Swan Bibury Cirencester

Swan Bibury

Hotel Swan Bibury 3 class

Cirencester, Bibury

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This peaceful and romantic English inn overlooks the River Coln. It offers AA Rosette cuisine, spacious country-style bedrooms and cosy lounges.

Swan Bibury is set in the picturesque Cotswold village of Bibury, on the banks of the River Coln. A walk across the stone bridge will bring you to the village of Arlington.

The Gallery Restaurant serves modern European cuisine prepared from fresh local produce, and fine wines are also on offer. In the summer months, the restaurant opens out onto the courtyard, providing a refreshing alternative in which to enjoy a meal or drink.

A private bathroom with Molton Brown toiletries, and a flat-screen TV are featured in all individually decorated rooms at The Swan. A number of rooms feature large spa baths and some rooms overlook the beautiful River Coln.

Rooms: 22
Rate: 111 - 331 GBP
Hotel chain: Classic British Hotels, Cotswold Inns & Hotels Ltd


Hotel information

The Swan Hotel is renowned for its outstanding hospitality, delicious cuisine and romantic setting.

Hotel Facilities

General:   Parking, Restaurant, Pets Allowed, Bar, Newspapers, Garden, Non-Smoking Rooms, Free Parking, Elevator, Safety Deposit Box, Heating, Gay Friendly, All Public and Private spaces non-smoking
Activities:   Hiking
Services:   Room Service, Meeting/Banquet Facilities, Breakfast in the Room, Bridal Suite, Internet Services, Wi-Fi/Wireless LAN, Special Diet Menus (on request)

Room information

Each of the spacious bedrooms at the hotel has been decorated in a traditional country style. Some rooms offer views of the River Coln and Swan Gardens.

Food & beverage

The Gallery Restaurant is a relaxed, romantic room decorated with oil paintings by the Dartmoor artist Katherine Lightfoot and a most creative log wall. Be tempted with a diverse choice of dishes, prepared from the freshest local produce, with seasonal twists that remind you of your countryside location.

In the summer months the Gallery Restaurant opens out on to the courtyard, providing a refreshing alternative in which to enjoy a meal or a well-earned drink.

The Gallery Restaurant is open each evening, serving AA Rosette award-winning cuisine.

An enticing list of fine wines offer the perfect accompaniment.

The hotel kindly requests that you dress smartly (no jeans or trainers) in the restaurant.

On a sunny, summer's day the patio offers the perfect place to relax and enjoy an ice-cold drink.

The glamorous Signet Room is dedicated to private dining for larger groups.

Area information

19th century craftsman, designer and writer, William Morris, crowned Bibury 'the prettiest village in England'. Today, this picturesque Cotswold hamlet continues to evoke such reactions.

Besides being one of England's most beautiful regions, The Cotswolds offer a wealth of attractions for visitors to the area. From manicured gardens and imposing castles to old-fashioned tearooms and local museums, there's certainly enough to pack every day of your break, no matter how long you choose to stay.

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 Mill and working waterwheel and the archetypal Cotswold cottage scene, Arlington Row.

Take a short drive and you'll soon stumble across some gems of the Cotswold region including the Roman Villa at Chedworth, the Rococo Gardens and Misarden Park Gardens, Sudeley Castle, the Cotswold water Park and the Cotswold Wildlife Park.

Fishing is available on the River Coln in front of the hotel. Please ask the hotel for further details.

Travel information

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

From the M5:
- Exit at junction 11a.
- Follow the A417/419 to Cirencester.
- Leave dual carriageway at the Burford Road junction, signed Cirencester/Stow/Bibury.
- Then, as above.

From Oxford:
- Take the M40.
- Exit at junction 8.
- Join the A40 in the direction of Oxford.
- Remain on the A40, bypassing Oxford, Witney and Burford.
- Half a mile past Burford, take a left turn on the B4425, signed for Bibury.
- Bibury is about 9 miles further.
- Once in the village, drive alongside the River Coln and the hotel is on the right.

Important information

Please note that pets can only be accommodated in the Standard Double Rooms, and are permitted on request.

Please note that a charge of GBP 2.55 will apply to all payments made by credit card.

Hotel Policies

Check In:   14:00
Check Out:   11:00
Cancellation Policy:   Cancellation Policy: If cancelled up to 1 day before the date of arrival, no fee will be charged.
If cancelled later or in case of no-show, the first night will be charged.

Children and Extra Bed Policy: All children are welcome.
All children under 4 years stay free of charge when using existing bedding.
All children under 2 years are charged GBP 10 per night per person for cots.
All older children or adults are charged GBP 15 per night per person for extra beds.
Maximum capacity of extra beds/babycots in a room is 1.

Deposit Policy: No deposit will be charged.

VAT and city/tourist taxes: 17.5 % VAT is included.
Service charge is not applicable.
City/tourist tax is not applicable.

Internet: Wi-fi is available in the entire hotel and costs GBP 6 per hour.

Meal Plan: Full English breakfast is included in the room rate.
Dinner costs GBP 25 per person per night.

Parking: Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

Pets: Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.


The hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.
Accepted credit cards:   American Express, Diners Club, Euro/Mastercard, Maestro, Switch, Visa
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