Cotswolds (Bibury/Nr Cirencester)

Swan Hotel

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Reservations opening times

Monday to Friday: 8.00am-8.00pm
Saturday: 9.00am-4.00pm
Sunday & Bank Holidays: 10.00am-4.00pm

Swan Hotel Overview

Nineteenth century craftsman, designer and writer, William Morris, crowned Bibury 'the prettiest village in England'. Today, this picturesque Cotswold hamlet continues to evoke such reactions. In the heart of Bibury sits the ivy clad Swan Hotel, overlooking the River Coln and the stone arch bridge that crosses its shallow waters. Originally built as a row of riverside cottages in the seventeenth century, the Swan Hotel has become renowned for its outstanding hospitality and superb cuisine.

The bustle and clamour of London is only two hours away by car from this idyllic Cotswold hotel, which, nestling on the tree-lined banks of a calm river, is the perfect contrast to a busy London life.

The Swan Hotel is noted for its superb decor. The snug, inviting lounges with their log fires offer guests a cosy retreat in the winter months. All of the Swan's bedrooms are individually decorated with rich fabrics and select antique furniture. Each bedroom comes with a flat-screen television, Wi-Fi internet access and luxury toiletries. Some of the larger bedrooms feature king size or four poster beds, a separate lounge area and Jacuzzi baths, whilst offering excellent views over the River Coln.

There are also luxury, self-contained Garden suites located next to the main hotel building. Each beautifully decorated suite at the Swan Hotel features, amongst other things, its own private landscaped garden. One suite even has a private hot tub, and another, a real fireplace.

The award-winning Swan Hotel Gallery Restaurant serves mouth-watering European-style seasonal dishes from the freshest local produce, and fine wines in a relaxed, romantic environment with an inspired log wall. Whilst the Swan Hotel bar is the perfect place for a beer or a traditional English tea. There is also the option of relaxing with a coffee in the French braisserie-style Café Swan, which overlooks a pretty courtyard where refreshments and meals are served when the sun shines.

The beautifully landscaped Swan Hotel gardens, with the river (home to fresh trout) running through, provide a stunning backdrop for an event or a scene of relaxation and calm. Indeed, the Swan Hotel enjoys fishing rights on the delightful River Coln.

With its beautiful village location and careful attention to detail the Swan Hotel at Bibury is a refreshing alternative for a meetings venue. The Swan has three impressive meeting rooms with excellent facilities and can cater for meetings up to 80 delegates. Wi-Fi internet access is available throughout the hotel.

Besides being one of England's most beautiful regions, the Cotswolds offer a wealth of attractions for visitors to the area. From palaces and imposing castles to old-fashioned tea rooms and manor gardens. 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 corn and cloth mill (now an agricultural museum), a working waterwheel and the archetypal Cotswold cottage scene, Arlington Row. Alternatively, take a short drive and you'll soon stumble upon some gems of the Cotswold region including the Roman Villa at Chedworth and the Painswick Rococo Gardens.

We have ten delightful hotels in the Cotswolds to choose from. If for any reason you are unable to book your chosen dates for the Swan online, please call our reservations team on 0845 0 70 70 90, who will be delighted to assist you with your booking.

Bedroom Accommodation

The Swan Hotel is noted for its superb decor. All 22 bedrooms are individually decorated with private en-suite bathroom and Molton Brown toiletries, remote control colour television, tea/coffee making facilities, direct dial telephone, hairdryer, heating control, internet access, electric shaver point, radio and trouser press. Vibrant colours, rich fabrics and tastefully selected antique furniture give a real sensation of luxury. All rooms are non-smoking and are generously stocked with Molton Brown toiletries.

Check-in from 2.00pm
Check-out at 11.00am

Standard Double/Twin - Double rooms each with their own unique décor, some with views over the River Coln, courtyard and gardens. All have private en-suite bathroom, flat screen television, radio, hair dryer, Molton Brown toiletries, tea and coffee making facilities and direct dial telephone.
Superior Double/Twin - Spacious rooms with either a king size or feature bed and seating area. All have private en-suite bathroom, flat screen television, radio, hair dryer, Molton Brown toiletries, tea and coffee making facilities and direct dial telephone. All superior rooms overlook the River Coln and village of Bibury.
Deluxe Double/Twin - Two spacious rooms decorated in a country house style with either a Mahogany double bed or twin beds with African Stinkwood Bedsteads. Both have large, luxury bathrooms and excellent views over the River Coln.
Superior Four Poster - Choice of two particularly spacious rooms with four poster feature beds and luxury bathrooms. One room features a large dressing area whilst the other offers a large white bathroom with double basins, separate luxury shower and Jacuzzi bath.
Deluxe Four Poster Suite - Luxurious country house style room with a King size four poster bed and separate lounge area. Large luxury bathroom features separate shower, Jacuzzi bath and double basins.
Family Suite - Double room interconnecting with a Twin room. Rooms share one large bathroom with double basins.
Luxury Garden Suites - These new luxurious self-contained suites located next to the main hotel building, is like having your own one bedroom townhouse without the hassle of a kitchen. Each suite also features its own private landscaped garden with table & chairs and outdoor heater. One also has its own Hot Tub and another its own real fireplace, which can be lit for you on request. The new suites feature a sitting room on the ground floor, separate shower room and en-suite bedroom on the first floor. Furnished to the highest standard, facilities include large Plasma televisions, DVD player, IPod/MP3 docking station, luxury cotton bathrobes and luxury Molton Brown toiletries. Designated hotel car parking next to the suites is provided where guests can leave their luggage prior to checking in at the main hotel reception. Assistance with luggage will be provided on request. Guests can either choose to take breakfast and dinner in the hotel or full room service can be provided in your luxurious suite.

Secure Wifi Internet access (BT Openzone)
Lift access to first floor
Wheelchair access (excludes garden suites)
Safe deposit at reception

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Hotel Heritage & History

In the 17th and 18th centuries, Bibury prospered due to the wool trade, and it is during that time that many of the stone cottages were built, together with the Swan Hotel and the bridge over the Coln.

Also at this time the Manor Court was held at the Swan and not far from the hotel can be found the village lock-up a small octagonal stone building.

Most of the Swan Hotel as we see it today was completed in the 19th Century.

Map & Directions

Swan Hotel

Bibury,
Gloucestershire GL7 5NW

Tel: +44 (0)1483 776344Fax: +44 (0)1483 730202

How to find us

By Road

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

From Oxford M40 - Take junction 8 off the A40 following A40 to Oxford. Remain on the A40 bypassing Oxford, Witney and Burford. After half a mile past Burford take a left turn B4425 signed Bibury. Bibury is about 9 miles. Once in the village drive alongside the River Coln and the hotel is on the right.

From M5 - Take junction 11a off the M5 following A417/419 to Cirencester. Leave dual carriageway at Burford Road Junction signed Cirencester/Stow/Bibury. Follow the B4425 to Bibury (approx 6.5 miles). The hotel at the bottom of the hill.

Parking: Ample free parking on-site

By Rail and Air

Rail: Cirencester Station (7 miles)
Air: Bristol Airport (57 miles)

Nearest Cities/Towns

Bibury (0.00 miles) (0 km)
Cotswolds (0.00 miles) (0 km)
Cirencester (7.00 miles) (11 km)
Burford (10.00 miles) (16 km)
Tetbury (10.00 miles) (16 km)
Bourton on the Water (13.00 miles) (21 km)
Stow on the Wold (16.00 miles) (26 km)
Witney (17.00 miles) (27 km)
Moreton in Marsh (20.00 miles) (32 km)
Stroud (21.00 miles) (34 km)
Cheltenham (22.00 miles) (35 km)
Woodstock (25.00 miles) (40 km)
Gloucester (25.00 miles) (40 km)
Blenheim Palace (27.00 miles) (43 km)
Oxford (28.00 miles) (45 km)
Chipping Campden (29.00 miles) (47 km)
Broadway (30.00 miles) (48 km)

Amenities

Special offers & breaks:

Sublime Sunday Saver

Relax on a Sunday at the enchanting Swan hotel with a country house ambience, set amidst tranquil beauty in the pretty Cotswold village of Bibury. Break includes Sunday lunch, a full English breakfast Monday morning and a choice of a Sunday newspaper. From £55.00 per person.

From £120.00 Per room per night

3 Nights for the Price of 2

Take advantage of this rare and exclusive chance to enjoy 3 nights for the price of 2 in the Cotswolds including dinner bed and breakfast.

From £140.00 Per room per night

Spring in to the Cotswolds

Spring at the Swan, a hotel that sits amidst tranquil beauty, surrounded by rolling hills, woodland and charming stone cottages. Break includes a mouth-watering 3-course dinner in the award winning restaurant and a full Cotswold breakfast. From £75.00 per person, per night.

From £150.00 Per room per night

Suite Retreat

Relax, unwind and take in the stunning views of Bibury and the beautiful River Coln whilst experiencing a truly luxurious private cottage suite, situated within the main grounds of this enchanting and award-winning country house hotel. Break a bottle of Champagne on ice, box of chocolates and a Molton Brown gift set, take breakfast and dinner in the hotel, alternatively full room service may be provided in your private cottage suite. From £180.00 per person, per night.

From £360.00 Per room per night

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