A funky sense of formality
Our 16th century pub in the honey-stone village of Ascott-under-Wychwood is a stylish mix of rural chic and professional service.
With wooden beams and floor, eye-catching art, and what The Daily Telegraph calls, ‘a slightly funky sense of formality’.
There’s a very attractive private dining room down a winding corridor that seats up to 20. Meanwhile, outside you’ll find an delightful terrace garden with a wisteria-clad pergola. In short, the Swan offers all the character you hope to find in the heart of the Cotswolds.
Eat at The Swan
Our food has an artisanal ethos with the very best of locally sourced ingredients from trusted Cotswolds farmers.
There’s an imaginative menu, featuring delights like our signature burger with toffee apple sauce and blue cheese, sharing plates like flambée tart, or Shorthorn beef, and classics with a twist such as sea bream with roasted peppers. Just make sure you leave room for desserts as tempting as Pimm’s Poached Peaches, or Jaffa Cake Chocolate Pudding.
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Stay at The Swan
Choose from eleven spacious and glamorously comfortable bedrooms, each individually designed to make your stay unique and memorable.
Wake up to handcrafted wallpaper, exposed stone walls, bold bedheads and swathes of curtains. It’s the most luxurious place to swan off to.
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Events at The Swan
Our food has an artisanal ethos with the very best of locally sourced ingredients from trusted Cotswolds farmers.
Whatever your reason for getting together, from business meetings to shooting parties, celebrations to family get-togethers, our 24-seater private room lets you do it in sumptuous style.
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WORDS FROM OUR GUESTS
Absolutely amazing place. Room was 5 star quality. Staff were the nicest people ever. This is a top quality establishment. Food was excellent. Breakfast was amazing. Just cannot say enough about how good this place is.
WORDS FROM OUR GUESTS
Second visit to the Swan with our dogs. The staff are very friendly, helpful and the dog friendly policy made travelling with two big dogs much easier. We ate in the restaurant: swordfish with ratatouille and a lovely freshly baked pizza…all great! A perfect stopping place in a picturesque village in the Cotswolds.
WORDS FROM OUR GUESTS
The pub was very dog friendly with a dog bed, treats, a toy and bowls in the room. The staff were also very welcoming towards our dog. The double room with a bath was more spacious than expected and had bathrobes, lovely towels and toiletries. We also enjoyed an evening meal in the pub and the continental breakfast was very nice.
WORDS FROM OUR GUESTS
Fantastic stay! We stayed in the family suite and it was absolutely perfect. Everything was so clean and the beds were very comfortable. The staff were all very friendly and helpful. Ideal location and also very quiet and idyllic. We will definitely be back!
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The Swan 4 Shipton Rd, Ascott under Wychwood, OX7 6AY reservations@swanascott.com 01993 832332It’s a great big, newly updated, spanking bloody excellent Cotswolds pub, I mean that is about the biggest compliment I can muster.
How many pubs-with-rooms also come with a sommelier? Not many, but then everything takes a surprising turn in this attractive former coaching inn.
The food is undoubtedly the main event at The Swan. Obviously hugely popular with the locals, the restaurant was buzzing on a Friday evening.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know before you visit
We’re open from 7.30am right through to 11pm, so whether it’s morning coffee, lunch, dinner or an evening drink, you’ll find us ready to welcome you.
Yes, our menus change with the seasons and feature modern British dishes made with the best local Cotswolds ingredients and daily specials. View all menus here.
Booking is recommended, especially for evenings and weekends, as The Swan is popular with both locals and visitors. Walk-ins are welcome when we have space, but to be sure of a table you can book online here.
Yes, very. Dogs are welcome at The Swan, and we go a step further with a dog bar menu, from a juicy sausage to a frothy ‘puppacino’, plus dog beds, water bowls and treats. Dogs are also welcome to stay in our bedrooms.
The Swan is at 4 Shipton Road, Ascott-under-Wychwood, Oxfordshire, OX7 6AY, in the Cotswolds, about ten minutes from Chipping Norton. The nearest stations are Ascott-under-Wychwood, Charlbury and Kingham, with trains from London Paddington in around an hour.
Yes. The Nest is our private dining room, with its own entrance and a vaulted, beamed Cotswold character, seating up to 24 guests and opening onto the courtyard garden, which also has its own private entrance. It’s ideal for celebrations, family get-togethers and business meetings, see our Private Events page for details.
Yes. Our kitchen is happy to cater for dietary requirements and allergies, just let your server know when you book or order. Menus change seasonally and many dishes can be adapted.