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Old Swan, Minster Lovell, Witney -(888) 323-5826
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HOTEL RATING: 
VERY GOOD
4 out of 5 (477 Ratings)
6.3 miles Cornbury Park Charlbury
v15 mins driving
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Hotel Description
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.

Check-in time: 15:00   Check-out time: 11:00
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Amenities View More
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Free Internet
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Free Parking
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Non Smoking
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Pets Allowed
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Free Breakfast
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Swimming Pool
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Fitness Center
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Business Center
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Airport Shuttle
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Accessible
Other Amenities
` Free Parking
` Garden
` Meeting/Banquet Facilities
` Room Service
` Safety Deposit Box
` Bar
` 24-Hour Front Desk
` Express Check-In/Check-Out
` Children's playground
` BBQ facilities
` Fishing
` Table tennis
` Hiking
` Packed lunches
` Cycling
` Heating
` Fax/photocopying
` On-site parking
` Accessible parking
` Family Rooms
` Free Wi-Fi
` Picnic Area
` Restaurant(s)
` Non-Smoking Rooms Available
` Board games/puzzles
` Wine/champagne
` Pet basket
` Pet bowls
` Outdoor furniture
` Outdoor fireplace
` Fire extinguishers
` balcony/terrace
` CCTV security in common areas
` Luggage storage & lockers
` Non-smoking property
` Restaurant (special diets available)
` Tennis court & equipment
` Pets allowed (charges may apply)
` Bicycle rental (charges may apply)
` Sustainable Property

Old Swan Guest Reviews

Overall Average Score: 
Very Good (4 out of 5)

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3.5

Good - 3.5 out of 5

Alex Tue, 19 August 2025

Good

3

Pleasant - 3.0 out of 5

Alana Wed, 13 August 2025

Pleasant

Liked: Beautiful location
Disliked: Bathrooms need a little update.

5

Exceptional - 5.0 out of 5

Linford Mon, 11 August 2025

Exceptional

2

Disappointing - 2.0 out of 5

George Sun, 27 July 2025

Not very good kept demanding...

2

Disappointing - 2.0 out of 5

Aoife Sat, 26 July 2025

Stunning location - terrible staff

Liked: Lovely location and stunning grounds!
Disliked: Staff were incredibly unfriendly - we were left waiting 2 hours to check in with nobody at reception and when somebody did come they told us they were busy and walked away. Really disappointed and service in restaurant, bar, breakfast extremely slow - waiting nearly 45 mins for breakfast in an empty restaurant and almost 20 mins for 3 pints at the bar.

5

Exceptional - 5.0 out of 5

Terry Mon, 14 July 2025

Fantastic place to stay very...

Liked: This is in a lovely location and if you’re looking for a very peaceful time, this is the place for youAs for the food very very nice I’m a bit partial to sausage and mash and I would say it was probably the best sausage and mash that I’ve had for a long time
Disliked: The only problem that we had was the tables outside they were very sticky from drinks where they haven’t been cleaned or wiped down and this caused a lot of problems with the wasps. I understand that when your outside you are going to get insects, but you can limit that by making sure the tables are clean and not sticky and putting wasp traps up that actually work

2.5

Fair - 2.5 out of 5

Kenneth Thu, 10 July 2025

Looks pleasant but not recommended

Liked: Location was very pleasant combined with the history of Minster Lovell.
Disliked: Staff were disinterested, rooms not made up in a timely manner, frayed curtains and poorly operating toilet.

4.5

Wonderful - 4.5 out of 5

Ligia Wed, 9 July 2025

Superb

3.5

Good - 3.5 out of 5

Neale Mon, 7 July 2025

Charming stay. Food makes this...

Liked: The food in restaurant made the stay.
Disliked: Check-in experience: Although check-in was from 2 PM, we arrived at 3 PM and the room was still not ready. We were advised to have a drink at the bar—this really should have been offered complimentary given the delay. No one informed us when the room became available, which was disappointing.Room: The room itself was lovely—quite warm, but a fan was provided, which helped. We understand that air conditioning may not be feasible in a building of this age, so that wasn’t a major concern. However, the bed could use replacing; it was uneven and sloped noticeably, making it difficult to sleep comfortably.Amenities: The bathroom products were a thoughtful touch and much appreciated.Check out: Bill was not ready for us on check out, which delayed our onwards travel was suggested to come back later for bill but was not an option for us as had plans later in day. Had to wait for bill to be produced. An unnecessary drama.

4

Very Good - 4.0 out of 5

Valerie Mon, 7 July 2025

The staff were extremely kind...

Liked: I have loved the Old Swan for years. It is a magical place. The garden was pleasant. The rooms good sized. The bathrooms updated and just fine.
Disliked: Needs a real thorough cleaning. Not just furniture dusting and vacuuming. The sills, the rafters, the window frames. It deserves more love. It is not air conditioned, so the windows need to be able to open at night. A small fan pushing around hot air doesn’t work well enough.

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