Chiseldon House
New Road Chiseldon, Swindon SN4 ONE England
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An award winning country house hotel set in the stunning Marlborough Downs in the heart of the Wiltshire countryside. Situated just minutes from Swindon and the M4, ensures easy access from London and the West. Originally part of a large estate and built around 1821, Chiseldon House – a grade II listed building – now offers you the perfect blend of upmarket style and comfort, with its first class restaurant, beautifully appointed rooms and modern business facilities, all set in the privacy of elegant and relaxing gardens. Chiseldon House Hotel is an excellent base for exploring the best of the south west with attractions such as Swindon's Designer Outlet, Longleat Safari Park, Bath Spa, Stone Henge, Bibury, Cotswold Water Park, Castle Combe, Bowood House ,Avebury, Birdland,Newbury Races, The Ridgeway and many more! * Free Wifi * Free Parking * 24 Hour Reception * Meeting Rooms * Restaurant * Afternoon Tea * Bar & Lounge * Friendly Staff
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Free parking
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Highchairs available
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New Road Chiseldon, Swindon SN4 ONE England
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freddiedoncaster wrote a review 19 Nov
Stockton-on-Tees, United Kingdom2585 contributions2080 helpful votes
The approach to the hotel in the dying light of day was very comforting. A warm welcome was also greatly appreciated after a five hour drive. The hotel itself certainly needs a little remedial work done to the outside, however inside the hotel, it was clean and homely. After being checked in by a charming young lady, who explained everything to me, I then made my way to my bedroom. The room was situated on the second floor, which can be a little tricky to get to, especially with luggage. Inside the room I was surprised how spacious it was considering the price paid. The bed was so so, the pillows a little hard, but overall the quality of sleep I had was ok. The bathroom, although a little tired ( stained bath, broken toilet seat, and various cracked tiles) was spacious. Now I’ll move on to my title of the review “ A breakfast of two halves”. I stayed for two nights, and on the first morning my breakfast was “top drawer”. Ordered from the menu it was excellent quality , freshly cooked, piping hot, and they had black pudding!!….just love it!! I would honestly say it has to be in my top ten of all time English breakfast’s , and believe me I’ve had a few! On my second and final morning my heart sank when I walked into the dining room. Two large tables of guests with screaming kids. But that wasn’t the issue. The issue was that I had to join in with them and have a congealed breakfast from hot trays, and also no black pudding!!! Why my expectations had to be lowered because two large groups were having breakfast was an utter letdown. I was a solo resident, so surely I should have been asked if I’d like a freshly cooked breakfast, just like I had on the previous day, and also to include Black pudding!! I must also mention the reprices of drinks. This put me off from dining at the hotel. I like a bottle of wine with dinner, and especially rose. I certainly wouldn’t pay £30 for a bottle of Pinot Grigio, and also a double Bacardi and Coke ( and it was a splash of coke from the postmix gun) was £10.80. I have two bars in an affluent part of the UK and I think charging £8.75 for the same drink is a little daring! Having said all this, which I hope the hotel may take on board some of my comments, I must mention Kyle ( do you ever sleep Kyle?) He’s certainly a worthy asset to the hotel. …
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Date of stay: November 2023Trip type: Travelled solo
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Great room, friendly staff and good food - ticks all the boxes! The dinner menu was limited and unfortunately didn't change very much from evening to evening. Because it was a fixed price for 2 or 3 courses you knew what you were getting ...and what you got was very good! We will happily stay there again!
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Date of stay: November 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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This peaceful hotel is situated just a mile or two from Junction 15 of the M4, and it is an ideal base for exploring the area. We were only there for two nights but we visited Swindon's fascinating Railway Village and the National Trust's Ashdown House. We had a spacious 'executive' room with a very comfortable bed and two large leather armchairs. The bathroom had both bath and shower, and luxurious towels. Dinner was excellent - on our first evening we had smoked salmon, venison fillet and lemon tart,and the next night tomato and basil soup, pork loin steak and cheese. The chef clearly knows his stuff - it was all beautifully presented and tasted delicious. Breakfast was also very good. The staff were friendly and efficient. We paid £160 per night for dinner, bed and breakfast, which we thought was very good value indeed.…
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Date of stay: October 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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There were 2 of us with a dog, we stayed on two occasions, on our way to a family celebration then on the way back home. The greeting we had on both occasions were friendly and informative. Our room was clean, airy and with all the facilities you would need. The bathroom was a really good size, often they are quite small. We had two very comfortable beds with decent pillows. Each of us had a bedside table with a lamp and a coaster (so often a missed off item). There was a desk with drawers, one of which housed a hairdryer, above the desk was a large flat screen television, mounted on the wall, a chair was also by the desk. A nice large wardrobe which contained extra blankets in case you felt the duvet was not warm enough, plus an iron and ironing board. We also had a comfortable two seater settee. There was also a sideboard which housed neatly laid out mugs, kettle and all items for tea/coffee/chocolate. Also Wi-fi which was free. We chose to eat in the bar, the food was well presented and exceptional. The staff again were attentive and extremely polite, nothing was too much trouble. There is a night porter which is very handy when your dog chooses it needs a ‘wee’ at 5 a.m. After a very comfortable nights sleep and a dog walk, we had breakfast. There were cereals, fresh fruit (sliced melon, 2 different kinds) sliced fresh pineapple, a variety of juices and yoghurts laid out on a table for you to help yourself to. On the breakfast menu there was porridge available too. Main breakfast consisted of bacon/sausage/black pudding/tomato and mushrooms, and a choice of how you would like your eggs cooked. We also had a choice of tea or coffee, brown or white toast, all well presented and delivered. Our second visit was just as perfect.…
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Date of stay: November 2023Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Our second stay here. Lovely setting, spacious rooms and quiet It was £144 for 2 nights b and b. Which at £36/pppn makes it good value. Had an evening meal the first night. It is a fixed price 2/3 course. The food is excellent, really tasty and hot. All fresh cooked , an excellent chef….thank you.
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Date of stay: October 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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We had a great stay here, the rooms were more spacious than we anticipated which was lovely, breakfast was excellent and the location suited us well with all the nearby attractions we wanted to visit.
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Date of stay: September 2023Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Lovely hotel and grounds , large rooms , comfortable bed, amazing food and the service received from the staff was fantastic. Nothing was too much trouble. Very welcoming and attentive, staff work really hard to meet customers needs.
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Date of stay: September 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Great setting! Amazing food! Service was above and beyond! Angie was so helpful and great information! Can’t say enough about her! Waitress we had at dinner was great too! Didn’t get her name. I’m celiac and it’s the first time in 15 years that I had deep fried gluten free beer batter fish and chips! It was so good!
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Date of stay: August 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from John Pennells, Owner at Chiseldon House
Responded 7 Sept 2023
Thank you for taking the time to write a review and for your positive comments. It is great to be able to pass on complimentary feedback to our hardworking staff. I am delighted you enjoyed Chef’s gluten free fish and chips. We hope to welcome you back again soon.
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We had our reservation confirmed and booked for this October for our first year wedding anniversary . We were thoroughly looking forward to celebrating our first wedding anniversary here , in this beautiful intimate setting , celebrating such a special occasion . I have received a call to inform me that they have decided to take on an exclusive use ,last minute wedding on the day of our stay , therefore they are cancelling our reservation as they need all of the rooms for the wedding. The only offer was to transfer our stay to a near by hotel that is not of the same aesthetic , but that of a corporate establishment with a bottle of wine . Whilst I understand they have looked at this from a business point of view and pound signs ringing , I am extremely disappointed in the lack of loyalty and customer care .To top it of , I was also informed that I would have to go out of my way to cancel the reservation through the site I had booked with as they had no access to this . Leaving me now to find an alternative hotel to celebrate our wedding anniversary . I certainly won’t be bringing my custom here again. …
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Date of stay: August 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from John Pennells, Owner at Chiseldon House
Responded 7 Sept 2023
Thank you for your feedback. Unfortunately on this very rare occasion we did need to alter your booking with us. You had made your booking through a third party site, not direct with us, and we had no prior knowledge this stay was for your wedding anniversary. We contacted you as soon as we knew there was an issue (two months prior to your planned stay) and offered to transfer you to a 4 star property 2 miles away. Due to the way third party booking websites work, we did have to ask you to cancel your booking with them. This was a very unusual situation for us to find ourselves in and I am sorry on this occasion we were not able to accommodate you.
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Second visit, had to go back to make sure first was really awake for - it is lovely. The rooms are good, bathrooms great, some paintwork on the french doors needs tidying up but overall a really lovely quiet stay. The Chef is a magician with food, both visits had different meals and both times the food was worthy of a very high class restaurant. The young lady serving us was a delight also.
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Date of stay: July 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from John Pennells, Owner at Chiseldon House
Responded 7 Sept 2023
Thank you very much for your kind review. I am delighted you have enjoyed two visits with us and will pass on your compliments to the Chef and waitress. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon.
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US$88 - US$111 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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United KingdomEnglandWiltshireSwindon
NUMBER OF ROOMS
21
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Frequently Asked Questions about Chiseldon House
Which popular attractions are close to Chiseldon House?
Nearby attractions include Cryptology Swindon (Incarcerated) (3.5 miles), STEAM - Museum of the Great Western Railway (4.3 miles), and The Museum of Computing (3.7 miles).
What are some of the property amenities at Chiseldon House?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include an on-site restaurant, free parking, and room service.
What food & drink options are available at Chiseldon House?
Guests can enjoy an on-site restaurant and an outdoor dining area during their stay.
What are some restaurants close to Chiseldon House?
Conveniently located restaurants include Ruchi, The Jewel In The Crown, and Mario's Restaurant.
Does Chiseldon House offer any business services?
Yes, it conveniently offers meeting rooms, a banquet room, and conference facilities.
Are there any historical sites close to Chiseldon House?
Many travellers enjoy visiting STEAM - Museum of the Great Western Railway (4.3 miles), Lydiard Park (3.6 miles), and Bincknoll Castle (5.0 miles).
Is Chiseldon House accessible?
Yes, it offers wheelchair access. For specific enquiries, we recommend calling ahead to confirm.