Journal & guides
Notes from Wick & Co.
A small collection of local guides and notes from the team. Slow weekend itineraries, why we ask you to book direct, and how a home earns its place in the collection.
Guide · Swindon & Wiltshire
Things to do in and around Swindon
A running list of the places we send our own guests to. Food and drink, live music, days out with the kids, quiet corners for couples, and long walks a short drive from the door.
9 July 2026 · 8 min readRead
Guide · Old Town, Swindon
A slow weekend in Swindon's Old Town
Independent bars, Sunday roasts and long walks along the Wilts & Berks Canal. A weekend in the part of Swindon most visitors never see.
14 June 2026 · 5 min readRead
Notes from Wick & Co
Why we ask you to book direct
Booking straight with us costs you less and means you deal with a real person who knows the home. Here's what actually changes.
2 May 2026 · 4 min readRead
Notes from Wick & Co
How we choose a home for the collection
A little on the way we pick, prepare and look after every home. There's no formula, but there is a list.
10 April 2026 · 6 min readRead