get-away to suffolk

As Summer comes to a close and we slowly head towards Autumn, you can’t help but start to think of cosy mid-week breaks or weekends away in the countryside, snuggled up by an open fire with a glass of your favourite brew or a pot of tea. You’d be hard pushed to find a more perfect retreat than the historic Swan at Lavenham. Nestled in the market town of Lavenham in Suffolk, with its higgledy piggledy half timbered houses and antique shops and a heritage steeped in the cloth trade, The Swan Hotel has stood for over 500 years, and with a mix of Tudor heritage and modern facilities it’s a real get-away for those seeking solitude in the beautiful Suffolk countryside.

Widely acknowledged as one of the premier places to stay in Suffolk, The Swan Hotel boasts a fine AA two Rosette Gallery Restaurant, with an enviable reputation for first class food, locally sourced. A must is the traditional afternoon teas, a real speciality of The Swan, served in the cosy lounge or the garden if the weather is kind.

As expected from a fine country hotel such as The Swan, the bedrooms are a delight, choose from one of the character bedrooms or for a more romantic touch or special occasion try the extravagant half-timbered suite.

Perfectly positioned for exploring the famous Constable Country and close to Bury St. Edmunds and Ipswich, The Swan is a great base for touring the Suffolk countryside.

So if you’re looking for a mid-week or weekend break in the beautiful Suffolk countryside The Swan at Lavenham must surely be at the top of your list. It’s within easy driving distance from London, situated on the A1141, about 2 miles east of the A134, between Sudbury and Bury St. Edmunds. Half an hour from Newmarket, an hour from Stansted and forty minutes from Cambridge.