Swan Hotel & Spa

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Scored 8.9
Rated excellent

Excellent location!

9.6

In the Suffolk countryside, between Bury St. Edmunds and Sudbury, this beautiful 15th-century building offers 4-star accommodations 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 colors, the rooms with attached bathroom 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 in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Spa and wellness center
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 2 restaurants
  • Room service
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Bar

Property highlights

  • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

  • Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Buffet

  • Free private parking available at the hotel

Availability

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See what guests loved the most:

Judith
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Breakfast and dinner for company was great, considering the hotel wasn’t busy in the evening we had to wait at the bar for sometime before we were served.”
Emine
Canada Canada
“Lovely hotel with several different lounges, outdoor areas.”
Mace
United States United States
“Very nice. Old buildings well kept. Great service”
Tracie
United States United States
“Gorgeous hotel Lovely staff Excellent food We would go back again and again”
Blair
United States United States
“600 year old Inn, just the experience we were looking for. Lavenham is a wonderful little village full of English history.”
Sean
United States United States
“Hotel is historic and full of charm. Food is varied and delicious. We enjoyed breakfast and dinner twice each. Comfortable beds, rooms had robes and spa toiletries. Spa was lovely.”
Jones
United States United States
“Cozy, clean, free parking, easy access to everything in town.”
Joy
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The Swan Hotel is luxurious and classy as well as authentic and quaint. Food choices were excellent in either the Gallery restaurant or the Brasserie Fabulous rooms with everything you need. Weaver's Spa was fantastic.”
Sandra
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The staff were very accommodating and couldn't do enough for us. Nothing was too much trouble. I don't think they knew the word 'no'”
Dr
Germany Germany
“A lovely Tudor inn in maybe one of the most scenic towns in Southern England. The USAAF bar is equally fascinating . The breakfast was awesome, the staff very friendly.”

Hotel area info

Restaurants

2 Restaurants On Site
The Gallery Restaurant
  • Cuisine
    British • European
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner • High tea
  • Ambience
    Traditional
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
Mess Call 487 Brasserie
  • Cuisine
    British • French • European
  • Open for
    Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambience
    Family-friendly
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of Swan Hotel & Spa

Great facilities! Review score, 9.2

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Spa and wellness center
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 2 restaurants
  • Room service
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Bar

House rules

Swan Hotel & Spa takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
From 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 4 years
Crib upon request
Free
5 - 17 years
Extra bed upon request
£10 per child, per night

Prices for cribs aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
Groups
When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

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 ID 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.

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