The Carpenters Arms

Hotels
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Young & Co.’s Brewery
8.7 (564 reviews)
Three Elm Lane , Tonbridge , GB

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Heating
Terrace
Family rooms
Garden
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Comfortable rooms
Good food
Cons:
Issues with cleanliness
High price for quality
Shower problems

Categories

Cleanliness
8.16
Reported damp and cobwebs noted; room cleanliness below expectations.
Service
9.63
Staff described as pleasant and friendly, good service in restaurant.
Location
8.67
Good out of town location with good ambiance.
Room Quality
8.62
Comfortable rooms reported, but issues with functionality noted.
Amenities
8.65
Standard amenities available, though issues with shower reported.
Value for Money
8.11
Mixed opinions; some felt overpriced given the reported issues.
Food and Beverage
8.66
Generally good food experience, but some meals disappointing.
Overall Experience
9.13
Positive experiences noted, but some significant issues mentioned.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 07:29

Property Description

Luxurious En Suite Rooms
The Carpenters Arms offers newly designed en suite rooms with modern amenities such as LCD Smart TVs, Nespresso Coffee machines, and snack baskets, catering to the needs of professional travelers seeking comfort and convenience.

Gastronomic Delights
Renowned for its high-standard gastro pub, our team of chefs at The Carpenters Arms prepares delicious meals and serves customers with a warm, friendly approach, ensuring a delightful dining experience for all guests.

Scenic Outdoor Spaces
With a fantastic terrace at the front and rear, along with a charming beer garden, guests can unwind and enjoy the serene surroundings outside the hotel. Nestled amidst fields just outside Tonbridge town, the location offers a peaceful retreat for travelers.

Experience luxury, gastronomy, and serenity at The Carpenters Arms. Book your stay now for an unforgettable hotel experience.

Important information:

Festive hours are normal pub opening times, however Christmas Day the pub is fully booked for meals, which have been preordered prior to the booking. If you wish for us to provide you with a meal on Christmas Day please contact us direct. The Pub will remain open to the public and serving till 5pm on this day.Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

8.7
Based on 564 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.16
Service: 9.63
Location: 8.67
Room Quality: 8.62
Amenities: 8.65
Value for Money: 8.11
Food and Beverage: 8.66
Overall Experience: 9.13
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Katharine • couple • gb
6
Clean & comfortable but a few little niggles.
Pros:

Dinner & Breakfast

Cons:

Water was not hot Sat night & pub wanted to shut the bar at 10.35pm - there was only 1 other couple so they wanted to close bar - fully understand but we were staying the night and would have been quite happy to have a few more drinks & relax as neither us were driving so it would have been nice to enjoyed sitting in the bar to relax for longer. Water pipes / plumbing kept us awake most of the night & could hear a radio on downstairs as we had the windows open as it was August. Radio was on again from 08.00hrs Sunday morning ( we wanted a lay in)

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Stella-Maria • couple • gb
9
2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Helena • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Denise • couple • gb
7
2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Pauline • couple • gb
9
Overall a good stay but wouldn’t be good for longer stays
Pros:

Clean friendly and easy going nothing was too much trouble

Cons:

Lack of water pressure and no “cold” drinking water

2026-09-06 • via Nuitee
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Louise • extended_group • gb
10
Great food and stay
Pros:

Location and great food

2026-09-06 • via Nuitee
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Walter • extended_group • nl
9
2026-09-02 • via Nuitee
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Denise • solo_traveller • gb
8
Would fully recommend
Pros:

Felt very comfortable. Very relaxed and friendly. Some great areas to sit.

Cons:

The only downside was it was so hot in our room. Was obviously 30 degrees. There was a fantastic but no air-conditioning.

2026-09-01 • via Nuitee
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Fiona • couple • gb
10
2026-08-31 • via Nuitee
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philip • solo_traveller • gb
10
Great staff
Pros:

ALL staff we encountered were extremely friendly courteous and appeared happy to make our stay a memorable one.Nothing was too much trouble for them and they always had a 'smile on their face' regardless of what time of day it was,especially at breakfast time.

Cons:

Nothing at all to dislike

2026-08-31 • via Nuitee
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Karen • couple • au
9
2026-08-30 • via Nuitee
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Kris • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

Very comfy. Lovely food. Great location. Good to have daily fresh water.

Cons:

Would have liked more real (caffeinated) coffee sachets.

2026-08-29 • via Nuitee
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Cheryl • solo_traveller • gb
7
Pros:

Free parking on site. We did not have breakfast so can't comment

Cons:

Room very hot as no air conditioning. Fans were provided but inadequate given the high temperatures when we visited. Our room situated above back entrance and so noisy when we opened windows to try to cool room

2026-08-28 • via Nuitee
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Richard • couple • gb
9
Pros:

Property was comfortable and room was very nice. Plenty of room to eat or just have a drink with outside seating areas front and back. Staff were very friendly and nothing was too much bother

Cons:

Only that they use full fat milk in their teas and coffees, skimmed/semi skimmed would have been preferable

2026-08-27 • via Nuitee
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Lesley • family_with_children • gb
10
Pros:

Overall everything was great. Breakfast selection adequate and plentiful.
Staff very friendly and accommodating.

Cons:

Very noticeable was the dust on ledges of furniture in restaurant.

2026-08-25 • via Nuitee
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Christopher • extended_group • gb
9
Excellent short break
Pros:

Everything

Cons:

The only slight criticism would be that the breakfast was a bit slow

2026-08-23 • via Nuitee
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michele • solo_traveller • it
9
Pros:

Staff cordiale ed efficiente, locale molto accogliente con spazi X mangiare all'interno e rilassarsi all'esterno. La camera un po' piccolina ma molto accogliente. Piacevole soggiorno anche se solo X Una notte.....

2026-08-20 • via Nuitee
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Anna • extended_group • pl
10
2026-08-17 • via Nuitee
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shena • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

Very friendly staff and beds excellent

Cons:

None. It was a great stay

2026-08-17 • via Nuitee
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Tom • extended_group • gb
7
2026-08-12 • via Nuitee