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The Carpenters Arms

Property class: 3.5

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A dining area with a high ceiling, a skylight, and a chandelier. There are tables and chairs arranged for dining.
A modern living room with a sofa, a leather chair, a small round table with a plant, and a floor lamp.
An outdoor seating area with wooden tables and purple umbrellas, surrounded by potted plants and a sign indicating breakfast service.
A building with a sign for carpentry tools, outdoor seating with umbrellas, and potted plants.
A hotel room with two beds, a large window with curtains, a painting on the wall, and a bedside lamp.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Bar

Explore the area

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Three Elm Lane, Tonbridge, England, TN11 0AD
  • Place, Broadview Gardens
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Tonbridge Castle
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, High Weald
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, London (LGW-Gatwick)
    ‪59 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Comfort Double Room

A bedroom with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a window with curtains, and a nightstand with a plant.

Comfort Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room

A neatly made bed with a headboard, a bedside lamp, and a mirror reflecting a bedroom with a wardrobe and framed pictures on the wall.

Deluxe Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a large window with curtains, a painting on the wall, and a bedside lamp.

Comfort Twin Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Room

  • Sleeps 4

Room

  • Sleeps 4

Room

  • Sleeps 10

About the area

Tonbridge

At The Carpenters Arms you'll be 2.4 km (1.5 mi) from Broadview Gardens and 3.8 km (2.4 mi) from Tonbridge Castle. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .This pet-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a terrace and a garden. Local cuisine breakfast is available on weekdays between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM and on weekends between 8 AM and 10:30 AM. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. .With a stay at this 3.5-property class Tonbridge hotel, you'll be 3.9 km (2.4 mi) from Longmead Stadium and 4.6 km (2.8 mi) from Wear 'm Out Play Centre.

What's nearby

  • Broadview Gardens - 4 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Tonbridge Castle - 6 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Tudor Trail - 6 min drive - 5.6 km
  • High Weald - 9 min drive - 9.3 km
  • All Saints' Tudeley - 9 min drive - 6.6 km

Getting around

  • Tonbridge Hildenborough Station - 10 min drive
  • Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Cardinals Error - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Fuggles Beer Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Grumpy Food Company - ‬4 min drive

About this property

The Carpenters Arms

There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. The Carpenters Arms also features a terrace and a garden. Free self parking is available. A complete renovation of The Carpenters Arms was completed in April 2023.

This 3.5-star Tonbridge hotel is smoke free.

  • 9 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 1902
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Carpenters Arms offers 9 accommodations with coffee/tea makers. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include baths or showers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Local cuisine breakfast available for a fee 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekdays and 8 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; GBP 6 to 20 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 4 accessible parking spaces
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1902
  • Renovated entire property - April 2023
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 10:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 25 per pet, per night (maximum GBP 15 per stay)
  • Food and water bowls are available
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for local cuisine breakfast: approximately GBP 6 to 20 per person
  • Pet fee: GBP 25 per pet, per night (maximum GBP15 per stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Carpenters Arms?

The Carpenters Arms offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at The Carpenters Arms?

Yep, The Carpenters Arms has a free self car park.

Does The Carpenters Arms serve breakfast?

Yep, local cuisine breakfast is offered on weekdays between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM and on weekends between 8 AM and 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Carpenters Arms?

No, The Carpenters Arms does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Carpenters Arms?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Carpenters Arms?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Carpenters Arms?

Furry friends are welcome at The Carpenters Arms, with food and water bowls on offer.

The Carpenters Arms Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 95 out of 146 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 37 out of 146 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 146 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 146 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 146 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice accommodation and friendly staff. Would happily stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, great restaurant, parking onsite, helpful staff, delicious breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great pub and restaurant with lovely rooms
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely setting for a get together. Such friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best hotel I have stayed in for quite a while. Rooms are immaculate, friendly staff and great food. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely rooms and great food
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay near a lot of historic sites.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely rooms and fab breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great place to stay with a lot of historic places near by.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place , unfortunately staff not very committed with the guest
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing, must stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
good, professional and friendly staff. Clean room. Good atmosphere in pub.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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

Very enjoyable stay 5*

Very enjoyable stay - great food, service and comfortable room - would definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
There was plenty of parking. Easy check in, the room was warm and comfortable, food was excellent at dinner and breakfast. The staff were friendly and attentive. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place and quiet during evening. Food was great!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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A wonderful stay ..

Staff were amazing, food lovely and the room was perfect. Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great food, comfortable room and easy to park. will stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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

Would stay here again 100%

Great place to stay, friendly and accommodating staff. Best shower I've had at a hotel, and great food.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay. Everything was good Fabulous breakfast Staff very attentive
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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

Great place

Great room, and facilities. Great bar and food was spot on
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fabulous find, great location, ample parking and fab food in house. Great breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Property...Highlighted by wonderful, caring and attentive staff..they could not have been better...Excellent food...Many thanks!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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

Great Stay

Great clean and well presented room with a super comfy bed.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A delightful location with fabulous staff, great food, good beer & a lovely room within easy access of our intended destination.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent restaurant. Good outdoor eating options.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023