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The Bear and Swan

5.0 star property
Luxury inn with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Exterior
Food and drink
Signature Room
Terrace/patio
Interior

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly

Room options

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King Room

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
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed

Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Signature Room

Signature Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Blackout curtains
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

  • Parson Street Station - 11 min drive
  • Bristol International Airport (BRS) - 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

Luxury inn in the city centre
You can look forward to a terrace, a garden and a playground at The Bear and Swan. Be sure to enjoy British cuisine at the on-site restaurant. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), smoke-free property and coffee/tea in reception
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All rooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as perks such as free WiFi and free bottled water. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 30-inch flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, daily housekeeping and desks

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; GBP 12 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Playground

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 30-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

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

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 15.00 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately GBP 12 per person
  • Pet fee: GBP 15.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Bear and Swan pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 15.00 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at The Bear and Swan?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Bear and Swan?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Bear and Swan?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Bear and Swan located?

Located in the heart of Bristol, this luxury inn is within 1 mile (2 km) of Chew Valley and Chew Valley Lake. Stanton Drew Stone Circle and Mendip Hills are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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The Bear and Swan Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 154 out of 230 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 48 out of 230 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 230 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 230 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 230 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Lovely place, great staff, food and room.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

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
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

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.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10

Beautiful rustic property with lovely sized rooms and ample parking. Staff friendly and helpful. Good food
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10

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.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10

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.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10

Great spot
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10

Best place I have stayed in and was comfortable clean up to date and food was amazing
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10

So very happy with everything from the minute we entered,
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10

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.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10

Great place to stay when I’m here for work in Bristol
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10

Loverly place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10

Nice place to stay before an early flight and only a ten minute drive to the airport .
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10

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.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10

Great friendly service, lovely clean room with nice bedding. We also had dinner which was great, the staff were so helpful and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10

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.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10

Warm welcoming pub love our stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10

Friendly lovely room, Guy helped us with luggage...overall perfect, would highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10

Excellent stay. Will be returning.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10

Great place and wonderful staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

8/10

We enjoyed our stay.room was clean
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

6/10

Good location, breakfast mediocre and slow
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10

Lovely place to stay in. Very helpful an beautifully decorated place, very clean and the bed are so comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10

Lovely property beautiful room thankyou
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024