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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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Standard Suite, Accessible, Ensuite (Barn Field) | 1 bedroom
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Superior Suite, Ensuite (Eastbrook Valley) | 1 bedroom
Bar (on property)
Superior Suite, Ensuite (Downs Barn) | 1 bedroom
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

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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
  • 8 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double 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
Day bed
Fan
Private bathroom
Deep soaking bathtub
Hair dryer
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Double Room, Ensuite (Lower Whitehill)

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
  • 9 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King 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
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Standard Suite, Ensuite (Football Field) | 1 bedroom

Standard Suite, Ensuite (Football Field)

Highlights

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

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
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

View all photos for Superior Suite, Ensuite (Kate's Folly)

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
Deep soaking bathtub
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Suite, Ensuite (Marral Woodland)

Standard Suite, Ensuite (Marral Woodland) | 1 bedroom

Standard Suite, Ensuite (Marral Woodland)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Day bed
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
  • 16 sq m
  • 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
Day bed
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 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
  • 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) | 1 bedroom

Standard Suite, Accessible, Ensuite (Barn Field)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Day bed
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
  • 1 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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

Superior Suite, Ensuite (Cuckoo Pen) | 1 bedroom

Superior Suite, Ensuite (Cuckoo Pen)

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

Swindon is home to Helen Browning's Royal Oak. Swindon Arts Centre and Wyvern Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Shrivenham Park Golf Club and Defence Academy Golf Course. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Nigel Eady County Ground or Stratton St Margaret Parish Grounds. Kayaking and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and mountain biking nearby.
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Cues Lane, Bishopstone, Swindon, England, SN6 8PP

What's nearby

  • Uffington White Horse - 11 min drive - 6.0 miles
  • Wyvern Theatre - 13 min drive - 9.9 miles
  • Swindon Designer Outlet - 15 min drive - 10.4 miles
  • Museum of the Great Western Railway - 15 min drive - 10.4 miles
  • Coate Water Country Park - 16 min drive - 6.8 miles

Getting around

  • Hungerford Kintbury Station - 21 min drive
  • Oxford (OXF) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪College Farm - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Coleview - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Noffs Fish And Chips - ‬11 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, multilingual staff, and luggage storage
  • Wedding services, 1 meeting room, and a computer station

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

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 at Helen Browning's Royal Oak?

Self parking is free at this property.

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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Helen Browning's Royal Oak Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 111 out of 124 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 124 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 124 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 124 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 124 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

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

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

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

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

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

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Stayed 1 night in May 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

6/10 Okay

James

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

amanda

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

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Fredericus

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

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