13 South Parade, Chew Magna, Bristol, BS40 8PR, United Kingdom
#94 of 94 B&Bs and Inns in Bristol
Guests' ChoiceBased on 587 hotel reviews
8.7Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.1
Location
9.1
Facilities
8.9
Staff
9.5
Value for money
8.8
Free WiFi
9.1
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 24 May 2024
Mark
United KingdomDog friendly, friendly staff and good food
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 23 May 2024
Lucy
United KingdomNothing
Amazing location. Very comfortable room. Great breakfast.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 20 May 2024
Sherri
United KingdomFood was lovely and staff were helpful. Very dog friendly
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 18 May 2024
Peter
United KingdomRoom was very hot (on an exceptionally hot day) and only had opening skylights. Shower riser was loose so couldn't angle the water anywhere but down.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 18 May 2024
Alan
United KingdomLight and fan came on every time you opened bathroom door and ran for a few minutes afterwards - not so good during the night
We stayed whilst cycle touring. The staff went out of their way to assist us. They were very welcoming.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 15 May 2024
Michael
United KingdomNothing.
Overnight stay prior to an early flight from Bristol airport. Enjoyed a meal in the bar, good atmosphere. Chew Magna seems very nice, interesting to walk around. Easy to park, not actually at the Bear & Swan, but nearby. Staff welcoming and very helpful showing us how to leave early. This is not a full service hotel so had we forgotten anything once the door locked behind us we would have been in trouble (something to "Bear" in mind if travelling). Otherwise all good.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 15 May 2024
Andrew
United KingdomBedroom above kitchen was noisy early morning on the first morning
Very attentive staff, excellent service
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 8 May 2024
Carl
United KingdomNothing to not like
Quiet location close to the airport and good food free carpark almost next door
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 7 May 2024
Anna
United KingdomVery nice, comfortable room and lovely village location.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 7 May 2024
Lucy
United KingdomWe had to leave early due to our flight and had to leave through a fire escape exit which seemed to be unlocked all the time meaning if someone wanted to come in they could.
Felt very homely
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 5 May 2024
Janet
United KingdomN/a
Perfect for early flight from Bristol Airport, clean, comfortable & value for money
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 30 April 2024
Craig
AustraliaA bit tricky getting luggage up the stairs from the car park but not a deal breaker.
Terrific country pub atmosphere. Great food and really friendly and helpful staff. Would stay here again for sure.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 21 April 2024
Anne
United KingdomNothing
Great setting, great staff and lovely room
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 12 April 2024
Kasakula
United KingdomThis was a mini-pre holiday 2 day stopover in the charming village of Chew Magna, which is conveniently located less than 15 minutes from Bristol Airport. The staff, particularly Bruno, were welcoming, professional, and friendly. The food, which included dinner and breakfast, offered a wide variety of culinary choices and did not disappoint on presentation and flavour. Our room was comfortable spacious and well presented with an impressive shower room and bed. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would stay again.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 10 April 2024
Caroline
United KingdomCar park not clear on arrival. More info needed before arrival date to save confusion
Staff and management were excellent.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 30 March 2024
Lisa
United KingdomBed a bit hard for me
Lovely restaurant in pretty village close to airport
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 28 March 2024
Brunella
United KingdomLovely rooms - very nice and clean. The bed was really comfortable and the superior room we had was very spacious. Enjoyed very much the room. Lovely hospitable place - nice pub and nice area outside. Food was lovely especially the burger :-)
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 23 March 2024
Wendy
United Kingdomn/a
The staff are among the most pleasant I have encountered.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 14 March 2024
Jeff
United KingdomOnly down side was that the room was cold and we couldn't adjust the radiator, which was off. Pillows were very soft, but then maybe most people like that
Ideal location. Small supermarket opposite was handy.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 4 March 2024
Victor
United KingdomNothing to complain about everything was good
Felt comfortable right from the beginning like area which we knew before hand 1st visit to Bear and Swan overnight accommodation and you couldn’t find fault with anything comfortable, clean and tidy. Breakfast was excellent value for money.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 24 February 2024
Tim
United KingdomLovely pub with very good food in the heart of the village. Room comfortable,
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 8 February 2024
Helen
United KingdomOn a noisy road so couldn’t have window open and radiator valve was broken so hot in room. Staff very helpful and sorted this out for our second night. Also when you flushed the toilet the water was hot not cold so toilet seat was warm or wet from condensation. Reported this to staff when we left,
Lovely spacious room and comfortable bed. Welcoming staff and good atmosphere in the bar and restaurant. Food good too.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 23 January 2024
Suzanne
United KingdomLacked attention to detail re cleaning. Lots of thick dirt on ledges and hairdryer was filthy, with a nozzle which didn’t attach. Room was cold and no ability to override. During the night it was unbearably hot. Cold tap on bath ran hot so that was tricky.
A great location with a very friendly team
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 19 January 2024
Steve
United KingdomNo signs for car park which would have made it easier to park.
The staff were very friendly and service orientated. Seemed to be well motivated and worked in teams
Stayed in January 2024
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