The School House Hotel, Swindon

The School House Hotel, Wootton Bassett - Hotel Description

Formerly a Victorian school, this Grade II listed hotel is close to Swindon, minutes from the M4 (J16), yet set in the Wiltshire countryside on the borders of the Cotswolds.

Business travellers will welcome all the usual business facilities, including free Wi-Fi in all rooms. Car hire and station and airport transfers can be arranged. Leisure travellers will enjoy the places of interest, such as Oxford, Marlborough, Cheltenham, Stonehenge, the Cotswolds, Bath and Avebury, all of which are within easy driving distance. The Great Western Designer Outlet is 4 miles away, ideal for shopping. The Ridgeway is very close, great for walkers.

All visitors will appreciate the hotel's location and look forward to returning at the end of the day for a drink or light meal in the Common Room bar, with its high ceiling and big windows. Dinner is served in the Brasserie, formerly the main school room. Seafood is a speciality. Log fires will be burning in winter, and the outside terrace will be serving cool drinks and delicious food in the summer.

For each room there is one free parking-place. Additional or commercial cars cost 8.00 GBP per day. Vehicles in excess of 3.5 tonnes cannot be accommodated.

9/10 Overall rating

The School House Hotel, Wootton Bassett - Guest Services

• Activities: Horse Riding, Cycling, Golf Course (within 3 km).
• General: Terrace, Safety Deposit Box, Non-Smoking Rooms, Heating, Bar, Express Check-In/Check-Out, Valet Parking, Garden, Restaurant, Luggage Storage, All Public and Private spaces non-smoking, Gay Friendly, Parking, Free Parking.
• Services: Free Wi-Fi Internet Access Included, Dry Cleaning, Breakfast in the Room, Packed Lunches, Wi-Fi/Wireless LAN, Bicycle Rental, Meeting/Banquet Facilities, Internet Services, Shoe Shine, Fax/Photocopying, Ironing Service, Airport Shuttle, Room Service.

The School House Hotel, Wootton Bassett - Restaurants and Bars

The Brasserie was once the main schoolroom and assembly hall. The large room still features a high ceiling, tall mullioned windows and a log burner. Breakfast is also served in the Brasserie. The Common Room was formerly the school's kindergarten during the Victorian era. More intimate than the Brasserie, the Common Room still also has a high ceiling, tall mullioned windows and a log burner. This room has a new bar with views out over the Wiltshire countryside. Food is also served here.

The School House Hotel, Wootton Bassett - Hotel Policies

Important! Policies may vary from these depending on your room, date & rate selection. Please check the room information when booking.

• Check In: 17:00 - 22:00 hours
• Check Out: 10:00 hours
Cards accepted at the hotel:
• Visa,  Maestro,  MasterCard
• Deposit: No deposit will be charged.
• Internet: Wireless internet is available in some hotel rooms and is free of charge.
• Pets: Pets are not allowed.
• Parking: Free public parking is possible on site.
• Extra Charges: 15 % VAT is included. Service charge is not applicable. City/tourist tax is not applicable.
• Children and extra beds: All children are welcome. All children under 3 years stay free of charge when using existing bedding. All children under 2 years are charged GBP 5.00 per night and person for cots. All older children or adults are charged GBP 15.00 per night and person for extra beds. Maximum capacity of extra beds/babycots in a room is 1.
• Cancellations: If cancelled up to 4 days before date of arrival, no fee will be charged. If cancelled later or in case of no-show, the total price of the reservation will be charged.

The School House Hotel, Wootton Bassett - Important Information

All guests are checked out by email, fax or post on departure. Payment for room charges is taken one working day prior to arrival with the remainder of any charges charged on departure. Reservations of 4 or more days duration will incur a non-refundable deposit of 20% charged to the credit card on the day that the reservation is made. Reservations for guests with a different person's credit card will not be accepted. Credit card holders are required to be present. A 50 GBP non-refundable deposit is required for special offers. Peak period bookings require full non-refundable prepayment 30 days prior to arrival. The hotel will notify guests by email if they have booked during a peak period. If the guest does not then wish to adhere to this prepayment they can cancel immediately without charge. Reservations not taken up by 22:00 are deemed as 'non arrival' unless prior arrangements are agreed. 'Non arrival' reservations are charged in full. Deposits may be taken: Guests will be notified by the hotel direct as to when a deposit will be taken eg. bookings of 4 days or more, peak period bookings & special offers.

The School House Hotel, Wootton Bassett - Directions

From Jct 16 of the m4, follow the a3102 towards Swindon. At the first roundabout turn left onto Whitehill Way,then turn left at the next mini roundabout (Hook Street). Continue for 2 miles, then you will see the School House Hotel on your left. Alternatively print the map (supplied by Multimap) next to our details.

*Directions included in email booking confirmation