The Ridge, Blunsdon, Swindon, SN26 7AS, United Kingdom
#8 of 19 hotels in Swindon
Guests' ChoiceBased on 1528 hotel reviews
8.1Cleanliness
8.7
Comfort
8.7
Location
8.7
Facilities
8.6
Staff
8.8
Value for money
8.0
Free WiFi
8.0
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 27 November 2023
Oleg
United KingdomThe leisure centre is far less fancy than the pictures suggested. We chose it expecting somewhat luxurious experience. Instead, it was a clean and well maintained, but noting more than a small leisure centre. The interior of the room and some places around the hotel leave the impression of decaying luxury from 20-30 years ago. Well maintained, but just yet. During the breakfast, the coffee was disappointing.
Almost everything is good, some areas especially pleasant. Trouble - free ample parking. Really pleasant breakfast except for the coffee.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 27 November 2023
Brian
United KingdomPillows too hard
Excellent facilities, food at dinner and breakfast very good, staff excellent, room good, pillows a bit too hard though 😕
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 24 November 2023
Andrew
United KingdomThe only criticism would be that the hot drinks at breakfast were either black coffee or various teas - no hot chocolate or cappuccino. Our dinner in the evening was OK but the curry tasted, in my opinion, like a heated up ready meal and I didn't think it was very good value for money; we only were given one poppadom each and no naan.
Our family room was exceptionally spacious. There was a set of bunks and a sofa bed as well as a large double, with plenty of space to walk around. There was a good selection of hot drink sachets in the room. The breakfast was very good and there was a good choice of continental breakfast as well as the full English. The leisure centre was very clean and pleasant, the pool is not large but has a nice depth and there was a good sauna, steam room and spa. The bar area above the leisure centre is a nice area for a coffee or light bite. All the staff were very pleasant and helpful with any queries.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 19 November 2023
Michael
United KingdomNothing to be honest
Room was lovely
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 17 November 2023
Denise
United Kingdomlovely room very clean nice breakfast lovely pool
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 11 November 2023
Alan
United KingdomLike the location, great view from exec rooms. Good pool area - for early morning swim. Decent breakfast. Comfortable, well furnished rooms.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 9 November 2023
Luke
United KingdomRoom old and dated
Great facilities nice pool, gym, spa.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 2 November 2023
Lucy
United KingdomThe air conditioning did not appear to be working as we tried a couple of times but only hot air came out. The room decor was starting to look a little tired.
Our room was quiet (with the balcony door shut) and was a really good size with plenty of room to move around in. The water pressure in the shower was good and had consistent temperature (we didn't use the bath or shower in the bath, just the shower cubicle). The bed was comfortable with good quality linens. When we ordered room service, this arrived promptly and was a good temperature.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 31 October 2023
Michelle
United KingdomLarge, spacious room and very well maintained grounds. Good service and selection for breakfast. Meal we had was delicious.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 29 October 2023
Petronela
SlovakiaIt was a bit dark in the restaurant for breakfast. One brighter lamp /bulb would be helpful in the room too. Mission for the next time: a little joke at check-in. Smiles are good.
Great location for relax and daily trips, beautiful garden and views, spacious room and bathroom (Executive double room with patio), free safe parking, free entrance to the swimming pool for hotel guests from 6:30 am. Friendly, welcoming and really helpful staff at breakfast, bar and swimming pool.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 28 October 2023
Andrea
United KingdomThe bunk beds were so squeaky! it woke me up every time my daughter turned in bed . The fact that even tho your child swims extremely well,you have to be in the pool,rather than just watch them from a lounger ;the pool is cold and not as large . The place really needs a refresh. Our bath was dirty,I wanted to enjoy a bath before bed but it was so dirty,I gave up the idea and just washed my hair using the shower head …. however ,my daughters had a very good time ,they enjoyed the pool,even tho there are numerous rules displayed,they were allowed to simply have fun and enjoy themselves .
The outside area was lovely . The bar and the fact that there was a little room for children so they can play in proximity to the bar. The bunk beds in the family rooms.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 28 October 2023
Lisa
United KingdomThe only comment any of us had was the reception staff welcome - the girl wasn’t necessarily rude, she just couldn’t really be bothered to speak or give us any information, which is basically all we expected from her so we had to ask all the questions…. All of our groups 4 rooms checked in separately and everyone commented on how entirely disengaged she was - same the following day when we needed to go back for a replacement key card….just a bit odd and not what you’d expect from someone in that role…..?
We stayed in 4 Exec rooms in the Pavilion building as a family get together. The main part of our stay that we all enjoyed was how accommodating the staff were and how nothing was an issue. Loved the pool / tennis court / fitness suite access - made so easy to use. The kids games area was a massive hit, as well as the colouring/activity sheet kids menu. And the kids club was great (though we didn’t know about it till our last night). The food was genuinely all excellent and very reasonable which we just hadn’t expected from a hotel. And we liked how the entire menu was available all day, ie the light bites weren’t reserved for lunchtime only etc, because, why should they be :-) Honestly an excellent stay, we were all so pleased and can’t wait to go back again!!
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 25 October 2023
Rich
United KingdomPool was cold. Men's changing room closed, had to change in toilet.
Good Breakfast. Nice room.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 23 October 2023
Mara
United KingdomHaving to travel to nearest supermarket
The quiet and relaxation
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 23 October 2023
Karen
United KingdomSize of pool Hotel tired but very clean Air con didn’t work Hot in room and unable to leave ground floor patio door open No water in room
Size of room Checking in staff were excellent Ease of parking Views from room great Complementary refreshments in room great
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 19 October 2023
Katharine
United Kingdomslow check-in, only one member of staff available at 6.30pm
room, breakfast
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 18 October 2023
Gemma
United KingdomDecor was dated and reception not always manned
Gym, spa, restaurant and bar
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 16 October 2023
Peter
United StatesNothing comes to mind
Friendly, relaxed atmosphere.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 1 October 2023
Krishna
United KingdomUnder staffed
All amenities
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 30 September 2023
Peter
United KingdomAll good
All good but never give 10
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 29 September 2023
Nestor
United KingdomFood
Facilities
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 25 September 2023
Desgouttes
Hong Kongbreakfast. Needs less choice but better quality of product
everything a little tired - toilet had a problem - took forever to fill. Breakfast a bit - mass produced - cheap quality...
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 24 September 2023
Jane
United KingdomIt is a pity that the golf course has closed. The swimming pool was quite small.
I chose a room with a balcony overlooking the grounds. It was very peaceful. I would definately stay again.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 23 September 2023
Gil
United KingdomTired and dated decor. Quality of food in bar was poor.
Comfortable and spacious bedroom, good shower. Nice bar area
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 20 September 2023
Harriet
United KingdomChinzy decor felt dated and some black mould in shower cubicle.
Comfortable bed and nice views.
Stayed in September 2023
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