In a 16th-century inn, Castle and Ball is rich in character, and features a traditional restaurant and ale bar. The inn is located 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 specialty 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.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Greene King's Pubs & Hotels
Hotel chain/brand

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free

Free Private Parking Available On Site

Loyal Customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
2 twin beds
1 full bed
or
1 queen bed
1 twin bed
and
1 full bed
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1 full bed
1 twin bed
1 twin bed
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1 full bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.0
Facilities
8.0
Cleanliness
8.4
Comfort
8.5
Value for money
8.3
Location
9.5
Free Wifi
7.1
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Peter
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    This is a town center hotel - perfectly located in beautiful Marlborough. My room was 'functional' rather than 'luxurious', but it was clean and comfy with a wonderful view over Marlborough High Street. The free parking was a bonus. Overall, good...
  • Todd
    United States of America United States of America
    The staff was very friendly and professional. The room was clean. The bed was comfortable. The hotel itself was charming, located in a historic building on the main street (High Street) of the town. The ground floor pub was warm and welcoming...
  • Marianne
    United States of America United States of America
    The inn is right on the main street so it was very convenient for walking about. Off street parking was available, which was a main reason for booking here.
  • Inese
    Latvia Latvia
    Nice choise of breakfast from the menue, including a vegetarian options (2) and English breakfast (with beens) The room was quiet, spacious with sofa included, bathroom was clean and spacious as well. The parcking was inluded, and available at...
  • Petra
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Excellent location, delicious breakfast and very comfy beds.
  • Sylvia
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Breakfast was good-lots of choice and cooked food well presented.Staff very friendly and helpful.
  • Melanie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Good size of room. Comfortable room. Friendly staff. Food good.
  • Bill
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Excellent staff, very friendly and efficient. Rooms was spacious, clean and quiet. Location excellent. Breakfast was very good and the pub food delicious! Good beer!
  • Maggie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We had been let down by another nearby Air BnB and the Castle and Ball and all their staff made a very stressful situation OK, They were more than helpful and made our stay very enjoyable 😀
  • Chris
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The food was excellent. The central location was good

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Castle and Ball
    • Cuisine
      International

Amenities of Castle and Ball by Greene King Inns
Great facilities! Review score, 8

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Family rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
Bedroom
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Bar
Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
    Services
    • Wake-up service
    • Fax/Photocopying
      Additional charge
    • Room service
    Front Desk Services
    • Invoice provided
    General
    • Designated smoking area
    • Smoke-free property
    • Heating
    • Carpeted
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Iron
    Languages Spoken
    • English

    House rules
    Castle and Ball by Greene King Inns takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM
    Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
    You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
    Check-out
    Until 11:00 AM
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

    No age restriction
    There's no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Groups
    When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
    Cards accepted at this property
    American ExpressVisaMastercardMaestroSoloCash is not accepted

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

    Please inform Castle and Ball by Greene King Inns of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

    FAQs about Castle and Ball by Greene King Inns

    • Check-in at Castle and Ball by Greene King Inns is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

    • Castle and Ball by Greene King Inns has 1 restaurant:

      • Castle and Ball
    • Castle and Ball by Greene King Inns offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Castle and Ball by Greene King Inns is 1,000 feet from the center of Marlborough. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

      • Yes, Castle and Ball by Greene King Inns is popular with guests booking family stays.

      • Guests staying at Castle and Ball by Greene King Inns can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.3).

        Breakfast option(s) include:

        • Continental
        • Full English/Irish
        • Vegetarian
        • Vegan
        • Gluten-free
      • The prices at Castle and Ball by Greene King Inns may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

      • Room options at Castle and Ball by Greene King Inns include:

        • Double
        • Twin
        • Family
        • Single