The Jolly Huntsman Inn in Wiltshire

Proper village pub, ticks every box.

Just popped in for food, absolutely stunning. Seriously if your stopping near don't miss this jem

Firstly can I say the staff were very attentive and friendly. But we were very disappointed in the accommodation. We were in the Flat. This area looked like old staff accommodation, the mattress was small, the shower was in need of a refurbishment. Dirty grouting etc.. The external staircase up to the room was very dirty and look dangerous, part of the hand rail looked like it was rotting. Meal in the evening was good , and as I said staff very nice.

This is a rustic, traditional pub. We had evening dinner which was tasty and reasonably priced. It was fairly quiet (we didn't book) but this was mid-week. A recommended secluded evening out.

After spending time with my sister in law and my niece and nephew we headed back on the motorway to find a route to our hotel but we saw the pub and drove into it and we were greeted and the staff was friendly and gave me and my parents the WiFi and we jokingly did a dance to celebrate and as I went into the toilet the lights were not on but the kind friendly barman turned them on lovely pub will definitely come here again

Whilst driving past we saw this quaint little village pub. We was welcomed as we entered by the friendly staff. We only stopped for drinks as we had spent the day with our 2 little grandkids so had already eaten, but I saw the lovely food that was being served so we will book for food next time we are down. I fully recommend a visit to this fine pub which is also in the Camra Good Beer Guide 2024

Absolutely fantastic pub. Great beers and stunning food. Service and atmosphere are absolutely first class. This is a must visit . Prices are also very reasonable.

I can only recommend to stay there.

Lovely pub with pretty gardens. Very clean and engaging bar staff. Local beers on tap

Visited in a Saturday evening. Friendly welcome and a good choice on the menu and specials. The food was absolutely delicious and we will be making sure we return here in the future.

TV didn't work, lock to door was wonky, bathroom fan whining.... Old and tired decor but good value for the room price. Food was adequate, (but overpriced) and chips tasted like they came out of a frozen packet. Grumpy landlord but he was short staffed so that's probably why 😁

Wonderful village pub. Lovely food and service with a smile

Looking at the photographs of T.J.H. Online, I was quite looking forward to staying. But the reality, was quite different. My room/flat was Old, tired and in desperate need of tlc. The very old wooden outside stairs to my room, did not feel safe. Most of the lighting in my room/flat, didn’t work. A new shower is desperately needed, as the shower head was broken and I had to hold it to shower. I had a kitchen area, with a kettle, a plastic box with paper cups and condiments inside. The whole place was very dark and gloomy. On a plus, the bedding was very clean and the staff in the bar/restaurant were very friendly and breakfast was good. The Jolly Huntsman is in a very pretty village, just a shame the inside of the rooms were not the same.

On Sunday I looked up where I could take my wife for dinner and The Jolly Huntsman came up as being open, so we went. Having travelled quite far we were faced with closed doors and an empty car park with one car in it. What a disaster and hope you make it clear across the websites when you are closed. Thanks

A good convenient location as a base when in the area for work. The owner and staff are ll welcoming and helpful. I'll stay again.

Fabulous Parking great outside experience

Exceptional meal in a really friendly pub. I had the special, Seabass and Pea and Asparagus Risotto with side vegetables followed by Chocolate Brownie and honeycomb ice cream. It was all perfectly cooked and one of the best meals I’ve eaten out

We stayed here in May for one night. The room was terrible. The bathroom was in desperate need of renovation. There was mould on the ceiling, rust on the radiator, the shower cubicle had months if not years of grime built in. We would definitely not stay here again.

I have visited The Jolly Huntsman Inn many times over the years, it was our 'go-to' place for food and drink when visiting relatives in the village, and is still a good choice today. We both had a really nice meal, the bar and serving staff were very attentive and efficient. I would definitely recommend! Beware of parking though, you may have to park on the road and walk but it's not far at all.

Fantastic food, great service, good atmosphere in the pub. Didn't stay but I bet the breakfast is good too!

Had a lovely stay here over the weekend. The room was very clean and spacious. Parking on site for guests' location stunning. Full English breakfast was delicious. There was a power cut when we stayed but it didn't detract from the stay and was beyond the owners control. Lovely little pub Friendly and welcoming owners. Would recommend this as a place to stay. Great value for the price. Rooms had kettles and hot drink accessories. Fresh beading and clean towels. WiFi and a TV in rooms. Not having power made the stay a little better because we all got a real good sleep power came on sometime in the night. If I could say that if the power going out is a location thing maybe a small battery operated light for the rooms in case of emergency would be a plus . Or a note to guest upon booking to bring something. But that's only if powercuts are a thing for the area. Thanks so much for the stay and how welcome you made us feel. 😁😁

The room was ok however it was freezing cold even with the heating on, the radiators switched off about 2100 and I had to wear my clothes in bed it was so cold, the evening meal was "a beef curry with basmati rice" which was actually some beef stew with tough as boots gristle and a low grade gravy, breakfast was ok, I like to be fair so heat the room a bit better and teach the cook that a curry is not a grissle beef stew and this will improve the rating, the lady behind the bar was really pleasant and helpful so I do feel bad having to give such a low rating but unfortunately I pride myself in giving fair and honest reviews

A good country pub. Reasonable prices and easy going nature. A little off the beaten track but in a large village so obviously more of a locals pub, but that is a good thing. Worth a visit and a relaxed meal.

Recently stayed for a couple of nights with family across 3 rooms - very comfortable stay. Rooms are a little tired but warm and welcoming. Service is absolutely brilliant - great food and friendly, helpful staff. Excellent value for money and highly recommend staying here.

Lovely warm reception from all staff and especially Gregory. They went above and beyond to make our stay stress free and easy.. The accommodation was warm and clean. The food was really good. Breakfast the following morning was really lovely. Good portion of scrambled Eggs and Salmon. Full English ok but no beans. I love beans!! :) Highly recommended.

A super village pub with rooms. Excellent food and a good range of beers. Very friendly and helpful staff. We enjoyed a very nice lunch and breakfast when we visited and hopefully will return in the near future. Gregory was an excellent host.

We had a really good family gathering at the Jolly Huntsman for my birthday. From the moment of the original enquiry to the end of our visit, the staff we very friendly, helpful and efficient. They were very accommodating of our small children and put us in a little area slightly separated from the main bar which gave them small to move around and play on the floor without getting in anyone else's way. The food was very good; delicious, plentiful and hot. We are likely to visit again and are happy to recommend it to others.

Good food..reasonably priced..friendly staff..worth a visit..

Good food, quiet pub. It was a great place to stop off for lunch on the way home. Should be part of The Extra Mile club methinks.

We had a fantastic meal at the Jolly Huntsman. The staff were incredibly accommodating, ensuring a comfortable atmosphere. The food was very good and the service was top-notch. A must-visit for anyone looking for a cosy country pub.

Just had food absolutely fabulous home made lasagne.

El pub es muy bonito, muy buen ambiente. Desayuno espectacular en un sitio precioso. A tan sólo 11 minutos de castle combe. La habitación por su parte deja un poco que desear la limpieza, necesita un poco de cuidados. Por lo demás todo bien.

Nice village pub with good food and very pleasant local people, will visit again.

What a great place room's aer a good size clean and comfortable. The pub is friendly and serve good food. And a great breakfast to start the day

The Sunday roast was the best I've had for a long time with generous portions. Breakfast was nice too.

Staying in the Chippenham Premier inn we didn’t want to eat in the Brewers Fayre next door. I stay in a lot of Premier Inns on business trips around the country, it’s rare to find one of the attached Brewers Fayre restaurants to be up to much. We found The Jolly Huntsman on Google maps last night before setting off. Glad we did, it’s a great looking old pub and the landlady behind the bar was lovely. My lad has a fair few allergies and she was more than happy to check ingredients with the chef for us. Food was ace, I had the crispy turkey burger, my wife had the lasagne and they made up a kids meal for our son just as he wanted. Several happy regulars, including another young family, were also in, always the sign of a good village pub.

This is my second visit to the Jolly Huntsman, the room was spacious and had all I needed for my brief stay. This time I ate there and the wild mushroom risotto with parmesan crisp was excellent just the right balance and a good portion. I was so impressed I could not resist the apple and pear crumble with cinnamon custard yum, yum. Very pleasant and the host was considerate as were the rest of the staff. I would recommend you try the pub and the food and a good place to stay nice combination of local village and wider base to explore from.

Still the finest pub around! Beautiful building, great range of ciders, ales and lagers and great food. A family meal with lush lasagne, chicken supreme, sea bass, scampi and the best huntsman burger. We even managed dessert with sticky toffee pudding and, in my view, the best which was a white chocolate and Baileys cheesecake. Delicious. Great work crew Huntsmen

Very pleased with our choice of this pub, friendly atmosphere and the food was excellent, served quickly and staff were very attentive on checking if our meal was ok. Would recommend the chicken and generous helping of gammon egg and chips. We both enjoyed the visit whilst staying at nearby Premier Inn as their adjoining option at the Brewers Fayre was very disappointing. Will certainly call again if next in the area.

My wife and I loved the food and service in this pub, which is in a beautiful georgian building in a lovely traditional village setting. We were made to feel very welcome by the landlord and also many of the villagers who were also in there. There was a wide selection of food. We had the Lasagne and Scampi, and both were delicious and served quite quickly.

Always good to see a cosy local pub busy on a Saturday night. Long may it continue

Lovely place to stay. Lovely bar and great food. Thanks Helen for a great evening, very friendly and welcoming.

Lovely pub with incredibly helpful and friendly staff. Food was fantastic. Would highly recommend.

Situato in un tipico piccolo villaggio inglese, ma a pochissimi km dal più grande Chippenham, questo pub-locanda è la base ideale per visitare alcuni fra i più affascinanti villaggi delle Cotwolds come Castle Comb, Tetbury, Cirencester. La città di Bristol è a soli 20 minuti di treno (uno ogni mezz'ora). Di giorno in giro e alla sera si torna nella tranquilla ospitalità di questo pub di grande atmosfera (quasi mi aspettavo di incontrare l'Ispettore Branaby !) . Servizio molto cordiale e gentile. Stanza semplice con bagno privato e molto pulita. Ottima cucina. Io ho cenato due sere : la prima a base del loro hamburger , delizioso, l'altra cena a base di filetto di maiale con verdure, strepitoso ! E' stata davvero un' ottima esperienza

Wonderful pub. Very warm welcome and friendly staff. Just turned up without booking but found a table for us straight away. Food was superb. So good we went back Saturday and Sunday. Will definitely be visiting again next time we’re in the area

Absolutely fantastic experience at this B and B! We contacted them beforehand to ask if they had any vegan options for breakfast and they said that they would get some bits in for us. When we arrived we were greeted with a very warm welcome and we were told the options for breakfast (vegan sausages, bacon, etc) which is amazing! We were then given the keys to our room which was through a gate to the back of the property meaning it was lovely and quiet away from the pub which is great if it is busy on a weekend night. The room itself was cute and country style. We were only provided with one towel but we asked for another and it was immediately brought to the room. The staff were so attentive throughout our whole stay! My only negative comment would be that the room could have done with an extra dust before we got there (e.g on the lampshade) but honestly we didn’t care due to how looked after we felt! The shower was great too with great temperature and water pressure. It would be great if they could add a vegan option or two onto the main menu as a regular option for other guests to choose from such as a sweet potato curry or falafel wrap! We would definitely recommend this B and B to others but definitely ring ahead if you need any special diets catering for! Thank you to the wonderful team for looking after us :)

One of the friendliest pubs we’ve ever been in to. Lovely staff and patrons too! Lunch was tasty and the burgers were massive! Recommended!

Great place to visit, friendly reception, great food, totally recommend

Excellent village pub. Exceptional food superb service. Beer is pretty good as well. Great atmosphere and good outdoor area. Nothing not to like

Wonderful meal this evening. I had wolffish from the specials board. It was cooked to perfection. If you've never tried it, I would highly recommend it.

Very nice pub with excellent rooms. Staff v friendly, helpful and hard working. Very good food and drink. All round terrific.

Stayed here for 1 night as a stop over. Value for money it's good compared to the chain places locally. The clean while basic was clean and tidy and I had a comfortable sleep. The room I had was a bath with hose style shower, instead of a walk in style but still usable. I can't comment on food as I didn't eat here, but did visit the bar for a couple of drinks and felt very welcome. Would stay again if in the area.

A most enjoyable stay in this quiet country village only a mile from the M4. The hosts were very friendly and helpful and the breakfast a delight. I am staying again in July and will make sure I get there in time to enjoy dinner. The room was clean with all the facilities you require for an enjoyable stay and so quiet you could hear a pin drop.

Nicely situated pub in quiet village, service was good, food was good and room was a good size, only negative was the state of the grouting in the shower which was covered in mould and mildew as was the flexible hose to the shower. Only needs a mould and mildew cleaner and a stiff brush and it would be fine, small details like this make all the difference to how you perceive a place. Having said this we would stop here again

Top. Ambiance chaleureuse. Site superbe.

El chico que lleva el restaurante y el hotel es muy simpático. Estuvo atento a la hora de la cena para avisarnos antes de cerrar cocina. El desayuno estuvo también muy bueno y lo recomendamos 100%

We were staying in the nearby Travelodge and asked the lady on reception for recommendations of somewhere for dinner. She suggested The Jolly Huntsman (and from other reviews, I can see this seems to happen a lot). The pub was relatively busy when we arrived so there was a little delay on placing our order at the bar (barman was clearly busy and got to us when he could. A jug of tap water was requested and the barman said he'd bring it when he got a chance, and within about 5 mins, the water arrived (maybe a minor point, but several other places have forgotten the tap water with the "I'll bring it soon") The menu is varied with additional specials so plenty of choice. The scotch egg starter was delicious. Between starter and main, there was a wait, but a member of staff came over and reassured us that the kitchen was busy and it wouldn't be much longer. Again, just a nice touch that communication was provided (we weren't in any hurry but appreciated the update). Main courses were lovely as well - the mushroom risotto was fresh and creamy. I'd opted for the teriyaki hake which was lovely. Quite a different thing to see on a menu. Desserts were what I would call "classic desserts with a twist" - rather than a plain creme brulee, it was blueberry (which was delicious - the shortbread was perfect). There was a gooseberry tart (I think!) which was beautiful - very unusual to have gooseberries. The only downside is the car park is rather small, but I suspect on street parking would be do-able if necessary. Definitely a place to remember as it's close to the M4

Nice service and good honest home cooked food

Lovely little village pub serving very nice food.

Great little pub with good grub! Sunday roast was fab! Family friendly and clean! Keep up the good work!

On the way back to Devon after visits to York, Lincoln, Norfolk, and Buckinghamshire, we were looking for a suitable B&B close to the M4, and found this pub with accommodation in our search. It's just a few miles off the motorway, in a small village between Chippenham and Malmesbury. We found it easily; the welcome was warm, and we soon were settling into our room, which was accessed around the back of the pub in what appeared to be a converted former ancillary building. The room was on the smallish side - but with perfectly adequate facilities, and we relaxed after our journey, watching "Pointless". After a while, we decided to eat in the pub, rather than driving elsewhere. There was a range of options - in my case accompanied by a local pint - and both meals were satisfying and enjoyable. The evening concluded with a little more TV watching back in the room, before a good night's sleep. The following morning we had an excellent breakfast; after enquiring about the bacon, we were informed that it came from a nearby farm shop and was also stocked by the village shop just a few metres down the street. A pack was bought to take home, as well as some delicious gooseberry jam!

Lovely friendly staff and good food. Really helpful about dietary requirements too. A proper pub, recommended.

Rude owner. Very unwelcoming. No people skills. Avoid at all costs

Staying at the motorway services hotel nearby we asked reception if there was a decent real pub nearby. The member of staff gave excellent instructions of how to get from the westbound Chippenham Delaware site to the venue which only took about 3 or 4 minutes drive south down tiny empty roads. The pub turned out to be a hotel too but we only used the restaurant facility. The pub was warm friendly and atmospheric with a log fire burning. The smell of food was delightful my wife and I both ordered pan fried bass. The meal was cooked to perfection. Every mouthful was a delight, the homemade sauce and veg used were amazing. We didn’t talk much for about fifteen minutes. I tasted the two camra style real ales, they were devine. The red wine was approved by my tasting partner. What a gem this place is to be found just tucked away from the from the beaten track that is the M4.

Hidden Gem! Staying at Chippenham Delaware Services westbound I asked the reception for a decent nearby proper pub that served good food. The directions were precise and followed so in a few minutes I was sat in a characterful setting with a log fire ordering sea bass 🐟. The food was wonderfully cooked and served, each mouthful was a treat. The cellar person looks after the beer so I enjoyed a taste of two camra ales, both perfect.

Excellent food , brilliant staff and good selection of local beers

A regular eatery for us but recently elevated with a new chef and a new Menu. Tonight we enjoyed the Arrancini and the Prawn and Crab cocktail both of which were superb. But then the mains arrived and we both had Duck - the absolute star of the show! Tender, flavoursome and I can honestly say the best main course I’ve eaten in a pub in a very long time. The menu offers a balanced mix of pub classics and modern French dishes. It’s one to watch and most certainly visit - I booked a table again for Friday night based on tonight’s experience

Great pub, only popped in for a pint but so glad we did, didn't eat here but the food looked good and was very popular, well worth seeking out, just be aware of the opening times though, not open all day or even every evening.

I only went in for dinner, but the service was fantastic and the food was very nice indeed.

Excellent experience from a first time visitor. Great cider, excellent food, and very welcoming and friendly service. I will travel a little bit further, to eat here again after tonight. Top marks.

Excellent stay and service. Thank you

Good food lovely traditional country pub

Stopped there when driving back home to wales, far better experience than just stopping at a services and it is literary 10 minutes of the motorway. Amazing food, specials were fantastic and great choice. Lovely atmosphere and staff couldn’t do enough for you. Overall an...

Lovely pub, friendly staff and dinner was perfect

Fantastic pub atmosphere and outstanding food and service

Great pub fabulous food and beer friendly staff

Ideal location comfy casual country pub. Food menu really good and cooked to individual taste

A beautiful village with a lovely friendly pub serving delicious roast dinner. My mother and I had roast beef which was beautifully cooked with fresh vegetables. The treacle tart was not too sweet and a perfect portion. Would certainly come here again.

OMG what absolutely amazing food. Our family are widespread and yesterday we had to meet up to discuss and sign family stuff so due to constraints decided to meet part way (Cornwall/Devon and Bedfordshire) and we chose Jolly Huntsman and so glad we did. The...

Only stayed for a drink but felt welcomed, food looked good though.

Wir sind auf der Durchreise und hatten einen tollen Abend mit einem hervorragenden Essen und tollem Service hier im Pub! Danke für die schöne Zeit, wir kommen gerne wieder.

Really enjoyed my visit to the lovely traditional village pub. Great Staff, Great Atmosphere, Great Food, Great Prices. GREAT! GREAT! GREAT!

Consistently good village pub tucked away in Kington st Michael - excellent menu and real ales, comfortable accommodation and hospitable staff. Great to visit or if you’re passing on the Motorway as a pit stop. Highly recommend

Would not visit again over heard the landlady say she was going to "knockout" a customer and started swearing at them, during the process she nearly emptied the pub of customers including us. Would not recommend.

Good little pub. Accommodation good & clean. Met by the very friendly & accommodating Greg. Food good. Breakfast lovely. Well worth it

Popped in after being recommended by travelodge and was greeted by really friendly barman who said we could sit anywhere for food. Had scampi and qas great, chef really polite and helpful. Definitely recommend,

Loved this pub! Popped in on Sunday 23/10/22 on our way to Castle Combe where we staying. Had a drink + lite lunch which was excellent, the chef can definitely cook! Wish we could have stayed for the Sunday roast as it looked delicious but...

Stayed here with a friend for a wedding,What a lovely place! Staff were so welcoming and friendly .Good choice of food and cooked to perfection.Good choice for breakfast,full English was lovely and set you up for the day.Room was lovely and had everything we needed.Would definately stay here again.

Yes, us again, after another family gathering at what has become a treasured find as midpoint for all of us. The same good food and atmosphere, one of our number asking again for a 'flat white' before remembering that they do filter coffee just like...

The lovely, LOVELY Helen and her fabulous staff excelled yet again! I tried her Asparagus, Leek and Mushroom Lasagne and it was just delicious. The dish was vegetarian friendly (although I'm not) and I even got my son (not a veggie fan, at all!) to try some and he thought it was gorgeous. Thanks to Greg and Clive for helping to keep us all fed and watered! Lovely atmosphere and very reasonably priced.

Visited this pub with friends on a country walk, lovely village lovely pub. Very traditional inside although as it was sunny and warm we sat outside, unfortunately the outside seating could do with some TLC, but it was pleasant enough. Friends had burgers which were excellent and a cod chips for me, delicious battered cod and good chips but maybe a few more chips needed, quite a sparse portion really. Would like to revisit, maybe on a cooler day to enjoy the indoors and warm ourselves.

Very friendly service. Great food. Bars ABIT dark, light wise but other than that would go there again.

What a fantastic local place! Rooms are good, food is great, staff is LEGENDARY!!!! Really nice welcome :)

Great pub/hotel run by great people with good food. Pay a visit you wont be disappointed

The Jolly Huntsman is a brilliant place to stay because you are made to feel welcome as soon as you walk in the place the staff are brilliant Hellen the land Lady is brilliant the food is out of this world I would recommend it 100%

Very good food, friendly service to non locals. Highly recommend

Staff very professional, friendly welcome. Accommodation very good for the price. Dinner & breakfast, freshly cooked. Will be back.

So the menu is awesome and has something for everyone. I ordered Pidgeon breast with black pudding, bacon and salad leaves in a black pepper sauce. It was sooooo tasty! This was a starter. For my main I had duck breast cooked pink with veg...

Stopped here for a midweek dinner treat tonight. Service was excellent from the outset, food was beautifully cooked and utterly delicious, huge portions. Best pub grub for a long time in a beautiful location. Highly recommend, we will return 👍👍

Lovely friendly pub great food one of the last surviving traditional pubs if you're into home cooking and great nights sleep this is the one