The Swan - Inn in Oxfordshire
Swinbrook, Burford, OX18 4DY, Oxfordshire
England,
Royaume-Uni
Bantams strut in the garden, a pint of Hooky waits at the bar. This lovely old pub sits on the river Windrush with the village cricket pitch waiting beyond. It started life as a water mill and stands on the Devonshire estate, hence the pictures of the Mitford sisters that hang on the walls.
Over the years thirsty feet on their way to the bar have worn grooves into ancient flagstones (including those of prime ministers and French presidents). As for the food, seasonal menus brim with local produce, offering wholehearted British and European dishes cooked with flair.
Bedrooms in the old forge have 15th-century walls and 21st-century interior design; those in the cottage across the lane are yards from the river. Expect crisp linen, comfy beds, warm colours and good art. Several have claw-foot baths, one has a pink chaise longue, all are supremely comfortable. A summer evening with a pint of local ale in the garden will be sublime.
Caractéristiques
- Wheelchair access
- At least one bedroom & bathroom accessible.
- Limited mobility
- At least one bedroom & bathroom accessible without steps.
- Children welcome
- Suitable for guests with children aged 3 and over.
- No smoking
- Smoking not permitted anywhere in the property.
- Credit cards
- Credit or debit card payment accepted.
- English spoken
- Host speaks English, whether perfectly or not.
- Air conditioning
- Some, if not all, bedrooms are air-conditioned.
- WiFi
- Wireless internet access available.
- Pets welcome
- Please let the owner know if you want to bring pets.
- Public transport
- Within 10 miles of a bus/train station.
- Working farm
- Or vineyard.
- Owner has pets
- Animals living on the property.
- Swimming pool
- On the premises.
- Bikes available
- On the premises to hire or borrow.
- Tennis court
- On the premises.
- Vegetarian meals
- Available on request.
- Licensed premises
- Alcohol may be served.
- Cash only
- Credit or debit card payment not accepted.
- Dogs welcome
- Dogs welcome in some public rooms.
- Handpumped ales
- Pub serves four or more handpumped ales.
- Wine list
- Pub serves eight or more wines by the glass.
- Food all day
- Food is served all day long.
- Babies welcome
- Suitable for guests with a baby or toddler under 3.
- Hot tub
- Available to all guests, but may require booking.
- Garden
- Grounds for guests to explore.
- Breakfast
- Available, but may come at extra cost.
- Self check-in
- Guests can arrive here and check in independently.
- EV charger
- Electric vehicle charging point.
Local points of interest from Steve Cook:
Points d'intérêt locaux proposés par
Steve Cook:
- Beautiful walks around Swinbrook and Witney Lake & Meadow.
- Charleston House, possiblly the finest Jacobean country house in Britain. Blenheim Palace is only a 25 minute drive.
- Batsford Arboretum, with its excellent botanical garden and falconry displays. Visit the gardens at Hidcote, Cotswold wildlife park, or go on the Wychwood Brewery Tour.
- Hire a bike for the day or try on of four local golf courses - Burford, Naunton Downs, Chipping Norton and Wychwood.
- We're 17 miles from Oxford, 24 miles from Cheltenham, and close to the picturesque Cotswold villages of Chipping Campden, The Slaughters, Bourton-on-the-Water, Stow-on-the-Wold & Bibury.
- Visit Bicester Village for a bit of retail therapy! Go to Burford for antiques or Dayleford for its renowned farm shop and spa.
Penny - Naxxar, in Malta., Malta
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