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.

Special Offers 

Autumn Guilt Free Break

The Autumn is a terrific time to visit Wiltshire and where better to use as your base than The Pear Tree at Purton. Brisk walks through the adjacent countryside, with or without you dog, Westonbirt Arboretum, Avebury and Marlborough are all within easy reach. On your return you can wallow in your own private spa bath or curl up in front of the roaring log fire in the library with a drink and a good book. Enjoy Head Chef Alan Postill's delicious food in the Conservatory Restaurant and start the next day with the Pear Tree's award winning Wiltshire Breakfast. At only £359.00 per couple for two nights dinner, bed and breakfast you can do a little bit of pre Christmas retail therapy at the nearby Designer Outlet Village or Bath without feeling even an iota of guilt. This lack of guilt extends to the knowledge that you are staying in one of the greenest hotels in England. Vaild until 23rd December 2008.

Weekend Rate

We are currently offering a special weekend rate of £151.50 per person 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 £174.00 per person.

To make a booking 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.