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The Carpenters Arms

3.0 star property
Enjoy the free parking at this 3-star Swindon inn

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Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Bar

Explore the area

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Old Vicarage Lane, Swindon, England, SN3 4ST
  • Place, North Wessex Downs
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Stratton St Margaret Parish Grounds
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Coate Water Country Park
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Oxford (OXF)
    ‪60 min drive‬

Room options

Twin Room, Ensuite

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Single Room, Ensuite

7.6 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the area

Swindon

In Swindon .You'll find Stanton Country Park and Greenbridge Retail Park within 3 miles (5 km) of this inn. Tuckmill Meadow and Shrivenham Park Golf Club are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Stanton Country Park - 7 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Arkells Brewery - 8 min drive - 6.1 km
  • North Wessex Downs - 8 min drive - 9.1 km
  • Stratton St Margaret Parish Grounds - 9 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Coate Water Country Park - 10 min drive - 9.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Wheatsheaf - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Coleview - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Bakers Arms - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Gulshan - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive

About this property

The Carpenters Arms

Enjoy the free parking at this 3-star Swindon inn
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.

  • 9 guestrooms or units
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Carpenters Arms offers 9 accommodations.

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includes taxes & fees
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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Accessibility

  • No elevator

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

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Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property accepts Visa and Mastercard.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is The Carpenters Arms to the airport?

The Carpenters Arms is 30.7 mi (46-min drive) away from the Oxford (OXF) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Carpenters Arms have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Carpenters Arms.

Does The Carpenters Arms offer free breakfast?

The Carpenters Arms does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Carpenters Arms?

No, there is no casino at this inn.

What time is check-in at The Carpenters Arms?

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

Is there free parking at The Carpenters Arms?

This inn offers free self parking.

Does The Carpenters Arms have a pool?

The Carpenters Arms does not have a pool.

Does The Carpenters Arms have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does The Carpenters Arms have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this inn.

How close is The Carpenters Arms to downtown Swindon?

The Carpenters Arms is 0.4 mi away from South Marston.

The Carpenters Arms Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 62 out of 160 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 70 out of 160 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 160 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 160 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 160 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent venue, lovely friendly atmosphere and staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great value, lovely pub and quiet location.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Parking on site very convenient, staff friendly and room clean and had all that was needed
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff good room
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Martin

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, good parking, good room
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Zhaojun

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Easy parking and room was warm
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Decent little room. Heating and shower very good.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Marion

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Spacious room, a little worn but comfortable and warm.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

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
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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
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2/10 Terrible

Leighton

The pub and hotel have closed permanently. I checked my emails on the morning of the stay and had to book somewhere else at short notice. The fact that I’m being asked to review something that never happened implies that Expedia were also out of the loop 🙁
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alonso

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

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
Verified

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
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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
Verified

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
Verified

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
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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
Verified

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
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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
Verified

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