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About this property
Located 8 miles from the historic cities of Bath and Bristol, The Carpenters Arms is in the tranquil and scenic hamlet of Stanton Wick, near the village of Pensford, in the heart of the Chew Valley countryside. The Inn offers free and secure parking, free WiFi, a pub restaurant and an outdoor seating area. Converted from a row of former miners' cottages, The Carpenters Arms features 13 en suite bedrooms, all located on the first floor. Each room has a comfortable bed, crisp bed linen, fluffy towels, toiletries, a flat screen TV and tea and coffee making facilities. The pub restaurant has an extensive wine selection and delicious food made with locally sourced ingredients. The restaurant caters for breakfast with a choice of a full English or other options, lunch and dinner. Guests will find plenty of attractions in the area such as the Chew Valley and Blagdon Lakes, Cheddar Gorge, Wookey Hole Caves, Longleat Safari and Adventure Park and more. The area is also suitable for picturesque country walks.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Free parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free WiFi
- Restaurant
- Bar
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Amanda
United Kingdom
“Everything! The staff were delightful, nothing was a problem. Food was amazing.” - Mr
United Kingdom
“Great location, food was very good. Room was lovely and clean.” - Anne
United Kingdom
“We first stayed at The Carpenters Arms 5 years ago, and we were delighted to discover we were in the very same room. I have a few problems with arthritis so these days the comfort of a hotel room is the most important thing for a successful stay...” - Emma
United Kingdom
“Beautiful old building excellent food great location for Bath Bristol and Mendips.” - Gary
United Kingdom
“Breakfast good but a bit expensive at £16 per head.” - Leon
United Kingdom
“Everything was as near perfect as you could expect” - Dalia
United Kingdom
“Stay in The Carpenters Arms exceeded my expectations and provided a relaxing and enjoyable experience. I spent the night in a cozy Attic room, it's beautiful, well-designed.” - Carolyn
Australia
“Gorgeous room with two windows looking over a field. Comfy beds. Great decor with lovely pics and objects. Good drinks available in room with quality biscuits. Fresh milk down hall. Food of high quality.” - Kirsty
United Kingdom
“Lovely, cosy, characterful pub. My room was a good size and very comfortable. The shower was great too. The location is perfect for being out in the countryside, but very close for visiting Bath and Bristol, and the Somerset, Wiltshire, Avon,...” - Will
United Kingdom
“The welcome was very friendly and I was provided with all the details I needed for my short stay, as well as given a reserved table for dinner just 15 minutes after I arrived. The room was excellently appointed and very comfortable with all...”
Property surroundings
Restaurants
- Restaurant #1
- CuisineBritish • Local
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner
- AmbianceFamily friendly • Traditional
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 2 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.



The fine print
Please inform The Carpenters Arms in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
It is not possible to stay at this property for Coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.