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Helen Browning's Royal Oak

2.5 star property
Guesthouse in Swindon with free breakfast and a restaurant

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Welcome to Helen Browning's Royal Oak, where family-friendly charm meets rustic comfort. Enjoy a free breakfast, explore the garden and playground, or indulge in kids' meals at the on-site restaurant. With free WiFi in public areas, a bar for adults to unwind and electric kettles for convenience.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Room options

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Standard Suite, Ensuite (Football Field) | 1 bedroom

Standard Suite, Ensuite (Football Field)

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Day bed
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 172 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Suite, Ensuite (Cuckoo Pen) | 1 bedroom

Superior Suite, Ensuite (Cuckoo Pen)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Day bed
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Deep soaking bathtub
Coffee/tea maker
  • 172 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

Superior Suite, Ensuite (Downs Barn) | 1 bedroom

Superior Suite, Ensuite (Downs Barn)

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Superior Suite, Ensuite (Kate's Folly) | 1 bedroom

Superior Suite, Ensuite (Kate's Folly)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Deep soaking bathtub
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
Pet friendly
  • 269 sq ft
  • 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) | 1 bedroom

Superior Suite, Ensuite (Eastbrook Valley)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Fan
Day bed
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Deep soaking bathtub
  • 161 sq ft
  • 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) | 1 bedroom

Standard Double Room, Ensuite (Silsdown)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • 86 sq ft
  • 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) | 1 bedroom

Standard Double Room, Ensuite (Smith's Bottom)

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 151 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Double Room, Ensuite (Lower Whitehill) | 1 bedroom

Standard Double Room, Ensuite (Lower Whitehill)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 97 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Standard Double Room, Ensuite (Botswicky) | 1 bedroom

Standard Double Room, Ensuite (Botswicky)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • 86 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Standard Suite, Accessible, Ensuite (Barn Field) | 1 bedroom

Standard Suite, Accessible, Ensuite (Barn Field)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Separate bedroom
Day bed
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
  • 15 sq ft
  • 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) | 1 bedroom

Standard Suite, Ensuite (Marral Woodland)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Separate bedroom
Day bed
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
  • 172 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Standard Suite, Ensuite (Downs East) | 1 bedroom

Standard Suite, Ensuite (Downs East)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Separate bedroom
Day bed
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Cues Lane, Bishopstone, Swindon, England, SN6 8PP

What's nearby

  • Ashdown House - 6 min drive - 4.4 miles
  • Uffington Castle - 7 min drive - 5.8 miles
  • Coate Water Country Park - 8 min drive - 7.2 miles
  • Uffington White Horse - 11 min drive - 6.0 miles
  • Swindon Designer Outlet - 13 min drive - 10.8 miles

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

Property highlights
At Helen Browning's Royal Oak, you can look forward to free breakfast, a garden, and a bar. Be sure to enjoy kids' meals at the on-site restaurant. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • An electric car charging station, wedding services, and smoke-free premises
  • Luggage storage, 1 meeting room, and a computer station

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 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 elevator

More

  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Smoking not allowed

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

Pets

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

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

As of Nov 26, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Helen Browning's Royal Oak on Nov 27, 2025 start from $117.96, excluding 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.

What time is check-in at Helen Browning's Royal Oak?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Helen Browning's Royal Oak?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Helen Browning's Royal Oak located?

Situated in Swindon, this guesthouse is 3.1 mi (5 km) from Wayland's Smithy and within 6 mi (10 km) of Ashdown House and Shrivenham Park Golf Club. Tuckmill Meadow and Uffington Castle are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

Helen Browning's Royal Oak Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.6

Eco-friendliness

9.8

Property conditions & facilities
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

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

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

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

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

christopher

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

Pierre

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

Douglas

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

10/10 Excellent

SCOTT

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

10/10 Excellent

David Cowie

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

8/10 Good

Mary

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

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

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

Jennifer

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

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

Steven

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

8/10 Good

Nicola

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

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

Tara

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

Mark

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

Cracking spot, amazing food and great value

Warm welcome upon arrival and shown to our room. Fantastic communal space that can be enjoyed at any time. The room was a great size with tea/coffee making facilities and amazing toiletries. The breakfast was excellent quality with lots of options. If im ever in the area again I would 100% stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matt

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

Great stay

Excellent service and friendly staff, kept the kitchen open as I was arriving late on day one. The rooms are excellently finished and the location makes for a quick drive into central Swindon. Only slight gripe is that the heating seems to stop working at midnight which wasn't ideal for late working, won't affect many people.

10/10 Excellent

Marta

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

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

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

One of a kind!

My husband and I were on an adventure along the countryside back to Bath and booked this little gem of a find. Whoooaa what an interesting place to get lost! loved loved loved this little bed and breakfast! There’s a restaurant, a bar, a beer garden, and honestly, we didn’t see it all. There is a whole farm and pigs and walking paths that I hope we get back to see another time. The food was well prepared, all organic and scratch made. More interestingly, they’re self reliant on their own livestock and farm produce which makes it sustainable and delicious. The staff were incredibly gracious, the rooms were comfortable, attractive and just perfect. I’d recommend this venue for groups especially because there are so many common areas and it seems perfect for event type activities. This place is one of a kind. I would stay again and would highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

emma

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

Fantastic

Arrived for a wedding and was lovely stay beautiful area. Staff all wonderful.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly and caring
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Joanna

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

Great return visit

Spontaneous weekend away. Great welcome, accommodation and facilities. Rooms spacious, clean and well appointed. Staff all very helpful and welcoming. Would recommend eating in the pub, good quality food and atmosphere...thank you. Would recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020