9.1

205 reviews

The Carden Arms

The Carden Arms

Church Road Tilston, Chester, SY14 7HB, United Kingdom

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Free parking

Restaurant

Free wifi

Bar

Sun deck

Parking On Site

Terrace

Non-smoking rooms

The Carden Arms

Introducing The Carden Arms, an inn tucked along Church Road Tilston in the United Kingdom. Located about 10.1mi from Chester city center, this welcoming stop offers breakfast to kickstart the day.

Inside, free on-site parking, a restaurant, free Wi‑Fi, a bar, and a garden set the scene, with non-smoking rooms, free toiletries, and a view to enjoy. For extras, a golf course is available for an additional charge, and kids’ meals can be arranged for an extra fee.

Reviews total 205, offering plenty of traveler opinions to read about this charming inn.

The on-site restaurant, Carden Arms, serves British cuisine in a setting described as family-friendly, traditional, and romantic.

Inside and out, the inn offers a bar and a garden to enjoy, plus practical perks like free Wi‑Fi and free on-site parking.

Payment can be made with cash or major cards including Mastercard, Visa, American Express, Maestro, and Solo. Extras to note include a golf course available for an additional charge and kids’ meals that can be arranged for an extra fee.

Closest airports

Hawarden

11.1mi

Liverpool Airport

19.5mi

Manchester Airport

30.5mi

Blackpool Airport

50.5mi

Birmingham Airport

60.8mi

Most popular amenities

Free parking

Restaurant

Free wifi

Bar

Sun deck

Parking On Site

Terrace

Non-smoking rooms

Picnic area

Free toiletries

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Rooms

Double Room in The Carden Arms

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Double Room

1 Double Bed

170 sqft

Private Bathroom

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Flat-screen TV

Tea/Coffee maker

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Single Room - single occupancy in The Carden Arms

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Single Room

1 Twin Bed

75 sqft

Private Bathroom

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Deluxe Family Room in The Carden Arms

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Deluxe Family

2 Bunk Beds

1 Queen Size Bed

235 sqft

Private Bathroom

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Double Room - single occupancy in The Carden Arms

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Double Room, Single Use

1 Double Bed

170 sqft

Private Bathroom

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Flat-screen TV

Tea/Coffee maker

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Family

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Family, Bunk

1 Bunk Bed

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Run of House

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Duplex

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Triple Room, Panoramic View

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Junior Suite

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Double Room, Panoramic View

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Guest reviews

9.1

205 reviews

Categories of assessments

Cleanliness

Comfort

Location

Facilities

Staff

Value for money

WiFi quality

Breakfast

Featured reviews:

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Richard

10

May 2025

Lovely old pub, nice staff, rooms fantastic, plenty of parking. Nespresso machine in room was a nice and very welcome touch. Dinner was exceptional - really high quality and mostly sourced from their own farm nearby. Friends joined me for dinner and enjoyed the Sunday roasts very much. I have food intolerances which make eating out a minefield but the chef put together a fantastic meal for me - most appreciated.

Cooked breakfasts are currently only served Sat/Sun (contintental the rest of the week). Given how good dinner was i need to make sure and catch a weekend breakfast next time.

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Alison

9.1

February 2025

Gorgeous location, so quaint and comfortable with lots of nooks and crannies and a wonderful atmosphere . Food was lovely and staff so friendly, bedroom well equipped with a great shower.

A little more on the menu for people who don’t eat beef please if possible. We were also a little irritated by a lady coming round advertising the farmers market while we were eating.

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Mary

9.1

September 2024

Lovely quaint old building with lots of character. Staff went well out of their way during our stay. The lady in charge for b/fast even took us in her car to collect our car from the wedding venue we had been at the day before as no taxis available at the time. Breakfast was lovely and nothing was too much trouble. Thank you for everything.

Didn’t find anything whilst on our overnight stay.

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Maximiliano

9.1

June 2024

It is a lovely countryside Inn with a family touch. The staff are friendly and I felt like at home. I stayed also for the dinner which was also very nice. I am happy to recommend it and I will book it again in the future.

As I was leaving early there was a misunderstanding on the breakfast, so I ended up not having any. It would have been an even better experience if they had organised a take away breakfast box.

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Aisling

10

September 2024

The Carden Arms is the perfect country pub getaway! Nestled in an idyllic setting, it offers a charming and peaceful stay. The beds were incredibly comfortable and the warm, inviting atmosphere made us feel right at home. The evening meal was delicious and the continental breakfast had a great selection of fresh options to start the day. This inn is a true gem.

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John

9.1

May 2025

The pub is a lovely old coaching inn with fittings and furnishings suiting its rural setting. It is also well loved by the local residents as well as catering for travellers. The food is all locally sourced, much of it being from the owner’s farm. The staff are friendly and helpful.

Nothing not to like!

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William

10

April 2025

Lovely old coaching inn with traditional bar areas and good beer selection. Great bed room furnished in keeping with the old inn - lots of antiques. Comfortable bed and good bathroom. Very good food in the restaurant. Whole place had an excellent atmosphere and we would happily stay again.

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Ian

9.1

April 2023

Location was beautiful. The village absolutely delightful of a spring morning, air clean, hedgerows clear of litter and abounding with yellow daffodils and brilliant blue hyacinths. The weeping willows fresh green and cows and calves grazing in the misty morning. All viewed from the bedroom window. The Carden felt like an authentic English inn nestled in a Miss Maplesque setting. Staff were friendly and attentive. The decor felt reassuringly old and patinated. Not overdone but with a few stylish twists. The food was exceptional for the price. My steak and ale pie was homemade, wholesome and delicious. The rhubarb, apple and ginger crumble was short, crisp and with just the right amount of tang. There was no short cut with the custard and the homemade biscuit with a pleasingly hot cup of coffee rounded off a satisfying meal. The breakfast next morning, which I did not think I would need after the feast the night before, proved to be equally delicious. I opted for avocado on sourdough toast as I thought it might be a lighter start to the day. And indeed it was, avocado, which I usually find a tad 'soapy', was ripe and unctious and perfectly balanced by the little cherry tomatoes and the oozy poach egg which crowned the dish. Orange juice, which I had declined but which my husband allowed me to sample, proved to be fresh and ' not from concentrate'. The care and effort was appreciated and made for a memorable stay in Cheshire. Set us up royally for the journey to Holyhead and the ferry home. Pity I live hundreds of miles away...

In the bedroom, the door knob, while authentic brass, was very close to the lock thumbturn, making it slightly awkward to open the door. Didn't worry the wife!

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Roseanna

9.1

March 2025

Such a lovely atmosphere, warm beautifully furnished room with antique furniture. Very popular destination judging by how busy it was. I had very good homemade soup and a generous portion of good quality ice cream. Staff were pleasant. The publisher rooms were warm and cosy.

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Robert

9.1

July 2025

Very well trained staff , good food , very clean comfortable well maintained rooms . Pleasant rural location ideal cycling area (Shropshire Union Canal )

Mid week breakfast could have been a little better. Secure cycling storage?

Points of Interest Around The Carden Arms

Airports

Hawarden

11.1mi

Liverpool Airport

19.5mi

Manchester Airport

30.5mi

Blackpool Airport

50.5mi

Birmingham Airport

60.8mi

Restaurants

Carden Arms

Cuisines

  • British

Ambiances

  • Family Friendly
  • Traditional
  • Romantic

Amenities of The Carden Arms

Free parking

Restaurant

Free wifi

Bar

Sun deck

Parking On Site

Terrace

Non-smoking rooms

Picnic area

Free toiletries

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Stay rules - The Carden Arms

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Curfew

  • Parking

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property