Witney · GB

Old Swan

Name: Old Swan
Address: Minster Lovell,, Witney, OX29 0RN
Rating: 9

Exceptional494 reviews

Offsite parking discounted rates availableSecured parkingOffsite parking discounted rates availableParkingRestaurantTelevision in common areas

Check-in / Check-out

From 03:00 PM · Until 11:00 AM

Classification

5-Star Hotel

Amenities

Television in common areas, Front desk (limited hours), Express check-in, Free wired internet, Tennis lessons on site, Offsite parking discounted rates available

Location

Witney, GB

Romantic Getaway in a Historic Setting

Elegant 5-Star Accommodations: The Old Swan offers luxurious rooms stylishly decorated with fine fabrics, providing a comfortable and elegant stay for guests.

Charming Traditional Inn: Experience the charm of a late medieval inn with exposed beams and a cosy bar, perfect for relaxing after a day of exploring the beautiful surroundings.

Scenic Riverside Location: Nestled in 60 acres of woodland, orchards, and riverside views, The Old Swan provides a serene escape surrounded by nature's beauty.

Book your stay at The Old Swan now for a perfect blend of history, luxury, and natural beauty.

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Location

How to Find Us

Minster Lovell,

Witney · GB

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Check-in & Check-out

Check-in from 03:00 PM. Check-out by 11:00 AM. Early check-in and late checkout may be available upon request.

Cancellation

Cancellation terms vary by rate. Flexible rates allow free cancellation up to 24–48 hours before arrival. Non-refundable rates cannot be canceled or modified.

Payment

Prices include the taxes and fees paid when you book. Some hotels charge a resort, city or service fee on arrival; where they do, the amount is shown with each room and at checkout. A valid credit card is required at check-in.

Important Information

Please inform Old Swan in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation. In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property. 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. A deposit may be required at the property.

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Witney · GB

Old Swan

Exceptional494 reviews

Offsite parking discounted rates availableSecured parkingOffsite parking discounted rates availableParkingRestaurantTelevision in common areas

Check-in / Check-out

From 03:00 PM · Until 11:00 AM

Classification

5-Star Hotel

Amenities

Television in common areas, Front desk (limited hours), Express check-in, Free wired internet, Tennis lessons on site, Offsite parking discounted rates available

Location

Witney, GB

Romantic Getaway in a Historic Setting

Elegant 5-Star Accommodations: The Old Swan offers luxurious rooms stylishly decorated with fine fabrics, providing a comfortable and elegant stay for guests.

Charming Traditional Inn: Experience the charm of a late medieval inn with exposed beams and a cosy bar, perfect for relaxing after a day of exploring the beautiful surroundings.

Scenic Riverside Location: Nestled in 60 acres of woodland, orchards, and riverside views, The Old Swan provides a serene escape surrounded by nature's beauty.

Book your stay at The Old Swan now for a perfect blend of history, luxury, and natural beauty.

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Guest Reviews

What Guests Say

9.0

Exceptional

494 reviews

Highlights

+Lovely location
+Friendly staff
+Good spa facilities

Could Improve

–Cleanliness issues
–Service inconsistency at the restaurant

Cleanliness7.7

Room was dirty and dusty; needs improvement.

Service9.7

Staff were very welcoming & friendly; however, some service issues noted.

Location9.7

Lovely location and building; a beautiful setting.

Room Quality8.7

Room was nice & clean but noted issues like cobwebs.

Amenities8.7

Spa facilities were relaxing and enjoyable.

Value for Money9.2

A bit expensive but overall a good experience.

Food and Beverage8.7

Dinner was nice; breakfast was okay but required walking to another location.

Overall Experience9.7

Overall very happy with the stay; would return in the future.

juliew123

Couples · Aug 2026

Didn’t live up to expectations

Liked:Hotel is in a lovely setting and location but the overall experience did not live up to that and needs someone to get things in better shape as I would sadly not recommend. We had a superior double room in the pub and it did not match up with the picture on their web site - suggests quite a spacious room with two arm chairs plus a desk and chair - we just had a desk and chair with no space for further seating. We did have a small outside area but really not inviting - sofa covered in leaves and dust and half a screen between us and our next door neighbours. According to the sheet of paper given on check in rooms are “refreshed” every day. For “refreshed” you should read water and toilet roll replenished, a perfunctory make of the bed (pillows not actually touched) and towels adjusted. No actual cleaning takes place - e.g. sink in bathroom became stained due to me washing my hands having applied foundation - no amount of us wiping or washing down removed it and that remained for the rest of our stay. Floor in bathroom is odd and had stains that look like toothpaste around the sink. One or two members of staff were friendly but in the main not. There doesn’t appear to be a bar open in the hotel until 5pm so one has to buy drinks at the pub and then cross the road with the drinks to sit at the hotel tables by the river. We bought pre dinner drinks from the hotel cocktail bar (advertised as “coming to life” at 5pm - ie opens at 5pm) and the barman was really unwelcoming. We ate at the pub on our first night (a Thursday) - inside was empty and only a couple of tables taken outside. Food itself was nice - burger and minted lamb pie - no real ambience though. We ate in the wildling restaurant on our last night when we hoped there might be more diners (hotel itself seemed relatively busy) and this was a real disappointment. Empty restaurant (can’t even recall any background music) which is perhaps a sign! Waiter said the menu is a small plates aimed at sharing - but only a small portion of the menu is small plates. He spoke highly of the chateaubriand which is what we chose but sorely disappointed. Steak was luke warm and cooked well beyond the medium rare we ordered and not very well seasoned. Bearnaise sauce is served cold so on a lukewarm steak, not great. We asked for mustard or horseradish but were told that they had neither. The waiter enquired how things were and we expressed our disappointment and to be fair he came back to tell us that the manager had removed the cost of the steak from our bill. Dessert was very good. Breakfast is served in the pub and was nice enough - not buffet style with all items from a menu.

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p0rt0bell0

Couples · Aug 2026

Old Swan Pub was a great place for a drink.

Liked:We stayed 2 nights ant Minster Mill. Our room was simple but comfortable. The grounds are nice with a rushing little river. We could see a couple of fish jumping, The Old Swan is across the road about a 2 minute walk from lodging. Imagine a scene from the movie “ The Holiday” that is what I thought when we came in for our happy hour or after dinner drinks. Very good place to try a Cotswolds gin, beer or hard cider. .

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foodfanaticalie

Family · Jul 2026

Idyllic location. No attention to detail

Liked:For example the room key!? Come on you can do better than that what a terrible first impression. The feature room by the river is ok - but no matches to light the fire (yes we did look in the tin and everywhere else!). Loads of leaves and debris in the patio area which needs a leaf blower running over it more regularly. And slightly more private dividers would be nice. Don’t bother with the ‘spa’, and if you do try to book they generally make it as difficult as they can for you, seems so that they can have an easy life with no spa guests!! Just tiny touches like new bins in the changing area or giving the shower head a clean or replaced in the clay room!? Lovely view of the builders screening frame which has been there a while - hurry up or screen it better!! All these boutique hotels popping up in the Cotswolds would give anything for this location and they’re working hard at being the best - seems everyone here has just given up!! Food was fine. Menus were dirty and tatty - would’ve cost nothing just to print a few fresh ones each day? Online menus are very enticing and yet not the current versions. Everything felt like it was hard work for the staff. I’d ask management to be really honest with themselves and go over every element of the property and identify easy wins and apply some care and attention to what their team are delivering because it’s far below par.

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sallysU9579XG

Family · Jul 2026

Mum and daughter time

Liked:Lovely staff, room was lovely and clean had a lovely time.

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Location

How to Find Us

Minster Lovell,

Witney · GB

Policies

Good to Know

Check-in & Check-out

Check-in from 03:00 PM. Check-out by 11:00 AM. Early check-in and late checkout may be available upon request.

Cancellation

Cancellation terms vary by rate. Flexible rates allow free cancellation up to 24–48 hours before arrival. Non-refundable rates cannot be canceled or modified.