The Swan, Grove Lane, Great Kimble, Aylesbury, HP17 9TR, United Kingdom
Based on 90 hotel reviews
8.7Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
9.1
Location
9.1
Facilities
8.7
Staff
9.8
Value for money
8.5
Free WiFi
10.0
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 16 September 2024
Karena
United KingdomBed very comfortable. Shower small but excellent water pressure. Wonderful breakfast.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 7 September 2024
Rosemary
United KingdomNothing
Breakfast superb, Dinner likewise .
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 14 August 2024
Charles
United KingdomPossibly a little more expensive for what you get than I would have thought
Very friendly and helpful staff. Excellent breakfast, nice rooms, perfectly adequate
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 21 July 2024
Mhairi
United KingdomHot room with little air coming in, maybe a fan might have helped. Slight background noise from Pub and fan below.
Location suited us for the Ridgeway. In provided a decent choice of menu and staff super friendly. Great breakfast.
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 14 July 2024
Mike
United KingdomThe radiator in the bedroom had a defective radiator valve and it was impossible to turn the heat down. My worry was the extra fuel costs incurred by "The Swan" as well as our discomfort.
Breakfast was excellent - full English - and the served by very friendly staff who took trouble to engage with myself and my family. It was a very pleasant breakfat time.
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 3 June 2024
David
United KingdomThe property is looking a little tired with temporary cables being used to operate something in the hotel, via near the guest entrance?
The reception was positive, the rooms were well equipped, and the location was scenic. The food available in the bar was generous, huge pizzas !!!
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 27 May 2024
Diane
United KingdomGreat friendly staff, lovely room and comfortable, evening food lovely and the breakfast in the morning was amazing
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 8 May 2024
Richard
United KingdomVery friendly and accommodating and local feel to it. Went out of their way to make us feel welcome and even set aside dinner for later arrival on a Sunday.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 21 April 2024
Alison
United KingdomLovely place, super friendly people, great pub downstairs and a lovely breakfast! Decor in the room was superb, walks straight from the door, saw a whole load of red kites, and a Hare! Very dog friendly too! Tea and coffee were good quality in the room!
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 31 March 2024
Helen
United KingdomComfortable room. Thoughtful touches. Very clean. Staff were very friendly and helpful.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 27 January 2024
Howard
FranceRoom was dated
Very warm welcome. Nice pub and restaurant . Attentive staff. Enjoyable evening in the pub. Superb cooked breakfast
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 4 December 2023
Bill
United KingdomNo dislikes. A really good place.
Very welcoming and lovely atmosphere. Attention has clearly been given to the guest experience and all was first class. Food all home made and excellent.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 17 November 2023
Glennys
United KingdomExcellent breakfast, staff friendly and helpful. We were visiting family and location was perfect. Have stayed at the Swan previously and would recommend.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 20 October 2023
Mark
United KingdomAll was great.
We had a great stay at the Swan. It was an ideal stop on our Ridgeway walk and the staff were very welcoming and friendly. I'd recommend.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 15 October 2023
Isobel
AustraliaN/A
Handy location to family wedding & Chiltern Hills
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 27 September 2023
Louise
United KingdomStaff were very welcoming , friendly and helpful. Nothing was too much trouble . Room was attractive , with everything I needed for a 2 night stay. Bed was very comfortable. Large en-suite with a great shower. Although it is a pub , there was no noise from the locals downstairs. Good choice of breakfast , and the toast was some of the best I have tasted. Thank you .
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 3 September 2023
Ginny
United KingdomOnly stayed 1 night.
A lovely pub well placed for walkers on the Ridgeway. We had a lovely meal.and found the rooms exceptional. All the staff were extremely helpful and friendly. Definitely recommend.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 28 August 2023
Danni
United KingdomNothing
Lovely and clean throughout, comfy bed and pillows. Evan had decaf tea in the room😊 Lovely staff couldn’t do enough for you.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 12 August 2023
Bertie
United KingdomNothing.
Brilliant staff throughout, from the bar to the kitchen to the front of house. Lovely spacious room which accommodates our specific needs - table reserved for us for dinner without request and brilliant food and drink options.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 3 August 2023
Anita
United KingdomDelicious full English breakfast!
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 31 July 2023
Robert
United KingdomNice pub, comfortable stay, good breakfast, friendly.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 24 July 2023
Graham
United KingdomNone
A warm welcome We had a good evening meal & comfortable quiet night after a busy day Breakfast was also very good
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 16 July 2023
Adrian
United KingdomBar menu was quite limited
Great breakfast and well appointed tooms
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 9 July 2023
Steve
United KingdomLovely friendly hosts and staff. Food was excellent as was the breakfast. Will visit again even if we are not actually staying there. Nice little country pub.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 3 July 2023
Brown
United StatesWonderful staff and incredible hospitality. Room was clean and well furnished and the pizza was excellent.
Stayed in July 2023
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