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Reviews of Helen Browning's Royal Oak 4 stars

Cues Lane Bishopstone, Swindon, SN6 8PP, United Kingdom

#3 of 18 B&Bs and Inns in Swindon

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 481 hotel reviews

9.3

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.6

  • Comfort

    9.6

  • Location

    9.5

  • Facilities

    9.5

  • Staff

    9.8

  • Value for money

    9.2

  • Free WiFi

    9.1

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  • Reviewed: 30 October 2023

    10
    Friendly and welcoming staff and accommodation, will return 😊
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lovely location, great facilities, very dog friendly. Great walks nearby.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 October 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Air conditioning not mentioned when welcomed into room. The room supply of coffee only available as pods.

    The farm focused surroundings, environmentally friendly ethos and preparation of food from local produce.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 October 2023

    9.0
    Another visit and another very good sleep.
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing really

    Stayed at the Royal Oak a few times before but I had the best room they have and it was really nice and is really worth the little extra money to stay in this room.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 October 2023

    10
    Lovely weekend with fantastic food.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A little on the pricier side but was excellent value for money I feel so can't complain.

    Lovely area of the world with fantastic walks for us and our dog. Very dog friendly and food in the pub absolutely fantastic. Staff very friendly and welcoming, and seem to genuinely love working here. Breakfast was delicious with produce from the farm (as is most of the pub menu) including lovely apple juice, delicious sausages and bacon. We stayed in Kate's Folly which is a nice quirky room, very comfortable. We were recommended this place on a previous visit for food and made a point of staying the next time we were in the area as we were so impressed. It has definitely again lived up to expectations.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 October 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The pib was very nice and freshly prepared food excellent.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 October 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Lovely, homely stay with fantastic food and friendly staff

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 October 2023

    10
    Wonderful stay in rural location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    The staff were so friendly and helpful, the bathroom was scrupulously clean, loved the decor in the room, rooms set back from main pub and very quiet, a cosy communal room was available for use, lots of walks available so no need drive anywhere, breakfast is delicious and the evening meal was just divine. I could go on, we loved it 😊

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 October 2023

    8.0
    Loved it !
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We loved the property, the staff were very friendly and the breakfast was great . The food was all locally produced . It is a great location for brilliant walks.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 October 2023

    10
    Wish we had stayed here during the long summer nights.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Owners and staff very obliging and could not do enough for us. Great atmosphere in the bar on Friday night. Bedroom well serviced and clean

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 September 2023

    10
    EXCELLENT PLACE
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Just loved the home from home feel, a single female traveling alone its vital to feel safe and I did that. Every one was super friendly. The pork sausages at breakfast were divine as was athe muesli and fruit.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 September 2023

    10
    Great relaxing break
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    This is my second trip to The Royal Oak. The rooms are very comfortable and the staff very friendly and helpful. It's lovely having so much Organic food. The breakfasts are delicious. I only ate once in the evening and the menu had a very good range and more vegetarian options than the last visit. It is in the middle of great walks including the Ridgeway. The local duck pool is idyllic and I attached a photo

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 September 2023

    10
    Excellent weekend . Great communication and superb stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great individual service - fun / friendly and delicious

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 September 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Check in, staff, pub, food, rooms

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 September 2023

    10
    we will 100% be back!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    cant think of a thing!

    everything was wonderful! Already booked another trip

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 31 August 2023

    9.0
    Great stay - all good!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was very good, can’t fault anything!

    Everything was up to my expectations, the checking in lady was excellent, very helpful and friendly, she showed us to our room and explained how everything worked with the honesty bar etc. The evening meal in the pub was also excellent as was breakfast. The small village the property is situated in is very pretty, with lots of walks as detailed in the plan left in our room. Really there was nothing I could fault- and I’m really fussy!

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 August 2023

    10
    Perfect and can’t wait to come back.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was nothing to fault.

    Absolutely beautiful property, extremely clean with quality furnishings. Quirky and quality. The staff was incredible with customer care and excellent food. Nothing was too much trouble. I have allergens and they made it seem effortless. Cannot fault the place . Highly recommend and we have already booked to come back !!

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 August 2023

    10
    Incredibly friendly staff in a beautiful setting
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing!

    Lovely, comfortable, everything clean and great!

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 August 2023

    10
    Beautiful, rustic gem
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing, all good.

    The room was exceptional, the full English breakfast was very nice, dinner was very good. Staff very attentive.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 August 2023

    10
    I'd love to keep this place a secret...but I can't!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Relaxed, excellent hosts and staff, fantastic food

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 August 2023

    10
    excellent hotel with lovely staff
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Standard Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    exceptional hotel. fantastic staff. lovely and accommodating of everything we needed for a wedding in the area. great common room we could hang in and great breakfast.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 August 2023

    10
    Stay here. You won’t regret it!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing at all!

    Amazing staff, super helpful and friendly from arrival to leaving. I was able to charge my car up overnight too which was a welcome bonus (you do have to pay for this, I’d recommend downloading the Electric Universe app to benefit from a cheaper rate). Our room was super clean and attention to detail was second to none. We loved the communal lounge and honesty bar, the food was among the best we’ve ever eaten anywhere, and the breakfast in the morning was also top notch (make sure you try the apple juice!). We will definitely be back again, honestly couldn’t have been any better.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 August 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beautiful property, nice rooms, great breakfast, fantastic staff

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 August 2023

    10
    Everything was perfect
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing!

    Delicious food, amazing location, friendly staff, lovely room

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 August 2023

    8.0
    Beautiful village setting, restful welcoming property, excellent food
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was great

    Ideally located for walking the ridgeway. Excellent restaurant. Friendly welcoming staff.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 August 2023

    10
    A hidden gem worth every moment.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Unfortunately they were getting an exterior paint job and the painters started a little too early! They were suitably told off by staff!!

    The relaxed atmosphere and attitude of staff. Food was amazing!

    Stayed in July 2023

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