The Best Castle
Hotels near Swindon

Luxurious. Cosy rooms. The Manor House is a stunning 14th-century building set in 365 acres of secluded parkland on the outskirts of Bath. Untouched since the 17th century, the Cotswold village Castle Combe, is home to the definitive country hotel retreat. The award-winning Michelin starred Bybrook Restaurant has a diverse, imaginative menu and the hotels very own pub, The Castle Inn, located in the heart of the village, serves traditional pub food from 12:00 until 21:00 everyday. Nearby attractions include Castle Combe Skid Pan 4x4 & Kart Track which is a 5-minute drive away. With 50 individually designed bedrooms, located in either the Main House or the Mews Cottages adjacent to the main building, no two rooms are the same. Rooms are luxurious and perfectly combine the traditional with the modern. Each room has luxury toiletries, tea/coffee making facilities and a pillow menu. The oak-panelled Full Glass Bar has a relaxing atmosphere. The Peter Allis designed 18 hole Championship golf course is located adjacent to the hotel where residents can take advantage of reduced green fee rates. Guests will also find the hotel's gym here, The Loft. There are many things to do at the hotel including putting, tennis, croquet and fly fishing in season. Bath can be reached in 30 minutes by car and Stonehenge is an hour away. Show full description

Delightful property. Superb interior design. Popular among couples. Thyme is located on a country estate in the Cotswolds, 26.1 miles from Oxford. Guests can enjoy breakfasts and suppers in the Tithe Barn. Lunches and dinners in served the property's restaurant, The Swan. Refreshments are available in the guest drawing rooms and the cocktail bar, The Baa. Free private parking and free WiFi are available at the property. Rooms at Thyme are housed in separate historic buildings in the Farmhouse, the Lodge and the Courtyard. Each room comes with a coffee machine, biscuits and a nightcap. A private bathroom with toiletries and a bath or shower is also provided. Guests have access to the hotel's drawing rooms, and are invited to wander around the landscaped gardens. Tours of the kitchen garden and farm are also available. The Cookery School at Thyme offers private classes as well as a general programme. Dining events are held in the Tithe Barn throughout the year. Now partnering with probiotic skincare experts Aurelia, Thyme offers facials, body rituals and massages in the Farmhouse Treatment Room. Spa opening soon. Clay pigeon shooting, cycle hire and walking maps are available at the hotel. Cheltenham is 42 km from Thyme, while Stow-on-the-Wold is 28 km away. Bristol Airport is 105 km from the property, and Charlbury railway station is 26 km away. Show full description

Elegant. Great interior design. Formerly a 17th-century rectory, Lords of the Manor is set in 8 acres of secluded gardens and parkland. With 4 AA Red Stars, it is one of the top 200 hotels in the country, and offers delicious award-winning food. Lords of the Manor has been awarded three AA Rosettes for its fine food and offers a choice of two dining styles. Atrium at Lords of the Manor is a fine dining restaurant. Each bedroom is individually designed, with elegant furnishings. Some rooms have views of the parkland and pond, or the walled gardens and Upper Slaughter Hill. Here Head Chef, Charles Smith, showcases his culinary skills with a signature tasting menu. Open Wednesday to Sunday with one sitting at 6.45pm. The second restaurant, The Dining Room, is for guests wishing to a choose from à la carte menu but in a less formal dining environment. The Dining Room is available every day from 6pm to 9pm. With a peaceful Cotswold location, the hotel is surrounded by pretty villages. Longborough, with its opera house, is a 15-minute drive away, while Oxford can be reached in an hour by car. Show full description

Charming. Dating from the 12th century, the historical Castle Inn boasts original features and an innovative restaurant. Situated in picturesque Castle Combe, the Castle Combe Circuit is half a mile away. The Castle Inn serves a creative British menu and an extensive wine list, whilst the lounge bar offers informal lunches and light snacks. Situated in Castle Combe market place, The Castle Inn has an interesting history as a former retreat of Oliver Cromwell. The beautiful bedrooms are elegantly decorated, each with individual character. All rooms offer tea and coffee facilities and an en suite bathroom with a cosy bathrobe. There is also a conservatory dining room and an ample garden terrace. With open log fires, exposed beams and sloping walls, the magnificent building is just 12 miles from the city of Bath. The Manor House Golf Club is a 10-minute walk away. Show full description

Highly elegant. Outstanding SPA facilities. Popular among couples. Nestled within 12 acres of picturesque Wiltshire countryside, this hotel is a stylish venue where you can relax and revive. The Michelin stared restaurant 'The Dining Room' offers chefs experience menu Thursday to Sunday evenings. Aquarias, the spa at Whatley Manor, was voted in the top 10 of UK spa retreats by Condé Nast Traveller Readers, and offers Sothys signature treatments for the ultimate in well-being. Grey's, the A la carte restaurant, serves lunch Thursday to Sunday and dinner Wednesday to Sunday. After a meal, take a stroll through the beautiful landscaped gardens, where sculptures, fountains and lighting enhance the natural splendours on offer. Show full description

Beach front location. Great pool. Set in 30 acres of beautiful Wiltshire countryside, the 4-star Swindon Blunsdon House Hotel, BW Premier Collection has 2 restaurants, 3 bars and leisure facilities including an indoor pool. Free WiFi is available throughout the hotel. The rear of Swindon Blunsdon House Hotel, BW Premier Collection overlooks the stunning Cotswolds. For a fee guests can use the leisure facilities to include swimming pool, gym complete with Les Mills virtual spinning studio, tennis and beauty salon. Guests can dine in Flame Restaurant or Carries Bar with an all-day lounge menu, TV and kids games room. Swindon Blunsdon House Hotel, BW Premier Collection is just 4 miles from Swindon Railway Station, only 7 minutes from the M4 or 35 minutes from the M5. It is one hour from London and well located for Oxford, Bath, Cheltenham and Bristol. The hotel is ideal for visiting the Cotswolds and the nearby designer shopping outlet. Show full description

Beach front location. Luxurious. Amazing pool. Steeped in history and boasting 5 stars with a 90-acre estate, Ellenborough Park is nestled between the Cotswolds’ highest point and the gallops of Cheltenham Racecourse. A sumptuous Cotswold manor house with 61 unique rooms and suites, the main house of the estate dates back to the 15th Century. Feast in the historic surroundings of our intimate 15th century Restaurant, or tantalise your tastebuds in the Horse Box Brasserie. Ellenborough Park has been restored to contemporary glory in recent years, elevated to five-star appeal with casual & contemporary restaurants. Our delicious dishes have been created with the finest locally sourced produce, featuring flavours for all palates. During the summer months enjoy Alfresco on the South Lawn with atmospheric festoon lighting, quirky dining carriages and enchanting Cedar Pavilion. Take a moment with a crafted cocktail relaxing on the Taittinger Terrace, or watch the best sunset in the Cotswolds from the front of the house where panoramic views of Cheltenham Racecourse and Cleeve Hill can be observed. Indulge with our exclusive Spa Garden Retreat, an outdoor garden spa area featuring a hot tub, sauna and lounging area - perfect for groups and romantic escapes. This is bookable at an additional charge during your stay. The Spa is a capsule of serenity and wellbeing, complete with enticing treatments, a sauna, steam room, Jacuzzi, outdoor heated pool and gym. The finishing touch is a private track leading from Ellenborough Park to Cheltenham Racecourse, offering luxurious and convenient transfers during racing seasons. Ellenborough Park is situated adjacent to Cheltenham Racecourse, and has free on-site parking. Historical Tewkesbury can be reached in a 20-minute drive and the M5 motorway is just 5 miles away. Show full description

Charming. In the centre of Moreton-in-Marsh, the 4-star Manor House Hotel offers luxurious accommodation and an award-winning restaurant. Each room in this 16th century building has its own distinctive charms. Most rooms have views of the historic high street or the Manor’s gardens. The Manor House has a long history. All rooms have been luxuriously decorated and have a TV, and an en suite bathroom with Molton Brown toiletries. The Mulberry Restaurant has been awarded 2 AA Rosettes. The restaurant features local and seasonal produce. The Beagle Bar offers light meals and afternoon tea. Cooked breakfasts include kippers and vegetarian options as well as a full English. The present building is believed to date back to 1545. It has private walled gardens, including a water feature and a 300-year-old mulberry tree. Moreton-in-Marsh Railway Station is 5 minutes’ walk away. Stratford-upon-Avon, Shakespeare’s birth place, is a 20-minute drive away. Show full description

Very cosy. Friendly staff. Set on the edge of a steep hillside overlooking the Golden Valley, Burleigh Court Hotel is a 18th-century Cotswold-stone manor house located in the heart of Royal Gloucestershire. The hotel boasts a large garden, as well as an on-site restaurant and a bar. Each of the individually decorated and furnished bedrooms offers views of the property's gardens or across the Golden Valley. They include a seating area and a private bathroom fitted with a bathtub or a shower. Some rooms also come with a fireplace and large four-poster beds. Burleigh Court's restaurant offers a two-rosette dining experience serving a locally-sourced menu using only top-draw ingredients and kitchen garden produce. Guests can enjoy a drink in the bar or the terrace from the extensive variety of wines, ales and spirits offered in the bar. A full English breakfast is also served every morning in the common dining room or in the guest rooms upon request. Guests can relax on the hotel's garden, which is listed on the Good Garden Guide and features terraces, ponds and pools with hidden pathways and Cotswold-stone walls. Burleigh Court Hotel is located 15 km from Gloucester and a 1-hour drive from Cardiff. Bristol is located 40 minutes away by car. Show full description

Beach front location. Beautiful. Wonderful SPA facilities. Lucknam Park Hotel and Spa is a spectacular country-house hotel with Michelin Star dining. It is 9.7 km from Bath within a private 500-acre estate with a walled garden. Lucknam Park has a unique Equestrian Centre, 2 floodlit tennis courts, a 5-a-side football pitch, croquet lawn and mountain bikes on which to explore the estate. The majestic 5 Red Star hotel boasts an extensive award winning spa and an equestrian centre with 35 horses. The property also features The Hideaway which offers a range of activities for children. Dinner, lunches, treatments, pool use and a range of different activities are possible on site. Advanced reservations are recommended. This is the perfect destination for those needing to escape city life. Dinner and lunch are possible on site. Advanced dinner reservations are recommended. Show full description

Great value. Elcot Park Hotel has undergone a complete refurbishment and is relaunching as ‘The Retreat’; a newly re-imaged 18th-century country house hotel and community beacon, set in 16 acres of magnificent grounds, and located between Hungerford and Newbury in the heart of the beautiful West Berkshire countryside with breath-taking views across the Kennet valley. Joining its riverside cousin, The Mitre at Hampton Court, The Retreat is the second hotel by the acclaimed Signet Collection, and is home to 55 individually-styled bedrooms and suites, two fantastic eating & drinking experiences, Yu; our pan-Asian restaurant and 1772, our all-day dining Brasserie and The Signet Spa, an expansive health club with hydrotherapy pools, treatment rooms, steam & sauna, gym, spin studio and wellness area. Within the hotel grounds there is a walled working garden, tennis court, an outdoor infinity pool, croquet lawn and a children’s zone. "The Courtyard is a mixed use space with deli and and hair salon". The Retreat is a place to relax by the log fire, enjoy great food & drink, stay over in stylish and comfortable bedrooms, go for a dip and sink into a comfortable sofa with a glass of something. Careful use of antiques and playful use of textures and art lend soulfulness to give the Retreat its unique country casual character. Show full description

Great value. Donnington Grove is set on the outskirts of Newbury, overlooked by the historic Donnington Castle. This beautifully renovated 18th-century Gothic house is set in 550 acres of grounds with its own championship golf course. The 550-acre estate consists of a mixture of parkland, farmland and woodland, with the River Lambourn running through it. Donnington Grove has a beautiful, secluded position, with easy access to the M4 motorway and the A34. London Heathrow Airport is less than 50 minutes away. There are 39 en suite rooms, all of which have a flat-screen TV and tea/coffee making facilities. Choose from rooms in the main house, summer house, or lodges in the secret garden. Beaus Bar and Restaurant is open daily with an outdoor area for al fresco dining. The restaurant leads to a south-west-facing terrace with views over the practice area, covered driving range, lakes and the River Lambourn. The championship golf course was designed by the Welsh Ryder Cup player, Dave Thomas. Show full description

Charming. Great location. Popular among couples. Situated in the village of Broadway, Abbots Grange - Adults Only is a family run hotel set within over 8 acres of parkland and gardens with unrestricted views over the Cotswolds. The grounds offer a croquet lawn, and a helicopter landing pad. This medieval manor house is 2 minutes’ stroll from Broadway’s High Street, which has a selection of boutique shops, inns, and restaurants. Dating back to 1320, Abbots Grange features rooms with a four-poster bed with fine Egyptian cotton sheets. The room also offers a flat-screen TV and a seating area. The en suite or private bathroom has thick fluffy towels, bathrobes, and complimentary toiletries. In the mornings, full English breakfast is served in the panelled dining room, along with a selection of fresh, seasonal fruit. Dishes are prepared using locally sourced produce where possible. Vegetarian and lighter breakfast options are also available. Birmingham International Airport and Oxford city centre are both each 40 miles away. Free private parking is available at Abbots Grange. Show full description

Situated in the pretty Cotswolds village of Lower Slaughter, this 17th-century manor house offers free internet and free parking on site. It retains original period features and has a sophisticated, award-winning restaurant. The beautifully furnished and individually designed rooms at The Slaughters Manor House have a flat-screen TV. You can relax in the chic surroundings of the Manor, with its fine antique decorations and roaring fires. Some rooms have a four-poster bed or a luxurious freestanding bath. Sixteen58 restaurant has elegant modern décor and serves creative dishes made from high-quality local produce. Breakfast is provided each morning, and special dietary requirements can be catered for. Local leisure pursuits include golf and horse riding, and the centre of Cheltenham can be reached in 30 minutes’ drive. Show full description

Superb breakfast. B&B Dorwyn Manor offers accommodation in Avebury. Free private parking is available on site. B&B Dorwyn Manor features free WiFi throughout the property. Bath is 35 km from B&B Dorwyn Manor, while Salisbury is 41 km away. Guests can enjoy the on-site bar. The rooms come with a private en suite and feature a flat-screen TV, DVD player and kettle. You will find luggage storage space at the property. You can play billiards at this bed and breakfast. The nearest airport is Bristol Airport, 60 km from the property. Show full description

Unique. Cosy rooms. Popular among couples. King Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn slept in one of the bedchambers and walked through the ancient gardens at Thornbury Castle - A Relais & Chateaux Hotel, a Tudor castle near the Cotswolds and Welsh Borders. Thornbury Castle - A Relais & Chateaux Hotel, a Relais & Chateaux hotel, resonates with history and is the only Tudor Castle in England to be opened as a hotel. At the castle you will discover atmospheric bedchambers, delicious Sunday lunches in our three AA Rosette restaurant, free broadband, roaring fires and many historic features including suits of armour. On-site facilities include croquet and archery, and clay-pigeon shooting and falconry can be arranged with prior notice (extra charge). Show full description

Charming. Cosy rooms. An enchanting Cotswold retreat in the picturesque town of Burford, few could resist the rustic charm of this 16th century residence, whether it is for a leisure break, business trip or special occasion. Bay Tree won Small Hotel of the Year at the National Enjoy England Excellence Awards 2011. The hotel also has a Gold Award for Excellence from Enjoy England. The Bay Tree is steeped in history and awash with character, from the foundations of its mellow stone walls - clad with pinkish-purple wisteria blooms - to its wooden beam rafters. Oak-panelled public rooms, bare stone walls and original stone fireplaces, including an inglenook fireplace, provide a textured canvas upon which rich fabrics, woven tapestries and antiques have been laid down with exquisite flair. For your relaxation, you can select a good book from the hotel library, sink back into a comfortable chair and allow the stresses of everyday life to gradually seep away. In the summer months, the tranquillity of the walled gardens make for a relaxing haven where you can enjoy a refreshing drink on a warm evening. Show full description

Close to beach front. Historic. Stunning pool facilities. Set in the beautiful Cotswolds countryside, Charingworth Manor is a 14th-century manor house in 54 acres of grounds, providing the perfect base from which to explore the picturesque area. Charingworth Manor boasts an indoor heated swimming pool. There is also a fully-equipped gym and an outdoor tennis court. Guests will enjoy scenic walks in the attractive gardens. The John Greville Restaurant serves excellent cuisine, using local produce, in elegant, intimate surroundings. Each spacious room is furnished with antiques and fine fabrics, with en suite facilities and a plasma-screen TV. Some rooms have charming period features and boast wonderful views of the Cotswold countryside. Show full description

Comfortable beds. Around 8 minutes’ drive from the pretty village of Castle Combe, The Garden House Grittleton in Grittleton offers elegant rooms and full English breakfasts. Just over 6 miles from Chippenham and around 15 miles from Bath, this Wiltshire B&B provides free WiFi and free on-site parking. Grittleton is around 7 minutes’ drive from the Manor House Golf Club and the Castle Combe Racing Circuit. Each room has a flat-screen TV, alarm clock and tea and coffee facilities. All rooms have an en suite or private bathroom with bath, shower and hairdryer. Full English breakfast is served each morning at The Garden House Grittleton. There is also a pub around 10 minutes’ walk away which serves home-cooked food each evening. The village is a 30-minute drive from Swindon and Bristol city centre. Show full description

Opened October 2022. Set just 27 km from Lydiard Park, The Lakes By YOO offers accommodation in Lechlade with access to a garden, a tennis court, as well as full-day security. The air-conditioned accommodation is 22 km from Cotswold Water Park. There is a picnic area and guests can make use of free WiFi, free private parking and an electric vehicle charging station. Some units at the aparthotel boast a fireplace and a private pool. Units are fitted with a private bathroom, while selected rooms also feature a fully equipped kitchen. At the aparthotel, the family-friendly restaurant is open for dinner and lunch and specialises in British cuisine. Yoga classes and fitness classes are provided at the fitness room in house. A bicycle rental service is available at The Lakes By YOO, while cycling and canoeing can be enjoyed nearby. Blenheim Palace is 40 km from the accommodation, while University of Oxford is 42 km from the property. Show full description