About this property
In the Suffolk countryside, between Bury St. Edmunds and Sudbury, this beautiful 15th-century building offers 4-star accommodation and a restaurant with 2 AA Rosettes for its fine food. Lavenham is one of the best-preserved Tudor villages in Britain, and The Swan Hotel & Spa is perhaps one of England's finest historic hotels. The building has been carefully restored and beautifully renovated, with ancient oak beams, large open fireplaces and a minstrel gallery. Decorated in warm, relaxing colours, the en suite rooms combine period features with modern facilities. Each includes a flat-screen plasma TV and facilities for making tea and coffee. The on site Weavers' House Spa has 6 treatment rooms, 2 relaxation suites, a sauna, steam room, spa boutique and an outdoor vitality pool and terrace. The Swan Hotel & Spa serves modern British cuisine in its Gallery Restaurant, made using fresh, locally sourced ingredients. Prior reservation is recommended. Guests can also dine in the informal Brasserie and historic Old Bar. Al fresco dining is possible in the garden, as well as fine dining in the elegant Gallery Restaurant.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Sally
United Kingdom“Great stay, comfortable room and good food in the restaurant. Friendly, helpful staff. Lots of steps and stairs, so be aware if you have mobility issues. There were helpful hand bars along the corridors which helped. Central location.” - Jan United Kingdom“Have visited this beautiful hotel many times over the years. It never loses its high standards in everyway”
- Barbara United Kingdom“Good location to explore Lavenham, Tudor buildings all around & a lot of history.”
- Rebecca United Kingdom“Breakfast and Dinner were amazing. We were aloud to take our cat for a £20 fee. They were very mindful not to enter our room for the duration of our stay, to ensure he didn't escape.”
Chris United Kingdom“This beautiful old building is in a perfect location for the town. Lovely garden and lots of lovely seating areas throughout hotel. Very good breakfast. Super dog friendly with dog bowls, treats and bed provided for the £20 charge.”- Sophie United Kingdom“Cleanliness, attentive staff, lovely breakfast options”
- Caterina United Kingdom“Doggie, welcome pack with bedtime sleepy bones & tug rope. The friendly staff, handmade pottery, the 600 years of history beautifully maintained and garden.”
- Katie United Kingdom“Lovely hotel with lots of history, relaxing atmosphere, friendly and welcoming”
Ian
Australia“Lovely breakfast and evening meal the previous evening. Relaxed atmosphere. Excellent staff service, particularly a receptionist who dealt with a rather unpleasant customer with outstanding professionalism. Rooms were very clean, as was the whole...”- Carolyn United Kingdom“Central location, character property. Food was fabulous, staff very professional.”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
- The Gallery Restaurant
- CuisineBritish • European
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner • High tea
- AmbianceTraditional
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
- Mess Call 487 Brasserie
- CuisineBritish • French • European
- Open forLunch • Dinner
- AmbianceFamily friendly
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
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Cot and extra bed policies
Prices for cots are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cots are subject to availability.
The fine print
If you wish to dine AA rosette Gallery Restaurant, prior reservation is recommended to avoid disappointment.
Please note the hotel is a 14th-century building and may not be suitable for disabled guests. There are ground-floor rooms available on request, any special requirements can be added to the booking.
Multiple bookings of 5 or more rooms will be subject to different terms and conditions.
Bookings over a certain value may be subject to additional deposits and cancellation policies.
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
