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The Swan Hotel Bibury, The Cotswolds

Celebrate your special day in style at The Swan Hotel, a charming riverside setting offering bespoke weddings in the Cotswolds.

Gloucestershire, Cirencester

ÂŁ4,500 - ÂŁ15,000

110 guests

25 reviews

Riverside Location

Selection of Ceremony Spaces

Garden Ceremonies

4* Accommodation for Guests

Bridal Cottage Suite with Hot Tub

Experienced Wedding Coordinator

Prices & Key Facts

Prices

Price Band: ££ - £££

Typical Price: £8,000

Price Range: £4,500 - £15,000

Per Person Price Range: £50 - £110

Capacity

Guests for a ceremony: 110

Guest Capacity (min/max): 50 / 110

Guests for sit down meal: 50 - 110

Accommodation

Accommodation Rooms: 22

About The Swan Hotel

Situated on the banks of the enchanting River Coln, in Bibury, which is often known as the most beautiful village in England, The Swan Hotel boasts a picture-perfect setting for your wedding, and with a dedicated wedding coordinator and friendly team of staff. Our former Cotswold Coaching Inn and the perfect haven to spend your special day. Whether you're planning a traditional big white wedding, a romantic, intimate day or even something a little different, we can accommodate your needs.

We have a variety of spaces to cater for your ideal wedding day.

The Library: This cosy, homely space is ideal for smaller ceremonies and is licensed for up to 24 guests - perfect for your intimate occasion. We are also happy to supply witnesses should you wish to be married quietly and with the minimum of fuss.

The Signet Room: Our elegant dining room is licensed for up to 110 guests and certainly has the wow factor for your special day. The Signet Room can be used for your marriage, reception and possibly an evening function, where live bands and/or DJs are welcome.

The Gardens: Make the most of our picturesque riverside location with an outdoor wedding ceremony in our beautiful flower-filled gardens at the heart of Bibury. We will provide the red carpet, flowers and chairs for your special day, followed by a drinks reception.

The Details

Type of Ceremony

Civil ceremony licensed

Outdoor Ceremonies

Humanist / Celebrant weddings

Venue Setting

Countryside

Waterside

Waterside

Remote

Venue Type

Boutique hotel

Country House

Small Hotel

Pubs, Bars & Restaurants

Outdoor / Garden

Historic

Unique & Unusual

Additional Facilities

Outdoor ceremonies

Honeymoon suite

Dance floor

Live music permitted

Discos permitted

Wedding coordinator

Onsite car parking

Licensed bar

Wedding packages

Bespoke weddings

Dog friendly

Catering Options

Inhouse Caterers

Area

Cotswolds

Special Guides for Brides Offers

Weddings at The Swan Hotel from just ÂŁ6,250* for remaining dates in July, August and September 2025.

Instructions

Our late availability offer for remaining dates summer dates includes two drinks per person during your reception – including a choice of prosecco, Sipsmith Summer Cup or summer cocktail, complimentary bridal suite for the evening of your wedding and a complimentary one night stay for you on your 1st anniversary.

Terms and conditions

ÂŁ350 Supplement applies for Saturdays & Bank Holidays (normally ÂŁ750) No supplements apply for Fridays (normally ÂŁ350) Additional guests ÂŁ110 per person. We do ask that you take a minimum of 10 bedrooms (including the complimentary bridal suite) on the night of your wedding, which we can offer at a special reduced wedding rate. * Based on 50 guests attending the entire wedding in July, August or September 2025 * Supplements apply for weekend weddings and additional guests.

Contact & Location

The Swan Hotel

The Swan Hotel, Bibury, Cirencester, GL7 5NW, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom

FAQs

Yes! The Swan Hotel is licensed for civil ceremonies

Yes! The Garden will be reserved exclusively for your wedding party to enjoy throughout the day and The Summerhouse is fully licensed for picture-perfect al fresco ceremonies of up to 100

From 08.00 First thing

At 00.00 Midnight

Biodegradeable confetti is permitted in our Gardens and outside the front of the Hotel

Yes, candles are allowed in the venue as long as they are in a holder of some kind

Our beautiful Bridal Suite is in-house at The Hotel

We have 22 bedrooms (including four cottages)

Yes, there's ample accomodation and facilities nearby

Absolutely! We love well-behaved pups accompanying the Bridal party down the aisle

Our Sustainability Commitments

Sustainability Cotswold Inns & Hotels is committed to working in a sustainable way and take care to reduce, re-use and recycle. We are continually working to improve our standards, which include: Using low energy lighting Switching off all equipment when not in use, where possible Only lighting log fires during cooler weather Using local suppliers for food, drink and other consumables where we can Composting garden waste, recycling paper and card and sending cooking oil to be converted to biodiesel Asking guests to conserve water and switch off TVs when not in use Replacing towels when requested Supporting the local community by offering sponsorship and raffle prizes, as well as discounted rates for local businesses needing accommodation.

 

Personal Message

Charlotte Gruar

Wedding Coordinator

Congratulations on your engagement! Planning a wedding can be exciting and a bit overwhelming at the same time which is where I come in. As the wedding coordinator at The Swan I look after all our couples from the moment they choose us, to the final dance at the end of the night. Let me know if you'd like to come in for a meeting and to see The Swan - I have a range of availability including weekends and some evenings. I hope to hear from you very soon x

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