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About this property

Historic Setting: The Sweeney in Oswestry is housed in a historic building, offering a unique and charming atmosphere. Guests enjoy garden views and a sun terrace, complemented by a beautifully maintained garden. Comfortable Accommodations: Each room features a private bathroom, tea and coffee maker, and free WiFi. Additional amenities include a lounge, outdoor fireplace, and room service, ensuring a comfortable and relaxing stay. Dining Experience: The family-friendly restaurant serves British cuisine with vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options. Breakfast includes continental, full English/Irish, and vegetarian/vegan selections. Lunch and dinner are also available. Local Attractions: Located 53 mi from Liverpool John Lennon Airport, The Sweeney is near Whittington Castle (5 mi), Chirk Castle (8.7 mi), and Chester Racecourse (28 mi). Guests can enjoy fishing and cycling activities in the surrounding area.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan

  • Free Parking Available On Site

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There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
1 king bed
1 full bed
1 twin bed
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1 full bed
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1 king bed
1 king bed
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2 twin beds
1 full bed
1 full bed
Bedroom 1
1 full bed
Bedroom 2
1 full bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Stanley
United States United States
The food at dinner and breakfast was delicious. I was told that the hotel owner was also the chef. Hotel was in a peaceful country setting with lots of outdoor facilities.
Jacqui
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Lovely Hotel set in beautiful grounds. Very comfortable bed. Varied menu, good selection for breakfast.
Catrin
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Fantastic place. Amazing food and a relaxing place. Grounds were lush.
Kitty
United Kingdom United Kingdom
The food was lovely, bar well kept and the staff were next level. Phenomenal service
Hywel
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Large room parkland views.impressive country house. Nice gardens and plenty of places to eat outside in the evening also covered open area if raining. Good restaurant
David
Australia Australia
Seemed to be no clear check in desk, and no-one around to help. Did not know what to do. Same with paying- were not asked to pay at checkin as expected. Did not end up paying till last day and WE had to do the asking. No real problem - just a...
Adrian
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Location, Staff and food was great. With plenty of parking.
Sam
United States United States
Brilliant location. Lots of parking spaces. Great food.
Julie
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Staff were friendly and approachable but professional and efficient at the same time. The Sweeney is a gorgeous old house set in lovely grounds. Our room was great, cosy but plenty big enough. The room had great views and we liked the fact that...
Ani
United Kingdom United Kingdom
The hostess was great - we arrived very late and she was very accommodating. The decorations were also lovely.

Managed by The Sweeney Restaurant Bar & Rooms

Company review score: 9.4Based on 665 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Property info

Our stylish restaurant with its contemporary décor offers wonderful modern British and European cuisine to both residents and non residents – open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, we offer an A la Carte menu. We are also renowned locally and as far as Chester, Shrewsbury and beyond for our delicious Sunday lunches which, such is their popularity, have to be booked well in advance. Our chic bar is the perfect place to relax. In these contemporary, yet comfortable, surroundings why not enjoy a cocktail, a meal, a coffee – read a book, enjoy the views or chat with friends or colleagues – we like to think that our bar pays homage to convivial congeniality and we hope you do too Our magnificent function room can cater for wedding parties, birthday parties, anniversaries, in fact just about anything that you feel like having a party for! We are also licensed to hold civil ceremonies at the Sweeney. Proving to be very very popular are our Exclusive Use Weddings – please feel free to call and enquire about this option or any other information regarding any function at the Sweeney. Location: 2 miles from the historic market town of Oswestry, 17 miles from the medieval town of Shrewsbury and 25 miles from the famous Roman town of Chester – we are conveniently placed for all by road or rail. Manchester and Liverpool too are easily accessible by car. (Please note all distances are approximate). Shopping and Entertainment – Both Shrewsbury and Chester are excellent for shopping and a few miles outside Chester is Cheshire Oaks – one of the country’s biggest outlet villages. Chester has its own race course and is also home to one of the UK’s best zoos. The Sweeney is also 12 miles from Llangollen which plays host to the International Eistethfod each year.

Neighborhood info

A Handsome mansion built of free-stone and beautifully placed in the midst of a well timbered park close to the bustling marker town of Oswestry. Other nearby attractions include the picture-postcard Whittington Castle, Park Hall Countryside Experience and the great Marcher Fortress Chirk Castle. Oswestry is also a great place to explore the dramatic landscape of the Welsh Borders and is close to Offas Dyke long-distance footpath.

Language Spoken

English

Area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Restaurant
  • Cuisine
    British
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambience
    Family-friendly • Traditional • Romantic
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free

Amenities of The Sweeney

Great facilities! Review score, 8.5

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Bar

House rules

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Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM
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Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children over 1 are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note: There is a Pet fee of GBP20.00 per stay collected upon check-in.