About this property
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 9.5 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular amenities
- Free parking
- Spa
- Non-smoking rooms
- 2 restaurants
- Room service
- Free Wifi
- Family rooms
- Bar
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Emine
Canada“Lovely hotel with several different lounges, outdoor areas.” - Mace
United States“Very nice. Old buildings well kept. Great service” - Tracie United States“Gorgeous hotel Lovely staff Excellent food We would go back again and again”
- Blair 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“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“Cozy, clean, free parking, easy access to everything in town.”
- Joy
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“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“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.” - Amy United States“The staff was very friendly and the hotel was clean. Comfortable rooms in a beautiful historic hotel and village.”
Hotel area info
Restaurants
- The Gallery Restaurant
- CuisineBritish • European
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner • High tea
- AmbienceTraditional
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
- Mess Call 487 Brasserie
- CuisineBritish • French • European
- Open forLunch • Dinner
- AmbienceFamily-friendly
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
House rules
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
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.
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 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.
