Less than 10 minutes’ drive from Wootton Bassett, the Schoolhouse Restaurant and Hotel offers fine food and accommodations in the Wiltshire countryside. Formerly a Victorian school, this characterful hotel near the Cotswolds borders provides free Wi-Fi and parking. Each room has tea/coffee making facilities, a TV, hairdryer, desk, USB sockets, and private bathroom with shower or bath. All offer countryside views. Family rooms are available, with space for two children up to 14 years of age. A room service breakfast menu is available, with full English, continental, American and vegetarian choices. The restaurant serves a la carte dinner. Log fires are provided in the winter and there is an outdoor terrace for guest use in the summer. The Schoolhouse Restaurant and Hotel is within easy reach of the Cotswolds, with Cirencester around 15 miles away. Swindon is around 15 minutes’ drive, Malmesbury around 20 minutes, and Oxford, Bristol and Bath are all less than 1 hour from the hotel.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.6)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian

Parking available at the hotel


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
1 full bed
and
1 bunk bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
8.0
Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.6
Value for money
8.6
Location
8.6
Free WiFi
8.9
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Bob
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very friendly and attenuative staff, fabulous evening meal menu options and delicious breakfast, all served in room, with an option to dine in Restaurant too.
  • Eddy
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    I never had dinner. However the breakfast was excellent and brought to your door at the time you specified. The room was clean and comfortable and was a very nice room.
  • Lindsay
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    It was really quaint and full of character beautiful setting and so peaceful. The owner was so welcoming nothing was too much trouble and the food was so good. The dog was lovely too 😆

Hotel area info

Restaurants
2 Restaurants On Site

  • Dininghall
    • Cuisine
      Dutch • British • French • European
    • Open for
      Dinner
    • Ambience
      Traditional • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Gluten-free
  • Foyer
    • Cuisine
      Chinese • Dutch • British • French • Greek • Indonesian • Italian
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Modern
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Gluten-free

Amenities of Schoolhouse Restaurant and Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 8

Most popular amenities
  • Parking on site
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • 2 restaurants
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • Landmark view
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Horseback riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Radio
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Public parking is available on site (reservation is needed) and charges may apply.
    Services
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Private check-in/out
    • Fax/Photocopying
      Additional charge
    • Express check-in/out
    • Meeting/Banquet facilities
      Additional charge
    • Room service
    Front Desk Services
    • Invoice provided
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV outside property
    • CCTV in common areas
    • Smoke alarms
    • Security alarm
    • Key access
    • 24-hour security
    General
    • Designated smoking area
    • Smoke-free property
    • Heating
    • Soundproof
    • Private entrance
    • Carpeted
    • Family rooms
    • Ironing facilities
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Iron
    Languages Spoken
    • German
    • English
    • French
    • Dutch

    House rules

    Schoolhouse Restaurant and Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM

    Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

    Check-out

    From 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

    Refundable damage deposit

    A damage deposit of GBP 150 is required. The property charges this 7 days before arrival. That's about USD 184. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    Children 12 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    0 - 2 years
    Crib upon request
    £12.50 per child, per night

    Prices for cribs aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

    The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

    There are no extra beds available at this property.

    All cribs are subject to availability.

    Age restriction

    The minimum age for check-in is 18

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    Groups

    When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

    Maestro Mastercard Visa UnionPay credit card Solo Discover JCB Diners Club American Express Cash is not accepted Debit card Schoolhouse Restaurant and Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    1 private car parking space is available free of charge from check-in to check-out per reservation. Additional private cars and/or commercial vehicles up to 3.5 tonnes are charged GBP 15 per night. The property's parking cannot accommodate vehicles exceeding 3.5 tonnes M.A.M. , long vehicles or trailers.

    Please note the payment must be from the original card, and the card holder must be present.

    Should guests wish to eat at the restaurant they are advised to reserve a table in advance.

    Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

    Please inform Schoolhouse Restaurant and Hotel of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

    Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

    A damage deposit of £150 is required. The property charges this days before arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

    FAQs about Schoolhouse Restaurant and Hotel

    • Room options at Schoolhouse Restaurant and Hotel include:

      • Double
      • Family
      • Single
      • Twin

    • Schoolhouse Restaurant and Hotel has 2 restaurants:

      • Dininghall
      • Foyer

    • The prices at Schoolhouse Restaurant and Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Schoolhouse Restaurant and Hotel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Cycling
      • Hiking
      • Horseback riding

    • Guests staying at Schoolhouse Restaurant and Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.5).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Continental
      • Full English/Irish
      • Vegetarian

    • Schoolhouse Restaurant and Hotel is 4.3 miles from the center of Swindon. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Check-in at Schoolhouse Restaurant and Hotel is from 5:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.