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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) | Miscellaneous
Bar (on property)
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Exterior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services
  • Bar
The current price is NZ$307
includes taxes & fees
16 Feb - 17 Feb

Explore the area

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Cues Lane, Bishopstone, Swindon, England, SN6 8PP
  • Place, Ashdown House
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, North Wessex Downs
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Coate Water Country Park
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Oxford (OXF)
    ‪51 min drive‬

Room options

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

Standard Suite, Ensuite (Football Field)

Standard Suite, Ensuite (Football Field)

  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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

Superior Suite, Ensuite (Cuckoo Pen)

Superior Suite, Ensuite (Cuckoo Pen)

  • 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)

  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 King Bed and 1 Single 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)
  • 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)

  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single 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)
  • 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)

  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single 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)
  • 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)

  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Swindon

At Helen Browning's Royal Oak, you'll be 4.6 km (2.9 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. .Attractions within a 30-minute drive of this Swindon guest house include Swindon Designer Outlet and Thames River.
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What's nearby

  • Ashdown House - 6 min drive - 7.1 km
  • North Wessex Downs - 6 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Uffington Castle - 7 min drive - 9.2 km
  • Coate Water Country Park - 8 min drive - 11.6 km
  • Uffington White Horse - 11 min drive - 9.6 km

Getting around

  • Hungerford Kintbury Station - 21 min drive
  • Oxford (OXF) - 62 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cafe and Chat - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Coleview - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The White Hart - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Noffs Fish And Chips - ‬11 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
  • Limited on-site self parking

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 15 Feb 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Helen Browning's Royal Oak on 16 Feb 2026 start from NZ$307.43, 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. 117 out of 132 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 132 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 132 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 132 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 132 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Amazing. Lovely country pub. Great food and great service. Prefect visit. Lovely people
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Orla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely room, gorgeous breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good quality . Not sure what you mean by diverse
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Malachi

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

Nice location, great pub and rooms

Nice compact clean room. Beautiful surroundings and a lovely pub setting with a great breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

christopher

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Another great stay at the Royal Oak. Beautiful location and a delightful traditional pub and an extremely comfortable room. TY!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

kairen

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

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean room. Exceptionally accommodating staff. Outstanding food! We did not want to leave! We will definitely find an excuse to vacation there again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

S

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

Lovely find

Great staff, great atmosphere and beautiful village. Great food,
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

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