The Carden Arms
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Fast facts
Check in from: | 16:00 |
|---|---|
Check out before: | 10:00 |
Breakfast | Breakfast available |
Pets | Pets not allowed |
Children | Children are welcome at this hotel |
Amenities
Wi-Fi
Parking
Restaurant
Non-smoking
Bar
First aid kit
More about The Carden Arms
The Carden Arms
The Carden Arms has a shared lounge, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Tilston. Located around 25 km from Chester Zoo, the inn with free WiFi is also 27 km away from Delamere Forest. The property is non-smoking and is set 22 km from Chester...
Reviews from 
Couple
Comment: 18 Jun 2025
Stayed in: Jun 2025
Fantastic local purpose that welcomes visitors
Another fantastic evening in our local pub. Great service as usual we’re so lucky to have our own mini diddly squat locally.
Hotel response
Comment: 10 Aug 2025
Thank you for your wonderful review — we're absolutely delighted to be your local go-to and that each visit continues to be a fantastic experience.
It means a great deal to hear you describe us as your own “mini Diddly Squat” — what a compliment! We’re proud to offer warm service, great food and drink, and a welcoming atmosphere that brings people together.
Looking forward to many more memorable evenings with you.
It means a great deal to hear you describe us as your own “mini Diddly Squat” — what a compliment! We’re proud to offer warm service, great food and drink, and a welcoming atmosphere that brings people together.
Looking forward to many more memorable evenings with you.
Couple
Comment: 24 Feb 2025
Stayed in: Feb 2025
Steak pie Sunday braised beef… with apple pie for pud. Delicious!
Ideal place for a relaxing Sunday lunch, delicious honest home style food made with care and the best homegrown ingredients. Staff were welcoming and service was prompt, wine was smooth by and the fires made it very cosy an a blustery rainy afternoon. Great value for money.
Hotel response
Comment: 10 Aug 2025
Thank you so much for your kind and detailed review. We're thrilled to hear that your Sunday lunch was such a satisfying and cosy experience — from the steak pie and braised beef to the apple pie finale.
It’s especially rewarding to know that our home-style cooking, made with care and homegrown ingredients, hit the mark. We're also glad the warm atmosphere, attentive service, and smooth wine added to the enjoyment on a blustery afternoon.
We truly appreciate your feedback and look forward to welcoming you back for another relaxing and delicious visit.
It’s especially rewarding to know that our home-style cooking, made with care and homegrown ingredients, hit the mark. We're also glad the warm atmosphere, attentive service, and smooth wine added to the enjoyment on a blustery afternoon.
We truly appreciate your feedback and look forward to welcoming you back for another relaxing and delicious visit.
Group traveller
Comment: 3 Feb 2025
Stayed in: Feb 2025
Sunday Lunch
Absolutely Fabulous Sunday lunch and great value for money. Visited 2nd February and already booked for another visit, two of us had the pork and two the braised beef, both were beautifully cooked and presented with a superb selection of veg, kale (which is unusual), creamed carrots, roasted parsnips and potatoes. There other menu was also available but we were recommended to try the roasts. You won't be disappointed, highly recommended beautiful surroundings too with a lovely atmosphere and very helpful and attentive staff.
Hotel response
Comment: 10 Aug 2025
Thank you for your glowing review — we're so pleased to hear that your Sunday lunch with us was such a success.
It’s wonderful to know that both the pork and braised beef were enjoyed, and that the selection of vegetables — especially the kale and creamed carrots — added something special to the meal. We’re glad our team’s recommendation to try the roasts lived up to expectations!
Your kind words about the atmosphere, surroundings, and attentive service mean a great deal to us. We look forward to welcoming you back very soon for another fabulous visit.
It’s wonderful to know that both the pork and braised beef were enjoyed, and that the selection of vegetables — especially the kale and creamed carrots — added something special to the meal. We’re glad our team’s recommendation to try the roasts lived up to expectations!
Your kind words about the atmosphere, surroundings, and attentive service mean a great deal to us. We look forward to welcoming you back very soon for another fabulous visit.
Family traveller
Comment: 2 Dec 2024
Stayed in: Nov 2024
What a gem!
A warm welcoming embrace of an old fashioned country inn. Homely and relaxed at atmosphere.
Excellent range of quality, well kept ales ,beers and wines.
Expected a standard pub grub menu.
Was totally wrong , the food and service went way beyond that. As close to Michelin as is possible without actual award.
An initiative menu. Local producted, organically raised beef , bacon and lamb.
Our beef just melted in the mouth. Real rich gravy.
Fresh from the field vegetables. Each coures had the Wow factor on presentation and flavors. Csnnot praise it high enough.
Room was very clean, tasteful decor, with lots of little period details. Shower and toilet clean. Well stocked with fluffy towels and toiletries.
High rised, comfortable, cosy bed.
Real coffee machine and hot drinks provided.
Great nights sleep. Full English breakfast, perfection. Set us both up for the dsy
Many thanks to Triss snd her team.
Excellent range of quality, well kept ales ,beers and wines.
Expected a standard pub grub menu.
Was totally wrong , the food and service went way beyond that. As close to Michelin as is possible without actual award.
An initiative menu. Local producted, organically raised beef , bacon and lamb.
Our beef just melted in the mouth. Real rich gravy.
Fresh from the field vegetables. Each coures had the Wow factor on presentation and flavors. Csnnot praise it high enough.
Room was very clean, tasteful decor, with lots of little period details. Shower and toilet clean. Well stocked with fluffy towels and toiletries.
High rised, comfortable, cosy bed.
Real coffee machine and hot drinks provided.
Great nights sleep. Full English breakfast, perfection. Set us both up for the dsy
Many thanks to Triss snd her team.
Hotel response
Comment: 10 Aug 2025
Thank you so much for this truly heartwarming and detailed review. We're absolutely delighted that your experience at The Carden Arms was such a memorable one — from the warm welcome and atmosphere to the food, drink, and accommodation.
It’s incredibly rewarding to hear that our menu exceeded expectations and that the quality of our locally sourced, organically raised produce shone through in both flavour and presentation. Your kind words about the beef, vegetables, and rich gravy are a real tribute to our kitchen team’s passion and care.
We’re equally pleased that your room provided comfort and charm, and that the thoughtful touches — from the coffee machine to the fluffy towels — helped make your stay relaxing and enjoyable. A great night’s sleep followed by a perfect breakfast is exactly what we hope every guest experiences.
Thank you again for your generous praise and for recognising Trish and the team — it means the world to us. We look forward to welcoming you back very soon.
It’s incredibly rewarding to hear that our menu exceeded expectations and that the quality of our locally sourced, organically raised produce shone through in both flavour and presentation. Your kind words about the beef, vegetables, and rich gravy are a real tribute to our kitchen team’s passion and care.
We’re equally pleased that your room provided comfort and charm, and that the thoughtful touches — from the coffee machine to the fluffy towels — helped make your stay relaxing and enjoyable. A great night’s sleep followed by a perfect breakfast is exactly what we hope every guest experiences.
Thank you again for your generous praise and for recognising Trish and the team — it means the world to us. We look forward to welcoming you back very soon.
Group traveller
Comment: 18 Jul 2024
Stayed in: Jul 2024
Drinking pub not an eating pub! Overpriced food!
How very disappointing! We were asked to pre order our lunch time meal and book a time to eat due to being part of a larger party - 9 people in total. As instructed we all sent our menu choices via email 2 days before attending. On arrival we were greeted by a lady explaining that they had a new person working in the kitchen and our orders had not been passed on in preparation for our arrival? We were then told that that menu we had all chosen from is now not on offer today, but we do have another menu! Having been shown to our dining table at 1.45pm we were issued with a totally different menu to choose from, and then told two choices were not available on that one! We then all proceeded to order our food, and finally ate about 45 mins later! The beef was reported to be very tough on the sandwich, the fish finger butty was a very strange mix of fish, cod fried, salmon fried pieces and the cheese toastie reported to be rather sickly. On paying for our meal we were quite shocked that the bill came to over £30 for a toastie, a fish finger butty, one portion of chips and 4 onion rings!!! Sadly, more of a drinking pub than an eating pub!
Hotel response
Comment: 10 Aug 2025
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're genuinely sorry to hear that your recent visit didn’t meet expectations, particularly around the pre-ordering process and the unexpected menu changes. We understand how disappointing this must have been, especially when dining as part of a larger group.
The Carden Arms has long been known as a traditional country pub with a strong drinks offering — and we’re proud of that. However, over the past few months, we’ve made significant strides in elevating our food experience under new kitchen leadership. Our focus is now firmly on delivering high-quality, locally sourced dishes that reflect the care and character of our pub.
While we regret that your visit didn’t reflect the standard we now strive for, we’d love the opportunity to make it right. Please do get in touch with Sam directly at sam@cardenarms.co.uk — he would be delighted to personally book you in and ensure your next experience with us is one to truly enjoy.
Thank you again for your feedback — it’s invaluable in helping us grow.
The Carden Arms has long been known as a traditional country pub with a strong drinks offering — and we’re proud of that. However, over the past few months, we’ve made significant strides in elevating our food experience under new kitchen leadership. Our focus is now firmly on delivering high-quality, locally sourced dishes that reflect the care and character of our pub.
While we regret that your visit didn’t reflect the standard we now strive for, we’d love the opportunity to make it right. Please do get in touch with Sam directly at sam@cardenarms.co.uk — he would be delighted to personally book you in and ensure your next experience with us is one to truly enjoy.
Thank you again for your feedback — it’s invaluable in helping us grow.
Exceptional location
Church Road Tilston, Tilston, SY14 7HB, United Kingdom|0.39 km from city centre
Check in and check out
Check in from:
16:00
Check out before:
10:00
Good to know
Children are welcome at this hotel
Please contact the hotel for details about adding extra beds.
Please contact the hotel for details about adding a cot.
Pets not allowed
Breakfast available
Breakfast options
Western breakfast
Breakfast times
08:00 - 10:00 from Monday to Sunday
In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property. Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19). Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result. Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service operating hours. In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.
This hotel accepts the following payment methods:
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