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The Schoolhouse Hotel

Property class: 3

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A stone building with a garden of purple flowers, outdoor seating with umbrellas, and a sign indicating 'guests only.'
A stone building with a wooden door and a small porch.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a mirror, a chair, a radiator, and a painting on the wall.
A reception desk with a bell, a sign labeled 'Reception,' and a stack of brochures on the right.
A staircase with patterned carpet, a handrail, and a wall with framed pictures.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AU$151
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept

Explore the area

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Hook Street, Royal wootton Bassett, Swindon, England, SN4 8EF
  • Place, Lydiard Park
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Jungle Parc
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Swindon Designer Outlet
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, Oxford (OXF)
    ‪79 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Comfort Double Room, Ensuite, Courtyard View (Double room)

A bedroom with a bed, a desk, a chair, a radiator, and a window with curtains.

Comfort Double Room, Ensuite, Courtyard View (Double room)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Comfort Single Room, Ensuite, Courtyard View (Single)

A rural landscape with a herd of cows grazing in a field.

Comfort Single Room, Ensuite, Courtyard View (Single)

  • 11 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Deluxe Single Room

Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Deluxe Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Family Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Comfort Twin Room, Ensuite, Courtyard View (Twin)

A room with a desk, two beds, a chair, a TV, and artwork on the walls.

Comfort Twin Room, Ensuite, Courtyard View (Twin)

  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Comfort Suite, Ensuite, Courtyard View (Family room)

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

Comfort Suite, Ensuite, Courtyard View (Family room)

  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Swindon

At The Schoolhouse Hotel, you'll be 0.4 km (0.2 mi) from Lydiard Park and 7.9 km (4.9 mi) from Swindon Designer Outlet. Highlights at this Victorian hotel include 2 restaurants. .The fine-dining restaurant, The Dining Hall, serves French cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Additionally, you'll find a terrace, express check-out and multilingual staff. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this 3-property class Swindon hotel include Museum of the Great Western Railway and Wyvern Theatre.

What's nearby

  • Lydiard Park - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Jungle Parc - 7 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Swindon Designer Outlet - 11 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Museum of the Great Western Railway - 13 min drive - 9.3 km
  • Wyvern Theatre - 14 min drive - 9.6 km

Getting around

  • Swindon Station - 17 min drive
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 77 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hickory's Smokehouse - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Woodlands Edge - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Village Inn - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Crumps Cafe - ‬4 min drive

About this property

The Schoolhouse Hotel

There are 2 restaurants on site. A terrace, multilingual staff, and room service (during limited hours) are also featured at The Schoolhouse Hotel. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3-star Swindon hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 2 dining venues
  • Built in 1859
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Terrace
  • No smoking on site
The Schoolhouse Hotel offers 10 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation includes desks. 24-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and complimentary toiletries. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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includes taxes & fees
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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Uncovered parking on site (GBP 15 per day)
  • Limited number of on-site self parking spaces per unit
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • 2 restaurants
  • Couples/private dining

Restaurants on site

  • Foyer
  • The Dining Hall

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No lift
  • Thin carpet in public areas

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Built in 1859
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Non-plastic coffee stirrers available
  • Non-plastic drinking straws available
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 24-inch flat-screen TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Meal delivery service

More

  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: GBP 47.50
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: GBP 47.50 for check-in between 9:00 PM and 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 47.50
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
For any questions, please contact the property 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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Uncovered self-parking fee: GBP 15.00 per day
  • Early check-in fee: GBP 47.50 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-in fee: GBP 47.50 for check-in between 9:00 PM and 11:00 PM
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 47.50 (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Air conditioning is not provided
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a security system
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival. Air conditioning is not provided. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. Long-term renters welcome.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a security system in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

The Schoolhouse Hotel Hotel
Schoolhouse Hotel Swindon
Schoolhouse Swindon
The Schoolhouse Hotel Swindon
The Schoolhouse Hotel Hotel Swindon

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at The Schoolhouse Hotel?

Yep, The Schoolhouse Hotel has an uncovered self car park for GBP 15.00 per day. A self car park is also available, for a fee. Onsite parking is limited (max 1 space per unit).

How much does it cost to stay at The Schoolhouse Hotel?

As of 3 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Schoolhouse Hotel on 7 Sept 2026 start from AU$151, 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.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Schoolhouse Hotel?

No, The Schoolhouse Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Schoolhouse Hotel?

Yep, you can grab a meal at The Schoolhouse Hotel's onsite restaurant that serves French cuisine.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Schoolhouse Hotel?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Schoolhouse Hotel?

No, pets are not allowed.

The Schoolhouse Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 72 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 72 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 72 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 72 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 72 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bobby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely little place, the hostess was lovely, the food was very nice and the bed was very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good continental breakfast. Very good wi-fi
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Adrian

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

Nice hotel

Old school hotel clean friendly, and great dinner and breakfast, lovely staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely property and a great base for the area. The building is beautiful, and the rooms comfortable. The hostess was friendly and helpful. We would stay there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Delightful character property offering comfortable, peaceful accommodation and seriously good food - delivered to your room if you wish. Welcoming, quirky and excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paul

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

Highly recommend a stay

A wonderful spot. We were welcomed with open arms. The family run hotel has such a wonderful vibe. Felt at home immediately. We opted to have an evening meal as well. The food was very well cooked, well presented and delicious.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

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

Schoolhouse Hotel

A very friendly welcome. Really enjoyed our stay. The food was amazing, and the takeaway breakfast was very tasty. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Ian

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

One night stay

One night business stay, Rural location, unfortunately the restaurant wasn’t open but they offered a slim down evening meal menu which was adequate for one night , very nice breakfast cooked fresh with , helpful owners nice quirky building with a nice history.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Hamish

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

The Schoolhouse Hotel

We had an excellent experience at The Schoolhouse Hotel. Wonderful dinner and breakfast!! Outstanding hosts and perfectly quiet and comfortable. What could be better?!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Not a Travel Lodge

Interesting old building with comfortable rooms. Fabulous dinner and really good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Character building. Fantastic food. Top notch hostess
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was clean and tidy. The room had everything you need.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Although I only stayed one night this was enough to understand that the owners really care for their property and this translates to the service given. They were polite and courteous and even remembered our names which is a nice touch. The food we had for dinner and breakfast was also delicious.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robin

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

Lovely hotel.

Lovejy hotel. Was made very welcome upon arrival. Was only for one night but I would have been happy to stay longer.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Neil

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

Out of the way

Lovely out of the way place. Fred (the dog) was very welcoming as of course was Karen. Food was excellent, room very comfortable and service fantastic. Definitely will return when I’m the area
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everythig was excellent, from the check in, quick and easy. The room was spacious,cleanand tidy as was the bathroom. A wide selection of meals available, mine was delicious and reasonably priced. the included breakfast was again supurb and the checkout friendly and efficient. All in all well worth 5 stars of anybodies money.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

BENNY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's challenging to give a rating, because it all depends on what you want. An anodyne Marriott/Hilton experience it ain't, so if that's what you want you will not like it. This is more like a B&B. Charming. Friendly. Memorable. It's not perfect, but all the more lovable for it.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karl

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

Restful, relaxing stay - a little different

What a great find, tucked just slightly off the beaten track, countryside views surrounding this stone former school-house, peaceful relaxing and welcoming stay, Such a friendly couple, Fred will also keep you company if required :) (family pet). The room has all you'll need, Iron, Kettle, hairdryer, En-suite shower room, chairs, desk, TV. Food is great, i make no exaggeration here, spending my working week up and down the country in various hotels and eateries, the portion is just right, very tasty fresh and healthy. The school-house is something a little different, it's nice but not too fancy, a place to relax and sleep, guests are friendly and pricing is very competitive for the area. I enjoyed my stay and hope to be back when over that way. Thanks for the lovely stay Karen.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Rob

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Not good service at all

The male manager was completely rude. Threatened to THROW me out and when challenged to do so, backed down. Told me to “stop looking at me like that”. Grow up! The downstairs rooms were ok but the upstairs smelled of damp and there was obvious damp in the stairwell. You have to take your own trash home with you (no bin provided). You MUST eat at his restaurant and you must eat “before you go out”. Yeah he was arrogant!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Marie France

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
La personne qui nous a accueilli était très sympathique mais la chambre est vieillotte, la nourriture moyenne
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Frank

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

A lesson for the Schoolhouse

They were still recommending use of out of date COVID policies (2 m distance not even 1 m distance and masks). For the first time ever in any hotel, they also wanted the customer to take away their own rubbish. Also, you had to have breakfast in your room, booked the night before. If anyone did have COVID it would be more likely covering the breakfast remains than old newspapers or trash? Restaurant service unavailable?
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Staff & service
Awful attitude from the staff. We did not stay. I booked for an employee and they refused a room without my card, even though I had paid in full for it. Refused to speak on the telephone with me when I spoke to my employee. I had to ring the hotel. Rude, unfriendly and very unwelcoming. I book multiple hotels every week and never have I encountered a hotel with attitudes like this!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Mal

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Never again

Quirky, time warp or simply run down - you decide. The bar which included the lounge seating was closed. Drinks were supplied to rooms meaning no chance to chat with other guests - or be comfortable. Breakfast was good, evening meal was very odd with Michelin prices. Eat up the road! Easily walkable. Lovely dining room, but cold in February! I was not given the option to review my account, the extras had already been charged to my card. I did get a receipt emailed later.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Ian

Liked: Staff & service
Very nice area, great owners Food is excellent Hotel part of the facility is a little tired and needs updating I would stay again because of the owners and the food
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jane

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

Lovely peaceful location

Quiet and peaceful location but close to the M4 junction 16. You get a very friendly welcome and nothing is too much trouble. The rooms could use a little updating but they are warm, good size and clean. Would thoroughly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020