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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Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

    • 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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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
or
2 single beds
Bedroom
1 large double bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
1 double bed
1 large double bed
or
2 single beds
1 large double bed
or
2 single beds
1 large double bed
or
2 single beds
1 double bed
1 double bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Sally
    United Kingdom 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 United Kingdom
    Have visited this beautiful hotel many times over the years. It never loses its high standards in everyway
  • Nicola
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Wonderful location, friendly staff and lovely relaxing areas and gorgeous food.
  • Helen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Have stayed many times before and love the location. Room was clean and bed very comfortable. Food lovely but pricey!
  • Barbara
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Good location to explore Lavenham, Tudor buildings all around & a lot of history.
  • Elizabethhogan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The dinner and breakfast were good and front of house restaurant staff were all good
  • Patricia
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The hotel is stunning. The room beautiful and comfortable.
  • Rebecca
    United Kingdom 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 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 United Kingdom
    Cleanliness, attentive staff, lovely breakfast options

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

2 restaurants on site
  • The Gallery Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      British • European
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner • High tea
    • Ambiance
      Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
  • Mess Call 487 Brasserie
    • Cuisine
      British • French • European
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

Swan Hotel & Spa takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 23:30
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
Check-out
From 07:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

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

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.

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

Need-to-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 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.