This inn has just re-opened and what a marvellous job the new tenants have done! Previously not a place we would have set foot in, but it now has a great bar area, with plenty of seating and they have created a lovely dining area with a big log fire and the result is a really welcoming, stylish place to... More

My wife and I and our dog booked a table at the Rose and Crown on Friday evening 11th January just after 7-30pm Upon arrival we were greeted by at least 6 dogs and their owners and none was aggressive. We ordered from the wine list a bottle of Pinot Grigio which although not a classic was just £10. For... More

Looking for somwhere for Lunch on spec whilst driving from Wantage to Swindon.Came across this Pub-the sign outside said famous for our Fish and Chips.Gave it a try and it was lovely. We both had the Fish and Chips ans a drink.Generous portions well cooked-the Fish [Cod] was very fresh/no bones and excellent value-our bill was £20.80. If in the... More

As a group of Ramblers we had completed our walk on the Ridgeway above this very pretty village. Spying this centrally located hostelry we decided that it would be good to have a drink and something to eat. Despite the fact that the pub was really busy the landlord opened up the Greek style restaurant and laid up a large... More

I have just moved to the area and wanted to find a nice resturant near Swindon to celebrate my birthday in with my parents. When we arrived it looked nice enough inside, like a country pub but when i got to the bar it took the chap behind, ten minutes to come and talk to us to offer a drink... More

I stayed here for 2 nights for friends wedding. Good value no-frills rooms in old inn full of character. Free wi-fil internet in room, decent cooked breakfast. Great pub, landlord really making effort with Greek menu on offer as well as standard pub one. Pool and darts on offer, Arkell's ales plus standard lagers. For what you pay, you can't... More

I stayed whilst on business in the area. The rooms may not be the most up to date, but I found it perfectly adequate, clean etc; and at the rates charged for bed and breakfast,this must be the best value the in the locality. The bar and dining area combines to make a perfect, proper country pub, ( not some... More

My partner and myself wanted to eat at this 16th centuary inn for our wedding anniversary, been from Swindon this place was local enough but not to far away and people said the food was pretty good. when we arrived everything seemed fine, we went outside for a cigarette later on in the evening and found one the barman who... More

We were looking forward to staying in the 16th Century coaching inn but found our room rather shabby - 1970's pine furniture, brown carpet and brown lampshades, thin pillows and (yuck) NO undersheet or mattress cover. The staff, however, were faultless and very welcoming and we were able to bring our small dog. There were two menus - one in... More