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The Carden Arms

4.0 star property
Travelers can unwind with a drink at the bar after losing themselves in a favorite novel from the cozy library at The Carden Arms

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The Carden Arms offers upscale charm with practical comforts. Guests start their day with a continental breakfast before relaxing in the serene garden or browsing the library collection. Free WiFi keeps everyone connected, while attentive staff ensure a delightful stay.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Single Room | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Family Room | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room

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

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room

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

About the neighborhood

Malpas is home to The Carden Arms. Mickerloo Art Gallery and Café and Whitchurch Heritage Centre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Chester Zoo and Cholmondeley Castle. BeWILDerwood and The Ice Cream Farm are also worth visiting. Visit our Malpas travel guide
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The Carden Arms, Church Road, Malpas, England, SY14 7HB

What's nearby

  • Stretton Water Mill
    5 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Carden Park Golf Club
    5 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Aldersey Green Golf Club
    11 min drive - 10.7 km
  • Bolesworth Castle
    12 min drive - 10.0 km
  • Holt Castle
    13 min drive - 11.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • The Lion At Malpas
    7 min drive
  • Satriale's Coffee Shop
    9 min drive
  • The Old Fire Station
    6 min drive
  • Applegates Farm Shop
    10 min drive
  • The Lost Barn
    14 min walk

About this property

The Carden Arms

Upscale inn
Free continental breakfast, a garden, and a library are just a few of the amenities provided at The Carden Arms. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a bar and a restaurant.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms at The Carden Arms feature comforts such as free WiFi and free bottled water.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Heating, daily housekeeping, and desks

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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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is The Carden Arms pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Carden Arms?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Carden Arms?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is The Carden Arms located?

Situated in Malpas, this inn is 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from Carden Park Golf Club and 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from Stretton Water Mill. Aldersey Green Golf Club and Holt Castle are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The Carden Arms Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.4

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 52 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 52 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 52 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 52 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 52 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Attended Together Again Festival great location, lovely rooms With attention to detail throughout, hopefully booking Again for Next Year
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Superb all round. Lovely staff and friendly atmosphere. Rooms were perfect. The owner made an effort to talk to us and made us feel welcome. Wouldn’t hesitate to stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris

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

Lovely little gem

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

linda

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

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aled

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Graham

High Quality hotel and great service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Naomi

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Shamsuddeen

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

Good

It was a good one
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terry

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sean

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

KARREN

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing family room. Bunks were great and the four poster bed. Lovely breakfast, loads of choice and very tasty.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter

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

A must if in this area.

Excellent place to stay. Character filled luxurious accommodation and excellent staff and dining.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rupert

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

soon to return

Very helpful staff, took bags to room for me, chatty and made to feel very welcome.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a lovely time here. We booked a family room which was clean and spacious. The room had everything we needed with comfy beds. The staff were very welcoming and the breakfast was tasty. The cooked breakfast menu was great & had something for everyone. The pub is Nice and quiet and in the middle of the countryside.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Anthony

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

One night stay

Lovely country pub/hotel. Easy check in...lovely room and great selection of beers...didn't eat there but was busy with diners on a Friday night
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adam

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

Trip to zoo

We had a lovely stay, ate in the restaurant and had a fantastic breakfast. Thanks everyone for making our stay very enjoyable
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Dawn

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

hecj your booking

Hotel was closed when we arrived ! We had a panic to seek alternative accommodation elsewhere ! Advise please contact hotels directly before booking through here .. 2 small children no where to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

dermot

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and local. Food was very good quality. On the down side there was no breakfast intil after 8.00-8.30. You will need your own transport as taxis in the morning are busy with local school runs.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Great!

Perfect for us, room was above the bar so could be a bit noisey if you want an early night but didnt effect us. Friendly staff and a good price. Breakfast was a little bonus
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019