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    Tawny Owl

    81 reviews
    #21 of 44 B&Bs / Inns in Swindon
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    Taw Hill | North Swindon, Swindon SN25 1WR, England
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    3.5
    81 reviews
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    “private function”(2 reviews)
    “full english breakfast”(4 reviews)
    “very pleasant stay”(3 reviews)
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    Reviewed 8 October 2017 via mobile
    Really impressed

    I ate here this evening with my partner and daughter. I'm a huge steak fan and decided to give the rib eye a go - against my better judgement. Well, how wrong I was. I had a truly awesome steak, cooked as requested, with marvellous...More

    Thank Andy H
    Response from Dan and Tracey B, Manager at Tawny OwlResponded 9 October 2017

    Thank you Andy. Your comments have been passed to our 'new' kitchen Manager. Thank you for taking the time to leave your review. Dan & Tracey

    Reviewed 7 October 2017
    Great Value For Money

    Stayed overnight on business, good value for an overnight stay, nice bar and brilliant value for money food but no-nonsense "pub grub" and the staff were lovely. The following morning this was topped off with a great full English for breakfast and made to order...More

    Thank Robert C
    Response from Dan and Tracey B, Manager at Tawny OwlResponded 9 October 2017

    Thank you for your review. The team and Management love hearing about their hard work paying off. We hope to see you again soon Dan & Tracey

    Reviewed 5 October 2017
    A great place to eat, drink, chill and sleep

    What a find! I needed a stop over after a business meeting finished late. I had a fabulous meal with a large glass of red, a fab nights sleep and a lovely full English breakfast, which set me up for the next day. The whole...More

    Thank Mlt1610
    Response from Dan and Tracey B, Manager at Tawny OwlResponded 7 October 2017

    What a fantastic review, thank you so much and we look forward to welcoming you again very soon. Dan & Tracey

    Reviewed 4 October 2017
    Overnight Stay

    I recently stayed at Tawny Owl in Swindon. The standard of the room was impressive and the team and management couldn't do enough for me. Dan and Tracey went out of their way to help and make me feel welcome.

    Thank Pete_Swindon
    Response from Dan and Tracey B, Manager at Tawny OwlResponded 7 October 2017

    Hi there, Thank you for taking the time to leave your review. Your comments have been gratefully received and we will be passing them on to our team. Dan & Tracey

    Reviewed 17 September 2017
    Very pleasant stay

    Stayed overnight as attending a private function here. Clean, comfortable room with everything you need for an overnight stay. Hospitable hosts and an amazing breakfast to complete the stay. Would definitely stay again and recommend to others.

    1  Thank Tracey B
    Response from Dan and Tracey B, Manager at Tawny OwlResponded 18 September 2017

    Thank you for your feedback, we are glad you had a great stay with us. Dan & Tracey

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    "Do not pick Room 5 aka The Courtyard aka The Sauna - too hot as above kitchens and too noisy as above..."
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    "Just be aware this is also a busy pub with dining, so there may be a little later noise at weekends."
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