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The Black Swan is a beautiful Georgian coaching inn situated in the historic market town of Devizes. Located just 20 miles from the city of Bath, 16 miles from Stonehenge and 8 miles from Avebury, we really are the perfect base for exploring Wiltshire and its surrounding areas, such as Longleat, Bowood, Castle Combe and the beautiful village of Lacock. We have 9 beautifully decorated bedrooms, each equipped with ensuite bath / shower rooms, crisp white linen, organic Bramley toiletries, TV’s, free guest Wifi, tea & Coffee making facilities, hairdryers and Roberts radios. Breakfast, Lunch and dinner is served by our kitchen team who are dedicated to using the finest local suppliers and ingredients wherever possible. Our bar offers a great selection of wine, beer and spirits. If you would like any further information, or would like to book with us, please visit our website.
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HOTEL STYLE
Quirky Hotels
Historic Hotel
Languages Spoken
English
Location
25-26 Market Place, Devizes SN10 1JQ England
The Black Swan Inn
4.4 reviews
Getting there
Great for walkers
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We arrived late afternoon during the week and were immediately made to feel at home. We were allocated a lovely ‘cosy room’ in Room 5 which we checked out. It had a lovely feel to it with a double step up to a cute bathroom but had a shower and we wanted a bath.
We went down and requested a room with a bath and we’re given Room 3, which was perfect. Double glazed so no irritating draughts from the sash windows and no noise from the outside either.
We went down for our choice of breakfast and both decided to have the full English with our choice of toast. We were also given freshly squeezed orange juice and I mean freshly squeezed, it was awesome. We stayed in another expensive hotel very nearby and were only given carton juice there so BIG POINTS won here!!!
The breakfast was good however I’m really fussy about bacon and sausages and tbh although locally sourced they were both bland I’m afraid, so sorry. I told you I was fussy 🫣
We returned to our room and were given a late checkout which was very kind as I had a very long drive home so very grateful.
I summation, really great stay and I would definitely recommend to anyone visiting Devizes. Thank you SO much and we will definitely visit again, maybe next week?
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Date of stay: November 2022Trip type: Traveled as a couple
Room Tip:Parking is an issue but that is purely because of the way Devizes is designed. There is ample...
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Stayed for one night on a business trip. Venue is lovely, no ghosts reported as some internet searches would have you believe! The shower was excellent which is hard to find in some places, and beautiful toiletries supplied in the bathroom. Some noise from the courtyard at the rear but not excessive, still managed to get to sleep fine. Room was clean but a little dusty if I’m being picky. Had a lovely dinner in the restaurant. Was a bit of a delay for the main meals but we weren’t in a rush. There was an apology for this when food was delivered even though we had made no enquiries as to where the food was, so it was acknowledged the wait was longer than expected. Breakfast was also delicious. Staff were helpful and friendly. The building is old and has heaps of character. Wonky floors and different height stairs so bear that in mind if you have mobility or balance issues! (This is not a criticism I love places like this but like to be comprehensive) Overall would recommend and would stay again.
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Date of stay: September 2023Trip type: Traveled on business
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We were made to feel very welcome on arrival. The room was lovely and clean and fresh, with a lovely range of toiletries. The breakfast was freshly cooked and 100%, with the added option of a breakfast cocktail for an extra £6... a lovely idea! Nothing was too much trouble. We will be back :)
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Date of stay: June 2022
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Response from Stephanie Burgess, Owner at The Black Swan Inn
Responded Mar 13, 2023
Hi, Thank you for leaving such a great review. We're glad you enjoyed your visit and hope to welcome you back very soon! Kind regards, The Black Swan
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Visited here on New Years Eve for a meal and a few drinks, and definitely glad that we did. The food was some of the best that I have tasted, and the staff were excellent, nothing was too much trouble, despite the fact that we had not booked in advance. Prices are very reasonable for both food and drink, and we will certainly be returning and telling others about this little gem.
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Date of stay: January 2025
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Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Firstly cannot fault staff or quality of food. Great location and the vintage theme in accommodation rooms is fine. Hospitality tray in room and access to cold fresh water and milk is a bonus. Sadly though our room was not clean. The bed linen was crisp and white but our whole experience overshadowed by disgusting state of tv handset, spillages on the back of the door, the toilet needing a good dose of bleach, unpleasant smell in the shower room that lingered in the bedroom too. On top of that had booked via an agency and then discovered we could have got a B&B rate direct. We paid £30 for breakfast, which was lovely but other guests had an inclusive deal. Our room rate was above, in our opinion, what it should have been anyway. (That’s our issue of course). Food was lovely and Black Swan has a reputation for good food, so much so that as a resident tables for a quiet drink were not available. We did appreciate our drink cost removed from our bill as we had to take it up to our “cosy” but smelly room for the evening. The roast dinner scrumptious and service wonderful but overpriced given the average price locally. I did mention all of this on departure and understand they’ve had a busy time but that shouldn’t really impact on hygiene. Hopefully this will all be sorted for future guests.
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Date of stay: September 2023
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Trip type: Traveled as a couple
Room Tip:Check your room before settling in.
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Such a wonderful place to stay. Steph and her team made us feel extremely welcome and catered for our every need, with a beautiful and cosy room, fresh towels daily, a luxurious tray of tea, fresh coffee and biscuits waiting for us every day as well as delicious food! Breakfast was outstanding, served with a smile and nothing too much trouble. The hotel itself is beautiful and we didn't want to go home! We can't recommend highly enough!
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Date of stay: October 2022
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Trip type: Traveled as a couple
Room Tip:Ensure you book a table for evening dinner in advance!
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Response from Stephanie Burgess, Owner at The Black Swan Inn
Responded Mar 13, 2023
Hi, Thank you for leaving such a great review. We're glad you enjoyed your visit and hope to welcome you back very soon! Kind regards, The Black Swan
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We stayed here with our medium sized dog and had a really lovely time. The room was very clean and comfy. We were very well located for local amenities and we were made to feel very welcome. We will definitely return and will recommend this place to friends and family.
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Date of stay: April 2022
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Response from Stephanie Burgess, Owner at The Black Swan Inn
Responded Mar 13, 2023
Hi, Thank you for leaving such a great review. We're glad you enjoyed your visit and hope to welcome you back very soon! Kind regards, The Black Swan
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This is a beautiful traditonal pub that is extremely well run. All the staff are great; so welcoming and happy to help. The cask ales are kept perfectly and the food is absolutely delicious (I definitely recommend the roast pork for Sunday lunch).
We were equally impressed with our room above the pub/restaurant. Clean, comfortable and peaceful. A very generous selection of tea and coffee is provided and entering our room with the lamp and radio on playing some classical music was a lovely touch.
Thank you to all the staff. We'll definitely stay again if returning to beautiful Devizes.
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Date of stay: October 2022Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Response from Stephanie Burgess, Owner at The Black Swan Inn
Responded Mar 13, 2023
Hi, Thank you for leaving such a great review. We're glad you enjoyed your visit and hope to welcome you back very soon! Kind regards, The Black Swan
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The room was delightful, the food and service were excellent and the staff can can-do attitude that was refreshing. Highly recommended. There were a number of nice touches, including a refrigerator on the landing containg fresh milk and bottled water.
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Date of stay: January 2024
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Trip type: Traveled with friends
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It is a lovely old pub with excellent, helpful, courteous staff and a great Chef and menu. We went as a cycling group and they kindly stored our bikes overnight in one of the function rooms. The bedrooms were very comfortable and well-equipped. A great place to stay and eat, with decent ales too!
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Date of stay: August 2024
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Trip type: Traveled with family
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Hi Susan,
Yes, we have one small double available as a dog friendly room at the Black Swan.
If you would like assistance with making a booking & for best available rates, please contact my manager, Jonny, on 01380 777777
There are more places to choose from in the Devizes area.
PRICE RANGE
$114 - $142 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
ALSO KNOWN AS
the black swan hotel devizes, black swan devizes, black swan hotel devizes
LOCATION
United KingdomEnglandWiltshireDevizes
NUMBER OF ROOMS
9
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