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The Bear and Swan

5.0 star property
Luxury inn with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Exterior
Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed
Interior
Terrace/patio
Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed | Living area

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Bar

Explore the area

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13 South Parade, Chew Magna, Bristol, England, BS40 8PR
  • Place, Chew Valley Lake
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Cheddar Gorge
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Place, Longleat Safari and Adventure Park
    ‪44 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bristol (BRS-Bristol Intl.)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

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King Room

King Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Portable fan
Private bathroom
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed

Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Signature Room

Signature Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Bristol

A luxury stay in the heart of Bristol awaits you at The Bear and Swan. You'll be steps from Chew Valley and 2 km (1.2 mi) from Chew Valley Lake. Highlights at this inn include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .This business-friendly inn offers free WiFi in public areas, a terrace and a garden. Plus you'll find coffee/tea in a common area and dry cleaning/laundry services. On weekday mornings full breakfast is served between 8:00 AM and 9:30 AM. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. .Attractions within a 20-minute drive of this 5-property class Bristol inn include Bristol Hippodrome Theatre and Cabot Circus Shopping Centre.
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What's nearby

  • Chew Valley Lake - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Cabot Circus Shopping Centre - 22 min drive - 15.8 km
  • Cheddar Gorge - 24 min drive - 25.8 km
  • Longleat Safari and Adventure Park - 44 min drive - 43.9 km
  • Center Parcs Longleat Forest - 46 min drive - 46.2 km

Getting around

  • Parson Street Station - 11 min drive
  • Bristol International Airport (BRS) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Salt & Malt - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Stoke Inn - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Rising Sun - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Fox and Goose Inn - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Pelican Inn - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Bear and Swan

Luxury inn with restaurant and bar/lounge
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. The luxury The Bear and Swan also features a terrace, a garden, and coffee/tea in common area. Self parking is free.

This 5-star Bristol inn is smoke free.

  • 6 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Bear and Swan offers 6 accommodations with complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. 30-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include a shower, slippers, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Bristol inn provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and portable fans. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; GBP 12 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Playground

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 30-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 15.00 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Food and water bowls are available
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately GBP 12 per person
  • Pet fee: GBP 15.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express. Cash is not accepted. 

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Bear and Swan?

The Bear and Swan offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at The Bear and Swan?

Yep, The Bear and Swan has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to The Bear and Swan?

The closest beach to The Bear and Swan is Clevedon Beach (19.4 km).

Does The Bear and Swan serve breakfast?

Sure does, full brekkie is on offer weekdays from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM and weekends from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Bear and Swan?

No, The Bear and Swan does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Bear and Swan?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves British cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at The Bear and Swan?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Bear and Swan?

Dogs are welcome at The Bear and Swan, with food and water bowls on offer.

The Bear and Swan Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 161 out of 244 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 53 out of 244 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 244 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 244 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 244 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Alison

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

Lovely Stay

Lovely room, spacious, light and modern. It was very clean with a comfortable king size bed and en suite shower. Check-in at the bar was quick and easy. We ate in the bar that evening and had breakfast there the next day. I thought the food was rather expensive and a bit underwhelming, but my husband enjoyed the food. I would definitely stay there again but, maybe, find somewhere else to eat. The staff were very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Lee

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great check in from young man at bar it was 34 degrees incredibly hot our room was so hot he even sourced us a fan 👍 traffic noise is an issue from room as rooms are beside a very busy road . Also blinds in room do not keep out daylight so sleeping was unfortunately an issue for us but very welcoming staff .
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice room above quaint pub. USB would have been helpful
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Virginia

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Sleep over for flight

Attic room comfortable but noisy fan cooking downstairs right. Below our room but turned if of when told him it was nosy nice electric skylights to reduce light and open for air
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

brian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place, great staff, food and room.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Peter

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Mixed Experience – Helpful Staff but Several Drawbacks The staff were excellent—friendly and as helpful as they could be. Dining was a highlight, with good quality food at both breakfast and dinner. However, there were several drawbacks. Parking on Friday night was a major issue. The small public car park behind the pub was full, and on-street parking was extremely limited. Given the number of nearby pubs, bars, and restaurants, this is likely a recurring problem—not a one-off. The website’s claim of “plentiful parking” is misleading. The rooms are located at the back of the pub, above the kitchen, and accessed via an outdoor staircase that’s dirty, smelly, and appears to be used for other purposes—definitely not a great first impression. While the hallway to the rooms was better, and the room itself was clean, ours had only small skylights, making it feel quite claustrophobic. Ventilation was poor, and the room became unbearably hot—especially when we had to close the skylights due to loud music from a neighboring pub. Fortunately, staff provided a fan, which helped. In summary, this spot is acceptable for a basic overnight stay, but I’d recommend avoiding weekends if you’re driving, due to the parking situation and potential noise.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jake

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic property, really comfy bed and spacious room. Really enjoyed our stay. Only thing that could be improved was that the fan was covered in dust. Coming out of winter this is understandable
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Susan

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Inge

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Lara

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

June

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bethan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rosie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful rustic property with lovely sized rooms and ample parking. Staff friendly and helpful. Good food
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Anita

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dewain, Navarre

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean room, staff was very friendly and professional. Free parking and very short distance from the airport. Definitely stay again if flying from Bristol.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025