Nestled in the shadow of the iconic & picturesque Wells Cathedral, The Swan Hotel in Wells is a beautiful 15th century Inn, that has been welcoming guests since 1422. People are at the very heart of our business, and what we do. Our mantra is 'Hospitality From The Heart', and it encompasses our values perfectly, and we celebrate that, especially when it comes to Weddings & ceremonies. Our team are dedicated to you and your Wedding Day, and everything leading up to it. The Garden Room at The Swan Hotel, Wells is licensed for ceremonies up to 80 people. This light and airy room with its open glass doors lends itself beautifully to civil wedding ceremonies and opens out onto our secluded Walled Garden. The Ivory Suite, located on the ground floor, has its own reception and dedicated bar area and seats up to 80 guests for a wedding breakfast. Once the ceremony is complete, The Ivory suite can extend to hosting 140 guests, for you to celebrate into the night. At the very front of our hotel, The Swan Terrace provides a unique opportunity to capture Wells Cathedral as a stunning backdrop, making for picturesque scenery, which is a photographers dream. Retire to our stunning Cathedral Suite after you've celebrated your hearts out, offering unrivaled panoramic views of Wells Cathedral. The sumptuous and spacious bedroom, sitting room and bathroom are furnished with gilded French furniture, fabulous silk curtains and an eclectic mix of antiques. The perfect place to spend your first night of eternity together.

Personal Message from the Manager

Name of Wedding Contact: Zoe

Planning a wedding is a very exciting time. Our aim is to ensure that your day is as special as it can be & to help keep stress levels to a minimum! From the initial planning to the big day, you can rely on our personal service & expertise. The hotel provides a beautiful setting for a wedding ceremony or reception. Our stunning location, directly opposite Wells Cathedral, is hard to beat. Please contact me to chat through your own personal requirements. Kind regards Zoe

Experience

Year Business Was Established

1421

No. of Weddings Hosted

More than 50

Public Liability Insurance

Yes

No. of People In Team

Overview of Swan Hotel, Wells

Wedding Venue Type

Hotel

Wedding Venue Capacity

Dining Capacity

Reception Capacity

200

Wedding Venue Accommodation

No. of Bedrooms

Sleeps No. of People

100

Bridal Suite

Honeymoon Suite

Wedding Ceremony & Reception

Church Within Walking Distance

Sound System Available

Wedding Licence

Wedding Venue Details

City View

Grade I/II Listed Building

Bridal Changing Facilities

Wedding Catering

In-House Wine List

Alcohol Licence

In-house Catering

Pricing for Swan Hotel, Wells

Venue Hire Only

Prices Start At

£495

Maximum Price

£990

Garden Room hire for civil ceremony only £895 Garden Room hire for civil ceremony when also using the Garden Room for the wedding breakfast £495 Garden Room & Ivory Suite hire £990 (Civil ceremony in Garden Room, wedding breakfast in Ivory Suite & evening buffet in both rooms).

In-house Catering
(price per head)

Prices Start At

£40

Maximum Price

£40

W E D D I N G B R E A K F A S T M E N U STARTERS Leek & Sweet Potato Soup(Vg, GF) Oven Roasted Tomato & Basil Soup(Vg, GF) Caramelised Carrot & Coriander Soup(Vg, GF) Pressed Ham Hock & Parsley Terrine, Piccalilli(GF*) Warm Smoked Haddock Fishcake, Tartare SauceRed Onion & Blue Cheese Tart, Seasonal Fruit Chutney(V, GF) Smooth Chicken Liver & Brandy Pate, Onion Marmalade(GF*) Sugar Cured Salmon, Cucumber Salad, Horseradish Cream(GF*) MAIN COURSES Roast Breast of Somerset Chicken Pleaseselect your sauce from the following options (one sauce for entire event) Oven Roasted Tomato Provencal Sauce, Mushroom Cream or Thyme Jus(GF) Roast Topside of Marshall’s Elm Farm Beef, Yorkshire Pudding, Gravy(GF*) Slow Roast Shoulder of Somerset Pork, Cider & Sage Jus(GF) Baked Salmon Fillet, White Wine & Herb Cream Sauce(GF) Seasonal Vegetarian Risotto, Parmesan & Rocket Braised Breast of Lamb, Garlic & Rosemary Gravy(GF) Roast Fillet of Sea Bass, Tarragon Cream Sauce(GF) Nut Roastwith Red Pepper Sauce (Vg, GF) DESSERTS Glazed Lemon Tart, Seasonal Fruit Purée Warm Chocolate Brownie, Fudge Sauce Baked Vanilla Cheesecake, Seasonal Fruit Compôte Sticky Toffee Pudding, Butterscotch Sauce Strawberry Delice, Lemon Sorbet(GF*) Green Tea Panna Cotta, Gingerbread(GF*) Warm Treacle Tart, Vanilla Ice Cream Chocolate Pot with Berries(Vg,GF) 3 Courses -£40.00 per person Includes Coffee and Mints Please select one starter, one main course,and one dessert for the whole party. Alternatively, for a supplement of £5 per person, you may have a choice of 3dishes for each course, provided a table plan &guests choices are supplied 21 days in advance. Place cards with guest’schoices on the reverse side must be provided on the day of the event.Special dietary requirements arecatered for separately.

Reviews for Swan Hotel, Wells
(15)

Aaron

Happy couple married in October

October 2023

Thank you all so much

Thank you all so much for helping us to plan our wedding and for making our wedding day so amazing and memorable. Aaron and I couldn't have asked for a better day.

Guy

Happy couple married in October

October 2023

It was a fantastic day

Thank you so much for everything you did for us. It was a fantastic day and all our guests said how wonderful it was and how helpful everyone was. Thank you for making our day special.

Malcolm

Happy couple married in October

October 2023

Made it very special

We want to thank you so much for organising a wonderful celebration. Nothing was too much trouble for you and you have made it very special.

Jack

Happy couple married in October

October 2023

Our Wedding was Perfect

Just a small token to say thank you ever so much for all your fantastic efforts in ensuring our wedding was perfect! The day was beautiful and we're both so thrilled. It wouldn't have been what it was without all your tireless effort.

Thank you for all your hard work, patience, and support to make our day absolutely perfect! Much love x

Phillipa

Happy couple married in October

October 2023

Thank you very much

Just a quick message to say thank you very much for everything you did for our wedding reception at the Swan on 17th May. It all went very smoothly and we had a wonderful time. Many guests complimented us on the food and general atmosphere! It was also very nice of you to upgrade Jesse and me to the deluxe room! With best wishes,

Jay

Happy couple married in October

October 2023

Better than we had ever dreamed

Thank you so much for making our Wedding Day so perfect. We couldn’t have asked for more from start to finish. We planned our wedding in just a few months and felt completely organised at all times thanks to Zoe. Our Wedding day was better than we had even dreamed. Thank you so much. x

Hannah

Happy couple married in October

October 2023

The most fantastic day

I just want to thank you, from both me and Adam on how superbly organised Friday was. It ran seamlessly and I don’t doubt that is because of all your hard work. We had the most fantastic day. We loved it from start to finish and we would not change a single thing. So thank you again, very very much for all your hard work. Huge hug from us both xx

Mike

Happy couple married in October

October 2023

Wonderful Wedding

We thought we just like to say thank you very much for our wonderful wedding and stay. Everyone loved it and the food was great. Thank you once again.

Bambi

Happy couple married in October

October 2023

Seamless

On behalf on Ewan and I, we would like to say a huge thank you for our wedding day, it just was perfect. You guys went over and above and just made everything run smoothly and everything was seamless thanks to you and all the team.