The Carpenters Arms
Flower-bedecked without, warm and buzzy within, this pub-with-rooms in a Chew valley hamlet occupies three old, knocked-through miners’ cottages. More
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Flower-bedecked without, warm and buzzy within, this pub-with-rooms in a Chew valley hamlet occupies three old, knocked-through miners’ cottages. It has been run for many years by Simon Pledge for small pub group Buccaneer Holdings and, say ex-hotelier readers, is a pleasing blend of ‘the personal and professional’. It’s perfect for all seasons, with picnic tables at the front, a no-smoking terrace at the side, and plenty of atmosphere within, with stone walls, beams, settles, log-burners and comfy seating. Food is served in the bar and two dining rooms by ‘obliging and helpful’ staff. Attractive bedrooms are ‘modern without being drab’, with a big, padded headboard and jolly, modern artwork clearly chosen with thought and not bought as a job lot. Five have a walk-in shower, the rest a bath with shower over. ‘Housekeeping and decor were in excellent condition.’ Good-quality pub grub includes Brixham fish from the day boats and Thai green vegetable curry, while Sunday roasts come with ‘gigantic portions of vegetables and potatoes’. Breakfast gets a thumbs-up for good hot toast served with the cooked dishes. (S and JJ)
Hotel details
Address
Wick Lane
Stanton Wick
Pensford
Somerset
BS39 4BX
England
Telephone
01761 490202
Bedrooms
13.
Open
all year except evenings 25/26 Dec, 1 Jan.
Facilities
bar, snug, lounge, 2 restaurants, function room, in-room TV (Freeview), patio, secure parking, public areas wheelchair accessible, adapted toilet.
Background music
in some areas.
Children
all ages welcomed, under-12s stay free, children’s menu, high chairs, changing facilities.
Dogs
allowed in bar, snug and outside areas.
Credit cards
Amex, MC, Visa.
Prices
B&B doubles from £140, singles from £90. À la carte £37.
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