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The Vale Hotel

2.0 star property
Hotel with 2 restaurants, 6-minute walk to Thames River

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The Vale Hotel in Cotswold Country near the Thames River offers tranquility and adventure. Enjoy Thai cuisine at two restaurants, relax by the lobby fireplace, or take in views from the rooftop terrace. Free in-room WiFi and bicycle rentals enhance your stay.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Ensuite, City View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Champagne service
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Comfort Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Ensuite | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Comfort Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Champagne service
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Economy Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Ensuite | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Economy Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Champagne service
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Comfort Single Room, 1 Twin Bed, Non Smoking, Ensuite | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Comfort Single Room, 1 Twin Bed, Non Smoking, Ensuite

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Champagne service
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Deluxe Single Room, 1 Twin Bed, Non Smoking, Ensuite | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Deluxe Single Room, 1 Twin Bed, Non Smoking, Ensuite

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Champagne service
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
32 High St, Swindon, England, SN6 6AY

What's nearby

  • Cotswold Country Park and Beach - 11 min drive - 10.0 km
  • Swindon Designer Outlet - 13 min drive - 14.4 km
  • Westonbirt Arboretum - 32 min drive - 39.8 km
  • Thermae Bath Spa - 55 min drive - 69.4 km
  • Roman Baths - 55 min drive - 69.4 km

Getting around

  • Kemble Station - 19 min drive
  • Oxford (OXF) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Strawberry Thief - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Blunsdon Arms - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬10 min drive

About this property

The Vale Hotel

Hotel near Thames River
Located close to Cotswold Country Park and Beach and Swindon Designer Outlet, The Vale Hotel provides a grocery/convenience store, a free daily manager's reception, and a rooftop terrace. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy lunch, dinner, kids' meals, and Thai cuisine. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a fireplace in the lobby and a bar.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Bike rentals, express check-out, and express check-in
  • Outdoor furniture, smoke-free premises, and wedding services
  • A reception hall and a TV in the lobby
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and include comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to perks like free WiFi and desk chairs.
More amenities include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Showers and free toiletries
  • 24-inch flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, heating, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Street parking available

Food and drink

  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • Couples/private dining
  • Free daily manager's reception

Restaurants on site

  • Bar32
  • Jicsaw Thai Restaurant
  • Vale Grill

Things to do

  • Archery
  • Bicycle rentals
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store

Conveniences

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 10 steps to reach entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 3 floors
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 24-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Desk chair
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 5:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 10 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: GBP 10 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

The Vale Hotel Hotel
The Vale Hotel Swindon
The Vale Hotel Hotel Swindon

Frequently asked questions

Is The Vale Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, The Vale Hotel allows dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of GBP 10 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at The Vale Hotel?

Check-in start time: 5:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Vale Hotel?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Vale Hotel located?

Situated in the historical district, this hotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Thames River and within 9 mi (15 km) of Cotswold Country Park and Beach and Wyvern Theatre. Swindon Designer Outlet and Museum of the Great Western Railway are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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The Vale Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 84 out of 151 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 42 out of 151 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 151 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 151 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 151 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Miguel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great option for a stay in the area. Very well run, friendly and amazing value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ceara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice, clean rooms. Staff was helpful and pleasant. Surrounded by plenty of places to eat.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

ROBERT

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A nice little hotel, friendly staff and clean. Plently of sockets to charge your devices and good wifi. Spacious but cosy room. Bathroom could do with a light above mirror and hook on bathroom door.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcus

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really good value for money in a lovely town (village really).
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unique modern room in a great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Natalie

Liked: Amenities
The hotel is lovely. Mark makes you feel so welcome. The food was lovely… curry and steak were delicious. Great place, well organised and we really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

ange

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Small but clean and friendly

We were only here 1 night for a party but the experience was a good one. Room was small but enough room to spend a night and was clean and comfortable. Loved the garden out the back and a good range of drinks were available. Cricklade is pretty and would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ingibjorg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly host, dinner in their restaurant excellent. Can tell food is made from scratch. Lovely flavours, both the slow cooked beef brisket and the chicken curry. Room was immaculately clean, nice thick towels and soft bedlinen. I have managed branded and non-branded hotels so can tell when a room is clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sophie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great single room

Lovely welcome and great room- perfect for solo travellers at a reasonable price.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

overnight stay

Lovely overnight stay at The Vale. The hand and body wash was very low in the bathroom but that was rectified very quickly. Room bright and spacious.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice area/ property.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Marion

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful stay and if visiting the area would definitely book to stay at the Vale, we had a great night with locals and other quests and were made very welcome, nothing was too much trouble, Thank you team Vale
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice surroundings friendly staff excellent food options
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pawel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay !
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Alma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Pity about the roadworks!

The room was fine for the price. Parking was on the street behind a short walk away. The exit was down a narrow spiral staircase, quite scary with a suitcase. My stay was ruined by the roadworks right outside the bedroom window, they stopped digging at 10pm! Unfortunate timing. Noisy traffic too.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Paul

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Awful

Terrible place, will never use the vale or hotels.com again
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Annaliza

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved my stay here. Staff were very friendly and very welcoming to both my dog and I. Great experience, lovely area and hope to visit again soon.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Wonderful Inn and Restaurant

Owner checked me in, really lovely guy. Very friendly and helpful. Room nice and comfy. Restaurant downstairs had a special on, so i had a sampling of the goat and the venison curry. Best I've ever had. Owner also pours a mean Guinness. I'll definitely be back!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

manjit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely place, great host
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Stylish room with wooden beams. Convenient for all amenities. However, there were a few issues, such as no door on the toilet and a lot of the lights weren’t working.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness
There wasn't much hot water when trying to shower, couldn't open the window in my room so got very warm managed to find a fan which then helped, was located in good area for where I needed to be
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place great food and amazing staff. Very comfortable bed large room. Will definitely be staying here again!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay

Very good place for the price. Staff were very nice
Stayed 1 night in May 2024