“It has maintained it's quality, charm and relaxed chararcter for over 6 years - now it has it's own wine too”
We've been coming here for a drink or coffee for years now, as it's an ideal end of journey point for nearby family. It always feels and looks good. Set in the Cotswold countryside, you'd never guess you were only a few miles away from busy Swindon. The welcome sign for us is to see the wooden logs stacked high in the entrance way in autumn and winter, to make a roaring log fire within. The service is always first class from uniformed staff. We have not eaten or stayed here ourselves, but talking to friends & relatives in the area who have, it is very highly regarded, and the price is worth it. Our favourite thing about this wonderful hotel is the gardens. Do take a walk around them. You'll find huge chess pieces and Dragonflies around the pond and paving area in summer. We were here about 6 years ago when they planted the first of their vines. They have hundreds now, and on our last visit in November 2011, they showed us some of the first bottles of their own wine, made from their own grapes. How good is that ! This hotel is not easy to find, but it's well worth looking for.
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