“With a prime spot in one of Somerset’s most appealing villages, this friendly pub-with-rooms offers unpretentious food and great value overnight stays in the heart of the county dubbed ‘the new Cotswolds.’ The perfect spot for a romantic jaunt in the Somerset countryside. ”

Hotel review

Though it’s been operating as a ‘beer house’ since 1841, the Swan has moved with the times. Today, guests in its light and airy bedrooms enjoy Roberts radios and claw-foot baths, with vegan toiletries supplied by ethical brand Ubiety in the gleaming en-suites. If you can, plump for one of the larger, high-ceilinged doubles, which feel extravagantly spacious and have tongue and groove panelling and a subdued palette of neutrals and greys. The welcome is reassuringly old-fashioned downstairs, where a young and enthusiastic staff serve elevated pub food. A wood-fired pizza oven sits centre-stage between the bar and restaurant, and there’s a lovely tree-edged garden for al fresco dining during the warmer months. At breakfast, lunch and dinner, the menu makes abundant use of quality local produce, from Cheddar cheese to Dorset beef. Don’t miss the twice-weekly bakery pop-up, selling artisanal bread and pastries made at their sister property At the Chapel in Bruton.

Recommended for

  • Foodies

    • Fantastic food from River Cottage's Tom Blake.
  • Value chic

  • Romantic Break

    • Wonderful for a romantic getaway.
  • Sights nearby

    • The medieval cathedral in Wells.
  • Weddings

    • The Club Room seats up to 70.
  • Great walks

    • Mendip Hills to the north.
  • Other Activities

    • Abseil the Cheddar Gorge.
  • Ballooning

  • Organic food

  • Country Escape

  • Sit-out Terrace

  • Local markets

  • Riding

  • Birdwatching

  • Traditional

  • Child friendly

  • Village

  • Inn

  • Chic

  • Cycling

  • Boutique

  • Restaurant

Facilities

  • Rooms

    7 rooms in this hotel
  • Sit-out Terrace

  • Cots available

  • Meeting Room

  • Walking distance restaurants

  • In room DVD

  • Bicycles available

  • Bar

  • Parking

  • Wifi

  • In room music system

  • Satellite / Cable TV

  • Concierge

  • Sitting Room

  • Child friendly

  • Garden

  • Restaurant

Activities

  • Sights nearby

    • The medieval cathedral in Wells.
  • Great walks

    • Mendip Hills to the north.
  • Other Activities

    • Abseil the Cheddar Gorge.
  • Local markets

  • Riding

  • Ballooning

  • Birdwatching

  • Cycling

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The Swan

Originally published by Good Hotel Guide

The Swan

Originally published by Good Hotel Guide

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