The Swan in Chiltern

It is closed, no longer a Pub, in process of trying to be a nursery. The locals are trying to stop this as it is one of the last oldest Pubs in the area. What a shame

Went for a family Sunday roast, starters of prawns in a ginger sauce and the soup very tasty. Three of us had roast beef with roast potatoes, veg and a huge Yorkshire pudding, our son had pork belly which he said was very tender. The portions very large but we still managed a pudding. Pleasant cosy pub, the land lady very friendly, and great service from a young lady who was also chatty and friendly.

Lovely cosy pub with good beer selection. Have visited her a couple of times since moving into the local area, had lunch one week day and sat outside in the sun , pleasant quiet surroundings, good service, food ok.. 2nd visit was for sunday lunch which was disappointing, I had the roast beef and the portion of beef was 2 very thin slices and the vegetables not very generous either. 2 of our group had a pasta dish, neither of them ate it all as disappointing. Lovely venue though, friendly service, I do hope they csn improve the food as would like to go back.

went for a family meal,the food was amazing I had the vegetable tagliatelle which was fab,my partner had the steak and kidney pie which was so tender and succulent the pastry was perfect,my daughter had the pork belly which was perfectly seasoned the crackling was crisp,also my son had the homemade burger which was served with its fresh chutney with mustard mayo,the best was yet to come as we all had the chefs own made chocolate fondant for desert,definitely be going back as the hosts sam and nigel were absolutely amazing very friendly and welcoming,such a homely restaurant/pub 5* service

Went for a walk round Ley Hill from the book Pub Walks in the Chilterns. The walk finished outside the Swan Pub so we decided to have a meal there What a great experience. The decor is very tasteful , tables nicely spread out , Sam was very helpful and most important, the food was delicious . Will be back. Thank you. Lynn

Final lunch with the senior Mrs B this visit. Not been in this place for many many years, glad we did this time We were well welcomed when we 1st walked in & the service just got better Lovely cosy place & the food was equally as good 2 Leak & Potatoe Soups to start Mains were Pork Belly for the 2 Mrs B's & I had the Steak & Kidney pie. The Crackling on the Pork Belly was the best ever & the amount of good quality, great tasting Steak & Kidney in my pie was amazing Prices might have been slightly higher than expected but very well worth it.

Visited between Xmas and new year for lunch with a large group of friends and we were pleasantly surprised by how organised and how good the food and service was. Two large groups were also there as well and everyone in our party got the right food at the same time, a credit to the organisation of the front of house staff. I had the roast beef - delicious and just the right amount. I will be back and thoroughly recommend.

Looked so cosy. But what a sinister experience: before and after the arrival of 2 women cyclists for afternoon visit the kitchen was open but not for them! Still wondering which prejudice afflicts these staff. The cyclists had been patient , not muddy!, and polite while trying to get a drink which eventually was an option.

A party of 10 enjoyed a superb festive lunch on Saturday 1st December 2018. The food was plentiful, tasty and hot. The service and ambience excellent. Good value too! Sam, Nigel and their kitchen staff should be very proud. We will definitely be coming back!

We moved to the Chesham area 2 years ago and although I attend an exercise class 3 times a week just up the road in Ley Hill,I didn't realise there was a pub close by, so when we decided at short notice to go out for dinner and I googled a few places and The Swan came up with really good reviews, I took a chance and booked. When we arrived there were very few people and we wondered if we had made the right decision but we were not disappointed and it was one of the best pub meals we have ever had and a really lovely evening. The landlady was very welcoming and the pub was spotlessly clean everywhere. There was a roaring fire in the inglenook, beautiful old oak beans and the lighting is so well done for such an old pub that it added to the lovely atmosphere despite it not being very busy. The food was absolutely delicious. 2 of us had the steak and kidney pie that was so full of tender meat that they struggled to finish it and I had the best pork belly ever with crunchy crackling and it was all I could do to stop my husband pinching it! Despite being full we opted for the sticky toffee and date pudding to share and once again we left a clean plate! We intend to make more visits and a Sunday roast is definitely on the cards. I would highly recommend The Swan at Ley Hill but don't just take my word for it, give it a try!

We had a delicious Sunday Lunch in The Swan in the green little village of Ley Hill. Before we entered the pub we already were fascinated by the look of this very pretty quirky building. When we went inside, we immediately felt the warmth of the cosy atmosphere of this genuine old English pub which was very clean. There were a lot of charming old feature, including a fire place and some fascinating pictures and photographs. We had a very friendly welcome by the staff of the pub. They were very quick and efficient. Later we had a chat with them and found that they were the owners of the pub. We ordered Roast Sirloin of Beef and Roast Belly of Free Range Pork. It was mouth-watering with plenty of freshly cooked vegetables and yummy Yorkshire pudding. I decided to have a glass of a Cabernet Sauvignon, the wine was very good. We didn’t try any desserts, because we were literally full. The dishes were very generous and also so tasty that it would be shame not to eat it all! It was a family lunch and we spent a few hours there: an enjoyable relaxing time. We agreed that we will definitely have meal there again.

Having not visited this gorgeous little pub for some years we have, sadly, only just returned. We didnt realise there were 'new' owners who have been there for 13 years. Oh how we wish we had returned sooner. The pub is spotlessly clean, the owners friendly and welcoming and the food is some of the best we have eaten in recent years and we eat out often. We have tried the Sunday roast which is the best and also eaten from the a la carte menu - all delicious. Our only question is why it isnt always fully booked? It certainly should be! Highly recommended

Man betritt diese Gasthaus und auch Innen zeigt sich die gleiche einladende Gemütlichkeit wie bereits von Außen - man fühlt sich um ein paar Jahrhunderte zurückversetzt - und man darf mit dem Träumen beginnen. Alles sehr sauber und herrlich gemütlich und man darf sich auf gutes Essen und sehr freundliches Personal freuen. Also zusammenfassend ein sehr schönes Esserlebnis. Hier würde ich gerne mal wieder hingehen.

Popped in for a beer and a bite to eat with a mate after work. Place was warm, friendly, good beer and had a delicious steak and kidney pie. The only thing wrong was it was empty and I couldn't understand why. Super little boozer with good unpretentious food, very welcoming and two excellent pints of TT Landlord and Tring Side Pocket. I would not hesitate to return but Chesham & Ley Hill-ites.. use it or lose would be my call.

Popped into this pub on a Sunday for some lunch. On arrival the pub was very busy and the landlord said if we wanted food there might be a wait. Knowing that we still ordered. Whilst waiting I had a pint of Timothy Taylor it was clear & fresh tasting. 10 minutes later our food turned up my ham egg & chips was delicious & my partners Sunday roast the best she has ever had in a pub. I highly recommend this pub & will be returning to in the near future.

We booked here for a family Sunday Lunch for my mothers birthday. The lady who welcomed us was extremely friendly and could not do enough to make us feel welcome. The service was great and the food was excellent. It was all reasonable value too.

Geoff'n'Jenny We have been coming for lunch over the past year now and have found the Atmosphere, Service, Food all excellent on every visit. My brother from Australia still raves about the home-made Mushroom soup!

We visited on Saturday 21 October as a party of six, having booked a couple of days before. We had been reserved a very pleasant table in a bay just inside the front, and not too far from the inglenook fireplace. The bar area itself was very tastefully furnished, which added to the overall atmosphere. We were made very welcome and were presented with the wine list and menu straight away. Our drinks were brought to the table and we ordered steak & kidney pie, ham egg & chips and vegetarian papardelle from the pub classics menu. The food, being freshly prepared, was well worth the wait. The pie was proper pie, with a pastry top and bottom, not just stew with a lid on! It was remarked on as being the best pie she'd ever had by one of our party. The other dishes met with similar noises of approval. We follow this with another round of drinks (the Timothy Taylor Landlord was particularly good, as was the coffee) and a couple of sweets, namely the vanilla sponge and chocolate parfait. Overall our experience was of a first-class family run establishment that puts quality and service at the forefront, and we fully intend to return and sample the evening atmosphere over dinner. I would recommend booking ahead, and leaving plenty of time to relax and enjoy your meal!

Went here for lunch, very charming staff and we liked the fact that it was a relatively simple menu but the quality was excellent. Lovely old pub which has been sympathetically updated. We will definitely visit again.

Meet friends here it was a week day evening it was very quiet but that didn't matter to us. We were given friendly and warm welcome, the food was great and the portions just right not too big or small. We didn't leave the pub feeling hungry or over full. Would certainly go there again for a meal.

Visited this pub for a light meal on a Sunday lunchtime. We only wanted a snack as we were halfway round a walk and there was a nice choice of starters which was all we wanted. What we had was very nice and the only criticism we had was that there was no gluten free bread available. Otherwise no complaints.

The Swan is our pub of choice especially when we're tired after a day's outing and want to relax with good food, good service and good conversation. Sam always remembers the wine I regularly drink when I draw a blank. And has a comment to make.

We go here quite often when we want a meal that is better than your average pub grub.

Great food and beer nice setting overlooking golf course and cricket field so nice for the summer ,and winter roaring log fire inthe bar

What a wonderful find....a real olde world real pub.... with enthusiastic lady.... very nice and helpful, good ambiance place.. very clean..and fresh...nice drinks, excellent food and good selection, compliments to the chef...... definitely will go again....

We are occasional visitors to this pub and are never disappointed. With the hope of seeing the Persieds meteor shower we headed to the dark skies of Ley Hill. Cloudy sky thwarted the view but what a fabulous meal we had in the meantime.

Fuimos como una familia para comer el domingo. Es un pub muy acogedor, con una comida fantástica, y sin duda la más limpia inodoros creo que he estado en lol!

Wonderful experience with amazing food and a very accommodating staff. Will be definitely be back soon!

Is The Swan a quaint English pub dating back hundreds of years? - yes.Is The Swan clean and tidy? - yes.Are the staff polite and helpful? - yesIs the food tasty and the menu varied? yes and yes again.Is The Swan reasonably priced? - yes.Would you return? - come on, what sort of stupid question is that?

Popped in after a family and football weekend. My husband is from the area and wanted to visit old haunts. The food was excellent especially my Seafood Pot Au Feu - it was fresh, perfectly balanced and cooked! The wine list was well-thought out and competitively priced and the beer well kept. A very enjoyable Sunday Lunch experience in charming surroundings

A great pub serving real ales, real cider and other wine & beer.500 year old half timbered - but modernised beautifully - and very picturesque inside and out, with very friendly (& efficient!) Landlady & Landlord.Nice food too - perfect portion sizes... not the usual "quantity over quality"!!

We were made very welcome despite the staff being busy with a large group which had just arrived for lunch. Both members of staff apologised and explained that there would be a delay with the food. It was so worth the wait! The seafood pot au feu was utterly delicious. The main bar, snug and restaurant all look very comfortable though the space between the bar and restaurant looked less attractive, a difficulty when merging three cottages into one.

We visited as a family group with a combination of vegetarians and meat eaters. The portions (especially of the risotto) were miserly. The sides accompanying the steak were also sparse. The triple cooked chips were limp and some were black and had to be sent back to be replaced by normal chips, which were much better. Most in our party had the brownie with the chocolate air and soil, both of which were disappointing. This pub has pretensions above the chef's capabilities and overall is not good value for money. They should stick to good well cooked food, decent portions at a reasonable price.

Really enjoyed our lunch here today. We went with a selection of 4 light bites menu items plus chips. Food was delicious well presented and ideat for sharing. We were three and each dish was idea for three if you want to eat tapas style.the home made pate was smooth and very tasty. The duck confit bonbons were exactly like eating aromatic duck in pancakes in a Chinese restaurant if you close your eyes while eating. Excelent experience and would very much recommend it.

Went for a special birthday lunch today and sat by the cosy fire. The food was absolutely delicious. The pub is a classic old English style with low beams and wooden trimmings, a great place to just drift off and lose some time in a relaxing way. I had asparagus with wild mushrooms, followed by vegetarian bubble and squeak with panko egg and wilted spinach, and then sticky toffee pudding with cream. The pub also sources a lot of it's food as locally as possible supporting local farms and businesses which is always nice. This is a great pub for ramblers, cyclists, and when it's sunny outside 'families' with kids as they can sit outside and run about but not great for children under 8 on a rainy day if they have to be indoors as the pub is quite cosy . There is a lovely woodland walk around the corner so you can do a loop and then have some lunch. If you fancy a mini holiday just outside of Chesham, this is the pub for you it's well worth a visit and a 5 star rating. They do also have wifi though this is the type of pub where you may want to forget you have any connection to the outside world for a while.

We went to The Swan for Mother's Day and what a treat it was! I was expecting the day to mean service would be a little over run but instead we got a warm welcome, beautiful tasting and presented food and a lovely atmosphere. All our meals were delicious and it's clearly a place that takes real pride in serving customers. It was also nice that the chef was really interested in what we thought at the end of the meal - was nice to be able to pass on our thoughts. Really lovely place and staff. Will be back.

I'd booked a table as friends were coming over, and the 5 of us went here for lunch. The food is usually to a high standard and reasonably priced in my opinion. This time we all found the home cooked food exceptional for our wide variety of tastes. One of my friends is vegetarian and she commented that she thought the risotto was the best she's ever had. I had one of my favorites the sea-food and the sauce was truly exquisite. This has improved in flavour. We sat in the snug area which is a little alcove off the main bar, which is lovely. This really is a quaint gem. Local drinks on tap too. The only downside to this pub is that there are several steps both externally and internally, which a person with limited mobility may find difficult.Some of the ceilings are quite low, but the beams are padded and you just need to duck in a couple of places.Thank you for the lovely atmosphere and your kind hospitality. Another great meal.

Second visit with a family member who lives locally which didn't disappoint. Warm and friendly service from the Landlady, delicious home cooked Sunday roast and a lovely village setting. Thoroughly enjoyed by all four of us.

Having played cricket here in 2015 on the green across from The Swan, I wanted somewhere new for a good evening meal. This pub is traditional looking from outside and spacious and inviting inside too. Plenty of room with an expansion area for diners, we found a nice table near to the large open fire. Although there were only about a dozen people inside, it was friendly and welcoming. The food was also pleasant enough, orders taken and food served by an attentive barman who was friendly and helpful. We'll definitely be returning.

The Swan is an attractive traditional pub located at Ley Hill between Chesham and Bovingdon. It's low beamed welcoming bar has plenty of seating including a small restaurant area serving a good menu range of hot and cold meals. For fine weather days there is also a pleasant seated garden at the rear.The Swan has parking on its frontage and is well worth a visit when in the area. Recommended.

Wow what a lovely place to go out for Saturday night dinner, the Swan its self is a beautiful place inside and out. An absolutely flawless meal, the duck was cooked to perfection and the lemon curd was stunning. The chef is clearly very skilled as one of our party had the chocolate brownie, that had aerated frozen chocolate on the spoon! Have only seen this in fine dinning restaurants or on T.V. The service went hand in hand with the food as it were at a really high standard, couldn't fault a thing! Would highly recommend! Will be back soon!

A group of us meet here once every month or so and it's always a treat. Well kept beer, good menu, good cooking, friendly and efficient service - what more could you want? If you do want more, there's wonderful walking in the Chilterns from the pub and there is a pleasant garden when the sun shines (and a log fire when it doesn't).

Booked in quite late for Sunday lunch. There was a tense atmosphere between last owner and staff. They were overstretched perhaps nice weather had caught them out. We were told roast beef was limited to one per table. Our table neighbours had booked in advance and insisted on both having beef. Result was that 3 of the tiniest portions of wafer cut roast beef arrived. Attempts had been made to bolster it by a small portion of cabbage with bacon underneath it. My wife found what we thought was a piece of chicken breast under her beef. We asked what it was doing there and the server took the plate away. 5 minutes later landlady arrived with it on a saucer and pushing it around with her fingers in our faces exclaiming rather loudly that it was the bacon from the cabbage, several rashers being stuck together. No apology for serving a large wedge of stuck together undercooked bacon. So we waited, and waited and waited expecting my wife's food to reappear. Meanwhile I finished my pork which was quite nice to be fair. Asked landlady, she said that we had sent the food back and it was nearly all eaten anyway. No, we were asking what was on the plate. So she did offer a small portion of roast chicken which my wife ate alone. The roast beef was £15 I think. For that you expect an extremely nice meal professionally cooked and served. This was nowhere near. They've lost our custom and that of our table neighbours.

I am so glad my cousin took me here yesterday. A fab location and what a great place. The service was wonderful and the food was excellent. The starter was so tasty. We had a main of superbly cooked Sea Bass and then a dessert to die for. Seldom do you find everything to be excellent unless you are visiting a Michelin star establishment. This place could give them a run for their money. I shall be returning.....often.

I booked a table for 6 for Sunday lunch for extended family members & had always wondered what the food was like. Had occasionally had a drink outside from the pub next door but never ventured in The Swan. What a lovely experience, so glad I finally went there. The owners and waiting staff were extremely friendly and helpful and made us feel very welcome. Roast beef was the best I've ever tasted, everyone's plates were scraped clean, dessert was to die for (Strawberry meringue Eton mess-type dessert & sticky toffee pudding all round). Thoroughly enjoyable 2 hour experience. Will definitely return and highly recommend it.

nice pub good beer had reserved a table the day before on ordering was told could only have 1 beef 1 pork not good enough was then told we could have 2 beef wish I hadn't bothered 2 florets of broccoli 4 carrot batons half a cabbage leaf and very little beef £40 for one starter and two roasts not good value

We visited on a Saturday evening for a birthday meal. First and foremost if you wish to have a meal somewhere where the staff are friendly, down to earth and customer focused then this is definitely the place to go. The food was equally as good,

This was a devine meal with brilliant service.... Well worth the drive!We visited The Swan as it was my fathers "local" some 40 odd years ago when on a working holiday (from NZ). The food was delicious and staff were chatty, and super helpful. We wouldn't have come had had it not been for Dad...

We went tonight 2 adults, 2 children and a dog - made to feel very welcome - food was nice. Thank you

Despite being our first visit, we were greeted like long lost friends and felt immediately at home in this cosy pub. Ley Hill is a lovely spot with easy parking. There is a good choice of beers and the food is excellent. Simple home cooked dishes without gastropub pretension. The steak and kidney pie was outstanding. Recommended.

Joined several friends the other evening for a wonderful meal at The Swan. We all had excellent food, great service and on top, a very warm welcome. Great menu choices and the Sticky Toffee pudding is a real winner!

Cosy, old pub in great location. Friendly people. Lovely, unpretentious food in unpretentious restaurant. What's not to like?We will most certainly revisit.

Lovely food. Friendly staff and good service. Reasonably priced. Quite quiet for a Bank Holiday lunchtime but all the better for being so. Parking is quite restricted

Took our family, all 26 of them(!), for a celebration lunch and it went fantastically well. Sam and Nigel looked after our party so well accommodating both the eldest, mid eighties and the several children, youngest, 11 months. Food was excellent, reasonably priced and well presented. Marvellous.

I've been here quite a few times with my friend.This was a Friday lunchtime and we sat in the garden. It's not very big and the majority of tables are on a slight slope but it was fabulous to be out in the sun - and our table wasn't on a slope! It's a nice garden but could be even better with proper tables and chairs rather than the majority being those picnic tables.The food is high quality pub food - I had a burger and chips and my friend had fish and chips with peas. My burger was far too pink for me and it was changed very graciously although my friend had finished her lunch by the time my second attempt arrived. The burger was very yummy, very nice, tasty meat and my friend loved her fish and chips.This is a beautiful old pub and the service is good especially as the landlord and landlady were serving.I think it's quite expensive at £15.45 for a burger and a pint of Coke but it is good quality. I like coming here. On sunny days, arrive as near to 12.00 as possible if you want a nice table outside.

Friendly pub with a nice menu and selection of beers. Great for a few evening beers in the massive garden, or a glass of wine. Peaceful surroundings

This pub is really old England with a great dining experience.You always get a great welcome from the Landlord & Lady Nigel & Sam who always seem to be there.The menu is very extensive offering things like fish & chips & bangers & mash, or other options such as confit of duck & seafood dishes . I have never had a bad meal .The staff are very attentive without being intrusive.I always come away feeling I have had a good evening out. I love their open fire they really should have crumpets to toast which I am sure they do when they are closed for a well earned rest in the afternoon.

We have enjoyed quite a few Sunday lunches here over the past few months and find the food quality is fair consistently good, although the portion sizes vary a bit and the menu choices are a bit limited, especially if you don't eat pork/bacon or ham. Service can be a bit intimidating or intrusive as I only need to tell one member of staff that my meal is ok - not everyone serving! Beer is kept well and the wine list is pretty good too. It is always clean, loos too and nice to see hand towels as well as hot air dryers. The history of the building is interesting and it is a lovely setting.

We visited the Swan at Ley Hill with our Mum and Dad as a pre Christmas celebration. We had a fabulous experience from our pre dinner drinks through to the last drink. Our party consisted of 3 omnivores and one vegetarian. None of us were disappointed! Two of us fancied the fish dish, but don't particularly enjoy white wine. We were about to plump for one when our host recommended another. I thought this would be the most expensive wine on the list, but it wasn't, in fact it was one of the cheapest and what a brilliant choice it was. The food was outstanding! The vegetarian main was delicious very tasty and well presented. And the deserts were to die for. 3 of us chose the fondant - oh wow! The fourth chose the sticky toffee pudding - not usually my choice, but it did look amazing. We will be back. The service was excellent, the food was amazing and it was reasonably priced.

Went to the swan for drinks with family and friends, ordered at the bar and all found a table sat down and general chat taking place, a woman approach us and very abruptly said can you all budge up so that I can take this chair no please or Thankyou, we did to accommodate, some 20 minutes later a young lady came and asked us if we would like more drinks to which we replied yes she took our order and off she went low and behold this woman who we know no to be the landlady very rudely told us we do not do table service if you want drinks you need to go to the bar like everyone else.I am disgusted we went to the bar and drinks had not been dispensed so we decided to leave obviously our custom not wanted.l/we would never return there.

Am outside and incredulous having booked this for 11 people for lunch - the most officious landlady of this empty place told us we couldn't have what we wanted as she had to think about people coming for dinner and what they might like. She was rude, charmless and constantly hovered about us- pouncing on my daughter the moment my daughter had finished. Hurling menus at us for desert she informed us we need to let her know immediately as - and get this - the chef has to turn the oven off . Disgraceful .

Rude and impatient staff. Table turning on a Saturday lunch time in an empty restaurant - very disappointing especially seeing some of the other reviews posted here.

Really nice, friendly pub. Had Sunday lunch & it was very good. Lovely rare roast beef with all the trimmings including a deliciously light yorkshire pudding. Good cheese board & nice creme brûlée. Well kept, Timothy Taylors bitter & really friendly landlord & staff. Well with a visit.

Never been before but chosen on location and trip advisor reviews . Four of us met for lunch this week and very nice it was . Friendly service , nice surroundings and good menu . We had steak and kidney pie , sea bream , roast chicken and confit duck leg all of which went down a treat . Totally recommend .

Had a very good lunch, friendly staff and good service. The puddings were excellent, the roast very good with the beef very well cooked - meaning pink and not overdone!! Will return if the area again.

Just a one of the best Sunday roasts ever. Great service in a beautiful location. Highly recommend this for a family meal out.

Just had great fish chips with a free pint at the Swan Ley Hill. Batter was light and crisp and the chips just right. The beer was pretty good as well!

V nice people and my friends' food fine but £12.95 for small piece of fish and obviously microwaved as so soggy and pale - I should have said somethings straight away but don't like confrontation when with friends. Lovely setting, v clean, had been recommended by a friend in Chesham

Where do I start? first of all a huge thank you to Nigel and Sam the landlord and landlady who made our special evening run very smoothly as some of us were travelling down from Yorkshire and some members of our family lived close by so was difficult keeping it a suprise party but they made things run very easy and organised everything for us, a pat on the back to you and your staff. The food was not a disappointment either as many different meals were served and everyone commented how very nice the food was from stater, main, to desert which I would highly recommend to all thinking of going to this beautiful pub in superb surroundings. Timothy Taylor's landlord is kept very well which makes a very good pint of beer sorry I can't comment on any other drink as that is all I had for the evening so well done Nigel. We will definitely go back to The Swan when we travel south again. Once again thank you for a faboulas evening to all involved. This place certainly gets a 10 from Len!!

Went for sunday lunch yesterday with friends of ours that raved about the food in this pub. Maybe we expected too much because of this but we found the sunday roast average only. Service was good and pub was nice, but not worth the long drive.

Most pubs these days seem to be trying to turn themselves into restaurants or "gastro" pubs because they cannot sustain themselves as pure drinking establishments any longer. I understand this but some manage it better than others. The food and service here is quite good but in my opinion the prices are on the high side. True they compare to many restaurant prices locally, but this is basically a pub with no frills. The four of us paid nearly £160 (£180) with tips for what I consider to be a very basic meal, and we only had 3 starters, 4 mains & 2 puds. We did share 2 bottles of their cheaper wine, but at nearly £200 for a pub meal out that's seems expensive to me.

We went to The Swan on Sunday to celebrate a very special birthday for my dad. There were 4 adults and my 2 children aged 11 and 8.The service was fabulous and food was absolutely wonderful! I had the roast pork and the crackling was spot on with a rather yummy large Yorkshire pudding too.The staff were great and very attentive. They made us all feel very welcome and at home, including my children.My 11 year old daughter who had been writing in a note book in between courses enjoyed it so much that she wrote her own "review" and left the piece of paper with one of the waitresses. Thank you to the whole team for a very enjoyable lunch!

An interesting pub as its location is 'yards' from another, literally two pubs right next door to each other. However, we picked this pub to eat & drink in. The service was generally quick & efficient and very friendly, though the pub was quite quiet when we dined. It was nice to see everybody getting such a lovely welcome though. We didn't have any starters but my fiancée went for the Belly of Pork: Nice portion and lovely crackling (Now why can't I get mine like that!!) whilst I had the pan fried sea-bream. Very nice and seemed like it had been served just seconds after leaving the pan. This came, amongst other things, with Bok Choi which is a type of Chinese cabbage. To be fair this didn't work so well with a hot dish but the rest was fab. Puddings: we both ended up having the crumble and it was nice to have oven cooked rather than pre-cooked & then micro-waved. The prices were typical of 'county' type pubs (a little on the high side) but, if your passing then its worth a visit or for a special occasion.

We visited on Sunday, a group of six friends. We were greeted warmly by Sam, who also went out of her way to open a back door for easier access as one of us had problems with steps, and shown straight to our table.The food ordered included roast beef, sea bream and linguine. Without exception all the food was excellent, perfectly cooked and well presented, a special mention for the linguine, the best I have ever tasted, well done to the Chef. We then followed with yummy deserts again a selection and all delicious. Good value for money.A lovely atmosphere and if weather permitted a very pleasant garden area. Service was very good, attentive but not too intrusive, thank you Sam and staff, we will definitely be back.

Just had dinner at the swan in ley hill. Wow, all round! Food, ambience, attention, friendly. All excellent. Went with 87 year old mother, brother and sister in law from Florida and my gorgeous partner phil, who is also a chef! Thank you to Sam and her team for the attention you showed to all of us, but especially to my mum. It's all she talked about on the way home! Special memories were made this evening. Ones which my brother and I will cherish, especially as mum has failing health! We will be back. X

We went for lunch on a Saturday and despite the fact that they hadn't got our booking(sent by e-mail),they quickly found us a table in the restaurant!There was a wide choice of food which was served promptly and was delicious! The ambience was pleasant and the proprietors we're welcoming.The only negative was some of the starters were rather over priced.

Beautiful sunday lunch and relaxing drink in the bar, just what sundays are about.Will definately be back for sunday lunch.

We had a impromptu Easter Saturday Lunch with Family, there 6 of us and we sat in the restaurant, the food was very good as usual and we were well looked after. A very pleasant lunch as always.

Visited this lovely old pub for lunch. It's immaculate and cosy with a real fire. The food is good but not cheap. Lots of nice walks around the area.

This both a Cask Marque and a Good Food Guide entry: it indeed does offer good drink and food. The welcome was instant and inclusive despite being a stranger (my last visit was in the 80s). Regulars were known by name and their needs divined before they asked. Well done indeed. There is a dining room or food can be served at the tables spread around in the bar area. We chose to remain in the bar area. Traditional pies and fish and chips etc were available and my friend told me the pie was above average, even good. My red mullet dish was good but not outstanding, perhaps because the vegetable base of tomato, fennel and small steamed potato was a little too oily. But then I'm a fussy man.The pub stands next door to another but then is surrounded by the common and golf course. Parking is haphazard but easy. It's a stone/tiled floor but muddy footwear is not welcome (rightly boots are requested to be removed).I will go again when I need to meet my friend half way. I need look no further.

Had a lovely meal here at Christmas 2014, very welcoming host and venue, would definitely go again. Very reasonable pricing, although higher due to Christmas.

We had a lovely family Birthday meal here on Sunday lunch time ,good variety on the menu.Excellent service, food and Atmosphere . Would deffinatly go here again.

We regularly visit the Swan and always receive a warm welcome. The food is very good and well priced. My husband enjoys the Tribute beer as well! Just hope it does not get too popular after this review! There is lots of parking as well.

I have been going to the Swan for a couple of years, mainly as an escape from the office on a friday.There is a small but good quality range of draught beers, well kept.The menu is a nice variety of lighter items plus some really good quality mains. If you can manage dessert well done! It's not the cheapest lunch ever, but still good value.I keep going back.

This beautiful country pub is full of character,charm and history.The restaurant is pretty and comfortable.There are cosy areas to sit in the bar where you can also eat,or just have a drink.The food is delicious.We had excellent sunday roasts.The Owners are very welcoming and friendly.Summer is a lovely time to visit as there is a pretty garden,but when it is cold there is always the warmth of a roaring fire.

We had struggled to find again some where decent to eat , but the food here was excellent , service was not brilliant young girl but this didn't stop us enjoying the food Thanks

We booked here last minute but it wasn't overly busy, so probably could of just turned up. My boyfriend had the sea food pot ae feu, which he said was delicious. Probably the best he'd had and not nearly the most expensive! The landlord/lady were both very friendly and attentive and really appreciated our feedback. The bar is a little small, but ideal for couples and small groups.

Our Beer festival trip was somewhat marred by the landlord's attitude. After having spent 2 days at the festival with my son who is 11 and spending lots of money in the pub, my son was told he could not play in the garden without his mum and dad (we were sitting out front) a footpath away.If you are participating in holding a beer festival which encourages families, which was evident from the amount of families there, you need to be a lot more child friendly.

Very well situated pub turned restaurant. Nicely decorated in old style. Great food. Mordern style old favorites. Not inexpensiev but certainly worth it. 5-10 pund starters 10-20 pound mains. Good selection of wines. Top friendly staff and nice outdoor area too,

This is the 3rd time I have eaten at The Swan in the past 12 months and only went there as it's local and wanted to take my mother in law somewhere different. It is a beautiful pub in lovely surroundings but think its time the owners made some serious changes. The menu has not changed in over 12 months and there aren't any specials so don't feel that excitement of wondering what delights might be awaiting us. The menu certainly doesn't reflect seasonal produce. It is reasonably priced and does taste good but we have now said unless the menu changes we won't go back. The service was poor and we weren't asked if we wanted more drinks or if our meals were ok. The waiter rested a napkin on top of one of the puddings whilst carrying them out which left the napkin with a big red sploge stain on it and he didn't think to change it just left it with the cutlery resting on top. For the 3rd time we have been the last customers to leave and it certainly starts to feel very awkward when the restaurant clears as it feels like the owners want you to leave. First time we went was a Thursday night and we were the last to go at 10.30pm, second time was a Saturday night and were the last to leave at 10.10pm and tonight we were the last to leave at 9.45pm. A pub like this should be doing a roaring trade and almost throwing people out at closing time but it is always very quiet and being empty at these times is worrying. It's a shame a they could do so much better and said previously said, were definitely not in any rush to go back.

I came here with work colleagues. The food was really lovely, and the service very good too.There was quite a large selection, and it was all cooked perfectly.It was quite expensive, but definitely worth it as it was so good.

We shan't be going back. It was meant to be a treat. The food took over half-an-hour to arrive, and people who arrived after us were served before us. When we asked why it was taking so long we were abruptly told they were busy - not even an apology. When it arrived my husbands moules were acceptable, the chlldren's pasta was cold (one portion had some foil from butter wrapping in it (no reaction when we mentioned it to the staff) and my steak and kidney and mushroom (one piece) pie was so salty as to be inedible - and the pastry crust was more like bread. We decided not to stay for pudding. The bill took 15 minutes to come. Some treat!

We visit the Swan very regularly and find the atmosphere and the food to be excellent. There is a lovely roaring fire in the bar during winter and in the summer there is plenty of outdoor space .The inside of the pub was tastefully refurbished a couple of years ago and now combines old world charm with a contemporary feel.The food is always freshly cooked to ones requirements and pleasantly served by the accommodating hosts Sam and Nigel and their staff.Eating here is very pleasant whether you eat in the bar or the restaurant.This is definitely our favourite pub.

My mother and I visited here one lovely Tuesday afternoon for a spot of lunch. We'd previously been impressed by the website and wanted to visit on a Monday, but they close on Mondays so we'd been next door to The Crown and had a lovely time. Maybe we'd expected too much - we walked in and everything looked fine, it was just almost eerily quiet. There was no music on and not much going on really - no other customers seemed to be talking much. The man behind the bar (who I understood to be one of the owners) took our order and was pleasant, but not overly friendly. Our food was fine, but it was just plonked down in front of us without giving us the chance to ask for any mayo or vinegar.As the pub closes after lunch until the evening, we really felt under pressure to hurry up and get out, which was a real shame.

We come here three or four times a year usually for family lunches often 3 generations. Food is always good and the owners greet us as friends. It's a comfortable relaxed place and the beer drinkers are well provided for. Main criticism is that the menu doesn't change much

Went for lunch. Not cheap, but worth it for a great pint and good food. Pub very tastefully renovated in traditional style and spotless; picturesque location with good walks nearby. Owners chatty and friendly. Just what a pub should be.

We have eaten here several times, usually for Sunday lunch with the family and I feel that standards have slipped since we first started dining here.Consequently, we haven't been for some time,having found other places in the area which we feel offers better food,value and service

We visited the Swan for dinner on a Saturday night and sat in the restaurant part, having visited the pub previously but never eaten there before and were really impressed by the food. The starters of mussels and black pudding with poached egg and bacon were some of the best we've eaten in a long time. For mains we had pot au feu (a variety of seafood in a rich, creamy stew) and pork belly, again excellent choices. The wine list has a good selection and is reasonably priced - we opted for the Picpoul de Pinet. We were too full for dessert so will have to save that for next time. The service was friendly, efficient and very well timed and when after saying we'd like to take our last glasses of wine into the main bar we found that we'd been reserved a spot by the roaring fire without needing to ask which was a really thoughtful touch. A lovely pub with excellent food and service, looking forward to going back already!

Had our Christmas Day lunch yesterday at The Swan. Food was excellent, staff attentive and welcoming and the atmosphere just right. I can wholeheartedly recommend the Swan for Christmas lunch and look forward to returning there again for a regular Sunday lunch or evening meal. Thanks for a great meal.

Thank you, Sam and Nigel, for another delicious Sunday lunch at The Swan. We stumbled across you nearly 4 years ago and have made several trips back to you since. You provide excellent service in a beautiful old pub and make us welcome whether we come on our own, like today, or with our children.