Visitors find peaceful moments in a historic hotel's garden retreat or book rejuvenating hot stone massages while enjoying fine dining and attentive service
Located in the historical district, The Swan Hotel offers an upscale retreat with a peaceful garden and spa. Travelers appreciate the convenience of two restaurants and dry cleaning services. Past guests consistently highlight the staff's helpfulness.
Located in Sudbury, The Swan Hotel is in the historical district. Little Hall Lavenham and Corpus Christi Guildhall are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Giffords Hall Vineyard and Suffolk Distillery. Lavenham Falconry and Kingfisher Leisure Centre are also worth visiting. Visit our Lavenham travel guide
High Street 1, Lavenham, Sudbury, England, CO10 9QA
What's nearby
Ipswich Waterfront
36 min drive - 37.0 km
University of Cambridge
57 min drive - 78.8 km
Little Hall Lavenham
2 min walk - 0.2 km
Corpus Christi Guildhall
2 min walk - 0.2 km
Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul
9 min walk - 0.8 km
Getting around
Sudbury Station
20 min drive
London (STN-Stansted)
69 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's
10 min drive
Cock And Bell
8 min drive
The Crown
6 min drive
The Bildeston Crown
9 min drive
meford valley
8 min drive
About this property
The Swan Hotel
Upscale hotel in the historical district
Consider a stay at The Swan Hotel and take advantage of a terrace, a garden and a hair salon. Treat yourself to a hot stone massage, a body scrub or aromatherapy at the on-site spa. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner and British cuisine. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
Free self-parking
Full breakfast (surcharge), free newspapers and a 24-hour front desk
Wedding services, meeting rooms and smoke-free property
Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All rooms are individually furnished, and have comforts such as 24-hour room service and bathrobes, as well as perks such as free WiFi and safes.
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
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Banquet hall
Smoke-free property
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
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Desk
Heating
Individual furnishings
Iron/ironing board
Mobile key entry
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 are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 20.00 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on the number on the booking confirmation
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
Fee for full breakfast: from 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
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
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-authorise 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
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Property is also known as
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Frequently asked questions
Is The Swan Hotel pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total). There's a fee of GBP 20.00 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
How much does it cost to stay at The Swan Hotel?
As of 9 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Swan Hotel on 16 Mar 2026 start from ฿5,130, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at The Swan Hotel?
Self-parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.
What time is check-in at The Swan Hotel?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.
What time is check-out at The Swan Hotel?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is The Swan Hotel located?
Situated in the historical district, this spa hotel is steps away from Little Hall Lavenham and Corpus Christi Guildhall. Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) away.
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Reviews
The Swan Hotel Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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Some brilliant staff, some probably new staff but on average very good staff. Good food.
Patrick
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
10/10 Excellent
Pauline
7 Nov 2025
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 .
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.
Wonderful hotel, such a beautiful old building. Food was delicious, we ate in the brasserie and had breakfast each morning in the gallery restaurant. The staff were spot on, very helpful and attentive. Lavenham itself is a very picturesque village, you feel you have been transported back to another era. Would definitely stay again.
Beautiful hotel and facilities, room over looked the garden and it was really comfortable and clean - nice and quiet too . We dined at the swan too , very attentive and friendly staff .
Great location, very friendly and helpful staff, can’t rate them highly enough. The hotel is very well kept and nicely finished. The food is amazing. Rooms are very comfortable and have everything you need. Only minor comment is Bathroom decor could do with a refresh but overall a very nice stay and would highly recommend a visit.
We stayed for 2 nights, whilst the room was very nice the bed was poorly made (quilt hanging out of the quilt cover). The bathroom extraction was almost non existent, it got extremely steamy after the shower was run. Also, I reported the fact that there is no shower cubicle, just a shower attachment over the bath with no shower curtain ! With even very careful handling this ultimately leads to getting the bathroom floor very wet. Finally, if you decide to take a bath instead, the toiletry containers are too high to reach without standing up to use them. Poorly thought out. Shame as the hotel and staff are great.
We have stayed at the Swan before and it is beautiful . This historic hotel is very well maintained and atmospheric. The staff are lovely and very friendly and the food in the restaurant is delicious and very well presented. Our room (no. 6) was spacious and very comfortable, although the bathroom was a bit challenging . We will definitely be back to Kavengam and the Swan .
We had a wonderful Christmas break with the whole family celebrating my mother-in-laws 80th birthday. Beautiful hotel with lovely facilities, including a relaxing spa. The Swan team couldn’t have been lovelier or more helpful and the restaurant and food was first class. Lavenham was gorgeous. Overall a very memorable stay for everyone. Will definitely be back.
We had three double rooms that were lovely. My only criticism is one of the rooms only had a bath with a hand held shower head. The other two rooms had a bath and shower. The staff were exemplary and so attentive.
The Swan hotel is the perfect little get away for that homey type of feeling. Everything was of the best quality and comfort across the board was clearly on top of their list. All staff were eager to help and very welcoming. Our room was their standard but felt more like a junior suite. The food was delicious. The spa was perfect. 5 stars from me across the board.
It was a surprise for my husband 50th birthday, the staff were all very friendly, the bonus bit was having spa onsite , we had dinner in the evening the service was incredible the staff very friendly.
The Swan Hotel is a unique venue in a historic village which is like stepping back to Tudor times. Our large room had recently been refurbished and was lovely with a large super comfy bed. Personally I’d have preferred a walk in shower to one over the bath. Nice to have a safe in the room but positioning on the wardrobe floor wasn’t very practical.