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.
Museum of the Great Western Railway - 15 min drive - 16.7 km
Coate Water Country Park - 16 min drive - 11.0 km
Getting around
Oxford (OXF) - 60 min drive
Bristol International Airport (BRS) - 84 min drive
Hungerford Kintbury Station - 21 min drive
Pewsey Station - 26 min drive
Swindon Station - 27 min drive
Restaurants
Cafe and Chat - 12 min drive
McDonald's - 10 min drive
College Farm - 10 min drive
The Coleview - 11 min drive
The White Hart - 10 min drive
About this property
Helen Browning's Royal Oak
When visiting Swindon, Helen Browning's Royal Oak is a great choice to consider. Guests looking for a bite to eat can check out the restaurant, and the bar/lounge is the perfect spot to grab a drink at the end of the day.
At a glance
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Hotel size
12 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
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Pets
Service animals welcome
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
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Parking
Free onsite self parking
Electric vehicle charging point on site
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free breakfast
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Traveling with children
Children's menu
What to do
Mountain biking nearby
Horse riding nearby
Kayaking nearby
Ice skating nearby
Fishing nearby
Working away
Meeting room
Computer station
Services
Luggage storage
Wedding services
Multilingual staff
Facilities
Garden
Room amenities
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Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products.
This property accepts credit cards.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Also known as
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Frequently asked questions
Is parking offered on site at Helen Browning's Royal Oak?
Yes, there's free self parking. Electric vehicle charging is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Helen Browning's Royal Oak?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
What is there to do at Helen Browning's Royal Oak and nearby?
During the winter, enjoy nearby recreation like ice skating and return when the snow melts for cycling and fishing. Additional recreation nearby includes birdwatching. Helen Browning's Royal Oak also has a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Helen Browning's Royal Oak?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
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Reviews
Helen Browning's Royal Oak Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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9.8
Cleanliness
9.6
Location
9.8
Staff & service
9.6
Eco-friendliness
9.8
Property conditions & facilities
What guests liked
Breakfast was excellent quality with plenty of options, including locally sourced and organic food. (3 reviews)
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 17, 2025
Great place
A great place to stay at if you want to enjoy the English countryside in all its glory.
Wonderfully welcoming staff too!
Pierre
Pierre, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Aug 30, 2025
Lovely find
Great staff, great atmosphere and beautiful village.
Great food,
S
S, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 16, 2025
Wonderful accomodation
SCOTT
SCOTT, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Feb 6, 2025
Good rooms and warm cosy pub.
Julia
Julia, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 29, 2024
Although we only stayed the night it was amazing stay, people were incredibly friendly and so helpful - already booking my next stay!!
Tresa
Tresa, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 29, 2023
Great place, was made to feel very welcome, food fantastic.
David Cowie
David Cowie, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 15, 2024
Another lovely stay..we always enjor our stay with these friendly people.. terrific..
Richard
Richard, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
May 6, 2025
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.
Mary
Mary, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 6, 2024
Clean and tidy rooms. Lovely food and the staff very friendly. Would stay again.
Nicola
Nicola, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 27, 2025
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.
CAROLYN
CAROLYN, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 4, 2024
I little slice of heaven in a beautiful area
Steven
Steven, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Mar 24, 2025
Lovely 2
Nicola
Nicola, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 6, 2024
A truly delightful experience.. The Royal Oak is a unique place to stay with friendly staff, delicious food, lovely rooms and beautiful picturesque surroundings.
R
R, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 9, 2024
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.
Tara
Tara, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 19, 2023
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.
Mark
Mark, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 29, 2017
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.
Matt
10/10 Exceptional
May 30, 2025
Emma
Emma, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 15, 2025
Tom
Tom, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 4, 2025
Tom
Tom, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 16, 2025
Tobias
Tobias, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Sep 23, 2024
James
James, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 4, 2024
We absolutely loved everything about this hotel. Amazing rooms, adorable common area, great bar and food, delicious breakfast. Friendly staff.