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Reviews of Old Swan 5 stars

Minster Lovell,, Witney, OX29 0RN, United Kingdom

#29 of 33 hotels in Witney

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 406 hotel reviews

7.8

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.3

  • Comfort

    8.4

  • Location

    9.0

  • Facilities

    7.8

  • Staff

    8.7

  • Value for money

    7.0

  • Free WiFi

    7.1

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  • Reviewed: 12 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    No mobile phone signal inside the rooms

    Nice rooms. Very helpful staff. Nice food in pretty location

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 March 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Spa to small and no treatments available and nowhere to sit in the spa so had to spend an hour in the pool as nowhere else to sit or go as full.

    It was beautiful

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 March 2024

    9.0
    We were a party of nine people, staying in five rooms. We had an excellent stay in this wonderful period hotel, set in a
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Superior Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very steep stairs to the first floor. One of the rooms smelled of damp due to a leak under the wash hand basin. It was reported and the staff were hugely apologetic, making a significant reduction to the bill to compensate for the issue. Now that they are aware of it, I have no doubt they will prioritise correcting it for future guests.

    Period character and charm. Personal service. Excellent meals

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 January 2024

    9.0
    A quiet relaxing stay with good food and drink
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Everything went well

    The dinner and breakfast were well served and tasted good.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 January 2024

    8.0
    Convenient location for a one night stay when visiting the area
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nothing to do with the property or staff but nearby guests were noisy at 3.30am outside my bedroom door

    Location was ideal for the following day's business meeting in nearby Witney. The evening meal menu was fine and adequate off road car parking

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 January 2024

    8.0
    Very nice, worth visiting. Beautiful part of the country,
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    In our room the mattress needs replacing, it wasn't firm, very bouncy. Bedroom and bathroom could do with a refurbishment. Damp smell in the corridor outside our room.

    Food was good, hearty breakfast and varied. All day food menu was limited but pleasant. Staff were very efficient and accommodating. Lovely roaring fires in the bar. Lots of history and character to the building. Lots of walks to explore when the weather is dry.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 November 2023

    9.0
    Arrived for lunch and the pies were amazing. Lovely waitress and loved the room.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room was so hot! Bathroom rad was so hot I leant on it and jumped back. The shower didn’t stay up.

    Very old steeped in history and near a beautiful stream. Didn’t see much else outside as weather was not great.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 November 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    One minor comment, both taps initially discharged hot water! Seemed to take a while before the 'cold' one worked effectively but not a serious problem.

    Location and nearby Mill restaurant were beautiful. Room was large and comfortable, breakfasts also a culinary delight prepared by Charlie.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 October 2023

    9.0
    An historic pub with great staff, exceptional food and a good atmosphere.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    A very friendly welcome to the wonderful Old Swan. We really enjoyed the excellent food too. The staff were great throughout our stay.We will return and won't hesitate to recommend a visit.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 September 2023

    7.0
    Lovely Place to Stay full of old charm
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Our room was at the back of the hotel, although very comfortable our room could do with a good clean. I found an eyeliner from the previous guest on the bathroom floor. The back of the wooden bathroom door was very dusty and the carpet could also do with a deep clean. The bathroom was tired could do with some clean mastic around the sink, shower was good and nice toiletries.

    Old charm, comfortable room, although tired, very friendly helpful staff. Food very nice.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 September 2023

    9.0
    Comfortable accommodation in a lovey building in a beautiful setting
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Better wi fi connection Free standing shower would have been nice

    Excellent table service Happy with breakfast menu

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 September 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Lighting in restaurant was very dim and the print on the menu was small consequently the menu was very difficult to read.

    Dinner was good but would have liked more alternatives to pies. Breakfast was excellant with different choices.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 August 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The stairs would be tricky for some guests but we liked the atmosphere

    Beautiful location and very comfortable stay. We liked the gluten free options at dinner & the Occitane toiletries.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 August 2023

    8.0
    History and location !
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Beautiful 15th Century Inn. Location perfect, the divine Cotswolds. Rooms very cosy and comfortable. Delicious dinner and breakfast.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 August 2023

    8.0
    Beautiful old building
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bottom of the divan was very stained

    The bed in our room was huge but not comfortable as it was difficult to move around due to the wear of the mattress.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 August 2023

    8.0
    Beautiful, and memorable
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Too remote.. costly to get a cab to a town that was 20 minutes away and the cabs were so few that we followed their timetable.. not ours.

    Very beautiful, well maintained property

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 31 July 2023

    8.0
    Staff were very friendly lovely old pub in a nice location would return another time .
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Strange thing to complain about but the bedroom and bathroom we think had underfloor heating that could have been turned of in July .

    Breakfast was fine first day ,second day my Poached eggs were cold ,and they replaced them with no fuss

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 July 2023

    9.0
    Lovely stay and would definitely both recommend it to others as well as book here for ourselves again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing really

    Lovely old building with kooky quirks, room was lovely, clean and loved the toiletries and biscuits. The staff was friendly and helpful and the food was delicious.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 July 2023

    8.0
    Very good.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bathroom in initial room was not to an acceptable standard, so we were upgraded.

    Excellent breakfast, food, drinks, location? Gardens all excellent.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 July 2023

    8.0
    Ideal base to explore a lovely area
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room was above kitchen so noise from extractor

    Charming old property

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 July 2023

    7.0
    Great situation and character but rooms very tired.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room very tired. Bathroom needed updating. Door in Bathroom covered in dust. Rusty radiator in bedroom. Were told we had been upgraded to a superior room but it was far from superior. Breakfast menu too fancy with no fresh fruit, cereals, croissants, even when fruit was asked for.

    Very good quality tea/coffee facilities in room plus gowns and toiletries. Staff very friendly.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 June 2023

    8.0
    Very enjoyable. G & T onthe banks of the Windrush. What could be better.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Inability to open wide bedroom windows

    Excellent breakfast in idylic setting

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 June 2023

    8.0
    Beautiful and very relaxing, only down side, staff seemed a little bit overworked and stressed
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room Suite
    • Stayed 1 night

    More staff needed as everyone looks far too stressed out

    Excellent stay but Breakfast took far too long, and it was pretty obvious for all to see, staff were stressed

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 June 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Servive in the garden foe drinks and food was excellent.

    Stayed in June 2023

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