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The Tawny Owl

The Tawny Owl, Taw Hill, North Swindon, Swindon, United Kingdom View Map

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The Tawny Owl

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Comfortable Accommodations The Tawny Owl in Swindon offers family rooms with modern amenities including free WiFi, flat-screen TVs, and work desks. Each room features a bath, tea and coffee maker, and carpeted floors. Dining and Leisure Guests can enjoy British cuisine at the traditional family-friendly restaurant, offering brunch, lunch, and dinner. The on-site bar provides a relaxing atmosphere, while the tennis court and outdoor play area cater to leisure activities. Convenient Location Located 4.3 mi from Lydiard Park and 2.8 mi from the Steam Museum of the Great Western Railways, the inn is also close to Coate Water Country Park and Cotswold Water Park. Free on-site private parking is available. Guest Satisfaction Highly rated for its attentive staff and excellent service support, The Tawny Owl ensures a comfortable and enjoyable stay for all visitors.

183 Reviews

8.4Very Good
Cleanliness
8.6
Staff
9.1
Location
8.8

What Guests Say

  • “Did the job but nothing outstanding. Very much a local pub rather than a hotel.”
  • “Large room and bathroom. Clean and comfortable.”
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Top Amenities

  • Restaurant
  • Free Internet Access
  • Free Parking
  • Accessible Rooms / Facilities
  • Non-Smoking Rooms
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Double Room with Private Bathroom1/4

Double Room with Private Bathroom

151 sqft • 1 Double

  • Bath or Shower
  • Body soap
  • Carpeting
  • Coffee/tea machine
Twin Room with Private Bathroom1/4

Twin Room with Private Bathroom

151 sqft • 2 Single

  • Bath or Shower
  • Body soap
  • Carpeting
  • Chocolate or cookies
Triple Room1/4

Triple Room

151 sqft • 1 Double, 1 Single

  • Bath or Shower
  • Body soap
  • Carpeting
  • Chocolate or cookies

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    What Guests Loved

    8.4
    Very Good

    Based on 183 reviews

    Location

    8.8

    Cleanliness

    8.6

    Staff

    9.1

    Overall Quality

    8.4

    Pros +

    • Did the job but nothing outstanding. Very much a local pub rather than a hotel.
    • Large room and bathroom. Clean and comfortable.
    • Ease to get food downstairs after a long day travelling

    Cons -

    • Would have liked to be able to order a simple sandwich or tea and scone as I am on a very restricted diet due to recent surgery.
    • Nothing much.
    • Music didn’t stop until 1:30 am considering the pub closed at 11pm. Yelling into the night Staff were really rude and unprofessional. Room was run down and bath was rooting away, the floor had a massive unknown stain on it
    Business Traveler (113)Solo Traveler (135)Traveling as Couple (185)Family with Young Children (77)Family with Teens (1)Senior Traveler (1)Group Traveler (54)Total (309)
    7Verified Hotel GuestPosted on: 2-5-2018

    Did the job but nothing outstanding. Very much a local pub rather than a hotel.

    Would have liked to be able to order a simple sandwich or tea and scone as I am on a very restricted diet due to recent surgery.

    10ShinPosted on: 8-2-2025

    Large room and bathroom. Clean and comfortable.

    Nothing much.

    1EmilyPosted on: 4-20-2025

    Ease to get food downstairs after a long day travelling

    Music didn’t stop until 1:30 am considering the pub closed at 11pm. Yelling into the night Staff were really rude and unprofessional. Room was run down and bath was rooting away, the floor had a massive unknown stain on it

    9ChrisPosted on: 1-31-2025

    I didn't expect the towels to be changed daily.The room was very clean & "spider" free :)Food was very good in the restaurant both nights :)

    A spare loo roll would've been nice without asking for one

    10LindaPosted on: 1-19-2025

    Location, staff, cleanliness, quality of food, plenty of space in pub area for gathering, comfortable atmosphere.

    One of our beds was a bit lumpy.

    8Phil_c_Posted on: 12-18-2024

    Room was comfortable and warm. Yes, it could have been modernised but that all costs money when pubs are already struggling. Their selection of beverage accoutrements and biscuits in the room were excellent.

    Nothing really. We had concerns that we might not get to sleep when the live music was on downstairs but the staff are in complete control and moderated the timing and all was good.

    10KimberleyPosted on: 11-19-2024

    Lovely rooms, nice temperature, bar music finished on time and lovely bar.

    9DanielPosted on: 11-11-2024

    Welcoming and friendly staff. Comfortable and cozy room at a reasonable price.

    10MatthewPosted on: 11-10-2024

    Nice little gem in Swindon, start off with the room, the room was lovely and cosy and bath was nice and long and deep, we also tried food on our stay and food was exceptional nice and if we lived nearer we would be popping there more often for food, would we stay again? Yes

    I'm just being really picky now as hard to pick fault rather than little light you on ceiling you can turn on, would've rather a bedside lamp.

    5StephenPosted on: 11-5-2024

    Love bath nice bed best sleep long time nice staff nice place to b.some ware I could chill after such a bad couple years.nothing was to much staff very happy to help

    Not a lot to complain about few stains on wall in room need to clean them .but as I said I would stay again

    10JanetPosted on: 10-7-2024

    We all enjoyed a tasty meal of pork , delicious vegetables & gravy - simply the best ! STAFF - all went above they line of duty to make our stay exceptional! All was greatly appreciated . Beryl , Sandra & Jan

    5EasterPosted on: 9-8-2024

    Live music went on past midnight, and then the guest next door had TV on very loud at 5:30 am

    Bathroom wasn't particularly safe , as nothing to grab to get out shower. Noisy and not particularly clean very uncomfortable Bed

    8LeePosted on: 8-17-2024

    Convenient for cycle route 45 and the staff let us store the cycles in a secure compound

    They didn’t serve breyuntil 0930 which is too low hen on cycling trip

    9ChrisPosted on: 8-3-2024

    Superb

    Room was very hot fan didn't help much but can't help the British weather but everything else was spot on

    9SharonPosted on: 7-22-2024

    Stayed here a couple of times, nice friendly pub, staff are pleasant, would stay again?

    3DeepakPosted on: 6-24-2024

    Staff were welcoming

    Cleanliness of room was not good.Cobwebs in the windows and months of dust and debri on the head boards.Bathroom had paint peeling and the toilet had yellow urine stains on the back with hairs

    10SimonPosted on: 5-28-2024

    Friendly staff,good food and reasonably priced, big garden to cater for all ages.

    1IvanPosted on: 5-17-2024

    Property is clean and well located with a private paring for the guests and very nice pub

    My room was at the back where the installation of kitchen extractor was on till 10pm and the external body of the aircon comes on and off all night which with windows and curtains closed still lot allowed me to sleep all night

    10MayurPosted on: 5-13-2024

    Overall stay was amazing. Rooms are quite spacious, cleaned and tidy.Staff is also quite friendly.I enjoyed my stay with my family.

    9SuePosted on: 4-3-2024

    Every thing clean every one friendly

    Food could have been much better

    Amenities & Policies

    Amenities

    Food & Drinks

    • Restaurant

    Media & Technology

    • Free Internet Access

    Transportation

    • Free Parking
    • Accessible parking

    Health & Safety

    • Health Services
    • Daily disinfection

    Accessibility

    • Handicapped Rooms/Facilities

    Kid Friendly

    • Family Friendly

    General

    • No Smoking Rooms/Facilities

    Guest policies

    Check-inAfter 2:00 PM
    Check-outBefore 11:00 AM
    InternetFree Wi-Fi is available.
    ParkingFree parking is available.
    Children & Extra BedsChildren of all ages are welcome.
    PetsPets are not allowed.
    Room RatesAll rates displayed are for two guests unless otherwise noted.

    Important info

    The hotel rooms are located above the pub and some rooms may be affected by noise on busy weekends.

    Location

    The Tawny Owl

    The Tawny Owl, Taw Hill, North Swindon, Swindon

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