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The White Hart

Stay at The White Hart in Swindon, offering snug rooms, free Wi-Fi, breakfast, and parking. Near Avebury, Uffington White Horse & Lydiard Park. 1087 reviews.

Oxford Rd, Swindon SN3 4JD, United Kingdom View on map
9/10
Exceptional Based on 1096 recent guest reviews
Free Wi-Fi Free breakfast Free parking Accessible Kid-friendly
What recent guests emphasize

A welcoming pub hotel with spacious, clean rooms and attentive service

Visitors appreciate the friendly staff, well-maintained rooms, and good-quality food. The property offers a cozy atmosphere with direct access to the pub and restaurant, ideal for casual stays and small events. Some guests note variability in service warmth and limited vegetarian menu options.

Guests often praise

  • Spacious, clean, and comfortable rooms with modern furnishings and king-size beds
  • Friendly, helpful, and attentive staff across all departments including cleaning, bar, and events
  • Good quality food served in the restaurant, including a well-liked carvery and breakfast buffet
  • Quiet accommodation separate from the pub with easy access to all facilities
  • Function room and event hosting praised for professionalism and smooth service

Worth knowing

  • Service experiences can vary, sometimes described as matter-of-fact or a bit abrupt
  • Vegetarian menu choices are limited, which affected some guests’ dining satisfaction
  • No fitness center, swimming pool, pet-friendly accommodations, or airport shuttle available
  • Food prices are considered slightly high for portion sizes by some visitors
  • Booking a table in the restaurant is recommended as it can get busy, especially for carvery

Best for

  • Travelers seeking a down-to-earth pub atmosphere combined with comfortable lodging
  • Visitors who appreciate good food with friendly assistance in a relaxed setting
  • Families and groups looking for kid-friendly amenities and accessible facilities
  • Small events and intimate wedding receptions with attentive event team support
  • Guests wanting convenient parking and proximity to rural and cultural attractions
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About this property

Welcome to The White Hart

The White Hart is a down-to-earth pub located on Oxford Road in Swindon, offering snug rooms separate from the main building. The property features a warm restaurant, a bar, and a terrace, catering to guests looking for a casual and comfortable stay. Its 4.5-star rating from over a thousand reviews reflects mostly positive visitor experiences, particularly noting cleanliness and friendly staff.

Facilities include free Wi-Fi, complimentary breakfast, free parking, and accessibility features, making it suitable for families and guests with mobility needs. While the property does not offer a pool, airport shuttle, fitness center, or pet accommodations, the smoke-free environment and on-site restaurant and bar provide practical conveniences for visitors. Check-in is available from 3pm, with check-out by 11am.

Situated near key attractions such as Avebury's rural standing stone monument, the prehistoric Uffington White Horse, and the historic Lydiard Park, the location appeals to travelers interested in sightseeing and recreation. The White Hart is also within reasonable driving distance of major airports including Heathrow and London Gatwick.

Guest reviews highlight the comfortable rooms and professional, helpful staff, though experiences with the restaurant service vary, with some noting prompt and friendly attention while others mention a more matter-of-fact atmosphere. The hotel is suited to visitors seeking a relaxed setting with easy access to local sights, especially those who appreciate a welcoming pub ambiance combined with practical amenities.

Summary compiled by GoHotelly editors from verified guest reviews, partner descriptions and editorial notes.
Facilities & essentials

What's on-site and what you should know before you arrive

The short version: what's available day-to-day, and the key practical details most travelers search for.

Most popular facilities

Free Wi-Fi
Free breakfast
Free parking
Accessible
Kid-friendly
Restaurant
Bar
Smoke-free

Not available at this property

Pool
Pet-friendly
Airport shuttle
Fitness center
Verified guest reviews

What recent guests are actually saying

Reviews from travelers who stayed here in the last 12 months, grouped to help you spot the pattern quickly.

TM
Tammys Mum Apr 07, 2026
10

We stayed here for 2 nights and were pleasantly surprised by the size of the room, the furniture in the room and, most importantly, the cleanliness of the room and the whole place. The cleaners are too be commended as they do such a good job and have a lovely, helpful attitude, I was very impressed. We liked that the accommodation was in a separate building to the pub which meant less likelihood of being disturbed, not it was only a short walk across the car park to the back entrance where you could access all areas of the pub. We had breakfast which was good, a buffet which was good and an evening meal which was good. All the staff were friendly and helpful, we stayed quite late in the bar one night and there were no complaints. Very, very pleased, highly recommended and will go there again should we visit Swindon.

BJ
bryan james Apr 06, 2026
8.0

Went today 13.10.24 for the carvery, welcome was not very "warm" very matter of fact, no personal touch, drinks order was taken the as soon as we got there, the restaurant only had 1 couple in at this time, we went to the carvery and were already eating the when the drinks arrived, FOOD - The meat was cooked very well, moist and tasty, chef was pleasant and friendly, the mash is probably the best i have had away from home, roast potatoes could have done with a little longer to crisp up. Carrots and white cabbage was completely bland and flavorless even with salt added, cauliflower / broccoli cheese was magnificent, peas are peas, red cabbage was nice once cranberry added, gravy was watery and thin RETURNING - I would return for the good parts and avoid the bad, not much required to make exceptional

SL
Sophie Lambeth Apr 04, 2026
10

This review is for the hire of the function room and how amazing the team are at the white hart. My partner and I wanted a small/simple wedding reception and came across the function room at the white hart around a year ago. I’m so glad we decided to hold it here as Lucy has been nothing but helpful the whole way through. On the day of the wedding, Lucy and the team she had helping were just incredible. Nothing was too much and they were always there when we needed something. They were so polite and professional and just made the day wonderful for us. We cannot thank them enough! And to top it off, the food is amazing! If you’re wondering of hiring the function room for an event please do. You won’t regret it. Again, thank you so much for everything!

S
Sandra Apr 01, 2026
10

We arrived earlier than the 3pm check in time and staff were happy to store our luggage until we could check in. The room was a great size, clean and modern. I was so happy to see a king size bed rather than a queen. The food was delicious both at dinner and at breakfast. The service was great staff more than happy to help. I highly recommend.

DC
Diane Craig Mar 20, 2026
10

We chose the White Hart for my mum's wake. We had the small function room with a lunch buffet. Lucy was very helpful and the team were so nice. The food was lovely and we were well looked after. Thank you very much for making the afternoon run smoothly.

C
Caroline Mar 10, 2026
10

We love this place. Staff are always friendly and attentive. Nice to sit n chat, have a few beers and chill. It can get busy . Food is good. Book a table in advance.

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Gary Mchugh (Gam) Feb 15, 2026
10

Came in on a Sunday, there was only the Buffet Carvery roast on offer, but that was what we came in for. We hadn’t booked a table, but were lucky to get a table, but we were early in the evening, at 5pm. I would recommend booking a table if you are planning ahead As I cook myself, I did find their prices expensive, as you only get a small bit of meat, the rest vegetables! But that is the way prices are going. I would come back here, so a good recommendation.

ME
Mina Eaves Feb 15, 2026
10

Gorgeous spacious pub with lovely decor, friendly staff and feels plush, even the loos! Enjoyed good sized nice coffees, catered well for vegans with biscoff biscuits on the side and oat milk. Close to M4 near Swindon so convenient stop off for a break rather than motorway services and plenty of parking. Great menu too

SX
Silverback XXX Feb 11, 2026
10

Stayed 08/11/2024 to 09/11/2024. Rooms are lovely, spacious, clean with large walk in showers. Cleaning staff were even scrubbing communal the walls which I have never seen in a hotel before. Breakfast and evening meals were delicious with good sized servings. All members of staff, and there are alot (bar, restaurant, kitchen, and cleaning staff) were very helpful, polite and friendly. We will definitely stay again. I forgot to take a photo of breakfast which was very well presented. I had canun chicken burger in the evening. Only thing I would say is they could do with some vegetarian dishes on thier menu as two people.in our group struggled with the menu and they wont go again.

DFT
Deano from the Shire Feb 10, 2026
8.0

I've been here various times over the years! It's a standard Arkels pub. Normally, good standard pub grub! Arkells normally don't scrimp on the portion, but it can be hit and miss depending on if they can be bothered. I visited twice in two days due to a training course and had the same said twice! It was very nice both days! Waitress was a bit abrupt but pretty standard for arkels, to be honest.

Location & neighborhood

Where you'll find The White Hart

Swindon, United Kingdom

Based on sightseeing, recreation, and getting around

  • Heathrow Airport 1 hr 14 Car · 1 hr 57 Transit
  • London Gatwick Airport 1 hr 50 Car · 2 hr 54 Transit
  • London Stansted Airport 2 hr 7 Car · 2 hr 46 Transit
Things to do nearby

Worth the walk or a quick ride

Curated spots travelers usually pair with a stay in Swindon. Distances are rough real-world times, not straight-line.

Avebury 10,478 reviews

Avebury

Avebury, Marlborough SN8 1RF, United Kingdom

4.7 · Monument
Lydiard Park 4,246 reviews

Lydiard Park

Lydiard Tregoze, Swindon SN5 3PA, United Kingdom

4.6 · Country Park
Uffington White Horse 363 reviews

Uffington White Horse

Faringdon SN7 7QJ, United Kingdom

4.6 · Mountain Peak
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