Why do people love staying in your hotel? The Swan Hotel strives to provide guests with a welcoming, relaxing stay. With a beautiful setting, comfortable & luxurious bedrooms, friendly staff, and delicious food guests can expect a very enjoyable stay at the Swan Hotel.
What is there to do in the area? Nestled in the eastern hills of the Cotswolds, Bibury first earned its title of "the most beautiful village in England" from the artist and craftsman William Morris (1834-96) and it's not hard to see why as you approach the village on the river Coln, it exudes natural Cotswolds charm. On one side of the river you will find Arlington, reached on foot by crossing a beautiful old stone bridge. Famous for its 17th century stone cottages known as Arlington Row, perfect for a romantic stroll in the Cotswolds. In Bibury itself its recommended that you visit Bibury Trout farm. Bibury Trout Farm is one of Britain’s oldest, and certainly most attractive, Trout Farms. Founded in 1902, by the famous naturalist Arthur Severn, to stock the local rivers and streams with the native Brown Trout it now covers 15 acres in one of the most beautiful valleys in the Cotswolds, the Coln Valley. The crystal clear waters of the Bibury Spring provide the essential pure water required to run the hatchery which spawns up to 6 million trout every year. For the more adventurous, or the budding fisherman, their Catch Your Own’ Fishery is an ideal opportunity to catch your supper or get hooked on a new hobby. There are lots of beautiful villages very close to Bibury which are definitely worth exploring. Burford and the historic town of Cirencester are both just a 15 minute drive away. Bourton-on-the-Water and Upper & Lower Slaughter are just slightly further away but without doubt worth visiting during your time in the Cotswolds.
What kind of breakfast do you offer? At the Swan we offer a Full English Breakfast with locally sourced produce to start the day. We have a wide range continental buffet options which guests can help themselves to whilst their coffee & toast are prepared. An order would then be taken for a freshly cooked breakfast ranging from Eggs Benedict, Bibury trout with scrambled egg or a Full English Breakfast.
Do you offer other meals? And can you recommend good places to eat out locally? Our bar & brasserie restaurant serve food throughout the day. Our fabulous afternoon tea selection is served between 9am – 11:45am and then between 2:30pm – 6pm. Our Courtyard area is perfect on a sunny day to enjoy a chilled beverage and a bar meal.
Which are your most popular room types, and why? Our deluxe bedrooms in the main hotel and garden cottage with private hot tub are extremely popular bedrooms. The deluxe bedrooms are large rooms, with luxury bathrooms and excellent views over the River Coln and Swan Hotel gardens. The Whooper garden cottage is a Private cottage suite located a short walk from the main hotel with its own garden and private hot tub. Featuring a sitting room on the ground floor and en-suite bedroom on the first floor. Furnished to the highest standard, facilities include DVD player, IPod/MP3 docking station, luxury cotton bathrobes. Guests can choose to take breakfast and dinner in the hotel, alternatively full room service may be provided in your private cottage suite All of our bedrooms feature flat screen televisions, luxury Molton Brown toiletries and Nespresso smart coffee machines.
What facilities do you have for children and can you fit extra beds in your rooms? Children are very welcome at the Swan, most of our bedrooms can accommodate extra beds or cots which we are happy to provide. Our bar & brasserie restaurant have a children’s menu and our kitchen team are flexible to cater to your children’s requirements. During your stay at the Swan it’s definitely worth taking your children for a trip to Bibury trout farm to feed the trout and to play in their play area. Cotswold wildlife park provides the perfect family day out and is just a 20 minute drive from the Swan.
