I found the Swan via a web-search when I was just looking for a real ale pubs in and around Newbury, Thatcham and Hungerford. It is a sprawling place with all of the proper country pub bit and pieces, low beams, open fireplaces, friendly locals (including one or two eccentrics), a good hearty pub-food menu and a decent range of locally brewed beers. No compaints with any of that. I have also stayed over here a couple of times and the rooms are comfortable if unspectacular. They have the appearance of the spare room at you mum's house rather than a suite in a hotel but that's alright - the beds are comfortable, the showers are powerful and warm and there is enough drawer and wardrobe space to store clothes etc. even if you are on a longer than average stay. And unlike a lot of places I have stayed at over the years, you can sleep with the windows wide open and enjoy the fresh air and sounds of a perfectly peaceful countryside rather than worrying about intruders and the growl of... more