The Schoolhouse Hotel

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Independent
8.2 (460 reviews)
Hook Street, Royal wootton Bassett, Swindon, England, SN4 8EF , Swindon , GB
44-1793-849481

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Facilities

Express check-out
No single-use plastic straws
Comprehensive recycling policy
Hardwood flooring in public areas
No single-use plastic stirrers
No single-use plastic water bottles
No single-use plastic soda bottles
Terrace
Express check-in/check-out
Wheelchair accessible
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly service
Good food
Cons:
Dated room quality
Limited amenities

Categories

Cleanliness
8.03
Room was described as clean but other mentions of damp indicate issues.
Service
9
Consistently praised for friendly and personalized service.
Location
8.54
Convenient location for nearby venues and generally a quiet area.
Room Quality
7.49
Mixed feedback on comfort; some rooms described as dated and uncomfortable.
Amenities
7.02
Lack of bar and basic amenities mentioned, affecting guest experience.
Value for Money
7.98
Good meals and overall experience suggest fair value despite some issues.
Food and Beverage
9.03
Excellent food quality with good choices; highlighted positively by guests.
Overall Experience
8.5
Enjoyable stays for many guests, despite some issues noted.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 00:43

Property Description

Enjoy Stunning Views from the Terrace

Take advantage of the terrace offering breathtaking views and relax in style. The Schoolhouse Hotel provides a perfect spot to unwind and enjoy the surroundings.

French Cuisine and Room Service

Indulge in delicious French cuisine at The Dining Hall, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or opt for room service during limited hours for a cozy night in.

Convenient Amenities and Services

Featured amenities include express check-out, helpful multilingual staff, and a convenient water dispenser for your needs. Additionally, free self-parking is available onsite for a hassle-free stay.

Enrich your stay at The Schoolhouse Hotel with our range of amenities and services, book now for an unforgettable experience. 🌟

Important information:

  • Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
  • A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property.
  • Parking height restrictions apply.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
  • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Airport code: LHR

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Children and extra beds

    No rollaway/extra beds available

  • Transportation

    Car recommended

  • Parking

    Parking height restrictions apply

  • Accessibility

    No elevators

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Location

Guest Reviews

8.2
Based on 460 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.03
Service: 9
Location: 8.54
Room Quality: 7.49
Amenities: 7.02
Value for Money: 7.98
Food and Beverage: 9.03
Overall Experience: 8.5
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Teresa • couple • gb
10
Pros:

The peace

2026-03-24 • via Nuitee
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James • couple • gb
10
2026-03-22 • via Nuitee
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Sueokey • couple • gb
7
Pros:

Owner was lovely and welcoming. Good parking, short walk to nearest pub that did excellent food. Take a torch though as its a dark road. Good breakfast served for when we'd ordered it. Ate in the hotel lobby which was a bit weird but OK. Loved seeing the wild deer outside our room in the morning.

Cons:

Bed wasn't the most comfortable, too soft and we kept rolling into the middle.

2026-03-21 • via Nuitee
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Graeme • couple • am
8
Pros:

Comfy bed,good breakfast

Cons:

Nothing

2026-03-21 • via Nuitee
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Shane • solo_traveller • gb
9
Nice room and great breakfast
Pros:

All very good. Thanks very much. See you again, Shane

2026-03-20 • via Nuitee
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Mike • couple • gb
6
Nice property and peaceful setting with a tasty breakfast.
Pros:

Location and waking up surrounded by fields. Karen was very helpful and breakfast was nice.

Cons:

Customer service from Tonny was non-existent. Zero attempt at helping or showing empathy. Accused us of being unreasonable for not answering an email sent at 0800 until 1500 on a workday. Really took the shine off, almost cancelled in advance as a result of interactions with him.

2026-03-20 • via Nuitee
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Ronald • couple • ca
10
A+ for the Schoolhouse
Pros:

We wanted to stay here for the experience of an old schoolhouse. The room was very comfortable with a great old feel. It had all the amenities we needed.
We didn't make dinner reservations in advance and were grateful they were able to seat us. The meal was truly exceptional!!! It was the best meal we ate on our trip - and we ate very well. The cooked vegetable plate, with several different types of vegetables were the best my wife has ever eaten.
We sure hope our travels will bring us back to the Schoolhouse Restaurant and Hotel again.

2026-03-17 • via Nuitee
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Catherine • solo_traveller • gb
9
Friendly and delicious!
Pros:

Very friendly hosts and an excellent dinner & breakfast, in a beautiful building

2026-03-13 • via Nuitee
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Andrew • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-03-13 • via Nuitee
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Geoffrey • couple • gb
8
Suited our requirements.
Pros:

Food was exceptional .

Cons:

Lack of lounge and bar area.

2026-03-12 • via Nuitee
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Neville • solo_traveller • be
10
Excellent hotel and restaurant to stay for a night or longer.
Pros:

Classic mid 19th century schoolhouse. Very quiet location But within 5 minutes drive to Wootton Basset or 15 to Swindon centre. Room was very clean, warm and comfortable. Karen the host was a wonderful. Friendly, warm and welcoming. Breakfast was excellent (served if you wish in the room) and the evening meal options also very good. Close to the M4, but you wouldn’t notice as it was so quiet and peaceful.
Very good location. Beautiful countryside directly outside. A very good and relaxing stay. I’ll definitely return.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-03-08 • via Nuitee
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Rhonddarob • couple • gb
10
Comforting and welcoming
Pros:

Friendly owner . Nice sized room which was clean. Good parking spaces. Option to serve breakfast to the room was very welcome and we were able to pick a time. Breakfast was substantial. Menus produced daily for the evening meal which we ate at one of four tables in the foyer. Good choice of meals which always included a fish and vegetarian option. My wife and I cleared our plates every time because they were so enjoyable.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-03-07 • via Nuitee
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Peter • solo_traveller • gb
1
2026-03-06 • via Nuitee
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Phil R • couple • gb
8
A beautiful setting with food to match
Pros:

We ate from the table d'hote menu and were extremely pleased with the quality of the food. It was excellent. We both had mushroom starters, which were so tasty. Our mains were sea bass and pork fillet, again faultless and we ate every last scrap
The dining room was atmospheric, despite the fact that we were the only diners in there. Service was very friendly.
Breakfast was served in the room, we both had smoked haddock and eggs on toast-again top marks. the fish was white, meaty and not a sign of a bone.

Cons:

The bed was not quite like many of the good chain hotels, it had much more give in it.

2026-03-02 • via Nuitee
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Teresa • couple • gb
10
2026-02-26 • via Nuitee
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Liam • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-02-24 • via Nuitee
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Michael • couple • gb
9
2026-01-29 • via Nuitee
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Teresa • couple • gb
10
Pros:

We always enjoy our stay here.

2026-01-25 • via Nuitee
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Robert • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pleasant stay ,with very polite welcome and an excellent breakfast ..very good value stay
Pros:

Friendly,warm and welcoming

Cons:

Lacked atmosphere

2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
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Diane • couple • fr
10
An overnight stay whilst travelling…kind,professional…great breakfast…we’ll go back again.
Pros:

A charming place …

2026-01-20 • via Nuitee