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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)
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Bar (on property)

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services
  • Bar

Explore the area

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Cues Lane, Bishopstone, Swindon, England, SN6 8PP
  • Place, Ashdown House
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, North Wessex Downs
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Coate Water Country Park
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Oxford (OXF)
    ‪51 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Suite, Ensuite (Football Field)

Standard Suite, Ensuite (Football Field)

  • 172 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Suite, Ensuite (Cuckoo Pen)

Superior Suite, Ensuite (Cuckoo Pen)

  • 172 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Suite, Ensuite (Downs Barn)

Superior Suite, Ensuite (Downs Barn)

  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Superior Suite, Ensuite (Kate's Folly)

Superior Suite, Ensuite (Kate's Folly)

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

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Superior Suite, Ensuite (Eastbrook Valley)

Superior Suite, Ensuite (Eastbrook Valley)

  • 161 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Double Room, Ensuite (Silsdown)

Standard Double Room, Ensuite (Silsdown)

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

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Standard Double Room, Ensuite (Smith's Bottom)

Standard Double Room, Ensuite (Smith's Bottom)

  • 151 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Double Room, Ensuite (Lower Whitehill)

Standard Double Room, Ensuite (Lower Whitehill)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 97 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Double Room, Ensuite (Botswicky)

Standard Double Room, Ensuite (Botswicky)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 86 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Suite, Accessible, Ensuite (Barn Field)

Standard Suite, Accessible, Ensuite (Barn Field)

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

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Standard Suite, Ensuite (Marral Woodland)

Standard Suite, Ensuite (Marral Woodland)

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

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Standard Suite, Ensuite (Downs East)

Standard Suite, Ensuite (Downs East)

  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Swindon

Helen Browning's Royal Oak places you within a 10-minute drive of Ashdown House and Wayland's Smithy. This 12-room guesthouse welcomes guests with conveniences like free breakfast, a restaurant, and free self parking.
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What's nearby

  • Ashdown House - 6 min drive - 4.4 miles
  • North Wessex Downs - 6 min drive - 5.6 miles
  • Uffington Castle - 7 min drive - 5.8 miles
  • Coate Water Country Park - 8 min drive - 7.2 miles
  • Wyvern Theatre - 12 min drive - 10.2 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Cafe and Chat - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪College Farm - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Coleview - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The White Hart - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Brewers Arms - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Helen Browning's Royal Oak

Guesthouse in Swindon with free breakfast and a restaurant
Helen Browning's Royal Oak features free WiFi in public areas, a meeting room, and a computer station. You can put free parking to good use if you drive. A multilingual staff is on hand to help with luggage storage, and offer sightseeing advice. Additional amenities include a garden and wedding services.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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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

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
Driving? This property offers free parking, along with a car charging station.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards.
  • This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is there to do near Helen Browning's Royal Oak?

This guesthouse is located in Swindon, close to Uffington White Horse, Coate Water Country Park, and Wyvern Theatre. You'll also find Wayland's Smithy and Ashdown House within a short drive.

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

As of Jan 13, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Helen Browning's Royal Oak on Jan 16, 2026 start from $127.48, 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.

Will I be able to park at Helen Browning's Royal Oak?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the guesthouse. Electric car charging is also available for guests.

Does Helen Browning's Royal Oak have a casino?

No, Helen Browning's Royal Oak doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Helen Browning's Royal Oak?

No, there is no indoor pool at this guesthouse.

What do couples enjoy most about Helen Browning's Royal Oak?

Couples staying at this guesthouse will appreciate amenities like a bar and a restaurant plus some accommodations include soaking tubs.

Are there hot tubs at Helen Browning's Royal Oak?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this guesthouse.

Does Helen Browning's Royal Oak feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, Helen Browning's Royal Oak serves free breakfast from its restaurant.

Are there connecting rooms at Helen Browning's Royal Oak?

Yes, this guesthouse has connecting guestrooms you can book for your group event or vacation.

How far is the airport from Helen Browning's Royal Oak?

The closest major airport to Helen Browning's Royal Oak is Oxford (OXF), which is about 24.2 mi away.

Can I book a room with a balcony at Helen Browning's Royal Oak?

No, there aren't any accommodations with balconies at Helen Browning's Royal Oak.

Does Helen Browning's Royal Oak offer wedding services?

If wedding bells are in your future, take advantage of the wedding venue at Helen Browning's Royal Oak.

Helen Browning's Royal Oak Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 117 out of 132 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 132 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 132 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 132 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 132 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

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good quality . Not sure what you mean by diverse
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Malachi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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

10/10 Excellent

christopher

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

10/10 Excellent

kairen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Traveled with group
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

8/10 Good

S

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely find

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

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

CAROLYN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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

10/10 Excellent

Pierre

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Business traveler
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

Emma

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

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Mary

Traveled with group
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, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely 2
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

SCOTT

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful accomodation
Stayed 1 night in Jan 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

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

6/10 Okay

James

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tara

Traveled with partner
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

Jennifer

Traveled with family
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

8/10 Good

Nicola

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
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

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

Steven

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I little slice of heaven in a beautiful area
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024