Surrounded by greenery, The Tawny Owl offers a tranquil escape with a garden and playground. Enjoy kids' meals at the on-site restaurant, unwind in the bar or challenge friends to a game of billiards.
Bristol International Airport (BRS) - 76 min drive
Swindon Station - 15 min drive
Swindon (XWS-Swindon Train Station) - 19 min drive
Chippenham Station - 26 min drive
Restaurants
Project Coffee - 5 min drive
McDonald's - 4 min drive
The Strawberry Thief - 4 min drive
The Tawny Owl - 1 min walk
Hongxin Oriental Buffet - 2 min drive
About this property
The Tawny Owl
The Tawny Owl puts you within a 15-minute drive of Thames River. After visiting the indoor tennis courts for a workout, you can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant or unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. Other highlights include an outdoor tennis court and a garden. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
5 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
Electric vehicle charging point on site
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Traveling with children
Playground
Children's menu
What to do
Pool table
Mountain biking nearby
Skydiving nearby
Ice skating nearby
Fishing nearby
Working away
Meeting room
Facilities
Garden
Indoor tennis courts
Outdoor tennis court
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Room amenities
Freshen up
Towels
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Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards.
Cashless transactions are available.
Guests who may encounter issues with stairs should contact this property in advance. Elevators are not available.
Also known as
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Frequently asked questions
Are pets allowed at The Tawny Owl?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at The Tawny Owl?
Yes, there's free self parking. Electric vehicle charging is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Tawny Owl?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at The Tawny Owl and nearby?
Practice your swing on the tennis courts. Additional recreation nearby includes birdwatching. The Tawny Owl also has a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near The Tawny Owl?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around The Tawny Owl like?
The Tawny Owl is located a short 20-minute walk from Orbital Shopping Park.
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The Tawny Owl Reviews
Reviews
8.4
Very Good
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8.6/10
Cleanliness
8.6/10
Staff & service
8.6/10
Amenities
8.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.6/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 11, 2025
Very good hotel and restaurant
Very good hotel excellent service friendly staff plus pub and restaurant very nice food
Marek
Marek, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 28, 2024
I’ll be back every time I come to Swindon. Friendly staff good food . Very nice room well stocked with coffee hot chocolate and biccies. Comfy beds also very handy for where I need to get to
Cathy
Cathy, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 24, 2024
Very good stay and nice food
Kevin
Kevin, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 23, 2024
Stayed here a couple of times a great place to stop
Kevin
Kevin, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 1, 2024
Stay here on a regular basis, nice place to stay and eat
Kevin
Kevin, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 26, 2024
A lovely little pub with excellent accommodation and friendly staff on the doorstep of the Cotswolds. They also do an amazing cooked breakfast.
Ben
Ben, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Aug 4, 2024
The property was clean and the staff were friendly.
Thomas
Thomas, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Aug 17, 2024
Clean room , Quiet location.
brendan
brendan, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 16, 2024
First timer, Nice pub very clean and food very good
Kevin
Kevin, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 13, 2024
Lovely
Linda
Linda, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 14, 2024
The place to Stay in Swindon.
There isn’t anything I can say negative about the Place. We have stayed there before and now decided whenever we return to Swindon we would not stay anywhere else.
It’s such a Friendly place and the Staff are so helpful and obliging.
Rooms are immaculate. Everything you need is there and spotlessly clean.
Food great and Breakfast outstanding. What more can I say. Well Done to the whole team can’t wait to return.
Linda
Linda, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 14, 2024
Lovely reception and good advice re places to visit. Enjoyed the challenging quiz night Thursday evening
Paula
Paula, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 23, 2024
Great friendly service
We stayed at the Tawny Owl for 3 nights for a family break and a base to travel the Cotswolds. The accommodation was great and the staff were friendly and couldn't be more helpful. The morning full english was huge and a great way to set you up for the days travels. From the bar staff to the chamber maids, all were so very welcoming. A truely enjoyable stay. Thank you all.
Justin
Justin, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 30, 2024
Beautiful quaint little pub with gorgeous rooms. I felt extremely comfortable, safe and relaxed. Would absolutely stay again.
Susie
Susie, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 30, 2024
The room was spacious and clean nice breakfast staff
polite.Great location this is our 2nd time here,will come again.
Steven
Steven, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 2, 2023
Fantastic room and food
Mellanie
Mellanie, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 26, 2024
A warm welcoming pub.
Amazing stay, great food reasonable price for drinks an food.
Nice to see a busy warm welcoming pub.
Paul
Paul, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 22, 2024
Nice and clean with a comfortable bed. Really nice decor. Plenty of tea and coffee in the room.
Only down side was an extremely slippery shower/bath but a mat was provided.
Gary
Gary, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 10, 2023
Great place to stay
Room was lovely, very helpful and lovely staff
Verified traveler
2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 11, 2023
Great stay
Nice comfortable rooms, easy parking, great food and drink in the pub and a nice atmosphere.
J L
J L, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 3, 2023
Lovely room, great staff and really good value
David
David, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
May 18, 2024
All aspects of the stay was good. However the breakfast needs to improve. Especially there should be more options for vegetarians.
Afzaal
Afzaal, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 7, 2024
Nicola McGuire
Are stay was lovely, really enjoyed are stay. Very nice pub would recommend it to anyone.
Nicola
Nicola, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 21, 2024
Great value
Great value and friendly hosting. EV charger is a bonud