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Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.
Business amenities
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services and coffee/tea in a common area. Free self parking is available onsite.
At The Bear and Swan, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Full breakfasts are served on weekdays from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee.
Stay in one of 6 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and coffee/tea makers.
A stay at The Bear and Swan places you in the heart of Bristol, steps from Chew Valley and a 3-minute drive from Chew Valley Lake. This luxury inn is 9.6 mi (15.4 km) from Cabot Circus Shopping Centre and 13.8 mi (22.2 km) from Thermae Bath Spa.
What's nearby
Chew Valley(0.1 miles)
Chew Valley Lake(1.2 miles)
Stanton Drew Stone Circle(1.6 miles)
Mendip Hills(2 miles)
Tobacco Factory Theatre(5.9 miles)
Ashton Court Country Park(6.2 miles)
Ashton Gate Stadium(6.5 miles)
Ashton Court Mansion(6.5 miles)
St. Mary Redcliffe Church(6.8 miles)
M Shed(6.9 miles)
Banksy Graffiti Thekla(7.1 miles)
Arnolfini Gallery(7.2 miles)
Clifton Down(7.2 miles)
Queen Square(7.2 miles)
Old Vic Theatre(7.3 miles)
The preferred airport for The Bear and Swan is Bristol International Airport (BRS)(4.8 miles)
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Restaurant
Non-Smoking Rooms
Housekeeping
Garden
Golf Course (nearby)
Chew Valley (0.1 miles)
Chew Valley Lake (1.2 miles)
Stanton Drew Stone Circle (1.6 miles)
Mendip Hills (2 miles)
Tobacco Factory Theatre (5.9 miles)
Ashton Court Country Park (6.2 miles)
Based on 442 verified reviews
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Family
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AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews
The Bear & Swan is a characterful village pub with rooms that travellers praise for clean, often spacious accommodation and friendly, welcoming staff, and it’s conveniently located about 10–15 minutes’ drive from Bristol Airport.
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The Bear & Swan is a characterful village pub with rooms that travellers praise for clean, often spacious accommodation and friendly, welcoming staff, and it’s conveniently located about 10–15 minutes’ drive from Bristol Airport.
Some rooms experience traffic or pub noise, feel hot with limited ventilation or skylights, and a few have quirky layouts like small toilet cubicles or stiff swing doors. Parking is a recurring pain point, varying from free public spaces nearby to full lots and unclear instructions, and access to rooms can involve steep outdoor steps or a messy back-stair. Food and drink are widely enjoyed, though several guests find prices high, dislike an automatic service charge, or note slow or limited breakfast at times. Expect a comfortable country-inn stopover near the airport, but be mindful of noise, heat, stairs, and parking.
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On-site pub and restaurant draw positive comments. Parking is mixed—some find free spaces nearby, while others struggle or get unclear instructions—and access to rooms can require steep or outdoor steps.
Nigel
Oct 20, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Peter
May 28, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Robin
Oct 22, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
David
Aug 15, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
lynda
Mar 27, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
ELIZABETH
Oct 25, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Becky
Dec 5, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Dewain
Jan 10, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Rosie
Jan 22, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Cara
Jun 16, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
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Rooms are generally very clean, with multiple mentions of spotless accommodation. A few issues recur: dusty fans, cobwebs, stained carpet, an occasional wet floor, and messy back-stair access.
Johann
Jan 28, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Jake
Apr 13, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Peter
May 28, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Steffen
Oct 19, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
william
Oct 23, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Mark
May 4, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Gina
Jul 18, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Melanie
Jan 13, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Joanna
May 9, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
stephen
Jul 10, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
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Many rooms are spacious, characterful, and comfortable with good beds and bathrooms. Recurring issues include road or pub/kitchen-fan noise, warm attic rooms with skylights only, and some cramped or awkward bathroom layouts.
Paul
Jun 3, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Jake
Apr 13, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Peter
May 28, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Jennifer
Jul 13, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Susan
Jun 27, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Gina
Jul 18, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Susan
Sep 26, 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
Alison
Sep 8, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Joanna
May 9, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Sally
Jan 8, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
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Staff are consistently described as friendly, welcoming, and helpful, with quick bar check-in and assistance like providing fans or carrying luggage. Some report slow breakfast service, unclear early check-out/key instructions, or poor follow-up to messages.
Mark
Jul 15, 2023
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Stayed 4 nights
Nicole
Jan 21, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Peter
May 28, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Sarkawet
Jan 3, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Jennifer
Jul 13, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Allison
Dec 31, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
william
Oct 23, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
David
Aug 15, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Melanie
Jan 13, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Alison
Sep 8, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
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Village setting in Chew Magna is convenient for Bristol Airport (roughly 10–15 minutes) and handy for shops, walking, and trips to Bristol or Bath. Some rooms face a busy road, leading to traffic noise.
Nigel
Oct 20, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Zoë
Mar 31, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Matthew
Nov 8, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
SUSAN
May 8, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Julie
Jun 11, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Claire
Jul 6, 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
lynda
Mar 27, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
ELIZABETH
Oct 25, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Dewain
Jan 10, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Brien
Apr 11, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
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Meals receive frequent praise across dinner, bar food, and Sunday lunch. Downsides include high prices, a 10% service charge, limited Sunday menu, and occasional slow or mediocre breakfast.
Mark
Jul 15, 2023
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Stayed 4 nights
Peter
May 28, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Derek
Jan 9, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Steffen
Oct 19, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Robert
Oct 10, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
ELIZABETH
Oct 25, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Martyn
Jan 10, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Simone
Feb 24, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Alison
Sep 8, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Sally
Jan 8, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
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Sam
Jun 14, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Kathryn
Jun 12, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Allan
Jun 2, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Anne
May 27, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Peter
May 5, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Yes, free self-parking is available on-site.
Full breakfasts are served on weekdays from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee of approximately GBP 12 per person.
Yes, pets are allowed with a fee of GBP 15.00 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Check-in is from 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM, and check-out is by 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, but additional charges may apply.
The property features step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities in public areas. Specific room accessibility details are not provided.
The property is located in the heart of Bristol, just steps from Chew Valley and a 3-minute drive from Chew Valley Lake. It is approximately 7.7 miles from Clifton Suspension Bridge and 7.9 miles from Bristol Hippodrome Theatre.
Children are allowed at the property, and there is no minimum age for children to stay for free.
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