Friendly and welcoming staff, thoughtful touches and a lovely location with great walks and lots to explore

We absolutely loved this beautiful place. The atmosphere was so relaxed, the grounds and rooms were lovely. Felt like a little holiday rather than a hotel stay. The staff were really helpful and the food was beyond amazing!!! Breakfast service was super attentive and faultless. My partner couldn't stop talking about how lovely it was, think he would've swapped me for one the pork chops or a pack of the sausages if he had the chance!! Got back today and already looking at staying again.

Chose this place as a half way point between friends houses to meet to catch up. Have to say was very disappointed with the service received by some of the staff. Had a meal and asked for pork (seeing as it's a pig farm was expecting good pork) but then asked how we would like it cooked! Then when it arrived we checked that it was pork to be told 'It should be' -but wasn't!! Then when we had finished our meal we asked for a drink outside to be told that the pub had closed (was about 10.20pm) and they had run out of ice and lemon and could we bring our glasses back in when we were done!! Rooms nice and the 'Wallow' was an unexpected nice addition. Shame the record player no longer working. Loads of potential but missed the mark so many times.

The Royal Oak is outstanding in every respect. If you're staying a night, its facilities are unusually generous and extensive; if you're eating, the menu and the food are great; and if you just want a drink, there's a bar area and plenty of seating outside. The staff are lovely. Plus there's plenty of local information, books, games and events, not to mention a farm shop. If you can tear yourself away, visit Wayland's Smithy a couple of miles away along the Ridgeway.

Amazing super friendly staff. Very welcoming pub with a good selection of food and ales. We will be back!

Welcoming and informative check-in. Guests have use of a separate lounge & kitchen with honesty bar. We used the map provided to enjoy a walk around the area. Room was a good size with big, comfortable bed. We ate in the restaurant in the evening. Great meal but it was very quiet so lacked a bit of atmosphere. The breakfast the next morning was plentiful with excellent produce. Would return if staying in the area again. Thank you.

Beautiful location, lovely rooms, food & staff. Will definitely be back 🙂

Exceptional! The perfect spot for a quick trip.

Amazing. Lovely country pub. Great food and great service. Prefect visit. Lovely people

Lovely room, gorgeous breakfast

Good quality . Not sure what you mean by diverse

Nice compact clean room. Beautiful surroundings and a lovely pub setting with a great breakfast.

Another great stay at the Royal Oak. Beautiful location and a delightful traditional pub and an extremely comfortable room. TY!

Very clean room. Exceptionally accommodating staff. Outstanding food! We did not want to leave! We will definitely find an excuse to vacation there again!!

Great staff, great atmosphere and beautiful village. Great food,

Wonderful stay

In a pretty little village, very cute with friendly staff who make you feel right at home. Lovely little pub with great food cooked in the outdoor kitchen so get all the Smokey grill effect and smells real good! The large garden is very relaxed where you can sit back and relax, there’s even plenty for kids to do with a straw bale seating area under under a tepee type cover. Indoors in just as nice with a rustic feel. The bedrooms are extremely cosy, the beds are really comfortable and everything is cleaned to a high standard.

A great place to stay at if you want to enjoy the English countryside in all its glory. Wonderfully welcoming staff too!

Lovely property in a great location, great food, and ideally located for working in Swindon

Lovely room, bit cold, but extra blankets were available. Food was excellent and the staff were friendly and easy to find when needed. Brilliant hot shower after a day of walking the Ridgeway.