Name: The Swan Inn
Address: The Street, Monks Eleigh, IP7 7AU, United Kingdom, The Street, Suffolk, IP7 7AU, UK
Rating: 9.5

The Swan Inn

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About this property

Historic Setting: The Swan Inn in Monks Eleigh offers a unique stay within a historic building. Guests enjoy a sun terrace and an outdoor seating area, complemented by free WiFi throughout the property. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms feature private bathrooms with walk-in showers, hairdryers, and free toiletries. Additional amenities include TVs, electric kettles, and carpeted floors, ensuring a comfortable and relaxing stay. Dining Experience: A daily housekeeping service and laundry service are available. Breakfast is served à la carte, offering full English/Irish, vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options. Guests can enjoy juice and fruits each morning. Local Attractions: Located 65 km from London Stansted Airport, the property is near Hedingham Castle (24 km), Flatford (22 km), and Ipswich Station (24 km). Freeport Braintree is 38 km away, providing additional activities for visitors.

Couples particularly 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 (9.6)

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free

Free parking available on-site

Availability

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Room type	Number of guests
Double or Twin Room with Shower 1 extra-large double bed or 2 single beds
Triple Room with Shower 1 single bed and 1 double bed
Small Double Room 1 double bed

Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Adrian

United Kingdom

“Julie and Steve our hosts were really excellent! They went way beyond what was expected. The breakfast super and freshly cooked to order. Even offered to give us a lift to pick up our car which we had left in a neighbouring village overnight. Also...”

Susan

United Kingdom

“The friendly warm welcome when we arrived. The breakfast was amazing and nothing was too much trouble for us fussy bunch of eaters! The building is steeped in history and the owners were able to tell us a lot about it. There was a lovely cosy...”

Joanne

Australia

“Julie and Steve were wonderful hosts and provided us with great information for exploring the area. Brewster the dog was great for a cuddle! The breakfast was amazing!”

Alana

United Kingdom

“A lovely quaint village seeped in history. The property was very safe with a private entrance to save entering via the pub, should you not wish to do so - a fantastic location to nip downstairs for a drink or two! Our stay was very comfortable in...”

Maggie

United Kingdom

“Beautiful old pub with modern facilities and a comfortable room”

Sue

United Kingdom

“Everything, the hosts were lovely the decor was really well done. Area nice and quiet, very dog friendly”

Greta

United Kingdom

“Quirky, charming property, full of historical character. Pretty typical Suffolk village. Great hosts, felt very well looked after. Would highly recommend.”

Stuart

United Kingdom

“Easy parking. Lovely building. Great room. Very comfortable bed. Excellent bathroom. Good shampoo, shower gel etc supplied. Loads of powerful hot water. Superb breakfast. Stephen and Julie were friendly and. Nothing was too much. Great pre...”

Denise

United Kingdom

“Hosts were lovely, nothing was too much trouble. Loved the greet from Brewster the dog. Fabulous breakfast. Would definitely recommend”

Deborah

United Kingdom

“Location was on the main road, so easy to find. The owners were very friendly, welcoming, go the extra mile, nothing was too much trouble. Brewster, the dog welcomed us too and was very friendly. locals in the pub made us feel welcome too. Room...”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Penney Inns Ltd

Company review score: 10Based on 77 reviews from 1 property

1 managed property

Company information

Hi, I'm Julie and my Husband Stephen and we have owned The Swan, Monks Eleigh since September 2018. When we bought The Swan it had been closed for 8 months and it's future was uncertain, up until the pandemic we traded as a pub/restaurant, during the pandemic we decided to renovate the upstairs rooms to allow for guests to stay and enjoy all that Monks Eleigh and the surrounding countryside/towns & villages has to offer. Due to falling numbers we closed the restaurant and are now planning to expand on our Bed & Breakfast from two rooms currently to five rooms in the near future. We look forward to welcoming you to The Swan. Julie, Stephen & Brewster (the pub dog)

Property information

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 aways to be delivered. PUB OPENING TIMES: DRINKS ONLY Closed Mondays (except Bank Holidays) Closed Tuesdays & Wednesdays Open for drinks Thursday, Friday, Saturday 2pm - 10pm Sunday 2pm - 8pm

Neighbourhood information

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.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

Property surroundings

House rules

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Check-in

From 14:00 to 22:00

Check-out

Until 10:30

Cancellation/ prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 5 years are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

Cards accepted at this property

Cash is not accepted

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 08:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

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

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.