South West Wedmore
The Swan, Wedmore
Independent pet-friendly review by Four Legged Guests · updated July 2026 · paw rating built from 8 verified guest reviews mentioning pets
Bring your dog if
- You're happy with a standard hotel-room stay where the property explicitly welcomes dogs
- You're basing yourself in Wedmore / the South West and want a pet-friendly anchor for day trips
- The wider guest experience is strong - guests rate this 9.2/10 overall on booking platforms
Worth knowing
- Pet fee and any size restrictions aren't published - confirm directly with the property before booking
- Shared corridors and common areas mean nervous or vocal dogs may find it harder to settle
How this review was built Evidence, sources, refresh cadence
- Evidence: 8 pet-mention guest reviews sourced from major booking platforms - guests who explicitly mentioned travelling with a dog. Each review is screened for pet-relevance, then judged for sentiment to compute the paw rating.
- Not a personal visit. We don't stay at every hotel we cover - we summarise patterns from real guest reviews, paraphrased and never quoted verbatim. Full standard on our editorial policy page.
- Wider context: The property has 174 guest reviews overall across booking platforms, averaging 9.2/10 - the paw rating reflects only the pet-mentioning subset.
- Last refreshed: July 2026. Policies and pricing drift; we re-check on a rolling basis. Confirm specifics with the property at the moment you book.
- How the paw rating works: Full detail on the methodology page, including the three verification gates and known limitations.
Pet policy at a glance
- Dogs are allowed by prior arrangement, so let the inn know you are bringing a dog when you book.
Pet-friendly summary
The Swan is a charming old coaching inn in the pretty Somerset village of Wedmore, a short hop from the M5 and well placed for the Mendips, Cheddar and Wells. It has a strong reputation with dog owners and makes a popular, dog-friendly overnight stop for anyone heading down to Devon or Cornwall.
Dogs are genuinely welcome here, though the inn asks that you arrange bringing a dog in advance, so mention it when you book rather than turning up unannounced. Guests travelling with dogs single out the warm welcome: staff make a fuss of visiting dogs and lay on treats, and there is a 'Dog house' of goodies that goes down well. One thing to check when booking is the pet charge, as a guest reported a £15 dog fee that was not clearly flagged up front, so confirm it so there are no surprises.
The inn itself is full of character, with quirky, comfortable rooms, a choice of pillows and thoughtful in-room touches, and the food earns consistent praise, both dinner and breakfast. Staff are friendly and go the extra mile, even sending guests off with hot drinks for the road.
The village setting is lovely, with good country walks right from the door and easy access to Somerset's attractions, plus a handy position just off the motorway.
A few small notes. The car park entrance is a little tight, and one upstairs loft room can get warm in hot weather. Neither is a dealbreaker.
This suits a dog owner who wants a characterful, genuinely dog-welcoming inn with excellent food, whether as a Somerset base or a comfortable stop on the way west. Arrange the dog in advance, check the pet charge, and it is a lovely choice.
Highlights from pet-mentioning reviews
What reviewers travelling with dogs consistently noted about staying here.
- Charming, dog-welcoming Somerset coaching inn
- Dog treats and a 'Dog house' of goodies
- Handy M5 stop en route to the West Country
- Dogs by prior arrangement (mention when booking)
- Country walks right from the door
About this hotel
A charming old coaching inn in the pretty Somerset village of Wedmore, just off the M5 and well placed for the Mendips, Cheddar and Wells. Full of character with quirky, comfortable rooms, a garden and consistently praised food, it makes a welcoming village base or a comfortable overnight stop on the way to the West Country.
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Location
Cheddar Road, Wedmore, BS28 4EQ