Swan Bibury

Set in the picturesque Cotswold hamlet of Bibury, often described as the prettiest village in England, this ivy-clad former coaching inn occupies a tranquil position overlooking the River Coln.

The hotel is the Cotswold idyll, featuring beautifully decorated bedrooms and cosy lounges, with real log fires alight during the winter months and a stunning garden and courtyard to enjoy in the summer.

The perfect place to escape, indulge and unwind at any time of year, the many attractions and the sheer beauty of the Cotswolds ensure that any visit is bound to be a highly memorable one.

Rooms: 22

Hotel Chain: Classic British Hotels – Cotswold Inns & Hotels Ltd

Availability

Hotel Facilities

General

Restaurant – Garden – Non-Smoking Rooms – Elevator – Heating – Gay Friendly

Activities

Hiking

Services

Room Service – Meeting/Banquet Facilities

Internet

Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel and costs GBP 6.00 per hour.

Guest Parking

Free public parking is possible on site.

Hotel information

The Swan Hotel is renowned for its outstanding hospitality, delicious cuisine and romantic setting.

Food & beverage

The Gallery Restaurant is a relaxed, romantic room decorated with oil paintings by the Dartmoor artist Katherine Lightfoot and a most creative log wall. Be tempted with a diverse choice of dishes, prepared from the freshest local produce, with seasonal twists that remind you of your countryside location.

In the summer months the Gallery Restaurant opens out on to the courtyard, providing a refreshing alternative in which to enjoy a meal or a well-earned drink.

The Gallery Restaurant is open each evening, serving AA Rosette award-winning cuisine.

An enticing list of fine wines offer the perfect accompaniment.

The hotel kindly requests that you dress smartly (no jeans or trainers) in the restaurant.

On a sunny, summer's day the patio offers the perfect place to relax and enjoy an ice-cold drink.

The glamorous Signet Room is dedicated to private dining for larger groups.

Room information

Each of the spacious bedrooms at the hotel has been styled decorated in a traditional country style. All rooms feature views of the River Coln and Swan Gardens.

Area information

19th century craftsman, designer and writer, William Morris, crowned Bibury 'the prettiest village in England'. Today, this picturesque Cotswold hamlet continues to evoke such reactions.

Besides being one of England's most beautiful regions, The Cotswolds offer a wealth of attractions for visitors to the area. From manicured gardens and imposing castles to old-fashioned tearooms and local museums, there's certainly enough to pack every day of your break, no matter how long you choose to stay.

If you're staying at the Swan Hotel, a short walk across the picturesque stone bridge will bring you to the beauty spot of Arlington with its Mill and working waterwheel and the archetypal Cotswold cottage scene, Arlington Row.

Take a short drive and you'll soon stumble across some gems of the Cotswold region including the Roman Villa at Chedworth, the Rococo Gardens and Misarden Park Gardens, Sudeley Castle, the Cotswold water Park and the Cotswold Wildlife Park.

Fishing is available on the River Coln in front of the hotel. Please ask the hotel for further details.

Travel information

By Car:
From Swindon.
- Take the M4.
- Exit at junction 15.
- Follow the A419 to Cirencester.
- Leave the dual carriageway at the Burford Road Junction (A429, signed Cirencester/Bibury/Stow).
- Follow the B4425 to Bibury (approximately 6.5 miles).
- The hotel is at the bottom of the hill, just over the bridge crossing the River Coln.

From the M5:
- Exit at junction 11a.
- Follow the A417/419 to Cirencester.
- Leave dual carriageway at the Burford Road junction, signed Cirencester/Stow/Bibury.
- Then, as above.

From Oxford:
- Take the M40.
- Exit at junction 8.
- Join the A40 in the direction of Oxford.
- Remain on the A40, bypassing Oxford, Witney and Burford.
- Half a mile past Burford, take a left turn on the B4425, signed for Bibury.
- Bibury is about 9 miles further.
- Once in the village, drive alongside the River Coln and the hotel is on the right.

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