Cricklade
Places to stay in Cricklade, Wiltshire
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Cricklade is a working market town in Wiltshire where eating well is clearly taken seriously. The restaurants here punch above their weight: The Wild Fig Deli has earned 4.8 from over 70 reviews, Jambo Namaste Fusion holds a perfect 5.0 rating, and both Jicsaw Cricklade Thai Restaurant and Kavali sit at 4.7. The Barista rounds out the options at 4.6. These are not chain venues throwing darts at a menu—they suggest a town where people care about what they put on a plate.
For somewhere to lay your head, there is genuine choice. The Red Lion Inn draws consistently strong custom with a 4.4 rating from nearly 750 reviews, while The Vale Hotel (4.5 from 211 reviews) and White Hart Hotel (4.3 from 366 reviews) offer solid alternatives. Cricklade House Hotel and The Old Bear Inn both have their loyalists, and if you prefer something different, Chelworth Fields Shepherd Huts provides a quieter base on the edge of town.
The appeal here is straightforward: a real place with proper accommodation and genuinely good food, rather than a tourism machine. It works as a base for exploring the area, and as somewhere worth stopping for its own sake.
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Attractions Near Cricklade
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3 mi
Swindon and Cricklade Steam Railway
Swindon · ⭐ 4.4
3 mi
The Gateway Ice Rink
Cirencester · ⭐ 4.1
4 mi
Rein and Shine
Braydon · ⭐ 4.5
5 mi
Jungle Kingdom Swindon
Swindon · ⭐ 4.4
5 mi
Cotswold Country Park and Beach
Cirencester · ⭐ 4.2
5 mi
Cotswold Water Park & Beach
Cirencester · ⭐ 4.2
5 mi
Stanton Park
Swindon · ⭐ 4.6
6 mi
Lydiard Park
Swindon · ⭐ 4.2
Camping in Cricklade(1)
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Chelworth Fields Shepherd Huts
from £120/night
Second Chance Touring Park
⭐ 3.9
Hoburne Cotswold
⭐ 4.3 · from £25/night
Dora’s Pitches
⭐ 4.9 · from £10/night
Fairford Town F.C (Certificated site)
⭐ 4.7
Great Farm
⭐ 4.3
Cotswold Lakes Camping
⭐ 3.6 · from £40/night
Park Farm Campsite
⭐ 4.9 · from £20/night
Self-Catering Cottages in Cricklade
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Chelworth Shepherds Huts
4 cottages · from £587
Cotswold Water Park Apartments
4 cottages · from £513
Coot Lake House
3 bed · sleeps 6
Goosander Lake House
3 bed · sleeps 6 · from £1,072
Ruddy Duck Lake House
3 bed · sleeps 6 · from £1,072
Kingfisher Lake House
3 bed · sleeps 5
Moorhen Lake House
3 bed · sleeps 6 · from £1,367
Wrens Lake House
3 bed · sleeps 6 · from £1,616
Common questions about Cricklade
How many campsites are there in Cricklade?
We list 1 campsites in and around Cricklade, of which 1 offer glamping.
Where can I stay in Cricklade?
We list 5 hotels, B&Bs and guest houses in and around Cricklade.
Where can I eat in Cricklade?
We list 5 restaurants, pubs and cafes in and around Cricklade.
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