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Helen Browning's Royal Oak

2.5 star property
Enjoy the free parking at this Swindon guest house

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Standard Suite, Accessible, Ensuite (Barn Field) | 1 bedroom
Superior Suite, Ensuite (Downs Barn) | 1 bedroom
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Superior Suite, Ensuite (Eastbrook Valley) | 1 bedroom

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

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Cues Lane, Bishopstone, Swindon, England, SN6 8PP
  • Place, Wyvern Theatre
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Swindon Designer Outlet
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, Coate Water Country Park
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Airport, Oxford (OXF)
    ‪50 min drive‬

Room options

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

Standard Suite, Ensuite (Football Field) | 1 bedroom

Standard Suite, Ensuite (Football Field)

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

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Superior Suite, Ensuite (Cuckoo Pen) | 1 bedroom

Superior Suite, Ensuite (Cuckoo Pen)

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

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

Superior Suite, Ensuite (Downs Barn) | 1 bedroom

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) | 1 bedroom

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

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

Superior Suite, Ensuite (Eastbrook Valley) | 1 bedroom

Superior Suite, Ensuite (Eastbrook Valley)

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

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

Standard Double Room, Ensuite (Silsdown) | 1 bedroom

Standard Double Room, Ensuite (Silsdown)

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

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

Standard Double Room, Ensuite (Smith's Bottom) | 1 bedroom

Standard Double Room, Ensuite (Smith's Bottom)

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

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

Standard Double Room, Ensuite (Lower Whitehill) | 1 bedroom

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) | 1 bedroom

Standard Double Room, Ensuite (Botswicky)

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

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

Standard Suite, Accessible, Ensuite (Barn Field) | 1 bedroom

Standard Suite, Accessible, Ensuite (Barn Field)

  • 15 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Suite, Ensuite (Marral Woodland)

Standard Suite, Ensuite (Marral Woodland) | 1 bedroom

Standard Suite, Ensuite (Marral Woodland)

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

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

Standard Suite, Ensuite (Downs East) | 1 bedroom

Standard Suite, Ensuite (Downs East)

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

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About the neighborhood

Swindon

In Swindon .At this Swindon guesthouse, you'll be within 3 miles (5 km) of Wayland's Smithy and 6 miles (10 km) of Ashdown House. Shrivenham Park Golf Club and Tuckmill Meadow are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Uffington White Horse - 11 min drive - 6.0 miles
  • Wyvern Theatre - 13 min drive - 9.9 miles
  • Swindon Designer Outlet - 15 min drive - 10.4 miles
  • Museum of the Great Western Railway - 15 min drive - 10.4 miles
  • Coate Water Country Park - 16 min drive - 6.8 miles

Getting around

  • Hungerford Kintbury Station - 21 min drive
  • Oxford (OXF) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cafe and Chat - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪College Farm - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Coleview - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The White Hart - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Helen Browning's Royal Oak

Enjoy the free parking at this Swindon guest house
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available. A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces.

Helen Browning's Royal Oak also features multilingual staff and a garden. Self parking is free.

This Swindon guesthouse is smoke free.

  • 12 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (free)
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Wedding services available
  • Garden
  • Computer for guest use
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
Helen Browning's Royal Oak offers 12 accommodations. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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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

Accessibility

  • No elevator

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit 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 accepts Visa and Mastercard. This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Helen Browning's Royal Oak to the airport?

Helen Browning's Royal Oak is 33.4 mi (60-min drive) away from the Oxford (OXF) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of Oct 25, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Helen Browning's Royal Oak on Oct 28, 2025 start from $152.62, 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.

Does Helen Browning's Royal Oak have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Helen Browning's Royal Oak.

Does Helen Browning's Royal Oak offer free breakfast?

Yes, Helen Browning's Royal Oak offers free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Helen Browning's Royal Oak?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse.

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.

Is there free parking at Helen Browning's Royal Oak?

This guesthouse offers free self parking.

Does Helen Browning's Royal Oak have a pool?

Helen Browning's Royal Oak does not have a pool.

Does Helen Browning's Royal Oak have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Helen Browning's Royal Oak have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this guesthouse.

How close is Helen Browning's Royal Oak to downtown Swindon?

Helen Browning's Royal Oak is 5.9 mi away from Swindon.

Reviews

Helen Browning's Royal Oak Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 115 out of 129 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 129 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 129 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 129 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 129 reviews

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Another lovely stay..we always enjor our stay with these friendly people.. terrific..
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Fredericus

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

David Cowie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place, was made to feel very welcome, food fantastic.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marta

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place indeed. The hotel is in a farm, and rooms on the detached barn. The conversion is lovely and very nicely done, with nothing short of a modern facility. Spotless clean, the best toiletries I tried in ages (also up for sale!). Great attention to details, comfort and environment. I definitely recommend a meal in the pub where most food is sourced locally. Preferring a meatfree diet, I found the menu a bit red-meat-heavy, but there are a few vegetarian options and the pizza I had was delicious. Breakfast is also delicious! The little village and local country side are lovely for a walk. Non-common perks: the rooms have a common lounge to chill, read, have a glass of wine or a tea, listen to music etc. loved the idea, especially for a rainy afternoon. Overall a Very relaxing environment and pleasant experience.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Martyn

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023