Devizes Hotels: Where to Stay in Wiltshire

Looking for the best hotels in Devizes? This Wiltshire market town has a small, well-chosen set of places to stay. You can sleep in a coaching inn from the 1500s, book a boutique room above a bistro, or pick a farm stay in the water meadows. Devizes sits beside the Kennet and Avon Canal, close to Wadworth Brewery and the Caen Hill Locks. We checked each property below against at least two sources, and we say plainly when a detail is unconfirmed. Prices change daily, so use the Expedia link to see current rates.

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Where to Stay in Devizes

The Bear Hotel, a Historic Coaching Inn on Devizes Market Place

The Bear Hotel stands at 2-3 Market Place, Devizes, SN10 1HS. Wadworth, the local brewery, runs the building. The hotel is thought to date back to 1559, and Historic England lists the building at Grade II star. Records show a coaching inn on the London to Bath route here. The painter Thomas Lawrence lived at the inn as a boy while his father was landlord, and the hotel displays examples of his work.

Inside, you find a traditional bar with an open fireplace, a lounge bar for coffee, and a bistro dining room. Wadworth lists Sunday roasts, free parking, Wi-Fi, a garden, a private dining room and function space. Families are welcome and the hotel is dog friendly. Booking sites list check-in from 2pm and check-out by 11am, but confirm times with the hotel when you book. Call 01380 722444 or email bearhotel@wadworth.co.uk.

Room types vary by source. One listing shows single, twin and four-poster rooms, all with private bathrooms. We could not confirm the exact number of rooms. The Wadworth page puts Stonehenge about 25 minutes away by car and Bath about 50 minutes away. Guests who want a central base for the Thursday market should look here first.

The Peppermill, a Boutique Restaurant with Rooms in Devizes

The Peppermill sits at 39-40 St John’s Street, Devizes, SN10 1BL. The family-run property has 16 boutique bedrooms above and beside its ground-floor restaurant, Quercus Bistro. The kitchen builds seasonal menus around Wiltshire suppliers and serves lunch and dinner from Tuesday to Sunday. Muddy Stilettos describes a renovated 15th-century townhouse with exposed beams and modern art.

The hotel offers single rooms, deluxe king rooms, twin rooms, superior deluxe rooms and a two-bedroom family suite. Some rooms have roll-top baths. The Bridal Suite has a Queen Anne four-poster bed with a sitting area. Hotel booking pages list check-in from 3pm to 10pm and check-out at 11am. The front desk keeps limited hours, from 8am to 8pm each day, so tell the team your arrival time. Pets are not allowed, except service animals.

To reach the Peppermill, call 01380 710407 or book direct through the official site. This is the pick for couples and food lovers. Book a table when you book a room, because the restaurant is popular.

The Castle Hotel, an 18th-Century Coaching Inn on New Park Street

The Castle Hotel is on New Park Street, Devizes, SN10 1DS. Historic England lists the building at Grade II. The red-brick hotel dates from the late 18th century and began life as a coaching inn. Wadworth owns the freehold, and the pub serves Wadworth cask ales including 6X, Henry’s IPA and Horizon.

The Campaign for Real Ale lists the hotel as open, with 19 bedrooms, a restaurant, a real fire, Wi-Fi and a function room. An older listing gives 18 bedrooms, so treat the exact room count as unconfirmed. Food is served on most days, with a break on Monday lunchtime. The pub welcomes dogs and families. A booking site lists check-in from 2:30pm and check-out by 10:30am, with a bar, terrace and secure bicycle storage for cyclists on the canal route. We could not confirm whether breakfast is included.

Devizes Castle is a short walk from the hotel, and the town centre is close. Call 01380 727981 to ask about rooms. One review site says the Peppermill expanded into a Castle Hotel next door. We could not confirm this, so check booking details before you reserve.

Travelodge Devizes, a Simple Option on London Road

Travelodge Devizes is at London Road, Devizes, SN10 2HL, on the A361 at the corner of London Road and Folly Road. The official page lists check-in from 3pm and check-out until noon. Reception is staffed around the clock. Rooms include a king-size bed in standard doubles, tea and coffee facilities, and toiletries. Twin, family and accessible rooms are also listed, and pet-friendly rooms are available.

Our earlier version of this guide said the hotel has an on-site restaurant and bar. The official page lists neither. The hotel sells snacks and soft drinks at reception, and guests can find food and drink within walking distance. Free parking is limited and first come, first served. Wi-Fi is free for a short daily period, with a paid upgrade for longer use.

The official page describes a 20-minute canal walk into the town centre. The same walk passes The Wharf, Caen Hill Locks and the Canal Museum. Choose this hotel when you want a basic room, a car-friendly location and a lower-cost stay. Travelodge phone line: 08719 846410.

Mill Farm Glamping, a Farm Stay near Devizes

Mill Farm Glamping is at Belle Vue Farm, Poulshot, Devizes, SN10 1RZ. This is a countryside stay, not a town hotel. Visit Wiltshire lists luxury canvas lodges in the farm’s water meadows, each with a master bedroom, a twin room and a children’s bunk barn. The farm also runs three Shire House retreats. Each sleeps four adults in two bedrooms, and Visit Wiltshire says each has a private courtyard with a hot tub.

Our earlier version promised hot tubs in every pod. The sources do not support this. One other listing does not mention a hot tub for the canvas lodges at all, so ask when you book. Visit Wiltshire says the canvas lodges and Squirrel Lodge run from early April to the end of October. Mill Farm House, the Treehouse and the Shire Houses are open all year.

The farm offers donkey rides, a play area, an honesty shop, fire pits and barbecue areas. One listing gives check-in as 4pm to 6pm. The same listing places Wadworth Brewery about 2.6 miles away and gives Melksham station as 5.4 miles away. Dog rules differ between sources, so confirm before you travel with a pet. Call 01380 828351 to book.

Motels in Devizes

People often search for motels in Devizes. We found no motel in the American sense, meaning a drive-up property with rooms opening onto a car park. The closest match is Travelodge Devizes, which has limited free parking and a roadside setting on London Road. The Bear Hotel also lists free parking. The Peppermill has limited on-site parking, plus off-site parking nearby. If a motel is open in the area, we could not verify one.

Hotels Near Devizes Market Place

The Bear Hotel faces the Market Place, so a stay here puts you beside the Big Thursday Market. Visit Wiltshire says the market is more than 300 years old and calls the market arguably the biggest traditional market in Wiltshire. The Shambles Indoor Market has antiques, clothing and two cafes. A farmers’ market runs on the first Saturday of each month.

The Peppermill and the Castle Hotel are both a short way from the centre. The Castle Hotel sits a few minutes on foot from the Market Place, according to a booking site. Check the exact walking time on a map before you rely on a figure. All three town-centre options suit guests who want to leave the car parked.

Things to Do near Caen Hill Locks

Caen Hill Locks form a flight of 29 locks on the Kennet and Avon Canal, stretching over two miles. Builders completed the flight in the Georgian era. Jubilee Wood sits beside the locks and suits picnics and wildlife watching. Boat trips run regularly from Devizes Wharf, including the Kenavon Venture, a 60-foot boat for up to 45 passengers.

Travelodge guests can follow the canal on foot to the town. Cyclists on the Kennet and Avon route can use secure bicycle storage at the Castle Hotel, according to one booking site.

Things to Do near Wadworth Brewery

Wadworth has brewed in Devizes since 1875. The 1885 brewery stands in the town centre, about 0.15 miles from the middle of town. Visit Wiltshire lists Historic Pub Tours and Brewhouse Tours on Fridays and Saturdays, so book ahead. Well-known brews include 6X, Horizon and Henry’s IPA. Both the Bear and the Castle serve Wadworth beer.

Wiltshire Museum is another stop. The collection includes Bronze Age archaeology and gold from the Stonehenge era. Galleries cover the Iron Age, Romans, Saxons and the story of Devizes. The town also has more than 500 listed buildings, so a slow walk rewards you.

How to Get to Devizes and Around

Main roads through town are the A366, A342 and A360. The nearest railway stations are Chippenham and Salisbury, and regular buses run through the town. Bristol Airport is listed at about 30 miles from the Bear Hotel. Stonehenge and Avebury are a short trip away, and the Vale of Pewsey offers walking and cycling. Mill Farm Glamping guests will want a car.

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Conclusion: Best Hotels in Devizes

The best hotels in Devizes mix old coaching inns, a boutique restaurant with rooms, a simple roadside Travelodge and a farm stay nearby. Pick the Bear Hotel for the Market Place, the Peppermill for dinner, the Castle Hotel for a traditional inn, Travelodge for a plain room, or Mill Farm for the countryside. Confirm room counts, breakfast and pet rules directly with each property. Then use the Expedia link above to compare rates for your dates.

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