The Bear & Swan
13 South Parade, Chew Magna · Hotel
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A four-room inn on Chew Magna's South Parade, handy for walking and cycling around the Mendip Hills and Chew Valley.
What's nearby
- Chew Pharmacy and Travel Clinic next door
- Radstock Co-operative - Chew Magna next door
- MoonDance Cafe next door
- The Pelican, Chew Magna next door
Distances as the crow flies, via Google
Good to know
Parking
- ✓Free car park
- ✓Paid car park
- ✓Free street
- ✓Paid street
Accessibility
- ✓Accessible parking
- ✓Accessible entrance
- ✓Accessible toilet
Payment
- ✓Credit cards
- ✓Debit cards
- ✓Contactless
Details via Google — worth confirming with the hotel before you travel, especially for access needs.
Photos
Photos via Google
About The Bear & Swan
South Parade in Chew Magna sits at the edge of the Chew Valley, with the Mendip Hills rising beyond, and The Bear & Swan makes the most of that position as a small village inn with just four rooms. It's the kind of base that suits people who want to spend their days outdoors and come back to somewhere unpretentious for the evening.
Rooms are en-suite, with family rooms available and drinks provided, and there's a garden and outdoor seating for warmer evenings. The restaurant and bar serve food including kids' meals and packed lunches for those heading out walking or cycling, and breakfast is included as part of the stay. There's also an indoor swimming pool on site, along with free WiFi, laundry service and luggage storage for anyone breaking up a longer trip. Pets are welcome, and free parking is available on-site.
The surrounding area offers fishing and golf nearby, along with pubs, restaurants and other eateries within easy reach in the village and beyond. Walking and cycling routes through the Chew Valley and Mendip Hills are right on the doorstep, making this a practical stop for exploring the Somerset countryside at a slower pace.
Reception hours
- Monday
- 8:00 AM – 10:30 PM
- Tuesday
- 8:00 AM – 10:30 PM
- Wednesday
- 8:00 AM – 10:30 PM
- Thursday
- 8:00 AM – 10:30 PM
- Friday
- 8:00 AM – 10:30 PM
- Saturday
- 8:30 AM – 10:30 PM
- Sunday
- 8:30 AM – 10:30 PM
Diners like this pub's delicious and well-presented food, especially the afternoon tea with its varied selection of savory bites and fluffy scones, and the hearty Sunday roasts. They also highlight the friendly staff, cozy ambiance with real fires, and clean, comfortable rooms.
Some reviews mention the portions can be small.
Summary via Google
At a glance
- Property type
- Hotel
- Location
- 13 South Parade, Chew Magna
- Good for children
- Yes
- Good for groups
- Yes
- Booking required
- Yes
- Destination
- Chew Magna