“18th-century village pub converted into delightful modern British restaurant & rooms. Oak panelling, exposed beams, flagstone flooring & roaring fires create a homely & laidback feel across beautiful spaces. Cosy-chic individually-styled rooms & self-catered cottages come with local art & antiques.”

Recommended for

  • Country Escape

    • Lovely quiet base to explore the Wiltshire countryside, visit historic market towns & head out on beautiful country walks
  • Value chic

    • Fab for those after somewhere warm, welcoming, stylish yet affordable; a total steal for what's on offer
  • Great walks

    • One of the owners has written a book on local walks; pick their brains for a range of options
  • Families

    • The charming two bedroom self-catering cottage is well suited to families of all ages
  • Foodies

    • Seasonal ingredients come from award-winning local artisanal suppliers
  • Restaurant

    • Wonderful all year round: cosy fireside or garden-facing spaces serve traditional British cuisine with a fun contemporary twist
  • Barefoot Luxury

    • Rooms include deluxe touches such as Hypnos mattresses, soft linen sheets & locally-made 100 Acre Apothecary bath products
  • Historic

    • The main inn is made up of two cottages that date from the 1840s. Surrounding buildings date from Tudor times
  • Museums

    • Visit The Merchant's House, a 17th century home turned into a small but excellent museum
  • Pet friendly

    • Dogs are welcome in the the pub & rooms at a very reasonable charge of £10 a night
  • Artworks

    • Walls are decorated with country walk landscapes painted by a local artist
  • Learning

    • Famous Malborough College school is an easy 20 minutes drive away
  • Self catering to rent

    • Both cottages come with a small kitchen & separate living rooms
  • Sights nearby

    • Pop into the historic market town of Malborough
  • Designer Shopping

    • Swindon Designer Outlet is 15 miles away
  • Boutique

  • Child friendly

  • Good wine list

  • Full of character

  • Sit-out Terrace

  • Inn

  • Antiques

  • Less £

  • Family Suites

  • Owner managed

  • Romantic

  • Intimate

  • Charming

  • Restaurant with rooms

  • Village

Facilities

  • Rooms

    8 rooms in this hotel
  • Restaurant

    Wonderful all year round: cosy fireside or garden-facing spaces serve traditional British cuisine with a fun contemporary twist
  • Outdoor dining

    Access through the dining room's French windows, a sunny garden terrace is a lovely spot for long summer lunches al fresco
  • Private dining room

    With its own log buners, the pretty private dining room is perfect for family dinners, small parties & relaxed functions
  • Suites

    Three larger rooms are located in a barn conversion a short walk across the Village Green
  • Pet friendly

    Dogs are welcome in the the pub & rooms at a very reasonable charge of £10 a night
  • Self catering to rent

    Both cottages come with a small kitchen & separate living rooms
  • Fireplace

  • Good wine list

  • Sit-out Terrace

  • Child friendly

  • Garden

  • Cots available

  • Meeting Room

  • Bar

  • Family Suites

  • Parking

  • Wifi

  • Satellite / Cable TV

Activities

  • Great walks

    • One of the owners has written a book on local walks; pick their brains for a range of options
  • Museums

    • Visit The Merchant's House, a 17th century home turned into a small but excellent museum
  • Learning

    • Famous Malborough College school is an easy 20 minutes drive away
  • Sights nearby

    • Pop into the historic market town of Malborough
  • Designer Shopping

    • Swindon Designer Outlet is 15 miles away

Map & Location

Other reviews

The Crown & Anchor

This tastefully decorated, eight-bedroom inn is nearly 200 years old and offers a tranquil bolthole among the chalk hills of Wiltshire. The Crown and Anchor is still the heart of its community and is owned by two villagers, one of whom has compiled a book of local walks.

Originally published by The Telegraph

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