Cotswolds, Bibury (Gloucestershire)
Swan Hotel at Bibury
Nineteenth century craftsman, designer and writer, William Morris, crowned Bibury 'the prettiest village in England'. Today, this picturesque Cotswold hamlet continues to evoke such reactions. In the heart of Bibury sits the ivy clad Swan Hotel, overlooking the River Coln and the stone arch bridge that crosses its shallow waters. Originally built as a row of riverside cottages in the seventeenth century, the Swan Hotel has become renowned for its outstanding hospitality and superb cuisine.
The bustle and clamour of London is only two hours away by car from this idyllic Cotswold hotel, which, nestling on the tree-lined banks of a calm river, is the perfect contrast to a busy London life.
The Swan Hotel is noted for its superb decor. The snug, inviting lounges with their log fires offer guests a cosy retreat in the winter months. All of the Swan's bedrooms are individually decorated with rich fabrics and select antique furniture. Each bedroom comes with a flat-screen television, Wi-Fi internet access and luxury toiletries. Some of the larger bedrooms feature king size or four poster beds, a separate lounge area and Jacuzzi baths, whilst offering excellent views over the River Coln.
There are also luxury, self-contained Garden suites located next to the main hotel building. Each beautifully decorated suite at the Swan Hotel features, amongst other things, its own private landscaped garden. One suite even has a private hot tub, and another, a real fireplace.
The award-winning Swan Hotel Gallery Restaurant serves mouth-watering European-style seasonal dishes from the freshest local produce, and fine wines in a relaxed, romantic environment with an inspired log wall. Whilst the Swan Hotel bar is the perfect place for a beer or a traditional English tea. There is also the option of relaxing with a coffee in the French braisserie-style Café Swan, which overlooks a pretty courtyard where refreshments and meals are served when the sun shines.
The beautifully landscaped Swan Hotel gardens, with the river (home to fresh trout) running through, provide a stunning backdrop for an event or a scene of relaxation and calm. Indeed, the Swan Hotel enjoys fishing rights on the delightful River Coln.
With its beautiful village location and careful attention to detail the Swan Hotel at Bibury is a refreshing alternative for a meetings venue. The Swan has three impressive meeting rooms with excellent facilities and can cater for meetings up to 80 delegates. Wi-Fi internet access is available throughout the hotel.
Besides being one of England's most beautiful regions, the Cotswolds offer a wealth of attractions for visitors to the area. From palaces and imposing castles to old-fashioned tea rooms and manor gardens. If you're staying at the Swan Hotel, a short walk across the picturesque stone bridge will bring you to the beauty spot of Arlington with its corn and cloth mill (now an agricultural museum), a working waterwheel and the archetypal Cotswold cottage scene, Arlington Row. Alternatively, take a short drive and you'll soon stumble upon some gems of the Cotswold region including the Roman Villa at Chedworth and the Painswick Rococo Gardens.
We have ten delightful hotels in the Cotswolds to choose from. If for any reason you are unable to book your chosen dates for the Swan online, please call our reservations team on 0845 0 70 70 90, who will be delighted to assist you with your booking.
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