Tudor England, Still Alive

“I had booked an afternoon tea for two , at midday , at midday there was no sign of anyone around , had to chase someone up ..eventually got seated ...got cream and jam ,, and a coffee but at 12 30 got our afternoon tea . The scones were very good , and plenty of jam and cream , but what on earth is going on with the sandwiches ? and the cakes ? I am a stickler for a good afternoon tea , unfortunately this did not make the grade . The best one I have ever had was at the pickerell in ixworth , closely followed by Tilly's in Brandon Who offered a choice of sandwiches ...and these are proper sandwiches. , the swan didn't provide what you could call a sandwich , open sandwich does not mean bruschetta with shavings on ,! also cake should be slices , not taste size portions ...with one consistent flavour of lemon running through all .... For the price is was totally underwhelming . I expected better , and was very disappointed.as was my guest ... In summary , a good cream tea with scones ..but as an afternoon tea left a lot to be desired , and an expensive one at that Such a shame”

“We had an excellent nights stay. All of the staff were very attentive, friendly and welcoming. We were made to feel at home and nothing was to much bother. Our room (numbet 28) was perfect and cosy and had been cleaned to a very high standard. Our dining experience was great. From the choice of food to the service from all staff was exceptional. Breakfast was also great with plenty of choice and great quality. Thank you all from, the Chefs and waiting staff, front of house staff and for those who cleaned and prepared our room. You have a right to be proud of yourselves and your hotel. As Arny said "I'll be back" THANK YOU”

“We had an absolutely lovely stay at The Swan at Lavenham and it really is a true gem. the hotel is full of character, charm and history and you feel it the moment you walk through the door. The building itself is beautifully quirky, with original timber beams and crooked features that reflect its medieval origins. Thankfully, it hasn’t been over modernised, so it still feels authentic and full of old school charm, while offering excellent service and comfort throughout. Our room was incredibly cosy and quaint, perfectly in keeping with the building, and felt warm, inviting and thoughtfully finished. Breakfast was lovely and plentiful, with a great selection, and we also enjoyed lunch which was very tasty and well presented, exactly what you want from a relaxed countryside stay. I also had spa treatment at the Weavers’ House Spa, which was a real highlight. I had Annetta, who was absolutely incredible. The extra little touches, like the sorbet, tea and macaroon afterwards, made the experience feel really special and indulgent. Overall, it was a truly lovely stay from start to finish. A perfect mix of history, comfort and attentive service and somewhere we will definitely be returning to.”

“Loved the quirky, old fashioned rooms and the bed was very cozy. The service was great, from the receptionist upon entering to the overnight staff, it was a pleasure talking to them all. The hotel is just a couple of minutes walk from the house that featured in Harry Potter and the villiage itself is really nice. Would definitely visit again.”

“⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ​We visited The Lavenham Swan this past Monday for my boyfriend’s 29th birthday, and it was an absolutely exceptional experience from start to finish. ​The food was fantastic, but what truly makes this place stand out is the incredible team: ​Service & History: A huge thank you to Jake, our waiter, who went above and beyond. He took the time to share the fascinating history of Lavenham and the building itself, which added such a special layer to our dining experience. The blonde lady with curly hair was also fantastic! ​Housekeeping: Our room was spotlessly clean and tidy—easily one of the best-maintained rooms we’ve stayed in. Kudos to Lila and Bailey for their hard work and attention to detail. ​The Extra Mile: A special shout-out again to Lila and Ella for the wonderful surprise of bringing birthday fudge to the room! ​It’s these personal touches and the warm, professional service that made the celebrations feel so extra special. We had an amazing time and can’t recommend The Swan highly enough for a special occasion. We’ll definitely be returning!”