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The Schoolhouse Hotel

3.0 star property
Victorian hotel in Swindon with 2 restaurants
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The Schoolhouse Hotel

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Front of property
Street view
Comfort Twin Room
Food and drink
Bathroom shower

Overview of The Schoolhouse Hotel

8.2

Very good

Popular amenities

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Explore the area

Hook Street, Royal wootton Bassett, Swindon, England, SN4 8EF
  • Popular LocationLydiard Park5 min walk
  • Popular LocationSwindon Designer Outlet8 min drive
  • Popular LocationWyvern Theatre10 min drive
  • AirportLondon (LHR-Heathrow)77 min drive
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Room options

Superior Single Room

cleanliness

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Double Room

cleanliness

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Family Room, Multiple Beds, Bathtub, Garden View

cleanliness

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Comfort Twin Room

cleanliness

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Swindon

Located in Swindon, The Schoolhouse Hotel is in a rural area and near a train station. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lydiard Park and Coate Water Country Park, while Museum of the Great Western Railway and Wyvern Theatre are cultural highlights. Swindon Designer Outlet and Swindon and Cricklade Railway are two other places to visit that come recommended. Enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and hiking/biking trails, or hop on a bike for hire nearby and explore all the area has to offer.

What's nearby

  • Lydiard Park - 5 min walk
  • Royal Wootton Bassett Old Town Hall - 4 min drive
  • Swindon Designer Outlet - 8 min drive
  • Museum of the Great Western Railway - 9 min drive
  • Wyvern Theatre - 10 min drive

Getting around

  • Swindon Station - 17 min drive
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 77 min drive

Restaurants

  • Brookhouse Farm - 6 min drive
  • The Windmill - 4 min drive
  • Costa Express - 5 min drive
  • The Five Bells - 5 min drive
  • The Angel - 6 min drive

About this property

The Schoolhouse Hotel

Hotel near Lydiard Park
The Schoolhouse Hotel is located close to Swindon Designer Outlet and Swindon and Cricklade Railway, and provides a terrace and 2 restaurants. Stay connected with in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Express check-out, a water dispenser and a ballroom
  • Local meal delivery service, smoke-free property and multilingual staff
Room features
All rooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as thoughtful touches such as sound-insulated walls and WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with hairdryers and shampoo
  • 24-inch flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, LED light bulbs and electric kettles

Languages

Dutch, English, French, German

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking (max 1 space per unit)

Food and drink

  • 2 restaurants

Restaurants on site

  • Foyer Restaurant
  • The Dining Hall

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • High-pile carpet in room
  • No lift
  • Thin carpet in public areas

More

  • 2 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Ballroom
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Building
  • Built in 1859
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 24-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Local meal delivery service

More

  • Electrical adapters
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Late check-out fee: GBP 18.50
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Late check-out fee: GBP 18.50

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds and on-site parking
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and mobile payments; cash is not accepted
Mobile payment options include: Google Pay, Apple Pay and Huawei Pay
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Long-term renters welcome
This property uses a grey water recycling system and eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a security system
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Additional parking is available for a nightly fee. Vehicles exceeding 3.9 tons (3.5 tonnes) are not permitted.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including stag and hen parties
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property
Parking height restrictions apply
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

The Schoolhouse Hotel Hotel
Schoolhouse Hotel Swindon
Schoolhouse Swindon
The Schoolhouse Hotel Swindon
The Schoolhouse Hotel Hotel Swindon

Frequently asked questions

Is The Schoolhouse Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Schoolhouse Hotel?

As of 29 Mar 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Schoolhouse Hotel on 1 Apr 2024 start from NZ$151.63, 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.

How much is parking at The Schoolhouse Hotel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Schoolhouse Hotel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Schoolhouse Hotel?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM. Late checkout is available for GBP 18.50.

Where is The Schoolhouse Hotel located?

Situated in a rural location, this hotel is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Lydiard Park, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Swindon Designer Outlet and Swindon and Cricklade Railway. Museum of the Great Western Railway and Wyvern Theatre are also within 6 mi (10 km).

The Schoolhouse Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 49 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 49 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 49 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 49 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 49 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

David

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Character building. Fantastic food. Top notch hostess
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karl

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Restful, relaxing stay - a little different
What a great find, tucked just slightly off the beaten track, countryside views surrounding this stone former school-house, peaceful relaxing and welcoming stay, Such a friendly couple, Fred will also keep you company if required :) (family pet). The room has all you'll need, Iron, Kettle, hairdryer, En-suite shower room, chairs, desk, TV. Food is great, i make no exaggeration here, spending my working week up and down the country in various hotels and eateries, the portion is just right, very tasty fresh and healthy. The school-house is something a little different, it's nice but not too fancy, a place to relax and sleep, guests are friendly and pricing is very competitive for the area. I enjoyed my stay and hope to be back when over that way. Thanks for the lovely stay Karen.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Dean

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

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Out of the way
Lovely out of the way place. Fred (the dog) was very welcoming as of course was Karen. Food was excellent, room very comfortable and service fantastic. Definitely will return when I’m the area
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel.
Lovejy hotel. Was made very welcome upon arrival. Was only for one night but I would have been happy to stay longer.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel
Old school hotel clean friendly, and great dinner and breakfast, lovely staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hamish

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The Schoolhouse Hotel
We had an excellent experience at The Schoolhouse Hotel. Wonderful dinner and breakfast!! Outstanding hosts and perfectly quiet and comfortable. What could be better?!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

BENNY, Blacksburg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's challenging to give a rating, because it all depends on what you want. An anodyne Marriott/Hilton experience it ain't, so if that's what you want you will not like it. This is more like a B&B. Charming. Friendly. Memorable. It's not perfect, but all the more lovable for it.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Frank

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
A lesson for the Schoolhouse
They were still recommending use of out of date COVID policies (2 m distance not even 1 m distance and masks). For the first time ever in any hotel, they also wanted the customer to take away their own rubbish. Also, you had to have breakfast in your room, booked the night before. If anyone did have COVID it would be more likely covering the breakfast remains than old newspapers or trash? Restaurant service unavailable?
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022