Sleek design is coupled with period charm at the Lavenham Great House in rural Suffolk. This 5-star hotel and restaurant provides stylish rooms with free Wi-Fi and a complimentary decanter of sherry. Each room features chic furnishings alongside traditional features such as exposed beams. Some rooms feature four-poster beds, and all come with a mini-bar, espresso machine and plasma TV. Since 2011, the restaurant has been included in the Sunday Times’ Top 100 Restaurants. It serves a variety of dishes from Scottish salmon sushi to grilled Suffolk venison. This area of Suffolk offers many picturesque cycling routes through the rolling countryside, dotted with characteristic “Suffolk pink” cottages. Lavenham is famous for its church and its Tudor heritage. Less than 30 minutes’ drive from Bury St Edmunds and an hour’s drive from Cambridge, Lavenham provides a peaceful stay in the heart of the Suffolk countryside.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Continental

FREE parking!


Availability

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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.3
Facilities
8.4
Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
9.1
Value for money
8.4
Location
9.8
Free WiFi
9.4
High score for Lavenham
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Ian
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The owners are lovely and make a real effort to make you feel at home. And the beds are fantastic!!!! Dinner was enjoyable and breakfast was excellent.
  • Gerald
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Location brilliant. Surrounding architecture unrivalled, England at it’s best! Size and comfort of room excellent, breakfast really good, not the usual, but a fusion of English and continental.staff helpful .
  • Neil
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    All members of the hotel staff were very good and their customer service skills were fantastic. All deserve a drink from the bar on the management.

Managed by The Great House Lavenham

Company review score: 9.3Based on 90 reviews from 1 property
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Property info

Located in the heart of Suffolk, The Great House Restaurant with Rooms is situated in the picturesque village of lovely Lavenham, packed with rich history, artefacts, stories, and quaint timbered buildings that look like they belong to another time. Make the most of your visit to lovely Lavenham with an overnight stay in one of their beautiful rooms. Choose from five luxury room, each room has an en-suite, and four of the five rooms include a seating area or separate lounge, perfect for curling up with a good book before dinner. The bedrooms are packed full of character, from soft furnishings to exposed beams and brickwork, revealing the rich history of the building. The Great House is home to one of the best restaurants in the east of England and offers a unique French dining experience both at brunch and dinner time. Every menu comprises local, seasonal ingredients, with each dish created as a visually stunning masterpiece which boasts the exquisite flavours. Please note: The Great House is closed on Mondays. (not including check-out and Breakfast)

Neighborhood info

There are over 340 ‘listed’ buildings in Lavenham, now a thriving little Market village with plenty to visit and shop. Situated in the heart of Suffolk, it is the perfect location to explore the area, to walk the ancient 81 miles St Edmund’s Way or to enjoy the peaceful life of the village. Visit the National Trust Lavenham Guildhall, Lavenham Church, Lavenham Little Hall Museum... Long Melford, Kersey, Bury St Edmunds and Cambridge...

Languages Spoken

English,Turkish

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      British • French
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Traditional • Modern • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of The Great House Lavenham Hotel & Restaurant
Great facilities! Review score, 8.4

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • Free WiFi
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
Bedroom
  • Linens
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Coffee machine
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Clothes rack
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
Activities
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • CD player
  • DVD player
  • Radio
  • Telephone
Food & Drink
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).
    Services
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Ironing service
      Additional charge
    • Wake-up service/Alarm clock
    • Room service
    Front Desk Services
    • Invoice provided
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV outside property
    • CCTV in common areas
    • Smoke alarms
    • Security alarm
    • 24-hour security
    General
    • Smoke-free property
    • Tile/Marble floor
    • Heating
    • Carpeted
    • Fan
    • Ironing facilities
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Iron
    Languages Spoken
    • English
    • Turkish

    House rules

    The Great House Lavenham Hotel & Restaurant takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM

    Check-out

    From 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children not allowed.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

    Age restriction

    The minimum age for check-in is 18

    Maestro Mastercard Visa Cash Debit card The Great House Lavenham Hotel & Restaurant accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


    Smoking

    Smoking is not allowed.

    Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    Please note that the reception closes at 23:00 Sundays-Tuesdays and at 00:00 midnight Wednesdays-Saturdays. Access to the hotel after this time cannot be arranged.

    Guests should please be aware that the restaurant is not open on Sunday evenings and all day on Mondays and Tuesdays. Breakfasts are available every morning from 08:30 to 09:30.

    If guests wish to dine at the hotel then reservations should be made before arrival.

    Please inform The Great House Lavenham Hotel & Restaurant of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

    FAQs about The Great House Lavenham Hotel & Restaurant

    • The prices at The Great House Lavenham Hotel & Restaurant may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Room options at The Great House Lavenham Hotel & Restaurant include:

      • Double
      • Twin/Double

    • The Great House Lavenham Hotel & Restaurant offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Cycling
      • Hiking

    • The Great House Lavenham Hotel & Restaurant is 500 feet from the center of Lavenham. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Guests staying at The Great House Lavenham Hotel & Restaurant can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Continental

    • The Great House Lavenham Hotel & Restaurant has 1 restaurant:

      • Restaurant #1

    • Check-in at The Great House Lavenham Hotel & Restaurant is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.