters Arms (Swindon)
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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.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (1)

  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
The current price is CNY395
CNY474 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 5 - Jan 6, 2026

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Twin Room, Ensuite

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 neighborhood

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
  • Stratton St Margaret Parish Grounds - 5 min drive - 6.8 km
  • North Wessex Downs - 6 min drive - 9.1 km
  • Coate Water Country Park - 7 min drive - 8.4 km

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 Dockle Farmhouse (Wetherspoon) - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Wheatsheaf - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Coleview - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Noffs Fish And Chips - ‬4 min drive

About this property

The Carpenters Arms

The Carpenters Arms is a great choice for a stay in Swindon. 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.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 9 rooms
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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
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Special check-in instructions

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

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
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Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
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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, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
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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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

What guests liked

  • Food was excellent, with great choices at reasonable prices in a warm and welcoming atmosphere. (3 reviews)
  • Breakfast was excellent and reasonably priced with great choices available. (3 reviews)
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Popular mentions

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Service staff
Pub
Beer garden
Shower
Bathroom
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Location
Restaurant

Reviews

8/10 Very good

Spacious room, a little worn but comfortable and warm.
Marion, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Got there quit a bit later than check in hours, but was helped by someone on the phone. Room was neat and comfy, I had a short but good night sleep
Alonso, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Booked at short notice, really comfortable bed and helpful staff. Thank you
Lisa, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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
Charles, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

A very nice, clean stay with welcoming staff
1-night trip

8/10 Very good

I really enjoyed my stay good food and considerate staff
Joan, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

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
Olga, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Very helpful and friendly staff, good food , well worth a visit
Dennis, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Ideal location for my business trip. Comfortable room and good value.
James, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Near to an event which I was attending good food and good place to stay easy to get too
martin, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

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, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Lovely clean room, could do with a clean up outside but otherwise excellent and would stay again
mark, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

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.
Mark, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

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, 4-night trip

6/10 Good

Thank you
Stacey, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

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, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

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, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The staff could not have done enough for us
Gail, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

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, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

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, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

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, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

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, 2-night trip

4/10 Fair

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, 1-night trip