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Old Swan & Minster Mill

5.0 of 5
Old Minster | Nr Burford & Witney, Cotswolds, Witney OX29 0RN, England
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£275 per night
Ranked #1 of 6 hotels in Witney
4.5 of 5 stars 129 Reviews
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  • Very nice(4)
  • Full price(3)
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  • Staff were friendly(3)
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AP_JLondon
London
Senior Contributor
25 reviews
20 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 February 2012 NEW

My husband and I chose this venue to celebrate his 50th together with 40 friends and family. We had drinks and canapes in The Gallery in the Mister Mill part of the hotel, followed by a sit down meal in the restaurant. All of us stayed the night and then after breakfast half of the party went on one of... More

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Rupert S
Watford, United Kingdom
1 review
1 helpful vote
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 February 2012
1
person found this review helpful

We called in for lunch on spec. Ordered a drink and looked at the menu. Food looked v pricey - haddock & chips, £15.95 - and little choice, esp for vegetarians so decided to try elsewhere. Asked if there was a mistake when I had to pay £3 for a mineral water. Obviously, out of my class. More

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Adrienne Eastwood, Manager at Old Swan & Minster Mill, responded to this review
6 February 2012

Dear Sir/Madam In response to your review, we would like to suggest that perhaps it would be fairer on other establishments you visit in the future, that you review those which you dine in. To write a negative review for something you have not sampled would appear to be wholly unfair. The Old Swan is privately owned and run as... More

MelanieStern
London
Reviewer
3 reviews
2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 January 2012
1
person found this review helpful

Just returned from a fabulous weekend at this lovely country hotel. Everything was great. Very comfortable room, friendly and attentive staff. Good food and wonderful surroundings. Cannot wait to visit again, especially in winter with glorious log fires and comfy chairs! More

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alanghayman
Colchester, England
Senior Reviewer
7 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 January 2012

The January 2 nights for 1 offer brought this upmarket hotel within our price range and we were not disappointed, Decor, staff, food and facilities were all excellent. The Old Swan rooms are more individual and homely than those in the Minster Mill, and closer to the roaring log fires we appreciated after winter walks. Complimentary sloe gin also helped... More

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Minimerch
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 January 2012

My wife and I came here for my surprise birthday meal which she had arranged. It was an excellent meal, my wife said 'the best burger she had ate in a long time' the service from the staff was very good and they are all very friendly. We ate in the newly built dining room which is excellent and is... More

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stevesmith10
Banstead, United Kingdom
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3 reviews
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 January 2012

Having stayed with our dogs in September, we booked for the christmas package, again with our dogs, but also taking our parents too as their present. What an absolutely wonderful stay. Georgina and her team were simply outstanding making this a very special Christmas for all of us. Nothing ever seemed to be any trouble for anyone. I only wish... More

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Adrienne Eastwood, Manager at Old Swan & Minster Mill, responded to this review
9 January 2012

Dear Mr Smith What can we say but "Thank you". Your words are very kind and the team are all delighted that you all enjoyed your visit. What can we say? We do hope you will hurry back soon. Let me know if you would like to try our sister property, the Cary Arms at Babbacombe Beach in Devon on... More

magm0
London, United Kingdom
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 January 2012

We stayed here as a base on a shopping trip to Bicester. Having no knowledge of hotel we were very pleasantly surprised Fab staff, great service , comfortable spacious clean rooms with thoughtful little touches like candy canes, Christmas mugs and spiced hot chocolate as it was Christmas. The food in the restaurant was comforting, tasty good food and the... More

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Adrienne Eastwood, Manager at Old Swan & Minster Mill, responded to this review
6 January 2012

Dear Madam Many thanks for your very kind review. We are especially delighted that you were able to enjoy some of the extra touches our team came up with over the Festive period. We do try to anticipate the seasonal changes and being an independently owned and run hotel allows us to offer a more individual and personal service. We're... More

BeckyW30
1 review
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 January 2012

Although the surroundings and location was idyllic, unfortunately we won't be making a return journey to the Old Swan and Minister Mill.  It appears that guests only receive 'top' service if you are a returning guest!  Many guests appeared to be receiving a rather more personal service than we were.  Even as we checked out the gentleman that was preparing... More

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Adrienne Eastwood, Manager at Old Swan & Minster Mill, responded to this review
6 January 2012

Dear Ms Wright I am terribly sorry to hear of your disappointment with your recent visit and I must apologise for the short-comings you have listed. Since your visit, we have made a full review of your comments which will, we hope, ensure that future guests leave with 100% satisfaction. As you will have seen, we were very busy throughout... More

knightsy22
Hong Kong
Senior Reviewer
7 reviews
3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 December 2011
1
person found this review helpful

Stayed for one night between Christmas and New Year and was very glad I did.The place has loads of character and is well kept with decent,comfortable rules.The staff in both the hotel and the restaurant were very attentive and helpful, food in the restaurant also pretty good and not exhorbitantly priced. Only one small thing I would change if I... More

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shishirsukant
New Delhi, India
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews
2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 December 2011

hi everyone i stayed at this hotel on a business trip for two nights. it was simply one of the best experiences i have ever had at any hotel world wide . if u want a taste of the english country side the little english eccentricities or anything faintly british this is just the place to be in. the hospitality... More

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Adrienne Eastwood, Manager at Old Swan & Minster Mill, responded to this review
24 December 2011

Dear Sir We are delighted you enjoyed your visit to the Old Swan & Minster Mill. We do hope you will be back soon but do let us know next time if you would like to try a room in the Old Swan. The rooms are much more traditional and individual although many of our guests prefer the rooms in... More

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