The Bear and Swan

5.0 star property
Luxury inn with restaurant and bar/lounge
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Exterior
King Room | Bathroom
Signature Room
Exterior
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
The price is AU$125
includes taxes & fees
2 Jan - 3 Jan 2025

Room options

King Room

Highlights

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

Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

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

Signature Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Portable fan
Private bathroom
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
  • Ashton Gate Stadium - 14 min drive
  • Bristol Hippodrome Theatre - 16 min drive
  • University of Bristol - 17 min drive
  • Cabot Circus Shopping Centre - 19 min drive

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), coffee/tea in reception and smoke-free property
  • 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

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

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

Bear Swan Inn Bristol
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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 does it cost to stay at The Bear and Swan?

As of 22 Dec 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Bear and Swan on 2 Jan 2025 start from AU$124.68, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 141 out of 208 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 44 out of 208 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 208 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 208 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 208 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

8/10 Good

Lesley

Travelled with partner
Noise from the kitchen extractor was loud until quite late which was a shame. The bathroom had swing doors which were stiff & noisy to open during the night & with an auto light sensor meant that when one of us got up to use the loo the other was woken up. Shame as it’s a lovely place & it wouldn’t put us off staying again. Also very handy location for Bristol airport.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 Excellent

Karolina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
So very happy with everything from the minute we entered,
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Susan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
A bit of a mixed review. Staff were friendly and helpful. Room was a good size but we didn’t like the open plan bathroom and the toilet was no more than a closet (think airplane size and smaller again!). Bed was comfortable. Our room (No 2) was at the front and it was quite noisy
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The room has an unpleasant scent. I have booked the king room and shown that it was a king bed. However, the size is just a double bed size. It not worths this price in this area.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

David

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Lovely country Pub
Parking is provided by the means of a public car park to the rear of the property. Access to the property is via a long gravel path which requires suitcases to be carried. Room access is via very step and narrow steps. Thankfully the manager assisted with the cases to the room. Stay was good, but on departure no staff were available and the property was locked.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay. Will be returning.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Gina

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room I booked was supposed to be a king size room. We were taken to room 2. This was a very small room and did not match the room that I paid for. There was carpet which was stained in places. The toilet was situated in a tiny cubicle. My husbands knees were touching the wall when he sat down on the toilet. The shutters were dirty. We were not happy at all with our room, I did mention this to the girl at the bar when we left.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

stephen

Good choice for Bristol Airport
Very happy with our choice. Has character but also all mod cons and spotlessly clean. Staff friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fabulous
A lovely warm welcome. Helpful and very friendly. Loved the dining room interior and the breakfast was amazing. My room was very comfortable, best shower and bathroom.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect long weekend
Lovely rooms above a great pub with a cracking breakfast. Everyone we dealt with was so helpful and friendly. The area was perfect for walking and exploring and you could reach other pubs and restaurants by foot. We would definitely recommend and are planning a return trip.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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

6/10 Okay

Richard

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Good location, breakfast mediocre and slow
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bethan

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Only a short stay for a wedding but we were very happy with all aspects of the accommodation and would love to go back.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

vivienne

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very helpful and when we had a small problem they were there to help
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Cara

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
Nice location with modern room
We were greeted inside the pub and shown to our room quickly which was upstairs at the rear of the building. This was up outside metal steps. The room is a great size with modern fixture and a stunning bathroom. The shower was amazing. There was however several issues, there was a very loud rumbling noise coming from the below floor (possibly linked to the pub) we wanted to sleep at 8pm and it too loud even with earplugs. This noise did stop around midnight. The pillow was horrendous. Hard and flat and I didn’t sleep the whole time due to this. They were really uncomfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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 Excellent

Margaret

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly lovely room, Guy helped us with luggage...overall perfect, would highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gareth

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
unfortunately we only used it as an ovenight stay for an early flight, so unable to fully comment.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Joanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Failed after promising start
Ok check in friendly. Room was up some steep steps poorly maintained. Room only had 2 small roof windows so no view outside. Room was very hot as in roof. Bathroom doors hard to open and noisy opening or closing. Shower hose was bent so restricted water flow and holder for shower head was loose and unable to tighten so shower head kept hanging down. Bed was exceptionally hard with rock solid pillows. Cobwebs around high level roof beams. Decor nice.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024