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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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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

Room options

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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)
  • 12 sq ft
  • 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)
  • 16 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Twin 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)
  • 30 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin 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)

  • 503 sq ft
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 King Bed and 1 Twin 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)
  • 35 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Witney

Old Swan places you next to River Windrush and within a 3 miles (5 km) of Witney Lakes Golf Course. This 16-room, 5-star inn has a restaurant along with conveniences like free in-room WiFi and free self parking.
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What's nearby

  • Witney Lakes Golf Course - 5 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Cogges Manor Farm - 8 min drive - 3.8 miles
  • Crocodiles of the World - 8 min drive - 4.1 miles
  • Cotswold Wildlife Park and Gardens - 12 min drive - 7.9 miles
  • Blenheim Palace - 26 min drive - 17.8 miles

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

Riverfront inn with a 24-hour front desk and a restaurant
At Old Swan, guests have access to free WiFi in public areas, meeting rooms, and express check-out. Free parking is available if you drive. The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by to help with dry cleaning/laundry, securing valuables, and concierge services. If you like to take your furry friend along on your adventures, this pet-friendly property offers food and water bowls. Other amenities at this luxury inn include free newspapers, a terrace, and a garden.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi and flat-screen TVs with digital channels. Bathrooms have hair dryers, designer toiletries, and bathrobes. Coffee makers, safes, and phones are other standard amenities.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Old Swan & Minster Mill Hotel
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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

  • This property welcomes pets for GBP 20 per pet, per night
  • Dogs only
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • Guests can request a pet-friendly room by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals exempt from fees

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Important information

Optional extras

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

  • 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)

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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.
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM—-anytime
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking out is easy with express services. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards and cash.
  • This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

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 a free cancellation option available at Old Swan?

Old Swan provides free cancellation on certain room rates. To learn more, look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What's there to see within easy reach of Old Swan?

This inn is located in Witney within a short 1-minute walk of River Windrush. You'll also find Crocodiles of the World and Cogges Manor Farm within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at Old Swan?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the inn.

Does Old Swan feature a casino on the premises?

No, Old Swan doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Old Swan?

No, there is no indoor pool at this inn.

What do couples enjoy most about Old Swan?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this riverfront inn include bathrobes as well as a bar and a restaurant.

Does Old Swan have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this inn.

Does Old Swan feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, Old Swan serves an English breakfast each morning for a surcharge from its restaurant.

Does Old Swan allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although they can't stay for free, dogs are welcome at Old Swan for a fee of GBP 20 per pet, per night. The property also provides food and water bowls.

Are there connecting rooms at Old Swan?

Yes, this inn has connecting guestrooms you can book for your group event or vacation.

What is the closest airport to Old Swan?

The closest major airport to Old Swan is Oxford (OXF), which is 15.5 mi away (25 minutes by car).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Old Swan?

No, you won't find guestrooms with balconies at Old Swan.

Does Old Swan have a wedding venue on site?

There are wedding services available at Old Swan if that's in your vacation plans.

Old Swan Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

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

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Wei

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with group, Traveled with family
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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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 traveler
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

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

4/10 Poor

Cody

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
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 traveler
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

Traveled 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

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

8/10 Good

Janette

Traveled 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 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

10/10 Excellent

Tom

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