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The Carden Arms

4.0 star property
Inn in Malpas with free breakfast and a restaurant

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Front of property
Front of property
Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Shower, free toiletries, towels
Flat-screen TV
Experience the upscale charm of The Carden Arms, where a continental breakfast awaits you. Relax in the serene garden or get lost in a good book from the library. With free WiFi and attentive staff nearby, your stay is sure to be delightful.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Family Room

Family Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Digital channels
Wardrobe or closet
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Single Room

Single Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Digital channels
Wardrobe or closet
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Digital channels
Wardrobe or closet
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the area

Map
The Carden Arms, Church Road, Malpas, England, SY14 7HB

What's nearby

  • Carden Park Golf Club - 5 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Bolesworth Castle - 12 min drive - 9.6 km
  • Chester Racecourse - 24 min drive - 26.1 km
  • Chester City Walls - 24 min drive - 26.8 km
  • Chester Zoo - 26 min drive - 31.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Lost Barn - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪The Pheasant Inn - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪The Egerton Arms - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Cock O'Barton - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Grosvenor Arms - ‬10 min drive

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

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

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Carden Arms Inn Malpas
Carden Arms Malpas
The Carden Arms Inn
The Carden Arms Malpas
The Carden Arms Inn Malpas

Frequently asked questions

Is The Carden Arms pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Carden Arms?

As of Sept 1, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Carden Arms on Sept 2, 2025 start from CA $158.66, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The Carden Arms?

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).

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The Carden Arms Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 50 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 50 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 50 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 50 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 50 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Graham

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

linda

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

8/10 Good

Jo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

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

2/10 Terrible

John

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

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

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Russell

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Pete

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hugh

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

helen

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023