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The Tawny Owl

Property class: 3.5

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A traditional pub with a sign reading "The Tawny Owl Arkell's Ales" and a patio area with outdoor seating.
A hotel room with a bed, a hairdryer, a mirror, a tray with cups, and a magazine.
A restaurant interior with wooden beams, a bar area with taps, and a sign that reads "Proud to Serve ARKELL'S Family Brews."
A restaurant with multiple wooden tables and chairs, large windows, and a sign indicating Christmas parties.
A cozy, rustic interior with leather seating, a patterned carpet, and exposed wooden beams.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Taw Hill, Swindon, England, SN25 1WR
  • Place, King George V Field Play Area
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Orbital Shopping Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, North Swindon Library
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Oxford (OXF)
    ‪70 min drive‬

Room options

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A bedroom with two beds, a desk, a chair, a small table, and a window with curtains.

Suite, Ensuite

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(9 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a radiator, and a window with curtains.

Twin Room, Ensuite

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a mirror, and a wardrobe.

Double Room, Ensuite

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(19 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Swindon

The Tawny Owl places you within a mile (2 km) of Orbital Shopping Park and King George V Field Play Area. This 5-room, 3.5-star inn has conveniences like a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and free self parking.
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What's nearby

  • King George V Field Play Area - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Orbital Shopping Park - 5 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Eastbury Park - 5 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Diamond Jubilee Park - 6 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • North Swindon Library - 6 min drive - 2.1 miles

Getting around

  • Swindon Station - 15 min drive
  • Oxford (OXF) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Vialottie - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Project Coffee - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min drive

About this property

The Tawny Owl

The Tawny Owl features free WiFi in public areas, an indoor tennis court, and an outdoor tennis court. If you drive, take advantage of free parking. Additional amenities include a meeting room and a garden.
An outdoor tennis court and an indoor tennis court are featured at the inn.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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  • Business services
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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Indoor tennis court
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Playground

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM

Early check-in subject to availability

Contactless check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM—-10:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
Driving? This property offers free parking, along with a car charging station.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • 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.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.

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Frequently asked questions

What is there to do around The Tawny Owl?

This inn is located in Swindon within a short 20-minute walk of Orbital Shopping Park. You'll also find Swindon and Cricklade Railway and Swindon Designer Outlet within a short drive.

How much does it cost to stay at The Tawny Owl?

As of Sep 17, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Tawny Owl on Sep 18, 2026 start from $82, 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.

Will I be able to park at The Tawny Owl?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the inn. An electric car charging station and wheelchair-accessible parking are also available for guests.

Does The Tawny Owl have a casino on the premises?

No, The Tawny Owl doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at The Tawny Owl?

No, there is no indoor pool at this inn.

What do couples enjoy most about The Tawny Owl?

Couples staying at this inn will appreciate amenities like a restaurant and a bar/lounge plus some guestrooms include free WiFi.

Are there hot tubs at The Tawny Owl?

No, this inn doesn't have a spa tub.

Does The Tawny Owl have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

No, The Tawny Owl doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Will The Tawny Owl allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at The Tawny Owl.

Are there connecting rooms at The Tawny Owl?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this inn.

How far is the airport from The Tawny Owl?

The closest major airport to The Tawny Owl is Oxford (OXF), which is about 27.7 mi away.

Can I book a room with a balcony at The Tawny Owl?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at The Tawny Owl.

The Tawny Owl Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 154 out of 322 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 103 out of 322 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 42 out of 322 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 322 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 322 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay for our contractors
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, good beer and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff, good location, clean and plenty of room to park
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sandra

The room was lovely. I would definately recommend it to anyone. The landlady and landlord couldn't have been more helpful delicious breakfast too.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very pleasant and good value place tp stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Suzannah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good overnight stop
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent Food and Room
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A good overnight stop on our journey to the south coast! Very friendly staff in the bar welcomed us, and were extremely helpful. Nicely decorated and spacious rooms. A good choice of decent meals on the bar menu available in the pub, so convenient not having to dine elsewhere. Excellent value, and both the evening and morning staff were great. Yes, a bit of road noise, and extractor noise heard in our 2 rooms, but we are used to silent nights living in a rural location!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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6/10 Okay

Ceri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was spacious and comfortable, if dated with some repairs needing attention. Peeling paint, stain on carpet. Hotel too noisy. Unable to get a good nights sleep. Restaurant okay. 3 of us dined. 2 meals were good, 1 was atrocious. Good location for what we needed.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

Peggy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Before you book, know that the primary business here is as a VERY popular family friendly pub! Most of the staff were very nice and helpful, though there's an expectation that you already know things and the anticipation that you are going to ask things that are wildly off target. The room was spacious and fairly comfortable, though needing a bit of attention--peeling paint, saggy loveseat, better pillows. A good place for a base to explore the region and basically be a place to sleep between excursions.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and bathroom. Lovely hot water at all times. Very comfortable beds. Well spaced tables for dining. Very helpful staff. The food was excellent. Well prepared and very good portions. Any leftovers were purely for no room to stuff any more! The prices charged were on a par with any of the best restaurants, with king sized portions. We stayed overnight as we had a car in the local garage which was going to take most of a day to repair. We were told to make ourselves at home while waiting for the garage to confirm the car was ready. Nothing was too much trouble. The prices charged were on a par with any of the best restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room easy parking.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Kerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely room, staff very helpful. Food in the pub was lovely and good value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Euan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff very accommodating and helpful. Room was clean and welcoming and had everything required for a comfortable stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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6/10 Okay

Sean

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Rooms a little tired particularly the bathroom. Staff very friendly and pub food not bad at all. Very strange that breakfast was from 9.30am, which was too late for us as we had a business meeting in Swindon.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Genoveffa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff in the bar and at check in were super friendly and helpful. The room was really lovely. Roomy, comfortable, good size tv and large en-suite bathroom. Quiet, warm and lovely biscuits in the room. Best of all the mattress was soooooo comfortable. We had lunch in the bar which was yummy too. Would highly recommend staying and eating at The Tawny Owl.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was excellent clean freash a good size. Cleaning staff were very helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Very good stay and nice food
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

R

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room lovely large all renovated lovely atmosphere in the pub was great for a Wednesday night. Food very good and reasonably priced would stay again. Staff a credit to them
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here a couple of times a great place to stop
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Mark

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

Great value for a high quality stay

We had a great stay at The Tawny Owl. Lovely clean room, comfy bed, decent facilities and a great price meant that itvwas fantastic value. We ate in the pub restaurant and found the food really good and the selection of beers was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect for our vist to Swindon swingers club
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stay here on a regular basis, nice place to stay and eat
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Marek

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

Very good hotel and restaurant

Very good hotel excellent service friendly staff plus pub and restaurant very nice food
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Pauline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room very clean, friendly staff, good food. Ran out of pump beer over 2 days though!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

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