The Swan Hotel, Bibury

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£750 - £5,000 for Venue Hire
Up to 100
22 Bedrooms
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Description

Located in the heart of Bibury, which is often known as the most beautiful village in England, is The Swan Hotel. Formerly a Cotswold Coaching Inn, The Swan provides the perfect haven from which to spend your wedding day whether you're planning a traditional big white wedding, something a little different or a more intimate affair, we can accommodate your needs. Our Library is cosy and homely, providing an ideal space for smaller ceremonies, licensed for up to 24 guests. If you'd like your wedding to be more intimate, we are happy to provide witnesses should you wish to be married quietly and with the minimum of fuss. The Signet Room is our elegant dining room, and is licensed for up to 110 guests. This room certainly has the wow factor for your big day and can be used for your ceremony, wedding breakfast and even your evening reception, where live bands and/or DJ's are welcome. Prefer to be outside? Make the most of our picturesque riverside location with an outdoor wedding ceremony in our beautiful flower-filled gardens. If you would like to arrange a tour of The Swan, request a wedding brochure or discuss your big day with our wedding coordinator, please don't hesitate to contact Molly on 01285 740 695.

Personal Message from the Manager

Name of Wedding Contact: Molly O'Hara
At the Swan we will build a day around your ideas and requirements, putting together a perfect package for you. We will guide you through each step of the way helping you to bring the plans of your special day together.

Experience

Year Business Was Established
2003
No. of Weddings Hosted
More than 50
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
30

Overview of The Swan Hotel, Bibury

Venue Type
Hotel
Dining Capacity
100
Reception Capacity
150
No. of Bedrooms
22
Sleeps No. of People
50
Bridal Suite
Honeymoon Suite
Usual Access Time
08:00 AM
Usual Finish Time
12:00 AM

Ceremony & Reception

Church Within Walking Distance
Dancefloor Available
Outdoor Ceremony Available
Confetti Permitted
Wedding Licence

Venue

Landscaped Gardens
Water View
Pet Friendly
Disabled Access
On-Site Parking
Outdoor Reception Space
In-House Wedding Coordinator
Grade I/II Listed Building
Open Flame Permitted

Food and Drink

In-House Wine List
In-house Catering
Alcohol Licence

Cultural Specialists

Other

Pricing for The Swan Hotel, Bibury

Venue Hire Only

Prices Start At
£750
Maximum Price
£5,000
What is included in this pricing:
Day before set up available
Furniture included
Private room(s) included (non-exclusive use)
Wedding coordinator available on the day
External caterers not permitted

In-house Catering
(price per head)

Prices Start At
£50
Maximum Price
£110
What is included in this pricing:
Menu tasting included
Wine allowance per guest
Set menu options only
Minimum numbers apply
Multiple course wedding breakfast
Table linen included
Cutlery included
Corkage charge applicable

Packages
(price per head)

Prices Start At
£95
Maximum Price
£115
Minimum Number of Guests
50
What is included in this pricing:
Canapés included
Furniture included
Wine / soft drinks allowance per guest
Private room(s) included (non-exclusive use)
Multiple course wedding breakfast
Wedding coordinator available on the day
Day before set up available
Non consumables (e.g. linen, lights etc.)

Packages
(total price)

Prices Start At
£3,750
Maximum Price
£8,000
Number of Guests Included
50
What is included in this pricing:
Canapés included
Furniture included
Guest accommodation included
Wine / soft drinks allowance per guest
Multiple course wedding breakfast
Wedding coordinator available on the day
Day before set up available
Couple accommodation included
Non consumables (e.g. linen, lights etc.)

Reviews for The Swan Hotel, Bibury
(27)

Urien Morgan Photography
Wedding: February
August 2023
Beautiful little gem of a place

Beautiful little gem of a place, especially when the sun's out for an outdoor wedding ceremony! Had the pleasure of shooting a wedding here a while ago. Lovely food and friendly staff too

Rachel & Jamie
Happy couple married in May
August 2023
Absolutely amazing day.

We got married at the Swan Hotel in May 2023 and it was an absolutely amazing day. The whole process of planning with Molly was super easy and the day itself was completely faultless thanks to Molly and the team for being so attentive. Hotel rooms, location and service was brilliant and would recommend to others. Everyone had a great time. Thanks Molly!

Emma & Alan
Happy couple married in June
August 2023
Very lucky to have had our wedding here

We was very lucky to have had our wedding here. The location and the village is absolutely beautiful. Our day was just perfect thanks to the wonderful Molly and all the team at the Swan hotel. Everything was well organised and ran so smoothly we didn't have to worry or do a thing. Our guests all enjoyed every moment and would return. Obviously we are returning as much as possible. THANK YOU 😊

Vikki & Neil
Happy couple married in December
January 2023
Memories to last a life time!

We got married on 9th December 2022 and from start to finish it was everything we could of wished for. Molly was attentive and answered my non-stop stupid questions for months in the lead up to the wedding and on the day ensured everything ran smoothly without me having to think about a single thing. All involved from bar staff, waiters, chefs and reception staff went out of their way to make us feel special and were an absolute credit to the hotel. It’s in such a beautiful location and given it was an outside temperature of 2 degrees and a crisp frosty day with blue skies we made the most of the different spots for photo’s! We have had several guests commenting what a gem of a hotel it is, how amazing the food was and just what a wonderful day was had by all! The memories will stay with us forever, thank you and see you soon xx

Todd and Geraldine Abraham
Happy couple married in November
January 2023
The best day ever!

It's hard to know where to start to firstly say thank you, and secondly to express how amazing the team at the swan are. Every single person at the Swan made an impact on our day and played a part in making our wedding the most special day. Both Molly's, their teams and Grace were just so perfect. They went out of their way to make us feel special, looked after and relaxed in feeling that everything was taken care of. I am a perfectionist and control freak and on the morning of our wedding I was relaxed and having the best day, because I had complete trust that everything would be ok. All of our wishes and concerns were taken care of, and nothing was too much trouble. Every little detail was thought of and they went above and beyond what we expected, and considering we both work in travel, myself in luxury travel, I have very high standards and they exceeded them. Even down to when we were lining up to walk down the aisle and my toddlers braces snapped and they had a safety pin at hand to fix them and keep everything on track. I didn't even know about it until after the wedding. We stayed for 3 nights, and even 2 mornings after the wedding we were still treated like it was the morning of our wedding. Every guest raved about The Swan from the food, the staff and the venue itself, and those that stayed didn't want to leave. We fell in love with the Swan the day we happened upon it by pure chance, years before we even got engaged. There was an extremely poignant and personal reason for getting married there and we thank you from the bottom of our hearts for making the day everything we hoped for and more. We look forward to celebrating many anniversaries with you.

Phill, Celebration Roadshow
Wedding: December
January 2023
Phill, The Celebration Roadshow

Looking for a fabulous Cotswold wedding venue for your wedding party? You need to check out The Swan at Bibury. What's not to love about this perfect Cotswold venue, where attention to detail is everything and ensuring all you & your guests have a wonderful wedding reception is paramount. The whole team will seem like freinds by the end of the day, as they work tirelessly (so you don't have to), to make your day simply amazing.

Jane & Oli @Cotswold Weddings
Wedding: January
January 2023
A beautiful riverside wedding venue in the heart of The Cotswolds!

We have had the pleasure of photographing many gorgeous weddings at this quintessential Cotswolds hotel. The riverside setting of this venue makes a perfect backdrop for photographs with numerous bridges to choose from. It has it’s own private garden on an island in the river Coln where you can have an outdoor ceremony and guests can enjoy garden games and the famous duck race! Lovely friendly staff are on hand to help in every way and the food always tastes delicious!

Captured by Chris - photography
Wedding: September
January 2023
The most beautiful venue.

The Swan inn is not my favourite venue just for its gorgeous location, it’s timeless style or it’s sheer beauty. But it’s one of my favourites because the staff are just so welcoming, calming and supportive. The team there know exactly how to support any request and it’s amazing to see all the happy faces after their service.

Suze Jacoby from Firefly
Wedding: September
January 2023
Absolutely gorgeous wedding venue!

We play at weddings at The Swan and we absolutely love playing there! It’s a stunning Cotswold hotel steeped in history and is very atmospheric and magical. The surroundings are also very quaint and beautiful. The staff are so friendly and helpful. We cannot recommend it highly enough as a wedding venue. Firefly Band x

Squib Photography
Wedding: November
January 2023
Fantastic venue with lovely staff!

The Swan is perfect for a winter wedding! In fact it's lovely all year round but I happened to last visit in November... The hotel team were fantastic, very friendly (headed by Molly the wedding coordinator) and couldn't do enough to help keep the day running smoothly! The support they also offered wedding suppliers was fantastic and meant we were all kept in the loop for timings when they naturally shift during the course of a wedding day. Beautiful location and a venue to visit if you are looking for a cotswold wedding venue!

Location & Contact Details for The Swan Hotel, Bibury

Wedding Venue Address
Nr Cirencester, Bibury, Gloucestershire, GL7 5NW, England, United Kingdom
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Describe the best wedding that happened at The Swan Hotel, Bibury?

There are too many but a moment that really stands out is the groom secretly hiring a piper to play the bag pipes as the bride walked down the aisle, she had no idea about it until about 30 seconds before she walked down the aisle. What made it even more special is that it was the same piper that just happened to be playing nearby when they got engaged up in Scotland who took a few photo’s for them, the groom took his contact details then without the bride knowing! Either this or a different groom hiring singing waiters which not even the bride knew about, they blended in with our staff for the 1st half of the meal and at the end they burst into song, created a fantastic atmosphere and had everyone on their feet dancing and singing along.

What is your No. 1 wedding planning tip for couples?

To set weekly/monthly planning goals and to write idea’s and questions down as you think of them, there is a lot to think about and it’s easy to forget them.

What’s your favourite personal touch you’ve seen at a wedding?

Duck races in the stream in the garden, getting guests to decorate their ducks in advance and bring them along to the wedding ready to race!

Describe The Swan Hotel, Bibury in 5 adjectives

Charming, unique, picturesque, quaint & friendly.

Where’s the best photo spot at The Swan Hotel, Bibury?

Outside the front of the hotel on the wooden footbridge or down the river front by Arlington row.

Have you had any celebrity guest or wedding at The Swan Hotel, Bibury?

Greg from the indie band 'Scouting for Girls' had his wedding at The Swan Hotel!

What’s your favourite canapé?

Miniature Yorkshire puddings - delicious

What’s your favourite midnight treat?

Home-made stone baked Pizza!

What is The Swan Hotel, Bibury most unique feature?

The garden is surrounded by shallow, crystal clear water with Swans and trout floating around serenely.

What part of your business are you most proud of?

Our attention to every detail of a couples individual, special day.
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