Swindon, in the heart of Wiltshire in the United Kingdom is a place where the old and the new meet. Traditional, rustic sceneries combined with a lively array of modern establishments and an exciting nightlife will give any wide-eyed tourist a glimpse of the kind of experience that is uniquely Swindon.

The town has embarked on a journey into the modern age, without letting go of that old-age feel that adds comfort and a sense of cultural nostalgia to the town's journey towards further development. From its stretches of courtyard to lively nightclubs.

Any Swindon visitor will find a long list of accommodations sharing a common quality of a feel of home, as well as a tinge of modernity. Among Swindon's hotels are a number of family-run accommodations that equal the town's larger hotels in terms of service and stellar reviews.

The Swan Inn

The inn features one large guest room in its main building, with facilities including a shower, television, and a cozy double-sized bed. Located at the Inn's garden area is a small cottage also with a double-sized bed, and a television. Additional features include a kitchen equipped with the essentials (refrigerator, microwave, toaster, and kettle). Other facilities include a DVD player, a hairdryer, and a garden.

Swann Inn is located four miles away from the famous city of Bath. Other nearby locations include Stonehenge, Avebury, and a number of other villages and attractions.

Pear Tree at Purton

Another family-run accommodation is the Pear Tree at Purton. One of the hotel's immediate attractions include a breathtaking view of the wetlands, meadow, and vineyards of the village of Purton.

The hotel's 17 rooms feature individual décor, and bear names after famous town locals. The rooms are all equipped with satellite TV, a telephone, a safe, a CD radio, WiFi connection, and a trouser press. Coffee making facilities are also available. Some room's additional features include spa baths with complimentary fruit and shortbread, for enhanced comfort and a touch of luxury.

For busy businessmen, the Pear Tree also features 4 meeting rooms that can hold a maximum of 50.

Within driving distance are Stonehenge, Avebury, Bath, and the Great Western Rail Museum, among others.

White Hart Inn

Finally there is the White Hart Inn, located just outside Swindon.

The family-run inn has 15 rooms designed to cater to all groups: single, double, twin, or family. And for those who are up for a bit of added luxury, there is made available a special suite equipped with a whirlpool bath.

The Inn also houses a function room capable of accommodating 24 individuals (boardroom), and 40 individuals (theatre layout). WiFi connection is available for almost the entire area of the Inn.

Finally, the Inn offers adequate space for parties and can hold up to 50 individuals. Other rooms include a club room, equipped with bar, toilet, even a DJ room featuring ample equipment.