Call Karen or Tonny 01793 849481 for fair
room rates and quick answers.
Call Karen or Tonny 01793 849481 for fair
room rates and quick answers.
Call Karen or Tonny 01793 849481 for fair
room rates and quick answers.
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The Schoolhouse Restaurant & Hotel in Hook, a quiet hamlet in the Civil Parish of Lydiard Tregoze, is surrounded by peaceful countryside between Swindon and Royal Wootton Bassett. The former Lydiard Tregoze schoolhouse was charmingly converted into The Schoolhouse Hotel in 1989. Prior to the hotel accommodation being added it was a restaurant known as The Schoolhouse Restaurant. Until 1965 the building was a Victorian school, built in 1859 by the National Society and the St John family. The St. John family lived in Lydiard House, a stately home and park just a stone's throw from The Schoolhouse. All historical features are retained in the public areas making The Schoolhouse Restaurant & Hotel an unique place to eat and stay. Over dinner in the Dininghall “hear” the voices of the children who were taught here a century ago.
Log fires will burning in the Dininghall in winter. In the summer the outside terrace will be serving cool drinks and light meals. We are a short drive from from J16 of the M, Lydiard Fields Business Park and North Wiltshire Crematorium. A plethora of tourist attractions like Avebury, the Ridgeway and McArthur Glenn shopping Village are nreaby. Located on the M4 to the West Country, The Schoolhouse Restaurant and Hotel is an ideal stop off for dinner and accommodation enroute to Wales and Eireland.
Local attractions
Royal Wootton Bassett Town Hall
Lydiard Park
RIAT Airshow July 18 to 21 2024
Avebury Stone Circle
Lydiard Fields Business Park
The White horse at Hackpen Hill
Badminton Horse Trials held 8 to 12 may 2024 are a short drive away. Royal Wooton Bassett in the neighbouring market town has a 17th century Town Hall built by the Earls of Clarendon. A short drive away at J16 of the M4, are Lydiard Fields Business Park and North Wiltshire Crematorium. A plethora of tourist attractions like Avebury, the Ridgeway and McArthur Glenn shopping Village are within easy travelling distance. Located on the M4 to the West Country, The Schoolhouse Restaurant and Hotel is an ideal stop off for dinner and accommodation enroute to Wales and Eireland. Enjoy gentle walks or cycle in Lydiard Country Park next to the hotel. Lydiard Park is a beautiful historic estate on the western edge of Swindon, with the Palladian House, Church and Walled Garden, set in 260 acres of parkland. The children's play area, events and education programmes make Lydiard Park a great destination for a family day out. For the more sporty there is the Ridgeway, ideal for serious hikers and off-road cyclists.
Perhaps you fancy riding lessons or a hack. at Ashdown Riding Centre in Royal Wootton Bassett! Ask Tonny to make bookings on your behalf with accredited riding instructors or call Chloe on 07891828648
There is a plethora of local gardens and places to visit such as; Oxford, Marlborough, Cheltenham, Lacock Abbey, Stonehenge, the Cotswolds, Bath and Avebury Stone Circle, Longleat Wildlife & Safari Park, Berkeley Castle, The National Monument Center, Sudeley Castle, Devises Locks, Gatcombe Park, Westonbirt Arboretum, Kemble Airfield, Bristol, Barbury Castle and Castle Combe. The McArthur Glen shopping village is 4 miles away, the perfect Christmas shopping location.
Accommodation
Our comfortable bedrooms are en-suite and very quiet. The decor varies from contemporary to traditional. We offer a range of rooms suitable for single, double or family accommodation with countryside views, flat screen TV, complimentary WiFi, hairdryers, ironing facilities and coffee & tea making facilities. Full roomservice is available aswell as a foyer meals in addition to an ala carte restaurant
