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7.9

301 reviews

Old Swan

Old Swan

High Street Gargrave, Skipton, BD23 3RB, United Kingdom

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Free parking

Restaurant

Free wifi

Room service

Bar

Parking On Site

Terrace

24-hour front desk

Old Swan

Old Swan is a 5-star inn in the United Kingdom, tucked in Witney and about 2.6mi from the city center.

Inside, a warm set of features awaits: free on-site parking and free WiFi, an on-site restaurant and bar, plus a terrace and garden to enjoy the outdoors. The stay offers breakfast, room service, and non-smoking rooms, with a kitchenette and picnic area for flexible meals. Pets are welcome with extra charges, and there’s a tennis court and meeting/banquet facilities available for additional fees.

Address: High Street Gargrave. Reviews: 301. Minimum price: not listed in the provided data.

Set in the charming town of Witney, this 5-star inn offers more than a place to lay your head. A sun-drenched terrace and a tranquil garden invite relaxed moments between adventures, while an on-site restaurant serves British classics and a welcoming bar is ready for evening chats. Flexible dining options include breakfast service and room service, plus a handy kitchenette and picnic area for those casual, DIY meals.

Travelers with four-legged friends will find a pet-friendly policy with potential extra charges, and for those planning gatherings a tennis court and meeting/banquet facilities are on offer. Practical perks include free on-site parking and complimentary WiFi to stay connected, with non-smoking rooms helping keep the stay comfortable from start to finish.

From intimate Classic Double Rooms to roomy Deluxe and Suite options, the lodging lineup covers a spectrum from solo stays to small groups. Cottage configurations bring extras like multiple bedrooms and varied bed setups, while other rooms pair doubles or twins with convenient features such as queen beds or sofa beds. When it’s time to settle the bill, cash and major cards—Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Maestro—are accepted.

Closest airports

Birmingham Airport

46.1mi

Luton Airport

50.3mi

London Heathrow Airport

51.7mi

Bristol Airport

58.3mi

Southampton / Weather Centre

59.2mi

Most popular amenities

Free parking

Restaurant

Free wifi

Room service

Bar

Parking On Site

Terrace

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Kitchenette

Picnic area

Garden

Free toiletries

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Rooms

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Cottage, 3 Double Beds, 3 Bedroom

3 Double Beds

215 sqft

Kitchenette

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

Tea/Coffee maker

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Swan Cottage offers guests the privacy of their own countryside retreat with three double bedrooms, a cozy living room with a log burner and characterful, flagstone floors alongside a secluded garden with a fire pit; perfect for a rural getaway with friends or family.

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Superior, 1 Twin Bed

1 Twin Bed

270 sqft

Flat-screen TV

Tea/Coffee maker

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Providing free toiletries, this twin/double room includes a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. The twin/double room provides a tea and coffee maker, a safe deposit box, a carpeted floor, heating and a flat-screen TV. The unit offers 1 bed and 1 futon.

Deluxe Double Room in Old Swan

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Deluxe, 1 Bedroom

1 Queen Size Bed

1 Futon Mat Bed

235 sqft

Private Bathroom

Coffee machine

Flat-screen TV

Tea/Coffee maker

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Three-Bedroom Cottage in Old Swan

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Cottage, Multiple Beds, 3 Bedroom

1 Double Bed

1 King Size Bed

2 Twin Beds

215 sqft

Private Bathroom

Kitchenette

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Coffee machine

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Deluxe Double Room in Old Swan

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Deluxe Double Room

1 Queen Size Bed

1 Futon Mat Bed

235 sqft

Private Bathroom

Coffee machine

Flat-screen TV

Tea/Coffee maker

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Superior Double or Twin Room in Old Swan

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Superior, 1 Bedroom

1 Double Bed

1 Futon Mat Bed

270 sqft

Private Bathroom

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Coffee machine

Flat-screen TV

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Double Room Suite  in Old Swan

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Suite Double Room

1 Sofa Bed

1 Queen Size Bed

215 sqft

Private Bathroom

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Coffee machine

Flat-screen TV

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Superior Double or Twin Room in Old Swan

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Superior, Doubleortwin

1 Double Bed

1 Futon Mat Bed

270 sqft

Private Bathroom

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Coffee machine

Flat-screen TV

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Double Room Suite  in Old Swan

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Suite

1 Sofa Bed

1 Queen Size Bed

215 sqft

Private Bathroom

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Coffee machine

Flat-screen TV

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Classic Double Room in Old Swan

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Classic Double Room

1 Double Bed

215 sqft

Private Bathroom

Coffee machine

Flat-screen TV

Tea/Coffee maker

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Classic Double Room in Old Swan

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Classic

1 Double Bed

215 sqft

Private Bathroom

Coffee machine

Flat-screen TV

Tea/Coffee maker

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Standard Room

1 King Size Bed

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Guest reviews

7.9

301 reviews

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Featured reviews:

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Terry

10

July 2025

This is in a lovely location and if you’re looking for a very peaceful time, this is the place for you As for the food very very nice I’m a bit partial to sausage and mash and I would say it was probably the best sausage and mash that I’ve had for a long time

The only problem that we had was the tables outside they were very sticky from drinks where they haven’t been cleaned or wiped down and this caused a lot of problems with the wasps. I understand that when your outside you are going to get insects, but you can limit that by making sure the tables are clean and not sticky and putting wasp traps up that actually work

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Gaia

9.1

March 2025

The property was absolutely stunning, combining Victorian elegance with modern touches done in a thoughtful way. The shower was huge, the bed was comfortable and the refreshments were lovely. A few suggestions - a door was creaking a lot when we first arrived and we were a little disconcerted to find that the door out to the back area from our room was left unlocked. In addition, the cushions and blanket on the bed were very scratchy which wasn't great due to sensory issues. Other than that, everything was well-kempt and just beautiful. Breakfast was delicious (the bacon was more burnt than crispy but that's down to personal preference I suppose) and the server was lovely. Thanks for making the night before my wedding so special.

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Valerie

8.2

July 2025

I have loved the Old Swan for years. It is a magical place. The garden was pleasant. The rooms good sized. The bathrooms updated and just fine.

Needs a real thorough cleaning. Not just furniture dusting and vacuuming. The sills, the rafters, the window frames. It deserves more love. It is not air conditioned, so the windows need to be able to open at night. A small fan pushing around hot air doesn’t work well enough.

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Hazel

8.2

January 2025

The room was comfortable clean and full of character. Breakfast at the Mill was a beautiful setting and an excellent meal. Compliments to the chief on his excellent scrambled eggs.v

I was disappointed with our dinner, the menu was the same as we had been offered at lunch and my main course was very small in size, although tasty. Staff at the Swan seemed rather short staff when we arrived and my husband had found his beef sandwich for lunch disappointing. The meat was pink and hard to chew.

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Layla

9.1

May 2024

Beautiful accommodation, really lovely quiet location and typical Cotswolds style. So cosy inside and room was perfect. Comfy bed, great shower. Tasty breakfast. Nice pub style downstairs and games available to play which was nice for a chilled evening. Lots of parking on site, large outdoor area when it was warm and sunny. Reasonably priced. Staff very helpful and friendly, would definitely stay again.

Food was slightly overpriced in our view for nice meals but nothing fancy for the price, as was the alcohol.. pricey for a standard glass of wine.

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Peter

10

June 2024

The property was set in an idyllic location and oozed with old English charm. Our room was spacious, comfortable and very clean. The breakfast was delicious and plentiful. It certainly set you up for the day.

I had used the the hotel website to ask for additional requirements for our stay but on arrival some of these had not been done. However the manager went above and beyond to sort this out and all ended very well.

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Kirsty

8.2

April 2025

Breakfast service poor - took a long time to arrive. Arrived separately so I had finished by time other breakfast arrived. Fruit salad was supposed to be pomegranate, passion fruit, melon and pineapple- I just got melon and pineapple! Had to ask for toilet to be cleaned on arrival as a few hairs on toilet seat 🤨

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Nigel

8.2

January 2024

Food was good, hearty breakfast and varied. All day food menu was limited but pleasant. Staff were very efficient and accommodating. Lovely roaring fires in the bar. Lots of history and character to the building. Lots of walks to explore when the weather is dry.

In our room the mattress needs replacing, it wasn't firm, very bouncy. Bedroom and bathroom could do with a refurbishment. Damp smell in the corridor outside our room.

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Paul

9.1

May 2024

Breakfast was great. The room comfy and cosy. The place has “olde worlde” charm and feel to it, and we liked it, a lot. The bar is a small maze of nooks and crannies and that makes it fun.

I’m being really picky but arriving at 3pm i really think the room should have been ready. I don’t know if it is a value for money place, it’s great but perhaps a little expensive for what’s on offer.

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Julia

10

November 2023

Definitely best place to stay. We are 100% coming back next year. Very clean. Love the garden outside for my dog . Dog friendly and staff there were very very friendly, helpful. Nice place to relax and enjoy your stay. The food is delicious. The atmosphere is so good and you feel so relaxed there. Old style building and fireplace making you so cozy and comfortable. Pls book your stay . We are from London and I can’t wait to be back there.

Nothing! All was perfect!!!!

Points of Interest Around Old Swan

Attractions

Cogges

3mi

Blenheim Palace

8.2mi

Balliol College

12.5mi

Oxford Covered Market

12.5mi

Trinity College

12.6mi

Sheldonian Theatre

12.6mi

Bodleian Library

12.6mi

Radcliffe Camera

12.6mi

Bridge of Sighs

12.7mi

All Souls College

12.7mi

Magdalen College

12.9mi

Broadway Tower

20mi

Holy Trinity Church

27.9mi

Royal Shakespeare Theatre

27.9mi

Silbury Hill

29.9mi

Restaurants

Cuisines

  • British

Amenities of Old Swan

Free parking

Restaurant

Free wifi

Room service

Bar

Parking On Site

Terrace

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Kitchenette

Picnic area

Garden

Free toiletries

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Stay rules - Old Swan

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Curfew

  • Parking

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property