The Pear Tree at Purton is one of the South West’s most respected family run hotels. In a former life it was the vicarage for the village of Purton which is on the border of Wiltshire and the Cotswolds. It’s a family-run hotel and offers fine dining as well as fabulous accommodation with 17 bedrooms.
The oldest part of the building is the fireplace in the library which has been dated to 1430 when King Henry VI was the monarch around the time of Joan of Arc. Although the building was originally the vicarage for the village of Purton, it wasn’t on its present site until 1912. It was moved, or so local folklore says, as the nearby church had run out of space for graves until they were right around the vicarage.
This former vicarage with both charm and character, sits between the Marlborough Downs and Cotswolds making it a perfect location for locals and tourists alike. It is only five miles from the M4 motorway and the railway town of Swindon. It provides easy access to Wiltshire, Gloucestershire, Cheltenham, Bath and London.
The Pear Tree prides itself on great customer service, good food and competitive rates. There are 17 rooms and the restaurant is open for lunch and dinner including non residents and is a popular destination for Sunday lunch. It is dog and child friendly with only one house rule – all visitors, including canine, have to say hello and get lots of fuss!
It is also a wedding venue, suitable for smaller weddings and is licensed for ceremonies. The team can cater for up to 50 people.