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About this property
Overlooking the RSC Theatre, the 17th-century riverside Swan's Nest hotel has parking and a bar. The town centre is a 5-minute walk away and the rail station is 15 minutes’ walk from the building. Bistrot Pierre offers French cuisine and a superb river view, while The Bear Bar and Kitchen serves traditional English dishes. Guests can also relax in the courtyard garden at Swan's Nest. The spacious rooms all have a 26-inch Freeview LCD TV, a walk-in monsoon shower and free mineral water. Many rooms also feature scenic views of the hotel’s garden. There is public parking onsite for an extra cost.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Parking on site
- Free WiFi
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Restaurant
- Non-smoking rooms
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Bar
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Guests who stayed here loved
- David
United Kingdom
“Has parking it’s very central and has a pub and restaurant attached so no need to go anywhere else if you don’t want to” - Andrew
United Kingdom
“A great location, friendly staff, good restaurant and very good value for money” - Samantha
United Kingdom
“Breakfast was disappointing for the money but a good choice though.” - Joanne
United Kingdom
“The staff were delightful and very helpful with advice about the town” - Norma
United Kingdom
“Very friendly and helpful staff. Free disabled parking bay. Room was very comfortable and very quiet. Excellent location close to the historic city centre and attractions.” - Judith
New Zealand
“Great sized room and big bed. Good bathroom. Location excellent, close to everything. Nice atmosphere” - Andy
United Kingdom
“The position of the hotel to the town and plenty of safe parking's” - Nicola
United Kingdom
“Room spacious. comfortable and clean. Quiet and a relaxing stay.” - Paul
United Kingdom
“Perfect location. Comfortable and dog friendly. The restaurant within the hotel but run by an outsourced provider is dreadful. Very poor quality and not worth the money. Cooked breakfast also very poor. Best not to eat at the hotel” - Trevor
United Kingdom
“Stylish and relaxed atmosphere and decor. The staff were really helpful especially with finding parking.”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
- Restaurant #1
- CuisineFrench
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
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Cot and extra bed policies
The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cots are subject to availability.




The fine print
Children under 14 sharing a room with adults are accommodated free and charged for meals as taken.
The credit/debit card used to book an Advance Purchase rate must be presented to reception on arrival at the hotel. Please note that failure to do so will result in an alternative payment method being required.
All children under 2 years of age stay free of charge in the cots. A maximum of 1 cot can be accommodated in each room.
Christmas Opening Hours for Bistrot Pierre Restaurant & The Bear Pub:
Christmas Eve: 12.00 - 23.00 The Bear Pub, 12.00 - 20.00 Bistrot Pierre Restaurant.
Christmas Day: 12.00 - 18.00 Bistrot Pierre Restaurant, The Bear Pub will be closed. Boxing Day: 12.00-16.00 Bistrot Pierre Restaurant & The Bear Pub.
New Years Eve: 12.00 - 00.30 The Bear Pub, 12.00 - 21.00 Bistrot Pierre Restaurant.
New Years Day: 12.00 - 18.00 Bistrot Pierre Restaurant & The Bear Pub.