set in a georgian townhouse with exposed beams and antique fireplaces, this polished hotel on the high street is 7 miles from swindon and 3 miles from stanton country park. the refined rooms and suites with en suite bathrooms have 26-inch flat-screen tvs and free wi-fi; 1 has a separate lounge with a sofa. there's also an elegant restaurant, a bar and a terrace. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. continental breakfast and parking are included Heathrow Airport 1 hr 26
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