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Old Swan

Minster Lovell,, Minster Lovell, OX29 0RN, United Kingdom – Great location - show map

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7.7
Good
345 reviews

Very quiet location, with walks and places of interest in the village. Excellent base for visiting the county.

Catherine United Kingdom

Very friendly and fantastic location. Can't really find fault.

Jonathan United Kingdom

Lovely setting with walks nearby. Room comfortable, friendly staff and good food. Ruined abbey nearby in a magical sylvan setting.

Carolyn United Kingdom

We loved everiting. The staff, the restaurant, the place is green at this season and so beutifull. The room was perfect and its realy a great hotel.

Shaul Israel

lovely location, quaint building, dinner was excellent.

Michael United Kingdom

Location was perfect for exploring the cotswolds. Staff were really friendly and couldn't do enough.they

Hankinson United Kingdom

The ambiance of the hotel-we have stayed here many times over the past 28 years.

James United Kingdom

Excellent breakfast. Lovely staff. The room was exceptionally cleaned.

Alan United Kingdom

This is a beautiful building and location and the staff were lovely.

Helen United Kingdom

Breakfast breakfast was good. Room was very comfortable

Christopher United Kingdom
7.7
Good
345 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “Very quiet location, with walks and places of interest in the village. Excellent base for visiting the county.”
    Catherine Catherine United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Very friendly and fantastic location. Can't really find fault.”
    Jonathan Jonathan United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Lovely setting with walks nearby. Room comfortable, friendly staff and good food. Ruined abbey nearby in a magical sylvan setting.”
    Carolyn Carolyn United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “We loved everiting. The staff, the restaurant, the place is green at this season and so beutifull. The room was perfect and its realy a great hotel.”
    Shaul Shaul Israel Israel
  • “lovely location, quaint building, dinner was excellent.”
    Michael Michael United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Location was perfect for exploring the cotswolds. Staff were really friendly and couldn't do enough.they”
    Hankinson Hankinson United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “The ambiance of the hotel-we have stayed here many times over the past 28 years.”
    James James United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Excellent breakfast. Lovely staff. The room was exceptionally cleaned.”
    Alan Alan United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “This is a beautiful building and location and the staff were lovely.”
    Helen Helen United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Breakfast breakfast was good. Room was very comfortable”
    Christopher Christopher United Kingdom United Kingdom

Categories:

  • Staff8.6
  • Facilities7.6
  • Cleanliness8.2
  • Comfort 8.3
  • Value for money 6.8
  • Location8.9
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7.7
Good
345 reviews
Categories:
Staff
8.6
Facilities
7.6
Cleanliness
8.2
Comfort
8.3
Value for money
6.8
Location
8.9
Free WiFi
7.2
High score for Minster Lovell
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Get the celebrity treatment with world-class service at Old Swan

Romantically set in 60 acres of woodland and orchards, The Old Swan is over 600 years old. With 5-star, elegant rooms and a croquet lawn.

Just 27 miles from Cheltenham, the refurbished rooms are stylishly decorated with luxurious fabrics. The inn has recently been awarded 5 stars from Visit England.

There is a cozy bar and dining room, which features exposed beams and an outside terrace.

The Old Swan is a late medieval inn bursting with traditional charm and period features. With a riverside location, the hotel is surrounded by weeping willows and calm waters.

Nearby Witney can be reached in 10 minutes, and picturesque Oxford city center is just 30 minutes’ drive. The A40 is just a few minutes away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

Old Swan has been welcoming Booking.com guests since May 19, 2010
Hotel chain/brand:
Brownsword Hotels

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Most popular amenities
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Free WiFi
Free parking
Family rooms
Bar

Property Highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

Breakfast Info

Full English/Irish, Vegetarian

Free parking available at the hotel

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Availability

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Room Type
Sleeps
 
1 full bed
1 full bed
and
1 futon bed
1 queen bed
and
1 futon bed
1 sofa bed
and
1 queen bed
Bedroom 1:
1 full bed
Bedroom 2:
1 king bed
Bedroom 3:
2 twin beds
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Guest reviews
Categories:
Staff
8.6
Facilities
7.6
Cleanliness
8.2
Comfort
8.3
Value for money
6.8
Location
8.9
Free WiFi
7.2
High score for Minster Lovell
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Catherine
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Very quiet location, with walks and places of interest in the village. Excellent base for visiting the county.”
  • Jonathan
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Very friendly and fantastic location. Can't really find fault.”
  • Carolyn
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Lovely setting with walks nearby. Room comfortable, friendly staff and good food. Ruined abbey nearby in a magical sylvan setting.”
  • Shaul
    IsraelIsrael
    “We loved everiting. The staff, the restaurant, the place is green at this season and so beutifull. The room was perfect and its realy a great hotel.”
  • Michael
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “lovely location, quaint building, dinner was excellent.”
  • Hankinson
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Location was perfect for exploring the cotswolds. Staff were really friendly and couldn't do enough.they”
  • James
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “The ambiance of the hotel-we have stayed here many times over the past 28 years.”
  • Alan
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Excellent breakfast. Lovely staff. The room was exceptionally cleaned.”
  • Helen
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “This is a beautiful building and location and the staff were lovely.”
  • Christopher
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Breakfast breakfast was good. Room was very comfortable”
Property questions and answers
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  • Hi - I’m wondering if we’re able to rent out the whole home for a wedding party? With approx 30 people. Thanks
    Good Afternoon, I can confirm that Old Swan do offer an exclusive use book out option to larger groups and parties. For more details and to check availability please contact info@oldswan.co.uk. Kind Regards Vicky
    Answered on 14 April 2021
Hotel area info *
Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site
  • Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      British
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian
Amenities of Old Swan
Most popular amenities
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Free WiFi
Free parking
Family rooms
Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Alarm clock
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • BBQ facilities
    Additional charge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Coffee machine
  • Electric kettle
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Tennis equipment
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
  • Ping-pong
  • Fishing
    Additional charge
  • Tennis court
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
  • Baggage storage
  • Express check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Outdoor play equipment for kids
  • Board games/Puzzles
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Safe
General
  • Pet bowls
  • Pet basket
  • Smoke-free property
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Packed lunches
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Room service
Languages Spoken
  • English

House rules

Old Swan takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 3:00 PM

Check-out

Until 11:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 17 and above are considered adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.

Groups

When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Maestro Mastercard Visa American Express Cash Old Swan accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

The card used to make the reservation must be presented at check-in. Guests that are making a reservation on behalf of another guest, must contact the property once the booking has been made.

The Garden Spa facilities at the sister hotel, Minster Mill, are available at an extra fee of GBP 25 per person, unless guests have booked a spa treatment, in which case it is complimentary. Use of The Garden Spa facilities is limited to up to 1.5 hours per person.

Please, bear in mind that when booking 4 rooms or more, or 10 nights or more, different policies and additional supplements will apply.

Please note: the swimming pool and spa is for the enjoyment of adults aged 16 years and above only.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Please inform Old Swan of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

FAQs about Old Swan

  • Room options at Old Swan include:

    • Double
    • Twin/Double
    • Vacation Home

  • Check-in at Old Swan is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • Old Swan offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Ping-pong
    • Tennis court
    • Fishing
    • Bicycle rental
    • Tennis equipment

  • Old Swan is 1,150 feet from the center of Minster Lovell.

  • Old Swan has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant

  • Guests staying at Old Swan can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.1).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian

  • Yes, Old Swan is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • The prices at Old Swan may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.