11 rooms from €138 per night
“Located in a pretty little village, seemingly lost in time - this riverside inn offers elegant boutique bedrooms, a fine seasonal British menu and charming riverside cottages. Chickens freely roaming the garden and Mitford memorabilia add a unique charm to this quaint Cotswold retreat. ”
“Located in a pretty little village, seemingly lost in time - this riverside inn offers elegant boutique bedrooms, a fine seasonal British menu and charming riverside cottages. Chickens freely roaming the garden and Mitford memorabilia add a unique charm to this quaint Cotswold retreat. ”
Hotel Review
The legendary Mitford sisters grew up in the quintessentially English village of Swinbrook and to this day the Swan is owned by the last surviving sister, Debo, Dowager Duchess of Devonshire. While family photographs still adorn the wall, the inn is today run by Archie and Nicola Orr-Ewing (see King’s Head, Bledington). Bedrooms in a converted Cotswold barn, individually designed by Nicola, complement the excellent food and the loveliness of the riverside location. Why did the Dowager Duchess choose the Orr-Ewings as landlords? “I think it’s because we keep chickens”, says Archie. Don't expect perfection – things can be a bit hit or miss – but do expect a great ambience.
Written by Fiona Duncan
Recommended For
- Country Escape
- A traditional English Inn in the heart of the Cotwolds.
- Golf
- 3 local courses - Burford, Chipping Norton, Wychwood.
- Great walks
- Explore the Cotsolwds - an area of natural beauty
- Local markets
- Daylesford Organic Farmshop and Spa.
- Birdwatching
- Cotswold Wildlife Park
- Riding
- Riding School nearby
- Designer Shopping
- Bicester Village
- Sights nearby
- Blenheim Palace
- Traditional
- Individually styled bedrooms in a classic yet contemporary style.
- Family Suites
- Good wine list
- Quiet
- Charming
- Child friendly
- Village
- Inn
- Riverside
- Boutique
- Restaurant
Facilities
- Family Suites
- Bar
- Fireplace
- Outdoor dining
- Internet
- Cots available
- Good wine list
- Parking
- Wifi
- Child friendly
- Garden
- Restaurant
Activities
- Golf
- 3 local courses - Burford, Chipping Norton, Wychwood.
- Great walks
- Explore the Cotsolwds - an area of natural beauty
- Local markets
- Daylesford Organic Farmshop and Spa.
- Birdwatching
- Cotswold Wildlife Park
- Riding
- Riding School nearby
- Designer Shopping
- Bicester Village
- Sights nearby
- Blenheim Palace
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