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About the Hotel

Lion & Swan Hotel Swan Bank, Congleton, United Kingdom, CW12 1AH

The Lion & Swan Hotel is a family-run traditional coaching inn located in Congleton, UK, with a history dating back to the 16th century. It has been refurbished to provide contemporary comforts while retaining its historic charm. The hotel features 21 boutique rooms, a restaurant offering local cuisine, and a lounge bar. It is well-positioned for visitors looking to explore the scenic beauty of the Cheshire countryside.

Location

Situated in Congleton, the hotel is approximately 23 km from Manchester Airport. Local attractions include Astbury Mere County Park and Little Moreton Hall, which enhance the area's scenic appeal. The hotel is easily accessible by car, with on-site parking available for guests.

Rooms

The hotel offers 21 boutique rooms that blend modern comforts with historic character. All units are equipped with a flat-screen TV, desk, and private bathroom. Certain rooms also provide additional seating areas for guest convenience. Each room features soundproofing and top-of-the-line Hypnos beds to enhance guest comfort.

Eat & Drink

An à la carte breakfast is available every morning, focusing on locally sourced ingredients. The on-site Ristorante Leone caters to Italian cuisine lovers with a seasonal menu featuring various Italian dishes. The lounge bar offers a relaxed setting for guests to enjoy light meals and beverages, including a special afternoon tea service.

Leisure & Business

The Lion & Swan Hotel includes spacious function rooms ideal for business meetings and special events, with full catering options. The lounge area is available for larger gatherings, and regular entertainment events such as live music and comedy nights are hosted. A range of meeting facilities enhances the hotel's appeal for corporate guests.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Queen Room

Max:

2 persons

16 m²

Bed options:

1 King-size bed

Coffee machine

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Superior Queen Room

Max:

2 persons

18 m²

Bed options:

1 King-size bed

Coffee machine

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Double Room

Max:

2 persons

12 m²

Bed options:

1 Double bed

Coffee machine

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Getting around

A list of all available modes of transport

City Centre

Congleton400 m

Airports

Manchester (MAN) 30.8 km

Chester Hawarden (CEG) 62.2 km

Bus

Bus stop 10.8 km

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Spacious Parking!

“The hotel's big free carpark made it super easy for us to park without any stress during our stay.” view full review

Stylish Dining!

“We enjoyed a memorable meal at the new restaurant. The stylish decor and excellent food made it a delightful experience, even if it was only open on weekends.” view full review

Luxurious Showers!

“The bathroom design was impressive, especially the wet room style shower, which provided a refreshing and relaxing experience.” view full review

Delicious Breakfast!

“Breakfast was simply lovely, with a wide variety of options and the staff was incredibly friendly and attentive.” view full review

General

Non-smoking rooms
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
24-hour reception

Services

Room service

Dining

Restaurant
Bar/ Lounge area

Room features

Sitting area
Tea and coffee facilities

Media

Flat-screen TV

Location

Lion & Swan Hotel Swan Bank, Congleton, United Kingdom, CW12 1AH

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Lion & Swan Hotel Swan Bank, Congleton, United Kingdom, CW12 1AH

City landmarks

Park

Congleton park Toilets

760 m

Astbury Mere

1.1 km

Market

Glebe Farm Astbury

2.0 km

Newcastle Road

Astbury Meadow Garden Centre

2.2 km

Sandy Ln

Astbury Mere Country Park

1.5 km

St Mary's Church Peel Lane

St Mary's Church Astbury

1.8 km

Congleton CW12 3NE

Biddulph Valley Way

3.6 km

Museum

Little Moreton Hall

4.7 km

Garden

Rode Hall and Gardens

4.5 km

Biddulph

Biddulph Old Hall

4.5 km

The Cloud

4.8 km

53A High St

Mow Cop Castle

5.6 km

Nearby

Museum

Congleton Museum Ltd

360 m

Restaurants

Bojangles Brasserie

250 m

Bridge street

Lion and swan hotel

80 m

Swan Bank

Wild & Wild

130 m

2 Bridge Street

KingfishR

270 m

Antrobus Street

new ruby

240 m

91 Antrobus Street

Ye Olde White Lion

290 m

22 High Street

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.

74%

liked the hotel and would stay again

friendly staff

great location

noisy rooms

dining service issues

7.4/10

Very good

Rooms

7.0

Location

8.7

Service

8.0

Dining

6.3

Alan

United Kingdom, July 2023

7.6/10

The hotel is situated right in the heart of Congleton, making it perfect for what I needed. The rooms were a bit noisy despite being advertised as soundproof, and it could use a couple of coat hooks inside the door area. However, the bathroom with a freestanding bath was a nice touch.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms were a bit noisy at times and could use some improvements on soundproofing. However, the bathroom with a freestanding bath was a nice feature.

Service

9.0

The staff were very polite, courteous, and professional. They even accommodated my request for ordering food to the room when I was short on time. Having them around the property added a welcoming atmosphere.

Location

8.0

The location in the heart of Congleton was outstanding, with plenty of bars and restaurants within a short walking distance. The friendliness of the staff and the courtesy call from the manager truly added to the experience.

Dining

7.0

The dining experience was good overall, but there were some hiccups like uncertainty on seating and a delay in service during breakfast. Despite these, the quality of the food, including organic Quebec cheeses, was impressive.

Facilities

7.0

The facilities overall were satisfactory, but there were some minor improvements needed in the dining service speed and clarity of procedures. The hotel could enhance the experience by ensuring better communication and efficiency.

friendly staff

noisy rooms

Robert

United Kingdom, June 2023

8.0/10

The hotel is perfectly situated in the heart of Congleton, right over the road from the town center. The rooms are cozy and comfortable with some minor inconveniences. The service was attentive and welcoming, with a thoughtful gesture for our special occasion. The dining experience had its drawbacks but offered the convenience of extended hours for meals. Overall, a great location with some room for improvement in the dining area.

Rooms

7.0

The room with the exceptionally comfortable bed above the bar had charming wooden beams and a bath, but it was near an exit that caused noise disturbances. The shower being a wet room led to minor flooding.

Service

9.0

The service was excellent, especially with the morning coffee and lunch served outside our room. The staff were friendly and accommodating, even leaving us a lovely surprise to celebrate our wedding day.

Location

10.0

The hotel's location in Congleton was ideal, right in the center of town with easy access to various attractions and bars.

Dining

6.0

The dining experience, while a bit haphazard, had the benefit of late operation until the 11 am check-out time, which is a plus for those not keen on early breakfast timings.

Facilities

8.0

The hotel offers decent facilities to enhance the overall stay experience.

John

United Kingdom, May 2023

6.8/10

I had a mixed experience at the hotel. The rooms were clean and well-equipped, but being near an exit meant we were disturbed by noise. The shower caused a bit of flooding, which was a hassle. The service was a hit or miss, ranging from friendly and helpful to being ignored. The location was convenient, right in the town center, but there were some disappointments in the dining options. Overall, it was a decent stay with both positives and negatives to consider.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms were to a good standard, especially the bathroom, clean, tastefully decorated, and easily accessible.

Service

6.0

The staff's attitude varied from friendly and helpful to being ignored.

Location

8.0

The hotel is situated right in the center of town, close to everything. It offers easy access to the High Street of Congleton and local National Trust properties.

Dining

6.0

The dining experience had its positives like being open until late, but there were disappointments with the food not being cooked fresh to order, only reheated.

Facilities

7.0

The facilities were good overall, offering adequate amenities for a comfortable stay.