The Carden Arms

4.0 star property
Enjoy free breakfast at this 4-star Malpas inn

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Front of property
Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Interior
Restaurant
Property grounds

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

Map
The Carden Arms, Church Road, Malpas, England, SY14 7HB
  • Bolesworth Castle
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Chester Racecourse
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Chester City Walls
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Liverpool (LPL-John Lennon)
    ‪53 min drive‬

Room options

Family Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Malpas

In Malpas .Within 2 miles (3 km) of this Malpas inn, you'll find Carden Park Golf Club and Stretton Water Mill. Aldersey Green Golf Club and Holt Castle are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Bolesworth Castle - 12 min drive - 6.0 miles
  • The Ice Cream Farm - 17 min drive - 9.8 miles
  • Chester Racecourse - 24 min drive - 16.3 miles
  • Chester City Walls - 24 min drive - 16.7 miles
  • Chester Zoo - 26 min drive - 19.3 miles

Getting around

  • Gwersyllt Station - 16 min drive
  • Chester (CEG-Hawarden) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Old Fire Station Cafe Bar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Forts of India - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Letters Inn - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Bickerton Poacher - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Cock O'Barton - ‬4 min drive

About this property

The Carden Arms

Enjoy free breakfast at this 4-star Malpas inn
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

The Carden Arms also features a library and a garden. Free self parking is available.

This 4-star Malpas inn is smoke free.

  • 5 guestrooms or units
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Library
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Carden Arms offers 5 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and complimentary toiletries. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English

Similar properties

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Library

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Desk
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

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

Property is also known as

Carden Arms Inn Malpas
Carden Arms Malpas
The Carden Arms Inn
The Carden Arms Malpas
The Carden Arms Inn Malpas

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Carden Arms to the airport?

The Carden Arms is 20.9 mi (40-min drive) away from the Chester (CEG-Hawarden) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Carden Arms have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Carden Arms.

Does The Carden Arms offer free breakfast?

The Carden Arms offers free continental breakfast every day from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at The Carden Arms?

No, there is no casino at this inn.

What time is check-in at The Carden Arms?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM.

Is there free parking at The Carden Arms?

This inn offers free self parking.

Does The Carden Arms have a pool?

The Carden Arms does not have a pool.

Does The Carden Arms have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does The Carden Arms have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this inn.

How close is The Carden Arms to downtown Malpas?

The Carden Arms is 0.3 mi away from Tilston.

The Carden Arms Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 49 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 49 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 49 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 49 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 49 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A busy country pub in a rural location, good selection of beers and a comprehensive menu.good parking area and outside seating, used as a base to go to Oulton Park circuit.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Jo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Shamsuddeen

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

Good

It was a good one
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stay was great but I have been charged twice once by yourself and the hotel pls can someone get back to me thanks
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

John

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris

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

Lovely little gem

Really lovely location and excellent staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

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

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Russell

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful rooms above pub. Lots of character
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

J.P.

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

A joy to stay at!

Our stay at the Carden Arms couldn't have been better. Just what a country pub should be. Our bedroom was amazingly furnished with good antiques and was very comfortable. The staff couldn't have been friendlier or more helpful. A big 'thank you' to the person who rescued it from closure!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aled

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything spot on at the Carden Arms. Will be staying again when in area.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Pete

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hugh

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie

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

Great place to stay

Outstanding!! Oliver welcomed us and during our stay made sure we were happy! The evening meal was delicious and breakfast amazing. We will be booking again. Thank you
Breakfast lovely!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sean

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

Exceptional stay with exceptional staff.

Staff and the hospitality we received was second to none. Highly recommend Carden Arms to anyone looking for beautiful surroundings and quaint village life. Family Room we stayed in was excellent. Clean and tidy with a fantastic comfortable 4 poster bed. Breakfast was exceptional and service was fantastic. Special mention to John (manager) and Neal (chef) who went above and beyond helping us. We came to see Kings of Leon in Wrexham and struggled with transport to and from. Neal came to the rescue which made our stay even more memorable. Can’t thank you all enough. Highly recommend Carden Arms for food, beverages and room hospitality.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

helen

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely room with antique furniture. Got a bit hot in the night as we couldn't turn off the heating. Very friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Naomi

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely old country pub and hotel. The rooms are clean with really good furniture. The dinners and breakfasts were good quality. The staff were really friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay, food was excellent and staff couldn’t do enough for us. Room lovely and well equipped.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

KARREN

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Even though I was working in the area I felt like I was on a mini break. Loved my single room, friendly attractive pub and excellent staff. Can’t wait to be in the area again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022