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Old Swan

5.0 star property

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Daily English breakfast (GBP 18 per person)
Restaurant

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

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Old Minster, Minster Lovell, Witney, England, OX29 0RN
  • Place, Witney Lakes Golf Course
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Crocodiles of the World
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Cotswold Wildlife Park and Gardens
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Airport, Oxford (OXF)
    ‪24 min drive‬

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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)
  • 1 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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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)
  • 2 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Single 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)
  • 3 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Sofa 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)

  • 47 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 King Bed and 1 Single 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)
  • 3 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Single Bed

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Old Swan & Minster Mill Hotel

  • Spa
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
4.0 out of 5, Very good, 192 reviews
The price is CHF 107
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Old Swan & Minster Mill Hotel

About this property

Old Swan

Riverside inn with 24-hour front desk and restaurant
A restaurant, a bar/lounge and concierge services are available at this smoke-free inn. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, dry cleaning, a 24-hour front desk and express check-out are on-site.
Old Swan offers 16 accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include baths or showers, bathrobes, designer toiletries and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Old Swan. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from River Windrush. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus a restaurant. This property offers pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • English breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
  • On-site recreation includes bicycles to rent and a playground
  • Steps from River Windrush and 10 minutes by car from Cotswold Wildlife Park and Gardens
  • Dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. A terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at the luxury Old Swan. The inn can provide concierge services and wedding services. Free self parking is available.

This 5-star Witney inn is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy English breakfast on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM and at the weekend from 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM.
Old Swan has a restaurant on site.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 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.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • Built in 1445
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • 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: GBP 20 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for English breakfast: from 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)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
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.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your 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

Reviews

Old Swan Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness
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

4/10 Poor

Wei

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with group
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

6/10 Okay

Ritu

Travelled with family
Disappointing for 500$ a night. Shower doesn’t get warm. WiFi doesn’t work. Breakfast was included but didn’t taste great. There was no beautiful garden or walking area around the property like I imagined and when I asked the front desk the walking path pamphlet they gave me is a dangerous one car road with no footpath. On my own I discovered that the sister property across the street has a decent walking path along the river. It just doesn’t match up the expectations created by their website. This feels like a 3 star hotel not 5 star.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Sally

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

5 * ???

Bedroom not well ventilated as only a small window in bedroom which could only be opened slightly. Everywhere looked a bit tired and in need of refurbishment. WiFi took long time to connect. Poor reception on TV in room. Not sure how this hotel has a 5 star rating.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Thomas, Atlanta

Travelled with family
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

4/10 Poor

Gerard

Travelled with family
Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Disappointing stay at the Old Swan

A disappointing stay overall. Here’s why: We had two room, one for me one for my mother. 1. There’s not enough staff, we had to wait for someone to assist us every time we went to reception. There was always a wait at the bar because there was only ever one person serving. 2. On the evening of check in, my mother was asked to change rooms the next day since a mistake was made in their system. 3. If you’re thinking of doing some work while there, forget it. The WiFi will not connect. I waited overnight until it finally work, the staff just shrug and say there’s nothing they can do. 4. The restaurant menu is disappointing. Fish and chips and burgers and pasta. Nothing special and not even reasonable prices. The staff are young and untrained, they leave cutlery on the table that you won’t use. 5. The gents toilet was dirty. The toilet was not cleaned whilst I was there. See photo. Toilet brush was filthy. 6. The garden furniture with old and rickety. A large garden umbrella blew over one afternoon and nearly hit a guest. 7. Room change late, came back from a day out at around 4.30 and room had not yet been made up. Overall, it feels like they are running the place on a limited budget and cutting corners. It’s not really a professionally run hotel, disappointing. Could be so much better.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Vincent

Travelled with partner
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

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

10/10 Excellent

Renu, austin

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Jules

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sabine

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Cody

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
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

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

MANTO

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

M

Business traveller
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

Kate

Travelled with family and small children
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

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

Debbie

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

6/10 Okay

Daniel

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Lawrence

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

8/10 Good

Janette

Travelled with partner
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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024