1 / 8The Swan Hotel
Bibury, Gloucestershire
Yes. Dogs can stay in selected rooms.
A former coaching inn on the River Coln in Bibury, where dogs can join you by the log fire in the bar and wander the garden.
Cosy armchairs, a roaring log fire and soft light from antler chandeliers set the mood in the bar at The Swan, and your dog is welcome to settle in there beside you. Set on the banks of the River Coln in the tranquil village of Bibury, this former Cotswold coaching inn holds that man's best friend deserves a getaway too, which makes it a warm and characterful dog friendly inn.
Dog-friendly rooms are specially allocated, so say at the time of booking that your dog is joining you and one will be reserved, ready to welcome you both. The dog charge includes a dog bed, a bowl and even a sausage at breakfast. In return the house asks for a dog under control in the hotel and garden, a clean-up when needed and noise kept to a minimum. The policy does not say how many dogs one booking may bring, so check that too.
From morning coffee to cocktails, food and drinks are served all day in the bar. The Swan Brasserie celebrates British heritage with menus of Cotswold ingredients, timeless classics and a few of the chef's own creations, and afternoon tea is a highlight, with freshly baked scones, clotted cream and strawberry jam, while a carefully curated wine wall supplies the pairings. The main restaurant is closed to dogs, and the dog page doesn't mention where else yours can join you to eat, so ask before ordering.
The garden, by the hotel's own account, is made for a wander with your dog. Across the hotel, select rooms look out over the River Coln, the courtyard or the gardens, the Superior Four Poster has a roll-top bath and double basins, and the garden cottages beside the hotel, Bewick and Trumpeter, have private gardens of their own.
Facts checked October 2026 from the hotel's own website. Details can change, so please confirm anything important, especially the dog rules, with the hotel before you book.
At a Glance: Dogs
- Rooms for dogs
- Selected rooms
- Dogs per room
- The hotel doesn't say
- Size or breed limits
- The hotel doesn't say
- Dog fee
- £20 per night
- Left alone in the room
- The hotel doesn't say
- In the bar
- Welcome
- In the lounge
- The hotel doesn't say
- Eating with your dog
- The hotel doesn't say
- In the grounds
- Welcome
- Dog extras
- Dog beds and bowls
- Walks from the door
- The hotel doesn't say
- Nearest dog friendly beach
- None within 20 miles
Where the hotel doesn't say, check with the hotel when you book.
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For You
- Eating and drinking
- Afternoon tea and all day dining
- Rooms
- Four poster beds and roll top baths
- Views
- River views
- Children
- Children welcome
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Swan Hotel dog friendly?
Yes. Dogs can stay in selected rooms. This comes from The Swan Hotel's own website. Details can change, so check with the hotel when you book.
How many dogs can I bring to The Swan Hotel?
The hotel doesn't say how many dogs you can bring, so check with the hotel when you book.
Is there a charge for dogs at The Swan Hotel?
£20 per night.
Can I eat with my dog at The Swan Hotel?
The hotel doesn't say where you can eat with your dog, so check with the hotel when you book. Dogs are welcome in the bar.
Can I leave my dog in the room at The Swan Hotel?
The hotel doesn't say whether dogs can be left alone in the room, so check with the hotel when you book.
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