The Swan Hotel

4.0 star property

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Grand Double Room
Couples treatment room(s), body treatments, aromatherapy
2 restaurants; breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Couples treatment room(s), body treatments, aromatherapy
Front of property – evening/night

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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High Street 1, Lavenham, Sudbury, England, CO10 9QA
  • Place, Little Hall Lavenham
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Corpus Christi Guildhall
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, London (STN-Stansted)
    ‪67 min drive‬

Room options

Superior Double or Twin Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Premium Double or Twin Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Design Double or Twin Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Traditional Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

The Swan Hotel

2 restaurants, a full-service spa, and a bar/lounge are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a sauna, coffee/tea in a common area, and massage/treatment rooms.
The Swan Hotel offers 45 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include bathrobes and complimentary toiletries.

This Sudbury hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a sauna.
The onsite spa has 4 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, facials, and body wraps. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and reflexology.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at The Swan Hotel. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Little Hall Lavenham. You'll find features like free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus 2 restaurants.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Enjoy British cuisine while dining at The Gallery Restaurant
  • Full breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Indulge with detox wraps, massages, or body treatments at the spa
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge, and tour or ticket assistance
  • Onsite recreation includes a steam room and a sauna
  • Steps from Little Hall Lavenham and Corpus Christi Guildhall
  • Dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
The Swan Hotel offers its guests a full-service spa and a sauna. There are 2 restaurants on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Spa services, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly The Swan Hotel. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 4-star Sudbury hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy full breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM.
The Gallery Restaurant - This restaurant specializes in British cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Reservations are required.
The Brasserie - This brasserie specializes in British cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Reservations are required. Open select days.
Airman's Bar - Onsite bar. Open daily.
24-hour room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking
  • Street parking available
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: GBP 19 per person
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Airman's Bar
  • The Brasserie
  • The Gallery Restaurant

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 4 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Prenatal massages
  • Reflexology

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 20.00 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 pets
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 15.0 per night.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 19 per person
  • Pet fee: GBP 20.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 15.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

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The Swan Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 310 out of 438 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 97 out of 438 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 438 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 438 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 438 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location in middle of village. Comfortable interiors. Restaurant pleasant staff but v slow.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

valerie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The wonderful staff and warm welcome for us and our dogs. We had an amazing stay, delicious food and great service. The room was stunning, extremely comfortable, clean and spacious. Lovely bed and a great nights sleep. Gorgeous little treats and toys for our dogs. It was all very special, thank you so much! We will definitely book again. Highly recommend this beautiful hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There were shops nearby
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Clare

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Favourite hotel

Love this place. Staff are friendly and helpful and food is delicious!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location brilliant staff the best place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Been before. Food is excellent and lounges warm and cody
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Pauline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This is a beautiful hotel , with so many original features . It was clean and the staff were amazing . Especially Julia on reception , Pedro and Junior in the Gallery restaurant , which serves Michelin quality dishes . This is our go to place whenever we are visiting Lavenham .
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Some brilliant staff, some probably new staff but on average very good staff. Good food.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An unique experience for character and ambience. Loved every minute of our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very enjoyable stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Clare

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel and surroundings. Great staff and food as well; we will definitely be coming again and for a longer stay:)
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lucy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A very special hotel

A really wonderful stay at The Swan. Can’t fault a thing. Lovely, friendly staff, beautiful bedroom, great dining and bar, lots of great lounge areas and garden seating, and a super spa too. We will definitely be back - thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jacob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place, excellent staff and great food.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay in a quaint hotel with character
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The Swan - One to visit

Brilliant place with many wonderful places to visit
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Yes
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and professional. Comfortable hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

saul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
excellent food and service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really beautiful hotel. Lovely garden out the back to sit and chill out and plenty of comfy areas inside. Had a really restful stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful stay and excellent food

Lovely friendly hotel in beautiful village location. Excellent breakfast and dinner. We’ll be back soon
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laverne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly & efficient staff old world charm easy access for my disabled husband attractive building wonderful food right in centre of village which had interesting buildings and shops ...would definitely recommend The Swan and would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Summer weekend visit.

Felt very welcoming and comfortable. Best breakfasts on our holiday. Staff were always friendly and helpful. Lovely historic hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is a beautiful, historic place to stay in the fantastic medieval town of Lavenham. It really is one of the most atmospheric hotel experiences available anywhere.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Historic building with character and charm.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

annie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
lovely comfortable stay with our dog Bella. The best dog friendly hotel we have stayed in. Nothing was too much trouble.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025