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The Vale Hotel

2.0 star property
Guests gather for the daily manager's reception, enjoying complimentary cocktails beside a crackling fireplace that warms the welcoming atmosphere

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The Vale Hotel in Cotswold Country near the Thames River offers tranquility and adventure. Enjoy Thai cuisine at two restaurants, relax by the lobby fireplace, or take in views from the rooftop terrace. Free in-room WiFi and bicycle rentals enhance your stay.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Ensuite, City View | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Ensuite, City View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Champagne service
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Comfort Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Ensuite | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Comfort Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Champagne service
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Economy Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Ensuite | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Economy Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Champagne service
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Comfort Single Room, 1 Twin Bed, Non Smoking, Ensuite | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Comfort Single Room, 1 Twin Bed, Non Smoking, Ensuite

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Champagne service
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Deluxe Single Room, 1 Twin Bed, Non Smoking, Ensuite | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Deluxe Single Room, 1 Twin Bed, Non Smoking, Ensuite

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Champagne service
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Swindon, The Vale Hotel is in the historical district. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Thames River and Cotswold Country Park and Beach, while Wyvern Theatre and Museum of the Great Western Railway are cultural highlights. Don't miss out on a visit to Westonbirt Arboretum. Visit our Swindon travel guide
Map
32 High St, Swindon, England, SN6 6AY

What's nearby

  • Cotswold Country Park has its own family beach, 50 miles from the coast, beside South Lake near Cirencester in Gloucestershire.
    Cotswold Country Park and Beach
    10 min drive - 10.0 km
  • Swindon Designer Outlet which includes heritage elements, railway items and interior views
    Swindon Designer Outlet
    13 min drive - 14.4 km
  • Wonderful place for autumn colours.
    Westonbirt Arboretum
    32 min drive - 39.8 km
  • Thermae Bath Spa which includes mist or fog, a pool and heritage architecture
    Thermae Bath Spa
    55 min drive - 77.6 km
  • Roman Baths which includes a pool, heritage elements and heritage architecture
    Roman Baths
    55 min drive - 77.6 km

Getting around

  • Kemble Station
    20 min drive
  • Oxford (OXF)
    65 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Strawberry Thief
    8 min drive
  • McDonald's
    9 min drive
  • Starbucks
    9 min drive
  • The Blunsdon Arms
    8 min drive
  • Costa Coffee
    10 min drive

About this property

The Vale Hotel

Hotel near Thames River
Located close to Cotswold Country Park and Beach and Swindon Designer Outlet, The Vale Hotel provides a grocery/convenience store, a free daily manager's reception, and a rooftop terrace. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy lunch, dinner, kids' meals, and Thai cuisine. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a fireplace in the lobby and a bar.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Bike rentals, express check-out, and express check-in
  • Wedding services, smoke-free premises, and a reception hall
  • A TV in the lobby and outdoor furniture
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and include comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to perks like free WiFi and desk chairs.
More amenities include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Showers and free toiletries
  • 24-inch flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, heating, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Street parking available

Food and drink

  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • Couples/private dining
  • Free daily manager's reception

Restaurants on site

  • Bar32
  • Jicsaw Thai Restaurant
  • Vale Grill

Things to do

  • Archery
  • Bicycle rentals
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store

Conveniences

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 10 steps to reach entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 3 floors
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 24-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Desk chair
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 5:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 10 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: GBP 10 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

The Vale Hotel Hotel
The Vale Hotel Swindon
The Vale Hotel Hotel Swindon

Frequently asked questions

Is The Vale Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, The Vale Hotel allows dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of GBP 10 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at The Vale Hotel?

Check-in start time: 5:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Vale Hotel?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Vale Hotel located?

Situated in the historical district, this hotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Thames River and within 9 mi (15 km) of Cotswold Country Park and Beach and Wyvern Theatre. Swindon Designer Outlet and Museum of the Great Western Railway are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Reviews

The Vale Hotel Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.2

Cleanliness

7.8

Amenities

9.0

Staff & service

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 84 out of 152 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 42 out of 152 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 152 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 152 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 152 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ceara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice, clean rooms. Staff was helpful and pleasant. Surrounded by plenty of places to eat.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

ROBERT

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A nice little hotel, friendly staff and clean. Plently of sockets to charge your devices and good wifi. Spacious but cosy room. Bathroom could do with a light above mirror and hook on bathroom door.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I was very happy with my stay. First it was good value and although there’s no on site parking, there was a free car park just around the corner. The staff were friendly and my room was a decent size, temperature and with a comfy bed/pillows. It was well equipped and had good water pressure in the shower. It was also clean. I also ate my dinner here and the steak was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unique modern room in a great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Natalie

Liked: Amenities
The hotel is lovely. Mark makes you feel so welcome. The food was lovely… curry and steak were delicious. Great place, well organised and we really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A quirky place. Mark is very friendly, but keeps a tight ship. It is small and he seems to be the hotel staff, so check in is exact: not before17.00 unless by asking. It is dog friendly, but only in 2 rooms. The highlight was the superb restaurant Jambo with a strong Kenyan influence. Outstanding There is also by repute an excellent Thai restaurant out the back, but unlike Jambo not dog friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

ange

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Small but clean and friendly

We were only here 1 night for a party but the experience was a good one. Room was small but enough room to spend a night and was clean and comfortable. Loved the garden out the back and a good range of drinks were available. Cricklade is pretty and would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice surroundings friendly staff excellent food options
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Annaliza

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved my stay here. Staff were very friendly and very welcoming to both my dog and I. Great experience, lovely area and hope to visit again soon.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay

Very good place for the price. Staff were very nice
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place great food and amazing staff. Very comfortable bed large room. Will definitely be staying here again!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A cracking little pub and hotel. Beer is great Food is great Rooms well maintained and decorated well
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Romeo

Liked: Cleanliness
Very friendly and helpful staff
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Wonderful Inn and Restaurant

Owner checked me in, really lovely guy. Very friendly and helpful. Room nice and comfy. Restaurant downstairs had a special on, so i had a sampling of the goat and the venison curry. Best I've ever had. Owner also pours a mean Guinness. I'll definitely be back!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fidel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Well deserved consistently good reviews!

Excellent value for money accommodation, very friendly and attentive staff and great food.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Craig

Liked: Amenities
Nice and clean hotel in a good location. Great village with a few more pubs to visit. Good welcome by the manager and to top it off the best pint of Guinness in Wiltshire. 👍
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Stylish room with wooden beams. Convenient for all amenities. However, there were a few issues, such as no door on the toilet and a lot of the lights weren’t working.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

DAVE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent stay.

i was given a warm reception on arrival and this theme carried on throughout my three night stay. The room i was allocated was excellent, clean, warm and spacious with a ensuite shower and plenty of storage space. The bar / restaurant area was a pleasure to enjoy the food was outstanding and the company likewise. It is a long time since i have a enjoyed such a warm atmosphere and will be returning again when i am in the area, thank you Mark.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

giselle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastic hotel, great staff and comfortable stay.

I stayed here for a night by myself on way to work. Really warm and efficient welcome on a wet and rainy night. I checked into a fabulousy clean and well appointed bedroom with a lovely view down the road. The room had wooden shutter and curtains which really kept out the light and sound and I slept like a log. It was exceptionally clean, lovely comfortable bed and at £42 a night was an absolute bargain. I had a quick glass of wine in the bar and met a lovely fellow guest who stayed there a lot due to work. Shower was powerful, there was a hairdryer, tv and also plenty of tea and coffees available in the room. The owner was friendly, really relaxed atmosphere and an easy departure the next morning. I’ll be back again. Keep up the excellent work. Thanks for letting me stay!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Leon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant place to stay, great value for money. I ate at the restaurant which was excellent. Friendly landlord. No grumbles
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and the bar was full of friendly strangers who talked to each other and not a single mobile phone was in sight. Thai restaurant was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Our stay at the Vale Hotel

Made to feel very welcome from everyone there, they also made our dog feel extremely Welcome. Enjoyed a few drinks on the evening with the locals our room was clean and tidy, excellent value for money our only regret was we wasn’t staying for longer. If we were to stay in the area again we would definitely stop in the Vale Hotel
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Well worth the price

Mark was friendly and accommodating … excellent stay bed was so comfy slept like a baby ! Only making people aware that if mobility is an issue , I can be difficult . But fantastic stay and will definitely book again if in the area ! Lovely little village with a stunning breakfast around then corner at The cricklade club !
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a fantastic time this weekend! All the staff were warm and made us feel very welcome. Our room was very warm, with a lovely shower and comfy bed. The food was absolutely delicious! Over the course of the weekend we ate in both restaurants. Both restaurants were top notch! Thank you very much for having us, we will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024