Old Swan & Minster Mill

Hotels
Brownsword Hotels
7.7 (1693 reviews)
Old Minster , Minster Lovell , gb

Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
Terrace
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Beautiful surroundings
Good location
Cons:
Unclean rooms
Poor Wi-Fi
Room discomfort
Overpriced experience

Categories

Cleanliness
7.1
Several mentions of unclean rooms and issues such as dark hairs on towels.
Service
8.56
Staff were friendly and tried to help, but overall complaint handling needs improvement.
Location
9.1
Location was appreciated, described as lovely.
Room Quality
7.06
Rooms need TLC; several issues with amenities and comfort.
Amenities
7.59
Mixed sentiments about amenities available, with some being broken during stay.
Value for Money
6.55
Guests felt that rooms were overpriced for the quality received.
Food and Beverage
7.6
Breakfast options and service were lacking, not meeting expectations.
Overall Experience
8.06
Guests had a mix of pleasant experiences overshadowed by significant issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-20 01:25

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation in the Heart of the Cotswolds

Elegant Rooms with Modern Amenities: Each room features a flat-screen TV and en-suite bathrooms stocked with L’Occitane products for a touch of luxury.

Abundant Recreational Activities: From private fishing banks along the River Windrush to bicycles for hire, croquet, boules, badminton, and tennis facilities, there's something for every guest to enjoy.

Relaxing Spa and Fine Dining: Indulge in ESPA treatments at the Garden Spa or savor seasonal British cuisine at the on-site restaurant, complemented by a selection of fine wines and cocktails at the stylish bar.

Experience a tranquil retreat at Minister Mill - book now for an unforgettable stay in Minster Lovell.

Important information:

Please note that the Wilding Restaurant is open Tuesday to Saturday, from 18:30 until 21:00.

The Pub restaurant is Monday-Sunday for food 12noon-8.30pm and drinks from 10:00 - 23:00.

Please note that the Minster Mill Restaurant & Bar is closed on Sunday and Monday.

Please note that the spa is open daily.

If you would like to use any of The Garden Spa facilities, including the swimming pool, steam room or sauna, pre-booking a treatment is required. This tranquil space is extremely popular, with a maximum of eight users allowed at a time, and treatments may be booked several weeks in advance.

Children aged 15 years and below are not allowed to use the swimming pool and spa.

When traveling with pets, please note that an extra charge of GBP 25 per dog, per night applies.

Please note that pets are allowed in most rooms.

Please inform the property in advance of your stay if you plan to bring a pet.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Groups

    When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    Children from 3 years old to 16 years old stay for £20 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

7.7
Based on 1693 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.1
Service: 8.56
Location: 9.1
Room Quality: 7.06
Amenities: 7.59
Value for Money: 6.55
Food and Beverage: 7.6
Overall Experience: 8.06
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Clara couple fr
10
2026-07-04 via Nuitee
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Jules_312 couple gb
7
Excellent location for a family wedding we were attending at Caswell House
Pros:

Breakfast was at the Old Swan pub, a 2 min walk from The Mill.
Standard food.
We chose the yogurt & granola - about half the size portion expected!
Full English was good, as expected. Though my husband was a little disappointed that it didn't come with toast.

Minster Lovell is a beautiful little village.

2026-07-04 via Nuitee
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Tayler solo_traveller gb
8
Great stay
Pros:

That the staff where super friendly helpful and easy to chat with. The spar team did an amazing job and had plenty to use with the facility.

Cons:

Our fridge didn't work and you had vegan options but would be great for non vegan option for example the breakfast pancakes.

2026-07-03 via Nuitee
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Robert solo_traveller pl
8
Pros:

Dużo przestrzeni na spacery, świetne .iejsce żeby odpocząć. Dobre śniadanie, klimatycznie

Cons:

Brak klimatyzacji. Trochę ciasno przy drzwiach wyjściowych z pokoju.

2026-07-02 via Nuitee
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Seb couple gb
8
2026-07-01 via Nuitee
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Wayne couple gb
5
Cons:

There was no cold drinks in the bar all the alcohol was warm and the fridge in the room didn’t work

2026-06-30 via Nuitee
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Lisa solo_traveller gb
6
Pros:

Stunning location
Beautiful buildings
Lovely walks

Cons:

A few points- no bar at the Mill section - had to walk over to swan pub across road and walk back if u wanted to sit by river.
Breakfast was continental, it was extra payment for anything else.
No TV remote in our room
1 bedside lamp not working
Very limited alcohol on draft and when served I had to ask for my bottle of cider to be opened and for a glass with ice, it was not offered

2026-06-29 via Nuitee
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Gregory couple gb
4
Overpriced and underwhelming
Pros:

The restaurant was lovely - great food! The buildings were very pretty.

Cons:

There was a sewage leak in the car park but that’s not on them.
The spa is a treatment only spa, meaning that for £275 for one night the stay did not include being able to visit the spa - really dissapointing.
The room was fine but again - £275 for one night is crazy, we expected more

2026-06-29 via Nuitee
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Russell couple gb
4
Lovely place but needs a litte updating to make the stay more comfortable
Pros:

Great location and lovely setting close to Burford and surrounding areas

Cons:

The rooms had no air conditioning so it was very hot and the tv did not work.

2026-06-29 via Nuitee
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Sharon couple gb
8
Lovely quaint hotel & excellent location
Pros:

Location excellent.

Cons:

Room was a little tired. Could do with painting & carpet cleaned

2026-06-29 via Nuitee
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Annie couple gb
7
Please make it clear on website if it’s Continental breakfast or Full English breakfast.
Pros:

Breakfast was not that good

Cons:

When we booked on the website-it included breakfast however when we checked in - we where only informed that it was a Continental breakfast

2026-06-26 via Nuitee
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Lawrence couple gb
8
Great hotel in a lovely location.
Pros:

Beautiful hotel in an amazing location. We didn't have time really sample the facilities or food as we were on a flying visit, but it impressed us so much we'll be back.

Cons:

That we didn't have time

2026-06-25 via Nuitee
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Jonathan couple gb
5
Lovely location and would have been perfect except the room and lack of spa entry let it down.
Pros:

The restaurant was fantastic the staff the food the environment and the grounds were lovely. Reception were brilliant. The location was perfect for what we wanted.

Cons:

As guests we couldn’t use the spa without booking a treatment. The room was extremely warm and the fan provided wasn’t great. The fridge did not work. The shower was held up with a plastic bag tied around it. There were spiders webs and dust around. The WiFi cut out every 2 minutes.

2026-06-24 via Nuitee
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Katharine couple gb
10
Fabulous hotel, would definitely stay again !
Pros:

This is the second time we have stayed at this hotel, the first time in the pub this time in the hotel, both are good in every aspect.

Relived to see a fan in the room as the weather was beautiful but would of been uncomfortable at night if there hadn't of been air conditioning or a fan.

Delicious meal in the restaurant at night.

Cons:

We upgraded for the Full Breakfast and Salmon / Scrambled Eggs - had to pay extra - felt this was wrong as was advertised as breakfast included but it wasn't specific enough to say the Continental Breakfast was only included.

We were charged £10 each on the morning of the breakfast but if we had booked breakfast the day before it would of been £8.00 each.

2026-06-23 via Nuitee
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Kevin couple gb
10
2026-06-22 via Nuitee
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David solo_traveller gb
3
What could possibly go wrong?
Pros:

The staff were friendly and tried to be helpful, but we're inadequately trained.

Cons:

I rang the hotel after booking to ensure the 2 rooms I booked had walk-in showers and to book a table at the Wilding restaurant. These were confirmed.
On arrival, we found our rooms didn't have walk-in showers. Our room had no phone, so I had to use the other room's phone to report the issue. The other room, despite being the same type and price, was for reasons the staff couldn't explain, some 50% larger than ours.
Rooms with walk-in showers were eventually found. One 'Classic' (ie small) and one 'Superior', which had a TV, but no signal.
We met up with friends in the bar above the Wilding and I asked for the drinks to be added to our restaurant bill. That led to the discovery that we didn't have a booking in the Wilding, the hotel had made our reservation in the Swan pub. A table was hastily laid and we had our (overpriced) meal. It was by then not a surprise to find the wine we chose from the menu was not available.
We hadn't pre-booked breakfast, our waiter said it's cheaper to book in advance at reception. Reception at the pub (where breakfast held) couldn't explain how pricing worked for breakfast, had to call someone. We decided to play it by ear in the morning.
One of the most bizarre and unsatisfactory overnight stays we've experienced. Needless to say, we do not recommend this hotel.

2026-06-22 via Nuitee
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Zoe couple gb
10
Pros:

The location is perfect!!! The village is stunning and quiet

Cons:

The coffee machine in the room didn’t work and neither did the phone to ring reception

2026-06-21 via Nuitee
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G couple gb
6
Small hot room no air con.
Pros:

The village and buildings

Cons:

Very tired on the outside. Badminton court is just an old wire.
Hot / cooked breakfast was an extra £10 per person. Not advertised correctly as the room included breakfast, a continental breakfast, yet this hotel is located in Great Britain.

2026-06-21 via Nuitee
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Roger couple gb
4
We travel to the Cotswolds once a month though this would be a nice place to stay was very disappointing would not stay
Pros:

Nice place central to our trip

Cons:

Room was musky dirty paint peeling off walls maids didn’t clean room all weekend

2026-06-20 via Nuitee
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Roelien solo_traveller gb
10
2026-06-19 via Nuitee