Castle and Ball 
High Street Marlborough (Marlborough) SN8 1LZ
In a 16th-century inn, Castle and Ball is rich in character, and features a traditional restaurant and ale bar. The inn is situated on Britain’s widest high street, in the heart of Marlborough and comes with free parking.
The Castle and Ball bar has original oak timbers and period features, and offers local ales and speciality coffees. The restaurant serves a modern British menu, using seasonal produce.
The beautiful inn has a walled beer garden with outdoor seating. There is free on-site parking available, and the Castle and Ball also offers room service and free Wi-Fi access.
The elegant rooms at Castle and Ball are traditionally decorated, and some feature ornate four-poster beds. All rooms have a private bathroom, tea/coffee facilities and a TV.
Marlborough is in the heart of scenic Wiltshire, just a 20-minute drive from Swindon. The mysterious ancient sites at Avebury and Silbury Hill are just a 10-minute drive away.
Score from 779 reviews
Exceptional
8.2/10
Rooms: 34
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Address: High Street Marlborough, Marlborough SN8 1LZ 
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The hotel itself is wonderful - great space in the communal areas, gorgeous cosy fire and lovely atmosphere. Our room had everything we needed although the bed was so comfortable we considered missing breakfast to stay in it! The staff were very friendly and helpful and our stay really was very special. We will definitely be returning. Lovely hotel, with lots of character. Yes, the florrboards creaked, but we felt it all added to the ambience. The room was extremely spacious, and comfortable with queen-sized beds. The bathroom was very clean. Breakfast was excellent.all reviews »
Authentic decor, very comfortable and lots of character. Extremely helpful and friendly staff. Fantastic breakfast and overall a very good experience. Definately recommended *****. We always stay with you because we like the Hotel itself. Friendly, helpful staff, nice room. Great restaurant and lovely room. It's always a pleasure to stay at this hotel; every room is different, but all are of good quality. Lovely helpful friendly staff. Friendlt atmosphere. Lovely big room. Clean and fresh linen. Great breakfast. Fast and friendly service.Room was large and clean, breakfast selection was good. Staff were friendly. Location, the special offer price, nice room and quaint hotel. spacious room. I have stayed at the Castle and Ball a number of times in the past and have always found it to be atmospheric, especially around Christmas and New Year. The staff are very good and the rooms are clean if dated.The atmosphere was cosy and the staff kind and friendly. The food wasalso very good. Altogether a very pleasant and comfortable stay. The hotel was old with character. We had a large well presented room. Excellent breakfast. Would definately stay again.The attitude of the staff was wonderful - very attentive and seemed only too pleased to help. The Service, my room and the restaurant. Very clean room. Food excellent. The food was excellent and the dining room and bar area very welcoming. The staff were helpful and attentive. The buidling is old and has character. The availability of wireless internet access, the well-equipped bathroom. We stayed on a Thursday which was curry night. Curry and a pint for£7.50. The comfort of the bed and the tasty English breakfast. Accomodation / Room. Breakfast was good quality.good welcome from the staff, good service. Location and helpful friendly staff. Easy and relaxed. centre of town. tea making facilities, friendly staff, good breakfast. Relaxewd atmosphere. Central location. Nice atmosphere. The character of the building (not like modern hotels where each room is the same). Also its central locaton in the town. Nice building with lots of character. Good food, reasonably priced. Very convenient central location in a nice town.Shower curtain. (They always stick to you, however hard you try!!). Not a wide choice for vegetarians on evening menu. Toilets were a bit dirty and no toilet paper ,but it was a very busy Lunchtime when we arrived (told the waitress there was water on the floor in case someone slipped). TV did not work in the room but receptionist did come to the room to try to fix it and did everything she could . We were right at the front over loookng the High Street, outside a bus lane where the buses arrived from 6.00am. An option or information regadring room position would have been nice. Heating in room under windows did not come on, had to rely on electric heater.Also housekeeping left a damp used towel on the bathroom counter - errhhh. (I wanted to ring housekeeping but husband said not to bother as it was late when we arrived).breakfast was not very good, poor quality ingredients. The situation is wonderful in Marlborough High Street and the prices are reasonable I find it a bit upsetting that such a lovely old building is in need of a total revamp and I feel there is no money being spent on improving it. The place has become shabby and run down, the buffet breakfasts were cold and the whole place was not terribly warm either.The hotel in general was chilly especially the restaurant where breakfast was served. No lift - carpets and staircase area getting very tatty. Noise of insomniac upstairs. The room I stayed in, although large was quite dated in both decoration and comfort. For example, although I searched high and low I couldn't find a radiator, except for the towel rail in the bathroom. On a cold night/morning therefore it was a little chilly. Lack of a lift which meant that I had to drag my suitcase up. The lack of an air-conditioner. Lights not working at desk. Had to eat out for dinner because the menu was not great. Walked to the Pizza Express Restaurant down the road. needs a bit of a makeover. No king beds and no porter. upgrade needed. I feel the decor in the rooms may be getting a little tired. Attention should be paid to the food presentation and preparation. Had to pay an additional fee for Internet Access. Service at the bar and in the dinning room was slow with a lot of staff busying themselves with relatively non-urgent tasks (stacking and cleaning glasses) while a small number of young inexperienced staff served the customers. Noise from pedestrians during the night. Tatty decor and not very clean. Room had poor sound insulation, and was next to busy road so quite noisy, so next time we would remember to take ear plugs for sleeping or ask for a room at the back.The attitude of the staff and the filthy state of the hotel in general. which was one of the very worst, the disgraceful restaurant and the overpricing. Room not hoovered and very dated and needed a good clean.
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Castle and Ball Room information
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Features include a TV and an en suite bathroom.
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TV, Toilet, Telephone, Tea/Coffee Maker, Shower, Radio, Heating, Bathroom, Bath
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Family Room
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Features include a TV and an en suite bathroom.
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Superior Double Room
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Spacious rooms with a seating area. Some have a four-poster bed or a sleigh bed.
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TV, Toilet, Telephone, Shower, Radio, Heating, Bathroom, Bath
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Twin Room
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Features include a TV and an en suite bathroom.
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Amenities at Castle and Ball
Services
Wi-Fi/Wireless LAN, Internet Services, Free Wi-Fi Internet Access
Miscellaneous
Non-Smoking Rooms, Heating, Family Rooms, Designated Smoking Area, Bridal Suite, All Public and Private spaces non-smoking
General
WiFi everywhere, Private parking, Parking on-site, Parking , Free Parking, Continental Breakfast
Front-desk/reception area services
Newspapers
Food & Drink
Room Service, Restaurant, Kid meals (free/paid), Breakfast in the Room, Bar
Common areas
Garden
Business facilities
Fax/Photocopying
Food & Drink
Breakfast is available, Monday to Friday, from 07:00 to 09:30 and on Saturdays and Sundays from 08:00 to 10:00.
Lunch is served from 11:00 to 17:00, 7 days a week.
Dinner is served from 17:00 to 21:30, Monday to Friday, and from 17:00 until 21:00 on Saturdays and Sundays.
Important information to guests
Please contact the hotel after booking for directions to the rear entrance of the car park.
Please note that full payment is taken at the time of booking.
Information about the area
Local attractions include Savernake Forest, which contains a diverse array of wildlife, and Avebury Stone Circle. Just a short drive away is the small town of Corsham, which boasts a stunning art collection, including works by Michelangelo. For local equine events, Newbury, Lambourne and Badminton are all close by.
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Featuring free WiFi and a restaurant, Castle and Ball offers accommodation in Marlborough. Guests can enjoy the on-site bar. Free private parking is available on site.
Each room has a TV. You will find a kettle in the room. Rooms come with a private bathroom equipped with a bath or shower.
You will find room service at the property.
Bath is 44 km from Castle and Ball, while Oxford is 49 km away. Southampton Airport is 58 km from the property.
Room information details
Bedrooms are comfortably furnished and individually designed whilst reflecting the historic nature of the hotel.
Travelling information
From London:
- Follow the A4 west and exit onto the A4 for Newbury.
- The A4 continues onto the high street in Marlborough, where you will find the hotel.
Castle and Ball Policies
Check-in
14:00 - 22:00
Check-out
07:00 - 11:00
Accepted CreditCards at Hotel
The hotel reserves the right to preauthorise credit cards prior to arrival.
American Express, Visa, MasterCard, Maestro, Solo, Maestro (Switch), MasterCard
Cancellation Policy
Please note, if cancelled, modified or in case of no-show, the total price of the reservation will be charged.
Children and Extra Bed Policy
All children are welcome.
All children under 4 years stay free of charge when using existing bedding.
Maximum capacity of babycots in a room is 1.
Deposit Policy
The total price of the reservation will be charged on the day of booking and is non-refundable.
VAT and city/tourist taxes
17.5 % VAT is included.
Service charge is not applicable.
City/tourist tax is not applicable.
Internet
Wi-fi is available in the entire hotel and is free of charge.
Meal Plan
Buffet breakfast is included in the room rate.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
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