The Pear Tree at Purton - Think Green

The Pear Tree at Purton is now officially the greenest hotel in the area having recently received a Silver Award under the Green Tourism Scheme. This is the first, and so far, the only time that any award has been given to a hotel in the Wiltshre and Swindon area. It covers all areas of greenness and sustainability and amongst the 200+ criteria are:

*Buying local produce ( We have the Wiltshire Breakfast award for the amount of fresh Breakfast items which are sourced from within the County)

* A commitment to fair-trade products

* A commitment to the environment - on site wetlands, wild flower meadows and ponds. We have recently planted hundreds of indigenous wild flowers and trees and we monitor and record visiting fauna.

* A real commitment to recycling. As well as recycling glass and paper, we also have a "Rocket" an accelerated composter for garden and kitchen waste.

* We also closely monitor waste, energy usage and water consumption.

SWINDON EVENTS 2009

July 10th - 12th - Barbury International Horse Trials

18th & 19th July Royal International Air Tattoo - Fairford (Please note we are fully booked on 16th, 17th, 18th & 19th July)

For more information on these events, please visit our Links page which will direct you to each events website

SPECIAL OFFERS

Friday and Sunday Night Special

Every Friday and Sunday night, if you dine (table of two) in our conservatory restaurant, you can stay in either a standard or executive room for half price. £55.00 or £70.00 inclusive of accommodation, full Wiltshire breakfast, newspaper, free Wi-fi and VAT.

3 Night Mid-Week Break

We are currently offering a special 3 night mid week break ( Sunday to Thursday) in an executive room with a spa bath at a rate of £507.00 per couple. This is inclusive of accommodation, dinner each evening, full Wiltshire breakfast, newspaper, free Wi-fi and VAT.

Wildflower Weekend - Friday 24th and Saturday 25th July 2009

Two nights Dinner, Accommodation, full Wiltshire Breakfast, newspaper, free Wi-fi and VAT. £303.00 for a standard room per couple and £348.00 for an exectutive room.

On Saturday morning, take a guided tour of The Pear Tree Wildflower Meadow and Wetlands with John Ball (Flowers and Butterflies - Swindon) and Anne Young. The Wildflower meadow was started three years ago, and John has been instrumental in developing the area with Anne. There are over 30 different species. We have recently added a Buddleia Avenue, a Copse and also a beehive. Also on hand will be Francis Young to talk you through the vineyard adjoining the wetlands - all being well, we will be picking our first grapes this Autumn.

Later that morning, a visit to The Wildflower Haven a couple of miles from The Pear Tree. This was created thirteen years ago by John and at the end of July is at its very best.

Weekend Rate ( Thursday to Monday)

We are currently offering a special weekend rate of £303.00 per couple sharing a Standard Room. The price is for two nights and includes a four-course dinner each night, which effectively means you get one night at half price. Executive Rooms with spa baths are £348.00 per couple.

To book one of these special offers please call 01793 772100 or email us at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

The Pear Tree at Purton, formerly the vicarage, is an elegant Cotswold stone hotel set in seven acres on the outskirts of the Saxon village of Purton, which nestles in the Vale of the White Horse between the Cotswolds and the Marlborough Downs. Just five miles from the Wiltshire town of Swindon, the hotel is within easy access of the M4 and is perfectly placed to visit numerous West Country attractions including the Cotswolds, Longleat, Blenheim Palace, the Georgian city of Bath and Stonehenge.

'Dedication to service is the hallmark of this quietly excellent country hotel in the famous Vale of the White Horse, deep in rural Wiltshire…' as described by the RAC when it awarded The Pear Tree with the Blue Ribbon, its highest award for excellence. The Pear Tree has 17 individually decorated en suite rooms and suites, many with spa baths and one with a four-poster bed. All the hotel rooms are furnished to a high standard and offer a host of luxury amenities.

In The Pear Tree's Conservatory Restaurant, Head Chef Alan Postill specialises in modern English cooking using the very best of fresh ingredients. His food has been the recipient of many awards, including two rosettes from the AA, and is matched with an excellent wine list. The Pear Tree's beautiful gardens are a perfect place to relax.

Within easy access of Swindon, the hotel, with its peaceful setting in Purton, is the ideal choice for a stay away, meetings, private functions and weddings. The Pear Tree provides stylish function rooms, professional service and excellent food, making it a venue suitable for any occasion.