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Helen Browning's Royal Oak

2.5 star property
Guesthouse in Swindon with free breakfast and restaurant

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Standard Suite, Accessible, Ensuite (Barn Field)
Exterior
Superior Suite, Ensuite (Eastbrook Valley)
Bar (on property)
Superior Suite, Ensuite (Downs Barn)

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
The current price is NZ$322
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov

Explore the area

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Cues Lane, Bishopstone, Swindon, England, SN6 8PP
  • Place, Ashdown House
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Uffington Castle
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Coate Water Country Park
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Oxford (OXF)
    ‪50 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Suite, Ensuite (Football Field)

Standard Suite, Ensuite (Football Field)

Standard Suite, Ensuite (Football Field)

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Day bed
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Superior Suite, Ensuite (Cuckoo Pen)

Superior Suite, Ensuite (Cuckoo Pen)

Superior Suite, Ensuite (Cuckoo Pen)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Day bed
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Deep-soaking bath
Coffee/tea maker
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Suite, Ensuite (Downs Barn)

Superior Suite, Ensuite (Downs Barn)

Superior Suite, Ensuite (Downs Barn)

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

View all photos for Superior Suite, Ensuite (Kate's Folly)

Superior Suite, Ensuite (Kate's Folly)

Superior Suite, Ensuite (Kate's Folly)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Deep-soaking bath
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
Pet friendly
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Superior Suite, Ensuite (Eastbrook Valley)

Superior Suite, Ensuite (Eastbrook Valley)

Superior Suite, Ensuite (Eastbrook Valley)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Fan
Day bed
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Deep-soaking bath
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Double Room, Ensuite (Silsdown)

Standard Double Room, Ensuite (Silsdown)

Standard Double Room, Ensuite (Silsdown)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • 8 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room, Ensuite (Smith's Bottom)

Standard Double Room, Ensuite (Smith's Bottom)

Standard Double Room, Ensuite (Smith's Bottom)

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room, Ensuite (Lower Whitehill)

Standard Double Room, Ensuite (Lower Whitehill)

Standard Double Room, Ensuite (Lower Whitehill)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 9 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room, Ensuite (Botswicky)

Standard Double Room, Ensuite (Botswicky)

Standard Double Room, Ensuite (Botswicky)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • 8 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Suite, Accessible, Ensuite (Barn Field)

Standard Suite, Accessible, Ensuite (Barn Field)

Standard Suite, Accessible, Ensuite (Barn Field)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Separate bedroom
Day bed
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
  • 1 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Suite, Ensuite (Marral Woodland)

Standard Suite, Ensuite (Marral Woodland)

Standard Suite, Ensuite (Marral Woodland)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Separate bedroom
Day bed
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Suite, Ensuite (Downs East)

Standard Suite, Ensuite (Downs East)

Standard Suite, Ensuite (Downs East)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Separate bedroom
Day bed
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Swindon

At Helen Browning's Royal Oak, you'll be 5 km (3.1 mi) from Wayland's Smithy and 6.9 km (4.3 mi) from Ashdown House. Highlights at this guest house include free breakfast, a restaurant and free self-parking. .At the guest house's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a garden and a computer station. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this Swindon guest house include Uffington White Horse and Uffington Castle.
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What's nearby

  • Uffington White Horse - 11 min drive - 9.6 km
  • Wyvern Theatre - 12 min drive - 16.3 km
  • Swindon Designer Outlet - 14 min drive - 17.1 km
  • Lydiard Park - 15 min drive - 21.3 km
  • Coate Water Country Park - 16 min drive - 11.0 km

Getting around

  • Hungerford Kintbury Station - 21 min drive
  • Oxford (OXF) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cafe and Chat - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪College Farm - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Coleview - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The White Hart - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Helen Browning's Royal Oak

Guesthouse in Swindon with free breakfast and restaurant
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available. A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces.

Helen Browning's Royal Oak also features multilingual staff and a garden. Self parking is free.

This Swindon guest house is smoke free.

  • 12 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (free)
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Wedding services available
  • Garden
  • Computer for guest use
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
Helen Browning's Royal Oak offers 12 accommodations. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free breakfast available
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Smoke-free property

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

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
This property accepts credit cards
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products.

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Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Helen Browning's Royal Oak?

Yep, Helen Browning's Royal Oak has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at Helen Browning's Royal Oak?

As of 14 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Helen Browning's Royal Oak on 16 Nov 2025 start from NZ$322.31, including 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.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Helen Browning's Royal Oak?

No, Helen Browning's Royal Oak does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Helen Browning's Royal Oak?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Helen Browning's Royal Oak?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Helen Browning's Royal Oak Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 116 out of 130 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 130 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 130 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 130 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 130 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

CAROLYN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Highly recommend

In a pretty little village, very cute with friendly staff who make you feel right at home. Lovely little pub with great food cooked in the outdoor kitchen so get all the Smokey grill effect and smells real good! The large garden is very relaxed where you can sit back and relax, there’s even plenty for kids to do with a straw bale seating area under under a tepee type cover. Indoors in just as nice with a rustic feel. The bedrooms are extremely cosy, the beds are really comfortable and everything is cleaned to a high standard.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pierre

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place

A great place to stay at if you want to enjoy the English countryside in all its glory. Wonderfully welcoming staff too!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely property in a great location, great food, and ideally located for working in Swindon
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Mary

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Haven after a days walking.

Lovely room, bit cold, but extra blankets were available. Food was excellent and the staff were friendly and easy to find when needed. Brilliant hot shower after a day of walking the Ridgeway.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely 2
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

SCOTT

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful accomodation
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tobias

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good rooms and warm cosy pub.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Although we only stayed the night it was amazing stay, people were incredibly friendly and so helpful - already booking my next stay!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

James

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tara

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place in my opinion is simply perfect . A little gem and the loveliest most friendly and super helpful staff. I stay in a lot of hotels and I enjoyed my experience here way more than any hotel I ever stayed in! Will definitely be back and will recommend to anyone visiting the area.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We absolutely loved everything about this hotel. Amazing rooms, adorable common area, great bar and food, delicious breakfast. Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Nicola

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and tidy rooms. Lovely food and the staff very friendly. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

R

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A truly delightful experience.. The Royal Oak is a unique place to stay with friendly staff, delicious food, lovely rooms and beautiful picturesque surroundings.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I little slice of heaven in a beautiful area
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Another lovely stay..we always enjor our stay with these friendly people.. terrific..
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

amanda

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

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Fredericus

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

David Cowie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place, was made to feel very welcome, food fantastic.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marta

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place indeed. The hotel is in a farm, and rooms on the detached barn. The conversion is lovely and very nicely done, with nothing short of a modern facility. Spotless clean, the best toiletries I tried in ages (also up for sale!). Great attention to details, comfort and environment. I definitely recommend a meal in the pub where most food is sourced locally. Preferring a meatfree diet, I found the menu a bit red-meat-heavy, but there are a few vegetarian options and the pizza I had was delicious. Breakfast is also delicious! The little village and local country side are lovely for a walk. Non-common perks: the rooms have a common lounge to chill, read, have a glass of wine or a tea, listen to music etc. loved the idea, especially for a rainy afternoon. Overall a Very relaxing environment and pleasant experience.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023