The Swan Inn

The Street, Monks Eleigh, IP7 7AU, United Kingdom – Excellent location – show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location – rated 9.7/10! <small>(score from <b>82</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
9.5
Scored 9.5
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
82 reviews

Lovely ambience, nice friendly owners, very good breakfast.

Kim United Kingdom
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The Swan Inn

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The Swan Inn offers accommodations in Monks Eleigh, 24 miles from Freeport Braintree and 14 miles from Flatford. The property is around 15 miles from Hedingham Castle, 15 miles from The Apex, and 18 miles from Ickworth House. The bed and breakfast provides quiet street views, a sun terrace, and free Wifi is available throughout the property. The bed and breakfast offers a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a hair dryer, free toiletries, and walk-in shower. At the bed and breakfast, all units are equipped with bed linen and towels. An à la carte, full English/Irish, or vegan breakfast can be enjoyed at the property. There is an on-site bar. Guests at The Swan Inn can enjoy cycling nearby, or make the most of the garden. Ipswich Station is 15 miles from the accommodation, while St Edmundsbury Cathedral is 15 miles away. The nearest airport is London Stansted Airport, 40 miles from The Swan Inn.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

Breakfast Info

Full English/Irish, Vegan, Gluten-free

Free Parking Available On Site

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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
or
2 twin beds
1 twin bed
and
1 full bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.5
Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.8
Value for money
9.7
Location
9.7
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  • Kim
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Lovely ambience, nice friendly owners, very good breakfast.”
  • Kay
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Very comfortable bed, I suffer with lower back pain and slept very well. Very quaint family room as some of the building dates back to 1300’s, but very nice en-suite shower room and all the modern amenities you’d expect. Delicious breakfast and...”
  • Milly
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Conveniently located near Lavenham and Ipswich, lovely old pub with excellent food. The hosts, Julie and Steven, were very welcoming and made us feel at home. The room was clean and the bed comfortable, the en-suite modern and newly decorated. ...”

Managed by Penney Inns Ltd

Company review score: 9.9Based on 82 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

Staying at The Swan Inn you are assured of a warm welcome from your hosts Julie and Stephen. For a little Village Monks Eleigh has a lot to offer, our community shop and post office and just a short walk away there's Lavenham Falconry centre, Corn Craft gift shop & tea rooms, Bridge Farm plant centre and Sarah's attic vintage furniture shop. The medieval village of Lavenham is just 3 miles away noted for it's Guildhall, Little Hall, 15th century Church, half-timbered medieval cottages and circular walks. Just 8 miles away is the Town of Sudbury which was the birthplace of Thomas Gainsborough, his home is now a museum to his work and is open to the public.

Property info

A stunning 16th Century thatched inn, in the heart of the pretty Suffolk village of Monks Eleigh. With an inglenook fireplace and log burner it's perfect for those cold winter nights and in the summer enjoy a drink al fresco on our sun terrace overlooking our wonderful village green. ** PLEASE NOTE** Our restaurant is permanently closed but there are some great restaurants nearby and the option for take away to be delivered. PUB OPENING TIMES: DRINKS ONLY Closed Mondays, Tuesdays & Wednesdays Thursday 4pm - close (usually around 10pm) Friday & Saturday 2pm - close (usually around 10:30pm) Sunday 2pm - close (usually around 8pm)

Neighborhood info

Monks Eleigh is a charming Suffolk village surrounded by open countryside. The village sits in the Brett Valley, which is an area of outstanding natural beauty frequented by both walkers and cyclists. The medieval village of Lavenham is renowned for its excellent restaurants and selection of independent shops. Ipswich is 15 miles East & Colchester is about 15 miles to the south both with an excellent range of shops. Sudbury is 6 miles away and is the birthplace of Thomas Gainsborough.

Language Spoken

English

Area info

Amenities of The Swan Inn
Great facilities! Review score, 9.5

Most popular amenities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Alarm clock
View
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Activities
  • Cycling
Media & Technology
  • iPod dock
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Radio
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
Free Wifi 5 Mbps. Suitable for browsing the internet and sending and receiving emails and messages. Speed test carried out by the host.
Parking
Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not possible).
  • Street parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Wake-up service/Alarm clock
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
  • Board games/puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Laptop safe
  • Carpeted
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages Spoken
  • English

Property practices

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House rules

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Check-in

From 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM

Check-out

Until 10:30 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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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

Payments by Booking.com

Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this reservation. During your stay, you can pay for any extras using Mastercard, ​Visa and American Express .

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests need be quiet between 11:00 PM and 8:00 AM.

Pets

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

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

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 08:00:00.

FAQs about The Swan Inn

  • Check-in at The Swan Inn is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:30 AM.

  • Room options at The Swan Inn include:

    • Twin/Double
    • Triple

  • The prices at The Swan Inn may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • The Swan Inn is 0.6 miles from the center of Monks Eleigh. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The Swan Inn offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling

  • Guests staying at The Swan Inn can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.5).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegan
    • Gluten-free
    • À la carte