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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
  • Free WiFi
  • Bar

Explore the area

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Old Vicarage Lane, Swindon, England, SN3 4ST
  • Place, Greenbridge Retail Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Stanton Country Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, North Wessex Downs
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Oxford (OXF)
    ‪55 min drive‬

Room options

Twin Room, Ensuite

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

Single Room, Ensuite

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

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About the neighborhood

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

  • Greenbridge Retail Park - 4 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Stanton Country Park - 5 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • Stratton St Margaret Parish Grounds - 5 min drive - 4.2 miles
  • North Wessex Downs - 6 min drive - 5.7 miles
  • Coate Water Country Park - 7 min drive - 5.2 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Wheatsheaf - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 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

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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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

10/10 Excellent

Martin

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

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Business traveler
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

Catriona

Traveled with pets
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

8/10 Good

Marion

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

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

8/10 Good

Zhaojun

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

8/10 Good

Martin

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

8/10 Good

Steve

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Business traveler
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

4/10 Poor

Mark

Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Kay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Olga

Traveled with partner
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

8/10 Good

Andy

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Business traveler
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 traveler

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

Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Billy

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Kevin

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Wynn

Business traveler
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martin

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

8/10 Good

Jill

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
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 traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

JOAN

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