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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

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Ensuite, City View

In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

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

View all photos for 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
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Champagne service
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Private bathroom
Champagne service
Coffee/tea maker
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for 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
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Champagne service
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Private bathroom
Champagne service
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Comfort Single Room, 1 Single Bed, Non Smoking, Ensuite

In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(12 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Deluxe Single Room, 1 Single Bed, Non Smoking, Ensuite

In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

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

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About the area

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

What's nearby

  • Swindon and Cricklade Railway - 6 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Lakeside Ski & Wake - 6 min drive - 8.1 km
  • Cotswold Country Park and Beach - 10 min drive - 12.1 km
  • Wyvern Theatre - 13 min drive - 14.5 km
  • Swindon Designer Outlet - 13 min drive - 13.2 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 corner/local shop, a free daily manager's reception and a rooftop terrace. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy lunch, dinner, children's meals and Thai cuisine. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a fireplace in reception and a bar.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Bike hire, express check-out and express check-in
  • A TV in reception, outdoor furniture and smoke-free property
  • A reception hall and wedding services
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All rooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to perks such as free WiFi and desk chairs.
Extra amenities include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Showers and free toiletries
  • 24-inch flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, 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 transport

  • Free offsite parking within 100 metres
  • 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
  • Smoke-free property

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
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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

Pets are 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 on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types at the property

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-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
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 at The Vale Hotel?

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?

Checkout 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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Reviews

The Vale Hotel Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

8.0

Amenities

9.0

Staff & service

8.0

Eco-friendliness

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 81 out of 146 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 41 out of 146 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 146 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 146 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 146 reviews

Reviews

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

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

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

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I loved my stay. Very clean place and the food was fantastic.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Well worth the price

Mark was friendly and accommodating … excellent stay bed was so comfy slept like a baby ! Only making people aware that if mobility is an issue , I can be difficult . But fantastic stay and will definitely book again if in the area ! Lovely little village with a stunning breakfast around then corner at The cricklade club !
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel, food was good, steak was excellent and cooked as wanted. Check in was smooth and efficient.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

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

The vale hotel.

It was clean quiet. Owner seemed like a nice guy. Really good for what I needed. Will happily use again. Thanks.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
As a solo female traveller I found the Vale Hotel to be perfect for my needs. I had a lovely, comfortable, spotlessly clean room in a quiet part of the hotel. I felt totally safe as the security was impressive and the host made me feel extremely welcome. There is a lovely outside area to enjoy a drink from the Gin Bar and a delicious choice of food. The host was very knowledgeable about the area. A most enjoyable stay - thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed in a small single room but had all the basic necessities including a shower/wc. Room was very warm and unable to turn temperature down on radiator but opening window solved that.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Basic but comfortable. Fine Thai restaurant in the rear. Stairs are perilous.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Evan

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

a few days break

everything suited me just fine
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
To say it was my first time in the Cotswolds area, I was made to feel right at home as soon as I entered the building- Mark is very friendly. Nice pub/restaurant downstairs, and my room was great too- very clean, secure and equipped beyond the necessities for a hotel room. En-suite to the same standard too. There’s also a free 24hour car park behind the building (very safe). Absolutely nothing to complain about- top marks. Would definitely recommend- cheers for the stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness
It was easy to book and checking in was easy once I found the right phone number. I had many emails confirming booking and one of the phone numbers listed took me to an irate gentleman who had not been involved with the hotel for 2 years. Need to check that all numbers are valid. The room was very nicely furnished and presented but the blind was impossible to raise so no natural daylight available. I cant comment on the catering as none was available over Christmas and this was made clear at the time of booking, so all fine.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

joan

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had two nights in a comfortable room, spacious...clean with all necessary facilities. Double glazed to prevent disturbance from traffic. Access via metal spiral staircase fire escape could be an issue for less able visitors...but we were fine. Staff helpful. We found an excellent shop/cafe for breakfast further down High St run by 4th generation local family and can recommend the local fish/chip shop. Wouldn't hesitate to return when back in Cricklade area again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jose

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

Thank you Taylor for being an amazing host!

Thank you to Taylor for looking after me. I arrived late for check-in and Taylor dealt with the check-in procedure. Swiftly led me to the room and explained the early morning exit procedure. Taylor also prepared 2 fabulous espresso martinis. I thoroughly enjoyed my time and the room was very quiet in a quirky period building fused with modern interior.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Needs some maintenance

Lovely room but wifi didn't work, bedside lights didn't work so had to leave the bathroom light on to get around, toilet seat broken and precarious. Could have been brilliant if a little maintenence had been attended to.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

4/10 Poor

ADRIAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Booked a room for 2 nights and did not realise that I would be able to hear the bar from my room. The Hotel is in front of a busy small roundabout. With Cars and lorries clearly using Cricklade as a rat run, the noise was all night. The final and most dangerous aspect of staying at this hotel was the way in which I was expected to leave the building. It was via a tight spiral staircase at the back. This was just about OK when I left the first morning, but checking out with a large heavy suitcase was scary and simply dangerous. I almost fell twice. This was a ridiculous method of exit. For this reason alone I would NEVER use this place again and nor would I recommend it to anyone - unless you are interested in trying to break your neck.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

4/10 Poor

Kenneth

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were given a code to get into property (back of hotel). We attempted to get into the hotel using the code, a number of times, having to wait after several attempts. Another guest turned up having been given a different code, which did not work either. I telephoned the hotel and was told that a porter would open the door. I then had a phone call to say that they had changed the code as there had been an attempted break in! How did they expect guests to get into the hotel without notifying them of the code? We were then woken up at 5:20 am with someone hammering on the back door trying to get in. Also, the bin in our room had not been emptied since the previous guest. I would have told the hotel about these problems but there was no one there when we (and other guests) left at 10am.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

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

6/10 Okay

Scooby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The hotel itself looked lovely and i was looking forward to the stay. So..... the room I was allocated wasnt even finished, the radiator was leaning up against the wall not connected. The sink was fitted but no taps or plumbing connected . There was a kettle and tea coffee sachets etc provided, but no sink water to fill the kettle. The single room window was broken letting in a draught and the mattress was probably the most uncomfortable i have ever tried to sleep on. Lumpy as anything . I stayed there as i was working nearby that night. I received a missed call and a text message from the hotel saying that checkin closed at 9pm and they were now presuming i was not staying. Quite impressive when i checked in and was given my key at 17:10. It might have been just my bad luck to get a room that wasnt even finished, but in that case why rent out a room to a guest knowing it wasnt ready / fit to be used ? Overall a very disappointing experience
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025