Business Details
37 Years
experience
The Schoolhouse Restaurant and Hotel in Swindon
Established in 1989, The Schoolhouse Restaurant and Hotel combines historic charm with modern hospitality in a beautifully preserved Victorian building. Our team, led by chef Tonny with over 30 years of culinary expertise, delivers freshly prepared meals using locally sourced ingredients, reflecting a blend of traditional and contemporary European cuisine. Nestled in the tranquil Wiltshire countryside between Swindon and Royal Wootton Bassett, we offer elegant accommodation, private dining spaces, and event hosting facilities, all underpinned by a commitment to exceptional service and guest satisfaction.Our dedication to preserving the buildings heritage while providing contemporary comforts ensures a unique experience for both leisure and business visitors. With accolades from returning guests and recognition for our seasonal menus, we pride ourselves on creating memorable stays through attentive, personalised service.
Services
Restaurant dining
Hotel accommodation
Event hosting
Room service
Breakfast service
Lunch service
Dinner service
Party menus
Wine list
Meal delivery
Details
- Year established: 1989
Highlights and features
- We offer over 30 years of culinary expertise from our head chef.
- Our menus feature locally sourced, seasonal ingredients with dietary options.
- Historic setting with preserved Victorian architecture and modern comforts.
- Dedicated event hosting for private parties and special occasions.
- Award-winning service with consistent guest satisfaction and repeat visitors.
Services
Restaurant dining
Our restaurant serves seasonal, locally sourced cuisine in a restored Victorian dining hall with log fires. Menus feature dishes like pan-fried duck liver, boeuf bourguignon, and edible flower garnishes, paired with an eclectic wine list. Open daily for lunch and dinner with prepayment required for larger parties.
Hotel accommodation
Comfortable en-suite rooms with countryside views, blending period furnishings and modern amenities like free WiFi and USB sockets. Options include single, double, twin, and family rooms, with room service breakfast included in most rates. Check-in from 16:00 to 21:00 daily.
Event hosting
Host weddings, wakes, or corporate events in our historic dining hall for 825 guests. Custom menus, pre-event consultations, and delivery options available. Our team accommodates special requirements with advance notice and prepayment for seamless celebrations.
Afternoon tea
Seasonal afternoon tea served MondaySaturday from MaySeptember, featuring savoury finger sandwiches, scones, and patisseries. Priced from 24.00, with plant-based options available. Reservations and prepayment required to guarantee availability.
Meal delivery
Temperature-controlled delivery of freshly prepared meals to homes or offices within the local area. Options include starters, main courses, and desserts, with dietary requirements accommodated upon prior request. Advance orders recommended for peak times.
People
Tonny
Chef
With over 30 years of culinary experience, Tonny oversees all kitchen operations, specialising in European cuisine and seasonal ingredients. He trained in butchery, fishmongery, and patisserie, and brings expertise in sourcing local produce like wild trout and foraged mushrooms.
Karen
Manager
Karen co-runs the hotel with Tonny, managing front-of-house operations and guest relations. Her focus on personalised service ensures a welcoming atmosphere, balancing hospitality with the preservation of the venues historic character.
Questions
What dining options are available at The Schoolhouse Restaurant?
We offer a la carte breakfast, lunch, and dinner with seasonal menus, a foyer room-service menu, and pre-bookable party menus for events.
Can I book accommodation at The Schoolhouse Restaurant and Hotel?
Yes, we provide single, double, twin, and family rooms with en-suite facilities. Rates start from £55.00 per night, including breakfast.
Are dietary requirements accommodated?
Yes, we cater to dietary needs with advance notice. Please inform us of allergies, religious, or medical requirements when booking.
How can I host an event at The Schoolhouse?
We host private parties for 8–25 guests in our dining hall. Enquire via our website or call 01793 849481 to discuss menus and availability.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 16:00 to 21:00, and check-out is by 10:00. Late departures incur additional charges if arranged in advance.
Is parking available for guests?
One free parking space is allocated per room. Extra vehicles are charged £15.00 per 24 hours, with no trailer access permitted.
Reviews (7)
Jimmy Pumphrey
Oct 05, 2021
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Will Neaver stop there agen felt like a prisoner. Old bloke come out moaning and shouting at us because we ordered a takeaway even tho we was eating it in the van and the restaurant was not even open on the Monday. You don't treat your guests like that we had to stay there all week aswell and all ready paid otherwise I would of punched him DO NOT STAY THERE!
Andrew Graham
Aug 04, 2021
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Lovely meal in interesting setting.can't remember when we had such a good selection of vegetables with our main course. not just the usual selection of carrots, broccoli and peas. Particular mention for the adorable Fred the dog.
Stephen Holden
Feb 21, 2021
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Fantastic Place, Food is always good, Karen and Tonny are great hosts. The rooms aren't the usual corporate fair, which means if you like that this probably isnt for you, on the other hand if you like an interesting building, with good transport links, good access to local area along with a great restaurant and lovely people. Try this one out.
Kathryn Mains
Dec 26, 2020
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Awful - we were confined like prisoners to our rooms. Restaurant, bar, and hotel grounds all out of bounds. V dated, dark and depressing. We left one night early from our 3 night stay. The only upside was the lovely breakfast (dropped off outside our room to eat in there) and the views of cows in a field from our windows. We would never go back
Radoslaw Kwiatkowski
Feb 09, 2020
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Absolutely outstanding service, very nice and kind staff. High standard hospitality and warm, calm atmosphere. Comfortable and spacious room with all facilities. Room service available. Full English breakfast highly recommended.
Phil Jordan
Feb 02, 2020
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Friendly and charming service, comfortable rooms, excellent food - well cooked, with a good selection of vegetables. Want to go again!
Raj Patel
Nov 06, 2019
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Its in a nice location. It's an old traditional building quite drafty. I think it could do with decorating. Bed was very uncomfortable luckily I was only staying 1 night. Did not use the the restaurant so no comment in regards to that. Staff was very pleasant.
