About
Part of the Andrew Brownsword Hotels, Old Swan is one of thirteen properties with outstanding countryside settings yet still just a quick drive to city centres. The collection strives to provide truly special places that embody their own ethos of great hospitality.
Facilities
Lovell Room
Emersed within the 65 acres of gorgeous grounds you will find the Lovell Room where you'll have your ceremony. There is no place quite like this space with its original 15th century oak-beamed high ceilings and inglenook fireplace, you truly will feel like a character straight out a historical film. This elegant and timeless room is licensed for civil ceremonies and has the perfect idyllic backdrop for exchanging vows.
In the evening you will return to the Lovell Room for your reception, dancing the night away with friends and family and feasting on a splendid evening buffet.
Ceremony Capacity - 60 guests
Old Swan's Bar and Snug
After the ceremony there are cosy spaces to catch up with loved ones at Old Swan. Your prosecco and canapés will be enjoyed in the Old Swan's bar and snug.
Minster Room
Nothing makes a space feel more open and welcoming than open oak beamed ceilings, a large Cotswold stone fireplace and double doors that open up onto a wonderful garden terrace. The Minster Room can provide just this for your tasteful three-course wedding breakfast, complimented by the finest of wines.
Wedding Breakfast Capacity - 60 guests
Minster Mill
If you are looking for a wedding that is a little bigger, for up to 190 guests, Old Swan have a sister property that might be of interest: Minster Mill.
Catering
Old Swan know how important exceptional food is on your wedding day, that is why they have a team of talented chefs who have curated a sublime selection of menus. They have mouth-watering dishes for every part of your wedding day, from canapes, wedding breakfast and evening buffets. Every dish will be fresh and flavoursome, showing off the finest seasonal Cotswold ingredients.
Packages
Old Swan has a wonderful exclusive use package for you, which includes:
- Exclusive use of the Old Swan
- Use of all 15 bedrooms and Swan Cottage
- Full English and continental breakfast in the morning
- Ceremony room hire
- Civil ceremony for up to 60 guests in the Lovell Room
- Two glasses of prosecco per guests at the drinks receptions
- Selection of canapés at the drinks reception
- Room hire for the wedding breakfast
- Three-course wedding breakfast
- Tea, coffee and petit fours
- Half a bottle of wine per guests, chosen by their Sommelier
- Glass of Processco per guests for the toast
- Hot and cold buffet during evening reception
- White linen table cloths and napkins
- Place cards, table plan and menus on Old Swan stationary
- Dedicated wedding planner
This package is from £10, 650 and is based on 50 guests. However, a maximum number of 60 guests are welcomed for the ceremony and wedding breakfast for an extra £136 per person. For further evening guests who get to feast on the buffet, it is an extra £23 per guest.
To find out more about upgrades and prices be sure to send the team at Old Swan an enquiry form.
Accommodation
You and your guests are in for a treat with Old Swan's guest rooms, all 15 of them decorated individually, capturing the classical beauty of the rural inn. Beyond the quaint and cosy décor, as you gaze out of window you are treated to splendid views across the gardens. All rooms come with crisp white linen, cloud-like beds and contemporary bathrooms with premium skincare and bath lotions.
Also within the grounds is the Swan Cottage, a perfect rural retreat. With three double bedrooms, a living room and secluded garden with a firepit, this is the perfect spot to set up camp.
If this charmingly intimate venue is perfect for your wedding day, be sure to get in contact with Old Swan using the details below.
AddressOld Swan
Minster Lovell
Oxfordshire
Cotswolds
OX29 0RN