Overview

SAT NAV. OX29 0RN. OLD SWAN. MINSTER LOVELL This truly lovely, inviting and pleasant 15th century old Inn, sitting in a delightful part of the village of Minster Lovell is a treat we will always remember, from our first glimpse of the attractive frontage as we entered the Inn, to the warm welcome we received, to a most enjoyable lunch that was presented by two young up and coming Chefs, Brandon and Jacob (photo 12) who served, as my husband put it, the most delicious meat filled ale pie he had ever enjoyed, the crust was so crispy and tasty, while the mash and veg was prepared at its finest, and we wish these lads the very best in their endeavour to offer visitors to the Old Swan the finest meals available. Funny isn’t it, that wherever you visit, a memory or two will stand out, and it’s the pies that will be our memory. The Colswold stone that looks lovely in the mid afternoon sunlight welcomed us to explore (photo 1) so we pulled into their carpark just beyond the Inn (photo 2) where you will find plenty of spaces to park (photo 3). Then walk back to the front entrance to the Inn ready to enter, where you will find two small steps (photo 3) and if your carer steps inside and requests help, very quickly a ramp will be provided to help you to enter and get past those steps (photo 4) The old Inn has retained its exposed brickwork, and laid down typical Cotswold quarried stone flooring (photo 5) which appeals so much on these old buildings, and you will be warmly welcomed at the Bar (photo 6). We chose a comfortable seat by the window (photo 7) but you choose, on a hot summers day, a corner window seat with plush comfortable seating, or over by the fire place on a cold winters morn, which radiates heat to warm those chilled little feet of yours. We were served a very pleasant lunch of their recommended pies (photo 8) tasty and filling, and were so pleased to be able to thank the young chefs Brandon and Jacob for their fine efforts in providing such a nice lunch (photo 9) keep it up lads, and you will both do well. The ladies toilet is over in the other section of the bar lounge, but beware of that step (photo 10) or head across to the signed toilets just before going outside (photo 11) where you will find a disabled toilet (photo 12) which although being very basic, was very clean, simple, but with grab rails and pull cord (photo 13) For dinner tonight, a pleasant restaurant will be tempting, so head out along the very nice entry, but you will need assistance of the ramp they provide for you (photo 14) to get you up the two high steps, and then you will be warmly welcomed at the restaurant (photo 15) and taken into a most delightful converted dark wooden beamed open vaulted roof and very pleasant restaurant (photo 16) and if these lads are on duty, you will be served a truly lovely meal you will we feel be sure to remember for years to come. PLEASE READ OUR SECOND REVIEW NOW, OFFERING ADVICE FOR OUTDOOR VIEWS (Disabled Travellers 3rd Cotswold tour (part 8) Old Swan gardens OUR FINAL THOUGHTS First of all, we have offered 4.5 stars instead of what many will feel should be 5* but it’s just the steps you need to contend with that dropped our points, but bear in mind, the hotel have staff more than willing to put down ramps for you, rest assured you will be well looked after here. These old places are so lovely, it’s difficult to describe at times, but this is a must do visit, it’s just so quaint, quiet and delightful, and the setting in the wonderful village of Minster Lovell, adds even more pleasure to your visit. We enjoyed a very nice lunch here, and took desert at the Minster Mill, both places are so lovely to see, so why not share our lunch in this way.

Transport & Parking

They have their own private car park, well maintained and easy to get your chair around

Access

Can be a bit difficult to get in to see the hotel, but ramps are soon put down for you if needed.

Toilets

Small but very clean and well maintained, with grab handles and pull cord, and we feel sure you will get your chair inside.

Staff

Excellent, more than willing to support us.

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