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Old Swan

5.0 star property
Riverfront inn with a 24-hour front desk and a restaurant

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Terrace/patio
Garden Suite | 3 bedrooms, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk
Daily English breakfast (GBP 18 per person)
Restaurant
View from property
The Old Swan sits quietly by the river, offering a peaceful retreat complete with a garden and playground. Travelers appreciate the practical comforts like in-room WiFi and laundry services, while the staff provides helpful concierge assistance for planning local adventures.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Room options

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Sep 24 - Sep 25
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Tomorrow

Sep 25 - Sep 26
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Superior Room, 1 Bedroom | 3 bedrooms, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

Superior Room, 1 Bedroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 2 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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Family Cottage, 3 Bedrooms (Swan Cottage) | 3 bedrooms, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

Family Cottage, 3 Bedrooms (Swan Cottage)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
3 bedrooms
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • 47 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Classic Double Room | 3 bedrooms, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

Classic Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
3 bedrooms
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Designer toiletries
  • 1 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Garden Suite | 3 bedrooms, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

Garden Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
3 bedrooms
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 3 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 Bedroom | 3 bedrooms, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room, 1 Bedroom

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 3 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

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Old Minster, Minster Lovell, Witney, England, OX29 0RN

What's nearby

  • Witney Lakes Golf Course - 5 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Cogges Manor Farm - 8 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Crocodiles of the World - 8 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Cotswold Wildlife Park and Gardens - 11 min drive - 12.6 km
  • Blenheim Palace - 26 min drive - 28.6 km

Getting around

  • Finstock Station - 11 min drive
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 79 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Farmer's Dog - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪UE Coffee - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Windrush Inn - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Lamb Inn - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Old Swan

Luxury inn near Cotswold Wildlife Park and Gardens
A terrace, a garden, and a playground are just a few of the amenities provided at Old Swan. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services and a fireplace in the lobby, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • English breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and express check-out
  • Concierge services, free newspapers, and an elevator
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Old Swan have perks such as bathrobes, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and tubs or showers
  • Flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Electric kettles, daily housekeeping, and desks

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Exterior

Old Swan & Minster Mill Hotel

  • Spa
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, 190 reviews
The price is AED 455
AED 546 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Oct - 6 Oct
Old Swan & Minster Mill Hotel

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • English breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; GBP 18 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Playground

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a river
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • Built in 1445
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 20 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately GBP 18 per person
  • Pet fee: GBP 20 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Minster Mill
Old Minster Mill
Old Swan Mill
Old Swan Minster
Old Swan Minster Mill
Old Swan Minster Mill Inn
Old Swan Minster Mill Inn Witney
Old Swan Minster Mill Witney
Old Swan Inn Witney
Old Swan Witney
Old Swan Inn
Old Swan Witney
Old Swan Inn Witney

Frequently asked questions

Is Old Swan pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 20 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Old Swan?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Old Swan?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Old Swan?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Old Swan located?

Situated on a river, this luxury inn is steps from River Windrush, and within 3 mi (5 km) of Witney Lakes Golf Course and Cineworld Witney. North Leigh Roman Villa and SOTA Gallery are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Reviews

Old Swan Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

9.0

Staff & service

7.6

Eco-friendliness

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 217 out of 393 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 116 out of 393 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 38 out of 393 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 393 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 393 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mitchell

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic stay. Enjoy our time here.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely location and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Expensive
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay, good food, would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Vincent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
lovely quaint period property in a great location , few small things need attention , lack of signage, warm beer , cold coffee , outside patio needed cleaning , staff were trying but seemed under pressure
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Lawrence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice stay

Beautiful setting, room was nice and just basic amenities considering it was £300+ for the night there was no added extras. Nothing particularly stand out for this hotel. Breakfast was very slow and food ok. No phone signal, and wifi very poor.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Wei

Disliked: Amenities
The cottage is very dirty and has a strong unpleasant smell — it really needs a deep cleaning. The service is not professional, and the food is poor
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

K

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely position , good if travelling with dog .

Good venue for dog owners. Adjacent fields and walks . Bedrooms for dog owners a little tucked away . Gorgeous food but pricey . Breakfast good but let down by tepid coffee and cheap bread for toast . Overall very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

David

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Doesn’t live up to the hype

Let’s start with the positive, beautiful location and convenience for exploring and love the history of the buildings. That history comes with downsides, rooms are very small, drains always blocked and the towel rail was burning hot the whole time. Our room was next to the kitchen so always noisy. The service was inconsistent (mostly bad) and the food was average to poor (called it a risotto but came out looking like week old sushi rice). Much potential but needs some TLC, staff training and leadership.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Kate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location in charming countryside and just a short drive to Witney and Burford. Staff were helpful and welcoming. Historic property with traditional pub feel, a log fire, cosy armchairs and nice gardens. Food in the pub was standard pub fare, fairly average and expensive but you are paying for the location. We had a lovely stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Sandro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Old swan

Ottima struttura, bellissima location, si dovrebbe lavorare per avere più scelte nel menù, personale gentile e cortese
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location. slow service .
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Jacquie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Manager and his team were an absolute joy and couldn’t do enough for you… and a special shout out to the lovely lady in Housekeeping for the bucket of ice!!! 😃 would most definitely recommend and stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Christine

Liked: Staff & service
Disappointed with the rooms for the price of the hotel
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
FALSE ADVERTISING: I selected the Old Swan Hotel specifically because the listing on Expedia stated that the property offered air conditioning—an essential amenity for my stay. Upon arrival and check-in, I immediately noticed that the room was uncomfortably warm. I searched for the air conditioning controls but could not locate any. I then approached the front desk to inquire, and the receptionist informed me that the hotel does not have air conditioning in any of its rooms. This directly contradicts the information provided the Expedia site at the time of booking. This discrepancy constitutes false advertising and significantly impacted the comfort and quality of my stay. I feel misled by the inaccurate listing and believe this situation reflects a bait-and-switch experience.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

SEAN

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Although understanding it’s an old place, the bathrooms needed desperately updating and a deep clean. This was due to mold and heavy dust. WiFi didn’t work day 1 but did day 2.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Nice comfortable small hotel in quaint hamlet

One night stay in a superior room with king size bed. Comfortable room with heating on full so turned down radiators. Kettle and Coffee machine but no milk so fetched some. Nice bar area and large dining hall. Prebooked dinner at Mill House which is sister hotel and across the road and had breakfast there as no chef turned in.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

ANNE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely B&B in a great location.

We really enjoyed staying at The Old Swan. Old building with lots of character. Could not fault service or cleanliness. A little pricey, but worth it. Would definitely recommend and we would not hesitate to book again.
The Old Swan
River Windrush
Minster Lovell church
Manor House ruins. 10 minutes walk away
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
A lovely pretty location. Staff were friendly and attentive, kitchen could be a little slow at times and food was ok. Some aspects of room needed some care, radiators needed bleeding although oil rads were supplied, loose toilet seat and taps. We still enjoyed our stay as these were not big issues.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

4/10 Poor

Jonas

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort

spindlar

Sängen var utsliten. Lite dammigt men framför allt stora spindlar. Coolt att bo på ett så gammalt ställe byggt år 1445. Maten i restaurangen var katastrofalt osmaklig. De har tydligen inga kryddor i england.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Cody

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
After visiting the pub before checking in, things looked promising, it was very lovely and cosy. We checked in and were shown to our 2 rooms, through the side entrance. The entry way was dark tired and messy. The rooms at first glance looked lovely when first shown them, however once we had settled in the rooms were tired, dark and dirty. Lots of stains on the walls, floors and soft furnishings. The bathroom of the Harold was boiling, what was first thought to be underfloor heating was instead confirmed as the hot pipes, it was unbearable and heated the room up too. The Simpson room was dusty and no slippers were supplied but some old used ones were found in the dressing table drawer. The advert said there was air conditioning in both rooms, there was not. The Harold room was by a gate which was right next to a gate which was being used constantly. Both rooms were underneath family’s and a child could be heard running around. Other guests were not considerate of others in their rooms and so we were awake from around 6am. A poor hotel and a poor stay! Do not recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

T W

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
The kitchen extractor air con was noisy from 7:20 am until 10:30pm Opening windows was not a nice experience - except late at night People were very nice & helpful
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Janette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not all rooms are as indicated in the photos. We booked a Deluxe Room based on the photos on the website. Upon arrival we were given a room with low ceilings and only a few beams. We requested the room, as shown on the website, which is called the Early and they did move us to that room. The second night we had no heat in the room and it was cold. The manager came up and said he’d contact maintenance. After a while we went to check on things and told that maintenance was not attending that night and they brought us two heaters, which basically did nothing. We ended up putting one near the bathroom to try to heat up the bathroom. When we mentioned in the morning that the heaters didn’t really help, we received a “sorry about that”. We feel that some type of discount should of been at the very least offered. Would we stay there again, probably yes but we would make sure that the heating works.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Renu

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025