Helen Browning's Royal Oak

Property class: 2.5

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Take advantage of free to-go breakfast, a garden, and a bar at Helen Browning's Royal Oak. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas, and guests can find other amenities such as a restaurant.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
The current price is ₩215,292
₩258,350 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

A neatly made bed with a plaid bedspread and two pillows, a wooden headboard, a bedside table with a lamp, and a window with a curtain.

Standard Suite, Ensuite (Football Field)

  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

A hotel room with a bed, a bedside table, a mirror, a shower, and a window with curtains.

Superior Suite, Ensuite (Cuckoo Pen)

  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Suite, Ensuite (Downs Barn)

A bedroom with a large bed, a sofa, a wooden accent wall, a mirror, and a window with curtains.

Superior Suite, Ensuite (Downs Barn)

  • 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)

A bedroom with a bed, a wardrobe, a radiator, and a bathroom with a bathtub.

Superior Suite, Ensuite (Kate's Folly)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Superior Suite, Ensuite (Eastbrook Valley)

A bedroom with a bed, a red lamp, a mirror, and a red chair.

Superior Suite, Ensuite (Eastbrook Valley)

  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Double Room, Ensuite (Silsdown)

A bed with a plaid blanket, two patterned pillows, a wooden headboard, and two red wall sconces.

Standard Double Room, Ensuite (Silsdown)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 8 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room, Ensuite (Smith's Bottom)

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, and a window with curtains.

Standard Double Room, Ensuite (Smith's Bottom)

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

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

A neatly made bed with rolled towels, a dark headboard, and a window with curtains.

Standard Double Room, Ensuite (Lower Whitehill)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 9 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room, Ensuite (Botswicky)

A bed with a plaid blanket, two pillows, and a headboard with wooden slats.

Standard Double Room, Ensuite (Botswicky)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 8 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Suite, Accessible, Ensuite (Barn Field)

A bedroom with a tufted headboard, a patterned wallpaper, and a wooden wall.

Standard Suite, Accessible, Ensuite (Barn Field)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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A bedroom with a bed, a wooden headboard, a green chair, and a wall with a tree mural.

Standard Suite, Ensuite (Marral Woodland)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Suite, Ensuite (Downs East)

A bedroom with a bed, a chair, a table, and a painting on the wall.

Standard Suite, Ensuite (Downs East)

  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 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 mountain biking and cycling nearby. Visit our Swindon travel guide
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Cues Lane, Bishopstone, Swindon, England, SN6 8PP

What's nearby

  • A large green field with standing stones and a road.
    North Wessex Downs
    7 min drive - 9.0 km
  • A tower structure by a lake with birds flying around.
    Coate Water Country Park
    11 min drive - 9.6 km
  • Ashdown House
    8 min drive - 7.1 km
  • The Defence Academy of the United Kingdom
    12 min drive - 10.4 km
  • Uffington White Horse
    13 min drive - 9.6 km

Getting around

  • Hungerford Kintbury Station
    21 min drive
  • Oxford (OXF)
    62 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Wheatsheaf
    11 min drive
  • Cafe and Chat
    12 min drive
  • College Farm
    10 min drive
  • McDonald's
    10 min drive
  • The Coleview
    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 to-go breakfast, a garden, and a bar. Free WiFi in public areas and a restaurant are available to all guests.
  • You'll also enjoy perks such as:
    • Free self parking
    • An electric car charging station, multilingual staff, and coffee/tea in the lobby
    • 1 meeting room, luggage storage, and a computer station
  • Extra amenities include:
  • Highchairs and daily housekeeping

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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

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Family friendly

  • High chair

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • 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

Early check-in is available for a fee

Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Late check-out subject to availability

A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Front desk staffed during limited hours

If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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, 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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Helen Browning's Royal Oak?

As of Sep 18, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Helen Browning's Royal Oak on Oct 4, 2026 start from ₩215,292, excluding 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.

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. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Helen Browning's Royal Oak?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Helen Browning's Royal Oak located?

Situated in Swindon, this guesthouse is within 6 mi (10 km) of Wayland's Smithy, Ashdown House, and Tuckmill Meadow. Uffington Castle and Uffington White Horse are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

Helen Browning's Royal Oak Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 123 out of 139 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 139 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 139 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 139 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 139 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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Amazing super friendly staff. Very welcoming pub with a good selection of food and ales. We will be back!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Lovely room, gorgeous breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Lovely property in a great location, great food, and ideally located for working in Swindon
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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8/10 Good

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Nice location, great pub and rooms

Nice compact clean room. Beautiful surroundings and a lovely pub setting with a great breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Great place

A great place to stay at if you want to enjoy the English countryside in all its glory. Wonderfully welcoming staff too!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Great place, was made to feel very welcome, food fantastic.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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8/10 Good

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Lovely find

Great staff, great atmosphere and beautiful village. Great food,
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Another lovely stay..we always enjor our stay with these friendly people.. terrific..
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Amazing. Lovely country pub. Great food and great service. Prefect visit. Lovely people
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Another great stay at the Royal Oak. Beautiful location and a delightful traditional pub and an extremely comfortable room. TY!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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8/10 Good

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Clean and tidy rooms. Lovely food and the staff very friendly. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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8/10 Good

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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6/10 Okay

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Chose this place as a half way point between friends houses to meet to catch up. Have to say was very disappointed with the service received by some of the staff. Had a meal and asked for pork (seeing as it's a pig farm was expecting good pork) but then asked how we would like it cooked! Then when it arrived we checked that it was pork to be told 'It should be' -but wasn't!! Then when we had finished our meal we asked for a drink outside to be told that the pub had closed (was about 10.20pm) and they had run out of ice and lemon and could we bring our glasses back in when we were done!! Rooms nice and the 'Wallow' was an unexpected nice addition. Shame the record player no longer working. Loads of potential but missed the mark so many times.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Friendly and welcoming staff, thoughtful touches and a lovely location with great walks and lots to explore
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful location, lovely rooms, food & staff. Will definitely be back 🙂
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Wonderful stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Royal Oak is outstanding in every respect. If you're staying a night, its facilities are unusually generous and extensive; if you're eating, the menu and the food are great; and if you just want a drink, there's a bar area and plenty of seating outside. The staff are lovely. Plus there's plenty of local information, books, games and events, not to mention a farm shop. If you can tear yourself away, visit Wayland's Smithy a couple of miles away along the Ridgeway.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Exceptional! The perfect spot for a quick trip.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good rooms and warm cosy pub.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025