Stanton House Hotel (Swindon, United Kingdom)

Located across from scenic Stanton Country Park, the hotel is a blissful slice of country life while still within five miles of the city of Swindon. You can walk through the garden, enjoy the park across the way and its lovely pond or drive into the city for urban adventures.

Most hotels provide their guests with a limited choice in dining options. At the Stanton House Hotel, not only do you get amazing grounds, but you can choose from two different restaurants. You’ll dine on a diverse menu which spans traditional British and Japanese cuisine or enjoy Japanese-style barbecue.

Set in a refurbished and expanded manor house, the hotel is full of history yet has a modern design and décor that gives it stylish atmosphere. In addition, some rooms overlook the garden and the lake, so you can soak up the country from inside or outside the charming house.

While the wireless Internet typically works well in the lobby and adjoining rooms, several visitors have noted that the signal tends to weaken the further you get from the common areas. If you require a consistent signal, you may wish to book a room nearer to the hotel’s public section.

Some former guests have mentioned a handful of issues that while not detrimental to their holiday, did cause them some frustration. These concerns include worn out mattresses, snowy television reception, a lack of trouser press and dingy carpets.

For most of the year, you won’t have to worry about the hotel and its temperature levels, as it is heated. However, during the hotter times of the year, the lodgings can get rather stuffy without an AC unit, and unfortunately, the windows don’t open. You may wish to book your room according to season.