Lavenham, Suffolk Hotels

Lavenham, Suffolk Hotels
Lavenham is a village in Suffolk in southern England famous for its medieval buildings and its 500-year-old church. Located on the River Brett and surrounded by beautiful British countryside, Lavenham is popular with outdoor enthusiasts. Visit Helmingham Hall's famous gardens. Walk or cycle the Lavenham Loop. Canoe or kayak on the River Stour or head to the Suffolk coast for a sail. Quaint shops, cafes and restaurants in Lavenham are fun to explore before spending the night at one of the village's hotels.

Swan Hotel

The Swan Hotel is located in a 15th-century building on one of the main streets in the middle of Lavenham town center. The historic hotel boasts five guest room types, all individually decorated in traditional style and many with garden views. Each room offers an en-suite bath, tea- and coffee-making facilities and TV. Room rate includes a full Suffolk cooked breakfast. The hotel has several packages available throughout the year, some for bed and breakfast only and others for dinner, bed and breakfast. Lunch and dinner is available every day in the hotel's garden lounge, bar or restaurant. The chef emphasizes typical Suffolk cuisine, using fresh, locally grown produce. The Swan Hotel is a perfect base from which to hike the Suffolk countryside or take a day trip to the Suffolk coast.

The Swan Hotel
High Street
Lavenham, Suffolk, CO10 9QA
011 (+44) (0) 1787 247477
theswanatlavenham.co.uk

The Great House Hotel

Located in the center of Lavenham, this small boutique hotel offers luxury accommodation in a modern setting. The hotel has only five guest rooms, but each boast an en-suite bath with a shower, large beds with Egyptian cotton linen, TV, DVD player, in-room high-speed Internet access and hairdryer. Breakfast is not included in the room rate, but a continental breakfast or a full-cooked Suffolk breakfast can be eaten in the hotel's restaurant. The award-winning restaurant also serves lunch and dinner several days a week, with a concentration on fine French cuisine. From The Great House Hotel, you can enjoy exploring Lavenham's craft shops or taking a walk on the Lavenham Circular Walk.

The Great House Hotel
Market Place
Lavenham, Suffolk CO1O 9QZ
011 (+44) (0) 1787 247431
greathouse.co.uk

The Angel Hotel

Thought to be Lavenham's oldest inn, The Angel Hotel first opened its doors in 1420. Nowadays, it offers eight guest rooms with a choice of double, twin or family rooms. All rooms have en-suite bath and come with TV, tea- and coffee-making facilities, hairdryer and in-room high-speed Internet access. Breakfast is included in the room rate, with a choice of a light continental breakfast or a more hearty full-cooked Suffolk breakfast. The hotel's pub is a relaxing place to have a drink or a bar meal, with a slightly more formal meal style available in the on-site restaurant. You can also sit outside in the garden or on the patio if the English weather holds up. Stay overnight at The Angel Hotel, then take a day trip to Bury St Edmunds or visit Kentwell Hall and its gardens.

The Angel Hotel
Market Place
Lavenham
Suffolk, CO10 9QZ
011 (+44) (0) 1787 247 388
maypolehotels.com/angelhotel

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