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The Bear and Swan

5.0 star property
Luxury inn in Bristol with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Exterior
Terrace/patio
Interior
Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk
Signature Room | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk
Located in the city center, The Bear and Swan offers a warm welcome with a garden, playground, and free in-room WiFi. Savor British cuisine at the on-site restaurant or unwind with dry cleaning/laundry services. With perks like free self parking and helpful staff nearby guests can feel right at home.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Laundry facilities
  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (8)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Terrace
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Garden
  • Laundry service
  • Playground

Feel at home (6)

  • Playground on-site
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping

Room options

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King Room | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

King Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Signature Room | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Signature Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Map
13 South Parade, Chew Magna, Bristol, England, BS40 8PR

What's nearby

  • Chew Valley Lake - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Ashton Gate Stadium - 13 min drive - 11.2 km
  • Bristol Hippodrome Theatre - 17 min drive - 11.4 km
  • University of Bristol - 18 min drive - 14.2 km
  • Cabot Circus Shopping Centre - 18 min drive - 12.1 km

Getting around

  • Bristol International Airport (BRS) - 14 min drive
  • Parson Street Station - 11 min drive
  • Keynsham Station - 13 min drive
  • Bedminster Station - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dundry, Church - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Salt & Malt - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Woodford Lodge - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Star Fish Bar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬10 min drive

About this property

The Bear and Swan

The Bear and Swan is a great choice for a stay in Bristol. Guests looking for a bite to eat can visit the restaurant, and the bar/lounge is the perfect spot to grab a drink at the end of the day. Other highlights at this luxurious inn include a terrace and a garden. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff.

Languages

English

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 6 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
    • Contactless check-in and check-out are available
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out
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Special check-in instructions

    • There is no front desk at this property
    • The host will greet guests on arrival
    • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs only)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Food and water bowls available
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast (surcharge) on weekday mornings 8:00 AM–9:30 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Travelling with children

  • Playground

What to do

  • Fishing nearby

Services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry services

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 30-inch flat-screen TV
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Portable fan
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Slippers
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Blackout curtains
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Special features

Dining

On-site venue – This pub specialises in British cuisine.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 12 per person

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 15.00 per pet, per night

Policies

This property does not have lifts.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express

Also known as

Bear Swan Inn Bristol
Bear Swan Inn
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Bear Swan
The Bear Swan
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The Bear and Swan Inn Bristol

Frequently asked questions

Does The Bear and Swan offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Bear and Swan does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at The Bear and Swan?

Yes, dogs are welcome. There's a charge of GBP 15.00 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.

Is parking offered on site at The Bear and Swan?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Bear and Swan?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Contactless social distancing and check-out are available.

What is there to do at The Bear and Swan and nearby?

Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as fishing. The Bear and Swan also has a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near The Bear and Swan?

Yes, there's an on-site restaurant that offers British cuisine.

What's the area around The Bear and Swan like?

The Bear and Swan is in the heart of Bristol, a short 1-minute walk from Chew Valley.

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The Bear and Swan Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

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What guests liked

  • Breakfast was a highlight with good quality food and some reviewers even mentioned it was one of the best they had. (7 reviews)
  • Food was of good standard, breakfast was very good and staff were friendly and helpful. (3 reviews)
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Reviews

8/10 Very good

Very nice room above quaint pub. USB would have been helpful
Robert, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic property, really comfy bed and spacious room. Really enjoyed our stay. Only thing that could be improved was that the fan was covered in dust. Coming out of winter this is understandable
Jake, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Sleep over for flight

Attic room comfortable but noisy fan cooking downstairs right. Below our room but turned if of when told him it was nosy nice electric skylights to reduce light and open for air
Paul, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice clean room, staff was very friendly and professional. Free parking and very short distance from the airport. Definitely stay again if flying from Bristol.
Dewain, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful rustic property with lovely sized rooms and ample parking. Staff friendly and helpful. Good food
Rosie, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely place to stay, lovely bar and restaurant with nice food and the open fires were really nice. Staff alll friendly with great service. Rooms spacious and comfortable. Would stay again.
Jason, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Loved this place and will stay again

Best place I have stayed in and was comfortable clean up to date and food was amazing
Mr r m dalton, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great spot
Eric, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect overnight for Bristol Airport

Lovely overnight stop close to Bristol Airport. Room was spacious and full of character. A bit warmer than we would like. Clean and very good tea/coffee in room. Very good Sunday lunch too. We would not hesitate to return.
Sally, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay when I’m here for work in Bristol
Mikki, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Loverly place to stay
Roland, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

So very happy with everything from the minute we entered,
James, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect village pub with rooms.

Lovely village pub with well appointed rooms. Very welcoming and helpful staff. Great food. Ideally placed for Bristol airport but not so close that it’s overrun. We will definitely stay again.
Nigel, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice place to stay before an early flight and only a ten minute drive to the airport .
Julie, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely stay

Lovely room, we ate at the hotel and the foodwas really good. Excellent location for a stay before an early flight from Bristol Airport. Only 15 mins from airport.
SUSAN, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great friendly service, lovely clean room with nice bedding. We also had dinner which was great, the staff were so helpful and friendly
Cheryl, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Warm welcoming pub love our stay
Jason, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

A very nice country pub and hotel.

A really impressive stay with great service and friendly staff. The room was beautiful and very comfortable. We had dinner in the restaurant which was of a very high standard. Couldn’t fault it and close to the airport for an early departure. Highly recommended.
Neil, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly lovely room, Guy helped us with luggage...overall perfect, would highly recommend
Matthew, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent stay. Will be returning.
Emma, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place and wonderful staff
David, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

We enjoyed our stay.room was clean
Kevin, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Good location, breakfast mediocre and slow
Richard, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful place

Lovely place to stay in. Very helpful an beautifully decorated place, very clean and the bed are so comfortable
lm, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

The food was good
Denis, 1-night trip