Stanton House Hotel

Overlooking a lake and parkland, Stanton House Hotel is an idyllic stone house that nestles amid the picturesque Wiltshire countryside. There are two restaurants and all rooms are en suite.

Comfortable rooms all come with satellite TV, fridge and tea/coffee making facilities. There is free Wi-Fi throughout Stanton House and free parking is also available.

The 'Rosemary' serves European and Japanese dishes amid elegant decor and lakeside views. Alternatively, at 'Mt. Fuji', experience traditional Japanese dining on low-level floor cushions.

The village of Uffington is a 15-minute drive away. Overlooking the village is the Iron Age hillfort of Uffington Castle, with the world famous White Horse on the bank beneath.

Stanton is 10 minutes from Swindon and the M4 Motorway and only 1 hour from Heathrow and Bristol by car. The Cotswolds, Stonehenge, and Bath are all within easy reach of Stanton House.

Rooms: 78
Rate: 29 - 168 GBP

Stanton House is situated near the rural village of Stanton Fitzwarren, approximately 5 miles (8 km) from Swindon and 10 miles (16 km) from the M4. It is set beside the tranquil Stanton Park, with its attractive lake.

There are 2 restaurants at the hotel. The 'Rosemary' enables you to dine on European and Japanese dishes amid elegant decor and lakeside views. Alternatively, at 'Mt. Fuji', you can experience a traditional Japanese dining experience on low-level floor cushions ('Hori Gotatsu'). Guests will be asked to remove their shoes on arrival.

The 4 function rooms can accommodate a variety of events, with the largest able to hold up to 110 guests (or 70 for a banquet). There are 2 rooms with views of the lake, and another with its own bar and dance-floor area.

On Sundays, breakfast is served between 07:00 and 10:00.

Dinner is served between 19:00 and 22:00 from Monday to Saturday; 18:00 and 21:30 on Sundays and Bank Holidays.

Lunch is served in Mt Fuji restaurant on Saturdays.

Swindon Museum and Art Gallery (6 miles / 9.5 km) - housed in a listed building, the museum displays local history, archaeology, geology, and modern British art - including Swindon's jurassic past and recent Roman discoveries.

Kelmscott Manor (10 miles / 16 km) - set beside the Thames, this grade 1 listed Tudor farmhouse was the summer home of artist and activist William Morris. It now contains an important collection of his work and possessions, including furniture, original textiles, carpets and ceramics.

Uffington (12 miles / 19 km) - this picturesque village was home to the late poet laureate, Sir John Betjemen. There are exhibits about him and the area at the local museum, which itself is situated in a 400 year old school room. Overlooking the village is the Iron Age hillfort of Uffington Castle, with the world famous White Horse on the bank beneath.

By car:
From the M4
- Exit at Junction 15 for the A419 to Swindon.
- Exit the A419 for the A361 (Highworth Road) near Stratton.
- At the end of the exit, turn left off the roundabout and pass back under the the motorway on the A419.
- After you have passed Kingsdown Road on your left, proceed a further 600 metres and take the turning on your left (leading to 'The Avenue').
- Follow the road and the hotel will be on your left.

From the M5:
- Exit at Junction 11A for the A417 (Brockworth Bypass).
- Stay on the A417 to Cirencester, then change to the A419 to Swindon.
- Exit the A419 for the A361 at Stratton St Margaret.
- Take the 1st exit at the roundabout (at the end of the slip road).
- Take the 2nd exit at the 2nd roundabout.
- After you have passed Kingsdown Road on your left, proceed a further 600 metres and take the turning on your left (leading to 'The Avenue').
- Follow the road and the hotel will be on your left.