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Guest Rating: 
4.3 / 5
Formerly a Victorian school, this Grade II listed hotel is close to Swindon, minutes from the M4 (J16), yet set in the Wiltshire countryside on the borders of the Cotswolds.
Business travellers will welcome all the usual business facilities, including free Wi-Fi in all rooms. Car hire and station and airport transfers can be arranged. Leisure travellers will enjoy the places of interest, such as Oxford, Marlborough, Cheltenham, Stonehenge, the Cotswolds, Bath and Avebury, all of which are within easy driving distance. The Great Western Designer Outlet is 4 miles away, ideal for shopping. The Ridgeway is very close, great for walkers.
All visitors will appreciate the hotel’s location and look forward to returning at the end of the day for a drink or light meal in the Common Room bar, with its high ceiling and big windows. Dinner is served in the Brasserie, formerly the main school room. Seafood is a speciality. Log fires will be burning in winter, and the outside terrace will be serving cool drinks and delicious food in the summer.
For each room there is one free parking-place. Additional or commercial cars cost 8.00 GBP per day. Vehicles in excess of 3.5 tonnes cannot be accommodated.
Important! Some policies may vary from these depending on your room, date and rate selection. Please check the room information when booking.
All children are welcome. All children under 3 years stay free of charge when using existing bedding. All children under 2 years are charged GBP 5.00 per night and person for cots. All older children or adults are charged GBP 15.00 per night and person for extra beds. Maximum capacity of extra beds/babycots in a room is 1.
If cancelled up to 4 days before date of arrival, no fee will be charged. If cancelled later or in case of no-show, the total price of the reservation will be charged.
To cancel an existing booking please go to the Cancellation page.
VAT is included. Service charge is included. City/tourist tax is not applicable.
Free Public parking is possible on site.
Pets are not allowed.
Wireless internet is available in some hotel rooms and is free of charge.
No deposit will be charged.
All children are welcome. All children under 3 years stay free of charge when using existing bedding. All children under 2 years are charged GBP 5.00 per night and person for cots. All older children or adults are charged GBP 15.00 per night and person for extra beds. Maximum capacity of extra beds/babycots in a room is 1.
All guests are checked out by email, fax or post on departure. Payment for room charges is taken one working day prior to arrival with the remainder of any charges charged on departure. Reservations of 4 or more days duration will incur a non-refundable deposit of 20% charged to the credit card on the day that the reservation is made. Reservations for guests with a different person's credit card will not be accepted. Credit card holders are required to be present. A 50 GBP non-refundable deposit is required for special offers.
Peak period bookings require full non-refundable prepayment 30 days prior to arrival. The hotel will notify guests by email if they have booked during a peak period. If the guest does not then wish to adhere to this prepayment they can cancel immediately without charge. Reservations not taken up by 22:00 are deemed as 'non arrival' unless prior arrangements are agreed. 'Non arrival' reservations are charged in full.
Deposits may be taken: Guests will be notified by the hotel direct as to when a deposit will be taken eg. bookings of 4 days or more, peak period bookings & special offers.
Comfortable, large room with queen size bed, antique furniture and views over the Wiltshire countryside.
Comfortable twin room located on the first floor. Wonderful views over the Wiltshire countryside. The room also features antique furniture and digital TV.
Comfortable, large room with double bed, antique furniture and views over the green Wiltshire countryside.
Comfortable room with single bed, antique furniture and views over the countryside towards the Cotswolds. The room is located on the first floor. This room is suitable for 1 or 2-night stays. For longer stays, the hotel recommends single occupancy of double rooms.
This very comfortable, large room has a large double bed, period furniture and a full-sized desk. It also offers Wi-Fi internet access, digital TV and views over the Wiltshire countryside. Recently redecorated and refurbished. Located on the ground floor.
Comfortable room with antique furniture and views over the Wiltshire countryside. A table d'hôte dinner is included and is served from 18:30 to 20:00.
This very comfortable, spacious room has a queen-size bed, period furniture and a full-size desk. In addition, it also offers digital TV and views over the Wiltshire countryside. Recently redecorated and refurbished. Located on ground floor.
Comfortable, large room with one queen-size bed and one single bed located on the first floor. Suitable for 2 adults and one child up to 16 years of age. It features antique furniture and views over the Wiltshire countryside.
The Brasserie was once the main schoolroom and assembly hall. The large room still features a high ceiling, tall mullioned windows and a log burner. Breakfast is also served in the Brasserie.
The Common Room was formerly the school’s kindergarten during the Victorian era. More intimate than the Brasserie, the Common Room still also has a high ceiling, tall mullioned windows and a log burner. This room has a new bar with views out over the Wiltshire countryside. Food is also served here.
From Jct 16 of the m4, follow the a3102 towards Swindon. At the first roundabout turn left onto Whitehill Way,then turn left at the next mini roundabout (Hook Street). Continue for 2 miles, then you will see the School House Hotel on your left. Alternatively print the map (supplied by Multimap) next to our details.
*Directions included in email booking confirmation
