On a day when I walked 35,000 steps, arriving at The White Hart was a welcome relief. I was glad it wasn't a mirage.
The White Hart has been here forever. Signs say that it opened during the reign of England's Elizabeth I and in case you're wondering, she reigned between 1558 and 1603. It may have been the oldest place I've ever stayed in, at least until I got to the next town on my journey.
Here's what I did at The White Hart:
* I sat in the bar/pub and had drinks
* I took a luxurious bath in the very roomy, deep, comfortable bathtub
* I had breakfast in the morning (included, but nothing I remember) and
* I slept, well, in the quiet, clean, slightly roomy but in no way fancy, room I'd booked.
I'd not go out of my way for another stay at The White Hart but neither would I object to another stay here. The White Hart provided a very comfortable, quiet stay, right on Swindon's High Street, an easy walk to the town's other restaurants and pubs.
It is impressive to imagine that a place dating back to the 1500's still stands let alone that it's fit for sleeping, dining, and drinking in. The White Hart is all of those things and sometimes, that's all that's needed. read more