Swindon is known for its festivals and bars, and entices visitors with popular attractions including Wyvern Theatre and Museum of the Great Western Railway.
Cricklade House Hotel, Sure Hotel Collection by Best Western
10/10 Excellent
"Very enjoyable stay, while away on a business trip and the room was nice, clean and tidy. Amenities were great and the location was stunning. Excellent food and a relaxing environment. Highly recommend."
"The internet was fine. The hotel was charming, even with its sloping floors. It was a real pleasure for us to stay in such an ancient hotel with such an interesting history. It was also a good price. I would highly recommend it. Thank you and regards, Jennifer"
"We had an apartment. The apartment block as a whole seemed freshly decorated, as was our room; which was also equipped to a high standard. The main hotel was well presented. All staff were very welcoming and helpful. Excellent breakfasts. Hotel is really well situated for the centre of Salisbury.
Bit of confusion regarding the car park as there is a public car park on Brown Street, which is separate from the hotel car park.
We were on the top floor, which had no proper wardrobe, probably due to the sloping ceiling, just a short hanging rail. The apartments on the lower floors more likely to have a wardrobe. We had specifically requested a high floor and it was certainly adequate for our 2 night stay."
"A superb place to stay. Immaculate throughout. Spa simply wonderful. Grounds fabulous. The stay the best you will find - they clearly enjoy working here and it comes through in every part of the hotel. Just the best experience you could have. Five star plus plus. "
"On arrival I was greeted by an unmanned reception, no staff to be found anywhere. Telephoning revealed the reception phone was on mute, which also explains why I couldn’t get any answer in the days leading up to my stay to confirm a dinner reservation. Nobody at the bar either, eventually I wondered into the kitchen and asked the chef to find someone to check me in.
The menu is very limited on choice and is no better than any other gastro pub in the area. The drinks prices, when you finally get served, are some what disproportionately expensive given the service. £10 for half a pint of canned lager.
The room we had was a bath only…no shower, no tea or coffee in the room, no television either. Nor is there a phone / room service (not that it would be answered!) the garden / terrace was closed (looks permanently decommissioned / abandoned). Style over substance. The woeful service quickly diminishes any novelty value the decor should provide. I wouldn’t bother with it again."
"This hotel is a hidden gem. This was our second stay at this property and it was just as good as our first stay almost 2 years ago. Unfortunately, we stayed on a Sunday night so it was very quiet but that didn't spoil anything. We stayed in a superior double room, which was lovely, very spacious, and very reasonably priced. Dinner was extremely good and also reasonably priced. Staff are friendly and helpful."