Old Swan & Minster Mill

Hotels
Brownsword Hotels
7.7 (1765 reviews)
Old Minster , Minster Lovell , gb

Free
Children 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

Location

Guest Reviews

7.7
Based on 1765 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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Elisabeth family_with_children gb
4
Pros:

Loads of confusion at check in. Staff didn’t have a clue, name list was sent to the hotel as agreed but still they managed to make a shamble of it all. Not only that at breakfast different things were said to different people, breakfast couldn’t been eaten outdoors ????? Come on summer? Next couple shi comes can eat breakfast outside? Third people who come well ….. may be if you order inside?????? Maid hour mind up you e hot s LOT to work on staff service wise, some if them really nice , so one completely uninterested in given good service.
Such a pity for such a beautiful place. But unfortunately will not recommend or come back

2026-08-15 via Nuitee
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Chloe couple gb
8
Relaxing stay in a lovely location
Pros:

Loved the terrace, tennis court and the room (in the end)
They have lovely grounds to walk around and it’s very peaceful. The lady on reception when we checked in was amazing and I honestly couldn’t thank her enough!

Cons:

There was a wedding that we didn’t know about so we were put in a room in the pub. I think this is misleading when you book. Make sure you upgrade the room so you don’t stay in the pub the rooms are awful and the toilets don’t flush over there.

2026-08-15 via Nuitee
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keith solo_traveller ie
10
short break
Pros:

everything

Cons:

didnt dislike anything

2026-08-15 via Nuitee
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Trudy family_with_children gb
8
2026-08-15 via Nuitee
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Frank solo_traveller gb
5
Pros:

Location, staff

Cons:

Place is tired and in need of refurbishement, price was fair

2026-08-14 via Nuitee
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Matt solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Location was excellent - if you get the opportunity to walk around the grounds I’d recommend it. Staff were friendly and welcoming.

2026-08-14 via Nuitee
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Steven couple gb
10
Will definitely be returning. Such an amazing place to visit.
Pros:

Absolutely beautiful and so much history.

2026-08-14 via Nuitee
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Libby couple gb
9
Lovely stay, would 100% be back.
Pros:

The location was perfect for us, we wanted something close to everywhere but not too close to the chaos, this was perfect, out of the way but not too out of the way.

Cons:

The parking at the top of the property was abit of a squeeze, there was a wedding when we were there so that may have been why.

2026-08-13 via Nuitee
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Dilan couple gb
1
Wouldn’t be returning
Pros:

There were only two things about the hotel we liked.
1. Staff, they were extremely helpful and friendly.
2. Location of the hotel

Cons:

The rooms were dirty, the walls and ceilings were covered in dead flies that had been killed. There was a horrible musky smell from the room. We stayed in room 147 and between our room and next room was a door so you can literally hear the next rooms conversation. The whole place was covered in dust, definitely wouldn’t be going back. The breakfast you pay for isn’t breakfast, a croissant and overnight oats with orange juice. Actual breakfast that you might be expecting that you paid for already, is at an extra cost. You also can’t use the swimming pool unless you book and pay for a treatment

2026-08-11 via Nuitee
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Alysha couple gb
5
Peaceful
Pros:

Good location, lovely areas to sit and enjoy the hotel grounds.

Cons:

Rooms in the ‘old swan’ are the same price as in the ‘minster mill’ and the rooms are in very poor conditions. We asked to be moved to the main hotel because the rooms weren’t very nice and the toilet didn’t flush properly. Luckily staff moved us.

2026-08-10 via Nuitee
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Judit family_with_children hu
8
Jobbra számítottam az ára alapján
Pros:

Csodaszép környék, de a komfort nem követi. Szauna jó volt, de nem volt bekapcsolva és mire felfűtött az egy óra volt

Cons:

Nagyon gyenge a reggeli, kevés a kínálat és amikor rendeltünk rántottát, nem úgy kaptuk, ahogy kértük. Ezt jeleztük, mire közölték, hogy már nincs konyha, majd jeleztem a konyhán, hogy nem azt kaptuk amit rendeltünk, akkor mondták, hogy mindjárt készül. Annyit vártunk rá, hogy már mindenki megreggelizett mire megkaptuk az ételt. Jakuzzi nagyon lelakott, régi, a medence vize hideg amibe nem tudtunk bemenni. Szauna bekapcsolásáról nem gondoskodtak így egy órát kellett várni amíg bemelegedett.

2026-08-10 via Nuitee
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Garry couple gb
6
Not an expensive hotel but need to be much clearer for what you are getting. Not good value for money when what you thin
Pros:

Lovely grounds and eventually a nice room

Cons:

Booked hotel but was told we were staying in pub across road.
Excessive cost per night for dog
SPA is only free if you book a treatment (circa£100)
Breakfast is a short walk along drive across road to pub. It is only continental with 3 items. Full English is extra.
TV didn’t work despite reporting it 3 times (every day) just needed new socket.watched World Cup and Wimbledon on IPad.
Room was not cleaned very well or restocked with tea and coffee.

2026-08-10 via Nuitee
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Maria couple gb
6
Beautiful location but overpriced with tired decor to rooms and poor bar service after 11pm on a Sat
Pros:

Good quality breakfast (except the coffee).
Beautiful, tranquil location.
Friendly reception staff. Croquet on the lawn!

Cons:

A walk to get breakfast - fortunately it was good weather. Would have preferred a buffet style. Coffee wasn’t good. Had to wait over 15 mins to get served at the bar on a Saturday night - we were the only guests there! Staff did not know how to serve drinks and made me (female) feel very uncomfortable. Peeling paintwork in bathroom, mattress was poor quality and uncomfortable.

2026-08-10 via Nuitee
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Christopher couple gb
3
Avoid. Amazing location but very run down and poorly maintained. Room was dirty upon arrival, with many amenities in the
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Dated, very run down and dirty

2026-08-10 via Nuitee
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Smith solo_traveller gb
3
Pros:

The location for what we had planned was perfect.

Cons:

The staff had no time at all for guests at breakfast in particular. The stairs to the rooms where verging on dangerous. Food and drink was way over priced. In all way over priced stay would not recommend to anyone to spend their money here sad because the surrounding area is beautiful.

2026-08-10 via Nuitee
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Stuart couple gb
10
Beautiful old countryside mill, perfect location.
Pros:

Beautiful hotel, amazing location, brilliant staff.

Cons:

Room was a little tired, but just needs a bit paint to be perfect.

2026-08-09 via Nuitee
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Nikhilesh family_with_children gb
8
Will come again to stay, will eat in other restaurants.
Pros:

The staff were nice & friendly enough. We had a cancellation on extended stay which unfortunately we had to forego due to illness, it was appreciated.

Cons:

We ate dinner at the restaurant at the pub side. It was a group of 4 adults & 4 children. We were asked to organise our own chairs (first I have ever been asked to organise my own table) to fit the table of 8. Table was dirty - so full of past drinks & plates which no one came to clear. The pie was burnt, peri peri children was boiled chicken breast with some tomato based sauce. Salad accompanying the dishes was not seasoned in anyway. For the price we paid the food quality was abysmal.

2026-08-08 via Nuitee
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Carolyn solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Location is gorgeous and seems a real upturn in attentive staff and customer service

2026-08-08 via Nuitee
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Samantha couple gb
5
Pros:

Good location and quiet

Cons:

Buildings and rooms are looking tired

2026-08-08 via Nuitee
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Karen couple gb
7
Pros:

Location was excellent such history and green unspoilt countryside

Cons:

Some things were a little dates but loved the old quirks. When booked on booking.com we booked breakfast included and found out it was only a continental all though it was good we feel like everything you book and buy has to be an add on even when you have already paid a lot for the accommodation

2026-08-08 via Nuitee