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3.0 of 5
25-26 Market Place, SN10 1JQ, England
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Ranked #2 of 3 hotels in Devizes
3.5 of 5 stars 59 Reviews
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Gloucester, United Kingdom
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Lantern Parade”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 November 2011
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4 of us (including my 83 year old mother) stayed 2 nights, Friday was the night for switching on of the Devizes Christmas Tree lights and the Lantern Parade - this was why we came. We chose the Black Swan because it was right in the middle of town and thought that if the weather was not good we could watch from the bedrooms. The weather was great though and we did go out.
We had rooms 1 & 2 - on the front as requested. They were perfectly adequate, if a little dated and needing refurbishment. They had the usual facilities and we were also pleasently suprised that they had ironing facilities and a hair dryer. The secondary double glazing was ineffective regarding noise reduction, but it didn't matter as we expected some external noise being on the front, and at the weekend.
The Manager (or is he the owner?) and all of the staff were so helpful and friendly - nothing was too much trouble for them. The food in the evening was excellent and the breakfasts were great too. Secure car parking was a bonus.
The back dining room was a little dark but what do you expect from such an old inn? We left on Sunday morning and as the Inn was full for Saturday night we took breakfast in the bar area, seated at a table for 4 in the window, in the sun! A lovely end to a weekend where we shopped and visited family.
We will certainly return.

  • Stayed November 2011, travelled with family
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“We will be returning, we had an amazing time.”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 November 2011 via mobile
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people found this review helpful

We stayed here last weekend and had a very pleasant stay. The staff were warm, welcoming & friendly. The family that run the place are lovely. We stayed in room 4, our room was immaculate & came with a flat screen tv & all the things you'd expect like a kettle, coffee, shower items. Lovely comfy bed. We had wifi access for our laptop. The food was delicious & plenty of juices, teas, coffees.. During our stay we toured around devizes & found loads to do. The locals are nice & you see the community in the place. We will be going back some time next year. We also caught loads of orbs on our camera. We fully recommend anyone to stay.

  • Stayed November 2011
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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“Great Pub Fare”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 October 2011
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I was only in for food a couple of times, but I definitely will return next time I'm in Wilts. (Lived in the UK 40+ years ago, and have to say, the food is a LOT better than it used to be.) The old standards are still served, though, but made with fresh ingredients and great care, and I found this to be true at The Black Swan. I had a mid-day meal that arrived looking so delectable, I took a picture before starting. On another day, just before 3 p.m., when the kitchen was closing, they gave me a lovely hot cup of tea and a thick, tasty ham sandwich. As I'd been hiking around in drizzle most of the day and hadn't eaten since breakfast, this "fill'er up", got me back and on the road again to my out-of-town B&B. The service was friendly, and everyone made this gray solo traveler feel right at home.

  • Stayed October 2011, travelled solo
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Crowborough, United Kingdom
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“What a welcome !”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 October 2011
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people found this review helpful

We stayed at The Black Swan on Sunday 9 October and thought it was good. The room was comfortable, and whilst on the front of the Hotel we had a good nights sleep. We had a large en suite bathroom with one of the best baths I've had, with endless hot water, and there was a shower. We were cycling and Mike gave us space under cover to put the bikes away.
The evening meal was delicious, home cooked and very tasty as was the breakfast which again was well cooked, good ingredients and on a hot plate, ticked every box!

Every one there was friendly & helpful, we hope you enjoy it as much as we did.

  • Stayed October 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Yorkshire Dales National Park, United Kingdom
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“wonderful hotel lovely food”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 September 2011
2
people found this review helpful

i stayed at the black swan on recommendation. when i looked it up on trip advisor, there were a few mixed reviews. when i arrived i was greeted with a smile, the room was clean and pleasant with en-suite bath, tea and coffee, digital tele and iron and iron board which i was grateful for, i didn't iron clothes before i left!!! i came for a friends wedding. the breakfast was served till 9:30 with a wide selection of fruit, yogurts, cereal to a full english breakfast!! i was very impressed and the breakfast was lovely. i must say i was very impressed and can't believe that the reviews i read are for the same place, i really couldn't pick fault and i must admit i did try!!! i think people are so quick to complain but never to compliment!!! i do recommend this hotel the staff are so friendly and i think its a family run hotel. if i'm ever in the area again i will be returning. thank you again.

  • Stayed September 2011, travelled with friends
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Address: 25-26 Market Place, SN10 1JQ, England
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