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The Tawny Owl

3.5 star property
Inn in Swindon with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Relax in the charming outdoor seating area of The Tawny Owl, surrounded by well-maintained lawns.
Cozy retreat with a single bed, bedside table, and desk, offering a functional space for relaxation and work.
Relax in a warm, inviting space with leather armchairs, a tufted sofa, and a brick wall.
Enjoy outdoor seating under a distinctive triangular roof at The Tawny Owl, featuring a bird logo and solar panels.
Enjoy a drink at the bar with a selection of spirits and wines on display.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services

Room options

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8.0 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Twin Room, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Suite, Ensuite

Suite, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed
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About the area

Map
Taw Hill, Swindon, England, SN25 1WR

What's nearby

  • Swindon and Cricklade Railway - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Lydiard Park - 4 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Swindon Designer Outlet - 5 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Museum of the Great Western Railway - 5 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Wyvern Theatre - 7 min drive - 5.5 km

Getting around

  • Swindon Station - 15 min drive
  • Oxford (OXF) - 64 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
  • The Village Inn

About this property

The Tawny Owl

Property highlights
At The Tawny Owl, you can look forward to a garden, a playground and a bar. Be sure to enjoy children's meals at the on-site restaurant. Guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • An indoor tennis court, an electric car charging station and smoke-free property
  • A billiards/pool table and 1 meeting room
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Indoor tennis court
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Playground

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
Guests who may encounter issues with stairs should contact this property in advance. Elevators are not available.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Tawny Owl pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Tawny Owl?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Tawny Owl?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Tawny Owl?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Tawny Owl located?

Situated in Swindon, this inn is within 1 mile (2 km) of Orbital Shopping Park, King George V Field Play Area and Moredon Medical Centre. North Swindon Library and Eastbury Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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The Tawny Owl Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 127 out of 254 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 80 out of 254 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 30 out of 254 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 254 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 254 reviews

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

One of the best places weve stayed..friendly helpful staff room very clean ..food hot and very good ..find it hard to find fault..outside areas could do with a clean up but that would just be nit picking ..great place great stay highly recomend
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10

Room was clean and very comfortable. Staff were outstanding and helpful. Food was excellent. Couldn't find fault with anything. Will definitely return again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

This place was just charming and perfect for our first stop in the UK. I do recommend changing out the beds. Mine was uncomfortable although I slept quite well given the jet lag.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Very nice!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Had a very enjoyable stay. The staff were really friendly and helpful, the food was excellent and reasonable price. Would recommend this place to everyone
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

This accommodation is lovely quiet and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

Very good hotel excellent service friendly staff plus pub and restaurant very nice food
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10

Great home base to visit the Cotswalds. Very clean, comfortable and spacious room above the really cool pub. Staff was excellent as well. Free parking too. Th e only issue was that the pub got loud on Friday night. It really didn’t bother us but I could see some early birds getting a bit annoyed. Otherwise great place and a great value
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

It was a good experience
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10

Very dated inside and needs a good lick of paint, especially the bathroom
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

Stayed here a couple of times a great place to stop
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10

Stay here on a regular basis, nice place to stay and eat
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10

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
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10

The property was clean and the staff were friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10

Local
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10

First timer, Nice pub very clean and food very good
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10

Clean room , Quiet location.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10

Fantastic room and food
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10

Room was lovely, very helpful and lovely staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10

The room was spacious and clean nice breakfast staff polite.Great location this is our 2nd time here,will come again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10

Nice comfortable rooms, easy parking, great food and drink in the pub and a nice atmosphere.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10

Lovely room, great staff and really good value
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10

Beautiful quaint little pub with gorgeous rooms. I felt extremely comfortable, safe and relaxed. Would absolutely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10

Amazing stay, great food reasonable price for drinks an food. Nice to see a busy warm welcoming pub.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10

Lovely reception and good advice re places to visit. Enjoyed the challenging quiz night Thursday evening
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024