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Old Swan & Minster Mill Hotel

4.0 star property
Hotel in Witney with 2 restaurants and a full-service spa

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Exterior
3 treatment rooms, massages
Bicycling
Exterior
Bar (on property)
Travelers at Minster Mill Hotel can unwind on the peaceful terrace or wander through the quiet garden. The property features a bar, indoor pool, and The Garden Spa where massages and steam room facilities create perfect moments of relaxation.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service

Room options

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Showing 11 of 11 rooms

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, iron/ironing board

Superior Room

7.2 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Designer toiletries
Bathrobes
Heated bathroom floor
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, iron/ironing board

Junior Suite

Highlights

Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Designer toiletries
Bathrobes
Heated bathroom floor
Hair dryer
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, iron/ironing board

Hilltop Classic Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, iron/ironing board

Garden Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, iron/ironing board

Feature Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Designer toiletries
Bathrobes
Heated bathroom floor
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, iron/ironing board

Classic Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Designer toiletries
Bathrobes
Heated bathroom floor
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Classic Room, Old Swan | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, iron/ironing board

Classic Room, Old Swan

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • 1 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Room, Old Swan | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room, Old Swan

Highlights

Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 3 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, iron/ironing board

Swan Cottage

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
3 bedrooms
Designer toiletries
Bathrobes
3 bathrooms
  • 47 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Garden Suite, Old Swan | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, iron/ironing board

Garden Suite, Old Swan

Highlights

Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 3 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Superior Room, Old Swan | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, iron/ironing board

Superior Room, Old Swan

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 1 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Minster Lovell, Witney, England, OX29 0RN

What's nearby

  • Witney Lakes Golf Course - 6 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Cogges Manor Farm - 8 min drive - 4.0 miles
  • Crocodiles of the World - 8 min drive - 4.3 miles
  • Cotswold Wildlife Park and Gardens - 12 min drive - 8.1 miles
  • Blenheim Palace - 27 min drive - 18.0 miles

Getting around

  • Finstock Station - 11 min drive
  • Oxford (OXF) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Farmer's Dog - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪UE Coffee - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Windrush Inn - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Lamb Inn - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Old Swan & Minster Mill Hotel

Upscale hotel
At Old Swan & Minster Mill Hotel, you can look forward to a terrace, a garden, and a bar. Indulge in a massage at The Garden Spa, the onsite spa. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy lunch, dinner, kids' meals, light fare, and British cuisine. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a steam room and a sauna.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and luggage storage
  • Massage treatment rooms, a banquet hall, and smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms at Old Swan & Minster Mill Hotel have comforts such as bathrobes, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and desk chairs.
More amenities include:
  • Designer toiletries, tubs or showers, and hair dryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Daily housekeeping, desks, and desk chairs

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; GBP 25 per person
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • Hosted evening meal available on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday for a fee of GBP 55

Restaurants on site

  • Old Swan
  • Wildings

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 3 treatment rooms
  • Massage
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Room service

More

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
The onsite spa is equipped with an indoor pool and thermal facilities. Access to these facilities is available only to guests who book a spa treatment during their stay.
This property requires a credit card for pre-authorization at the time of check-in.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 25 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately GBP 25 per person
  • Pet fee: GBP 25 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Hosted evening meal: GBP 55

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments, and cash
Mobile payment options include: Google Pay and Apple Pay
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa

Property is also known as

Minster Mill Hotel Witney
Minster Mill Hotel
Minster Mill Witney
Minster Mill Hotel Witney
Minster Mill Hotel
Minster Mill
Minster Mill Hotel Spa
Minster Mill Hotel Hotel
Minster Mill Hotel Witney
Minster Mill Hotel Hotel Witney

Frequently asked questions

Is Old Swan & Minster Mill Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 25 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Old Swan & Minster Mill Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Old Swan & Minster Mill Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Old Swan & Minster Mill Hotel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Old Swan & Minster Mill Hotel located?

Situated in Witney, this spa hotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from River Windrush and within 3 mi (5 km) of Witney Lakes Golf Course and Cineworld Witney. North Leigh Roman Villa and SOTA Gallery are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

Old Swan & Minster Mill Hotel Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.6

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

8.4

Staff & service

7.8

Eco-friendliness

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 83 out of 194 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 53 out of 194 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 38 out of 194 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 194 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 194 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is lovely hotel, good food set in stunning grounds. Not a lot not to like !
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in a garden suite. It was excellent and very peaceful. The grounds are beautiful and it was nice to be in such a peaceful spot. The room was spacious and the bathroom was well appointed. I highly recommend this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Z
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Set on amazing grounds so peaceful ended up booking an extra nyt it was that nice!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful hotel, by the river.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely 14th century coach house with all the quaint and eccentric things that come with it.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect quiet family getaway

We had an amazing stay at Minster Mill! The staff was incredibly helpful and accommodating and made our stay especially enjoyable. We visited with our three young sons and they loved exploring the grounds and playing outside. It was a beautiful property and very welcoming to our family.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

GEORGIOS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
beautiful exteriors!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Justine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The space and activities make it an easy choice for kids. My room was a bit dated but the restaurant and gardens were gorgeous.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay with friends in an adjacent chalet. Unfortunately we were denied use of the swimming pool because we had not booked spa treatments and the dinner while very nice was vastly overpriced for the fare received
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Anna Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Peaceful
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Natasha

Disliked: Staff & service
Reception staff didn’t seem to know what they were doing very slow also seemed to be an violent incident with cleaning staff in corridor very noisy constant banging Beautiful area and restaurant was lovely great location
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The hotel was lovely although the bed was broken although we did stay in the room one night before being moved to a better room the next day. The staff were very helpful in resolving the issue.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Davide

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Service ok. Coffee expensive and not of quality.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

winnie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sophia at the reception was very helpful! She did everything she can to make sure we enjoy our stay! Very nice property for relaxing. The town is about 10-15 min drive away with many dining options. On site dinning is a bit overpriced £25 pp for breakfast!! But overall a very nice stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

NICHOLAS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Beautiful surroundings but….

Beautiful landscape not matched by size and quality of room and food at dinner was very poor
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

Great location and Staff

Loved the look of the hotel and receptionist was lovely (great welcome) However, we found a few large cobweb which we cleared up When using the hot water the tap would make a loudish weird sound which was really annoying especially when using the bathroom at night (it woke my partner up) and lastly the large bed was 2 single beds put together (which i get) but not secured correctly so they kept moving apart thus leaving a gap in the middle (extremely annoying) Overall the hotel along with the staff made a for a very nice stay, it was just a shame these small things let it down which I'm sure the team will look into :) Thanks
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

john

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Only problem is from are garden could see into next doors toilet
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

4/10 Poor

Rosa

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort

Beautiful Property, But Poor Service and Uncomfort

We stayed at the Minster Mill during summer and, while the grounds and setting are truly beautiful, the experience left a lot to be desired. The rooms have no air conditioning, which we were aware of, but when our fan broke, we were told there were no replacements. Only after pressing did they find one, which was barely functional. The following day we requested a proper replacement and were told it would be handled—no one followed up. Luckily, we had a cousin nearby who lent us a working fan. Service overall was disappointing. The bedside lamps were faulty and required fiddling to work. Staff seemed indifferent and not particularly warm or helpful. The only real moment of good service was from a lovely lady who offered our dog a bowl of water as we passed through the grounds—sadly, that was the best hospitality we received all weekend. Wouldn’t recommend staying here in the summer unless you want to sizzle through the night. It’s a shame, as the setting is gorgeous but the service and comfort levels just didn’t live up to expectations.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Recent stay 16-11

Fantastic location , room was very good but the food at the hotel seemed very expensive and then the food at the sister pub the Swan was well below par ! how it was described in the Menu was nothing like in reality. One other point and something people should be aware even if your a resident you cannot use the Spa facilities unless you book a treatment (which for me was not required ) so I was not then allowed to simply have a swim and sauna.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
Nice setting however the rooms/doors aren’t soundproof at all so you can hear every conversation and door slamming. Rooms are opposite the wedding event venue so there is loud music until 12. The hotel also didn’t have any earplugs to offer. Additionally we stayed for 2 nights and the hotel unfortunately took payment in a bizarre way - they took both a £465 pre authorisation when we arrived and an additional £365 on the day we checked out, meaning my credit card had a pending balance of £830 despite only a 2 night stay. This seems illogical and they should have used the pre auth charge as payment instead.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Hannah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the location and surrounding area and the reception staff were really helpful and informed. It was an except hot day and the air conditioning was less than useless. Never spent a more uncomfortable night. The whole breakfast experience was awful. The lady that meet us was rude and off hand, they were definitely under staffed and every request was meet with ‘I can but that will take some time’. That was a simple request for more milk and then coffee. There were no options for my child for breakfast that weren’t overly complicated and fussy. I know it’s an al a carte menu, but if the hotel caters for children then shouldn’t the menu too. We weren’t asking for much and maybe just a plain cereal or other spreads for the toast, but it was meet with a straight up no. Overall it wasn’t worth the extra amount we paid and the experience put me off staying again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Avril

Liked: Staff & service
The property is rather run down
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
No WiFi - and thin walls, noisy at times but staff and food beyond amazing - upside surprise on food and staff couldn't be more helpful. Rooms are small. Beware when they have weddings not to be in front of venue - very noisy
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Peter

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Not ideal for business stays

Business stop over. Arrived before check-in time but no effort to see when room would be ready. Was staying in pub part of hotel but they didn't have my booking, not a good start. Very poor phone signal at hotel, often no coverage at all, and internet wasn't connecting so was left unable to operate for work as I would normally do on a trip like this. Room as tired, especially bathroom. Expected better for £170/night. Good things: comfy bed, quiet, excellent food. Unfortunately outweighed by poor things, won't stay again for business, doesn't suit it.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

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