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 9.5 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

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
9.1
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.2
Value for money
8.2
Location
9.5
Free WiFi
8.0

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Stephen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The ambience created by the genuine todor atmosphere with exposed beams 1
  • Butler
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Amazing huge and ancient hotel, with beams everywhere and an absolute maze to find our bedroom. Lovely large heritage room, sofa and two armchairs, nicely decorated, comfortable bed. Champagne in the breakfast buffet! Kind friendly staff who made...
  • Elizabeth
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Stunningly beautiful restaurant, bar and reception rooms in a superb location.
  • French
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely location and nice and cosy. Very comfortable bed.
  • Lucy
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beautiful old beamed property..really stunning! Lots of history and very comfortable!
  • Keith
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Pleasant room with good bathroom. Breakfast was very good and dinner good.
  • Marilyn
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    This quaint property has been very carefully renovated with many original features such as tiled floor and wooden doors. The room was very comfortable and tastefully decorated. All of the staff were pleasant and very helpful. The evening meal in...
  • Zoe
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The staff were wonderful, particularly in the dining room. Fred you were wonderful, so professional and you looked after my mum and I very well!
  • Tim
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The food and wine were excellent. We ate in the Mess Call and the Gallery, both of which were as we had hoped. The staff were very helpful and friendly. We had three rooms, all of which were clean and comfortable. An excellent stay.
  • Harber
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Fantastic staff, beautiful building, great food selection

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

Facilities of Swan Hotel & Spa
Great facilities! Review score, 9.1

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 2 restaurants
  • Room service
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle

Room Amenities

  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack

Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

Activities

  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Temporary art galleries
    Off-site

Living Area

  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Telephone
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Fruits
    Additional charge
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar

Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible).

  • Accessible parking

Reception services

  • Invoice provided
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • 24-hour front desk

Entertainment and family services

  • Board games/puzzles

Cleaning services

  • Daily housekeeping

Business facilities

  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • Safety deposit box

General

  • Pet bowls
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Laptop safe
  • Packed lunches
  • Carpeted
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Barber/beauty shop
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Wake up service/Alarm clock
  • Room service

Wellness

  • Fitness/spa locker rooms
  • Full body massage
  • Hand massage
  • Head massage
  • Couples massage
  • Foot massage
  • Neck massage
  • Back massage
  • Spa/wellness packages
  • Spa lounge/relaxation area
  • Steam room
  • Spa facilities
  • Body scrub
  • Body treatments
  • Pedicure
  • Manicure
  • Facial treatments
  • Beauty Services
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
  • Massage
    Additional charge
  • Spa and wellness centre
    Additional charge
  • Sauna

Languages spoken

  • English

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
VisaMastercardMaestro Cash is not accepted

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.

FAQs about Swan Hotel & Spa