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The Swan Inn

3.0 star property

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A bar area with a counter, stools, and a round table with chairs. There is a clock on the wall and a window in the background.
A traditional building with a wooden entrance, a covered patio area, and a sign indicating it is a pub.
A cozy dining area with a brick fireplace, wooden furniture, and a large mirror above the mantel.
An outdoor patio area with wooden furniture and a fire pit.
A bar area with wooden bar stools and a counter, a seating area with tables and chairs, and a stone-tiled floor.

Reviews

6.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
  • Bar

Explore the area

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High Street, East Ilsley, Newbury, England, RG20 7LF
  • Place, North Wessex Downs
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, East Ilsley
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Highclere Castle
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Airport, Farnborough (FAB)
    ‪61 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Family Triple Room, Ensuite

A neatly arranged bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Family Triple Room, Ensuite

  • 226 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Twin Room, Ensuite

A neatly made bed with white linens and a textured blanket, flanked by wooden nightstands with lamps.

Standard Twin Room, Ensuite

  • 151 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Double Room, Ensuite

A room with a fireplace, a desk, a chair, a television, and a window with curtains.

Standard Double Room, Ensuite

  • 129 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Newbury

Located within a leisurely stroll of East Ilsley, The Swan Inn is within a 5-minute drive of Chilton Field Wetland. This 5-room, 3-star bed & breakfast has a restaurant and a bar/lounge, along with free self parking.
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What's nearby

  • North Wessex Downs - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • East Ilsley - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Watermill Theatre - 13 min drive - 11.0 miles
  • Newbury Racecourse - 18 min drive - 12.4 miles
  • Highclere Castle - 25 min drive - 18.2 miles

Getting around

  • Newbury Racecourse Station - 12 min drive
  • Oxford (OXF) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Hart Of Harwell - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Greggs - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Wheatsheaf - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Hampstead Norreys Community Shop & Cafe - ‬10 min drive

About this property

The Swan Inn

Guests of The Swan Inn enjoy free WiFi in public areas, a meeting room, and wedding services. A stay here includes free parking. This smoke-free bed & breakfast also has a garden.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • High chair

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Food and drink

  • Ice maker

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

Important information

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM—-10:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • 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.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • The bed & breakfast can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • There are no elevators.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

The Swan Inn Newbury
The Swan Inn Bed & breakfast
The Swan Inn Bed & breakfast Newbury

Frequently asked questions

What can I see near The Swan Inn?

This bed & breakfast is located in Newbury within a short 6-minute walk of East Ilsley. You'll also find Chilton Fields and Chilton Field Wetland within a short drive.

Is there parking available at The Swan Inn?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the bed & breakfast. Wheelchair-accessible parking is also available for guests.

Does The Swan Inn include a casino at the property?

No, The Swan Inn doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at The Swan Inn?

No, there is no indoor pool at this bed & breakfast.

Is The Swan Inn a good place to stay for couples?

Couples staying at this bed & breakfast will appreciate amenities like a restaurant and a bar/lounge plus some guestrooms include free WiFi.

Does The Swan Inn have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this bed & breakfast.

Does The Swan Inn have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, The Swan Inn serves breakfast for a surcharge from its restaurant.

Does The Swan Inn allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at The Swan Inn.

Does The Swan Inn have connecting rooms available?

No, this bed & breakfast doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

What is the closest airport to The Swan Inn?

The closest major airport to The Swan Inn is Oxford (OXF), which is 25.3 mi away (42 minutes by car). Another top airport is Farnborough (FAB), which is around 28.5 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies at The Swan Inn?

Yes, some guestrooms at The Swan Inn offer a deck/patio.

Does The Swan Inn have a wedding venue?

If wedding bells are in your future, take advantage of the wedding venue at The Swan Inn.

The Swan Inn Reviews

Reviews

6.4
Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 17 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place to stay, friendly and helpful staff. Breakfast was value for money. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Staff & service

Swan Hotel

It served a purpose, old but comfortable strange set up with the place not manned in a morning! Food was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Staff & service

Swan Hotel

It served a purpose, old but comfortable strange set up with the place not manned in a morning!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

P

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

Dog friendly, excellent food great place to stay!

Really lovely family run pub, Simon and Amy are wonderful nothing is too much trouble. This is the first place my husband who has numerous allergies has been where he has had actual options. The food is all excellent and we know we pretty much ate our way through the entire menu. Our dogs were made welcome and we had a lovely stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Allen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was easily accessed from the carpark. Clean and functional
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stay was lovely, bar area was lovely, staff was perfect. Some slight damage to my room door so couldn't shut it without lifting it slightly. Overall though good.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
The location close to the A34 allows for easy access to Oxford. The room was large and nicely decorated and furnished. The staff were mostly indifferent and not interested in satisfying their guests' needs. The short stay at the Swan Inn felt awkward and it was not an ideal hotel ambience.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Stewart

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Brief stopover

Greeted on arrival and all was explained as I was shown to my room. The room and bathroom were clean. Bedside lamp had USB points which was convenient. Breakfast was simple although three out of the six tables had not been cleared after guests that had been and gone by 9:00 - in fact I didn't see any staff at all in the morning before I left at 10:00 although it had been explained that I could simply leave in the morning with no checkout required.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ALAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
not good with spelling
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Not even close to the location on the listing!

Didn’t stay. Be warned, the location on the hotels.com map and location description is for a completely different Swan Inn. It’s actually 20 minutes north of Newbury. I had to book another hotel at last minute and pay for both. This listing is very misleading!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Beverley

Disliked: Staff & service
This place was a dump. It smelled if sewage and the owner/manager was rude and arrogant. He sent an invoice for GBP20 for an early check-in, we were there an hour early, he gave us the key and never said a thing; good luck with that !!!. The menu was pathetic. We didn't eat there at all. Horrible experience. The room was very clean as was the bathroom, but the sewage smell was unbearable. Never again, whoever owns this place needs a new manager, if the manager is the owner this place can't possibly last long.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
Not the best stay. When we checked in the lady behind the bar was very helpful and gave us lots of information. When we woke up in the morning there was no staff - the doors to the bar/staff areas were all locked so we could only get out of the building via the fire escape. We could not find anyone to ask about paying for our room and had to wait around for almost an hour. Breakfast the next morning was just self serve toast and an apple. No cooked breakfast option and no one to ask about this. By the time we found staff it was time to check out. Room was very hot, and beds were very old and uncomfortable. But must say, toilet areas and sheets appeared clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Clare

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

6/10 Okay

Martin

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Steven

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Tom

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025