A characterful coaching inn in a lively market town surrounded by manicured countryside - Chester's mighty Roman walls are close
19 rooms
Rooms sleep 2
Children welcome
Pets welcome
Babies welcome
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2 Guests 15 Oct 24 - 15 Oct 24
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£99 - £199 per night
The Experience
This historic coaching inn in the centre of bustling Tarporley has been welcoming visitors for over 400 years. It was once a stopping off point for travellers making the journey from London to Chester by horse. Today you get the best of both worlds, plenty of character and quirky touches blending with country-comfortable bedrooms and smart bathrooms, some in the main property, others in the outbuildings.
Regularly changing menus celebrate local produce in pub classics and some more adventurous dishes, Sunday roasts are popular and afternoon tea is a treat. For breakfast, expect porridge with locally-buzzed honey, full English or eggs all ways served in the cosy bar area. If you’ve got something to celebrate, book the grand Tarporley Room with its roaring fire.
You’re looked after beautifully by the team and well-heeled Cheshire is just the ticket for a couple of days away – Nantwich and Chester are both under a 30-minute drive.
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We think you'll love
- Being in town and soaking up the delights of Tarporley with its independent shops and boutiques
- The excellent drink choices from local ales and gins to a superb wine list curated by a nearby award-winning deli and bottle shop
- Easy access to the towns and countryside of Cheshire including the Sandstone Trails for long walks
You should know
- You may hear some street noise from the bedrooms
- There is a patio seating area but no garden as such
Essentials
- EV charger
- Swimming pool
- Hot tub
- Garden
- Open fire / woodburner
- Breakfast included
- Breakfast available
- Meals available
- Vegetarian meals
- Parking on premises
- Free parking nearby
- Accessible by public transport
- WiFi
- Spa
- Central heating
- Limited mobility
- Wheelchair access
- Mobile reception
- Hob
- Bar
- Barbecue
- Licensed premises
- Paid parking nearby
- Air conditioning
- Relaxation areas
- Tennis court
- No smoking
- Credit cards
- Working farm
- Owner has pets
- Pets welcome
Family friendly
- Baby monitor
- Books and toys
- Children welcome
- Babies welcome
- Stair gates
- High chair
- Fire guard
- Cot available
Nearby
- Pub/bar within 3 miles
- Restaurant within 3 miles
- Shop within 3 miles
Activities
- Bikes available
- Food courses
- Kayaking
- Other courses
- Sailing
- Surfing
- Wild swimming
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Accommodation
Pricing
- Nightly price
- from £99
- Surcharges
- Extra bed/sofabed available £20 per person per night.
- 14 Doubles
- From £99
- 4 Twins
- From £99
- 1 Family room for 2
- From £149
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Information
Booking information
- Check in
- 3pm-10pm
- Check out
- 11am
- Other details
- Singles £89-£109. Dinner, B&B £169-£269 per person.
- Closed
- Never.
- No smoking
- Smoking not permitted anywhere in the property.
- Dogs
Dogs welcome in some of the rooms, please check when booking.
- Meals
- Lunch from £6.50. Starters from £4.50. Mains from £16. Puddings from £6.
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Location
The neighbourhood
Tarporley is lively with antique and curio shops, delis, tea rooms and cafés. The surrounding countryside is a patchwork of cow-dotted meadows, rich pastures and ancient woodlands broken up by high-hedged country lanes. Visit Beeston Castle (3.5 miles) or hop on a section of the Sandstone Trails (4.5 miles), a 34-mile route along the ridgeway with superb views across green and pleasant lands.
Local points of interest from Bethan Rose-Bailey
- Tarporley is a quintessential English village in the heart of West Cheshire. Steeped in history, it's even listed in the Domesday Book as “Toepelei”, which translates from Old English as “a pear wood near a hill”.
- There are plenty of boutique and independent shops to explore on Taporley's high street, just a stone's throw away from the Swan.
- This is a perfect base for visiting the historic city of Chester for its many shops, cathedral and the picturesque river Dee, as well as the surrounding Cheshire countryside and North Wales.
- Visit many attractions in the surrounding area including Cholmondeley Castle, Bangor Racecourse and Chester Zoo.
- The Ice Cream Farm is an award-winning family attraction in Cheshire, with indoor and outdoor play areas for children and the world's biggest ice cream shop – perfect for a family day out.
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Introducing
Bethan Rose-Bailey
Si and Chrissie have owned The Swan in Tarporley for 25 years and added The Lion in Malpas to their collection in 2018. They run them as a joint venture with a local businessman, Woody, who owns a local bakery that supplies both pubs with all their bread. You're looked after by General Manager Bethan and her friendly teams.
The Swan is an award-winning traditional inn. The staff are friendly and are committed to guests' enjoyment and positive experience. The rooms have personality and charm and it is the perfect location to explore the surrounding area or attend local events easily. The food is good and you can enjoy a leisurely stroll to enjoy the interesting local shops and cafés on the doorstep.