The Great House Lavenham Hotel & Restaurant

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Scored 9.1
Rated superb

Excellent location!

9.8

Experience world-class service at The Great House Lavenham Hotel & Restaurant

Historic Setting: The Great House Lavenham Hotel & Restaurant in Lavenham is housed in a recently renovated historic building. Guests enjoy a sun terrace, garden, and outdoor seating area. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms feature private bathrooms, bathrobes, and free WiFi. Additional amenities include minibars, work desks, and garden or landmark views. Dining Experience: The restaurant offers British and French cuisines with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free options. Breakfast includes full English or Irish. Convenient Location: Located 65 km from London Stansted Airport, the hotel is near attractions such as St Edmundsbury Cathedral (18 km) and The Apex (19 km). Free off-site parking is available. Guest Services: Highly rated for staff and service support, the hotel provides room service, breakfast in the room, and full-day security.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • Free WiFi
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

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

Full English/Irish

  • FREE parking!

Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Fiona
Portugal Portugal
“Beautiful property very centrally located in the market square”
Rachael
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Breakfast was superb. Hotel helped my husband surprise me with prosecco and flowers on arrival to our room.”
Darran
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this hotel. The room was excellent, featuring nice furnishings, and the bed was very comfortable. We also appreciated the complimentary coffee, wine, and water. The breakfast was fantastic, especially the...”
India
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Such luxury and service. Lavenham is a gorgeous village but do yourself a favour and stay at this decadent hotel. The greeting and staff are exceptional throughout and stop at nothing to make sure your stay is memorable. They were so lovely to our...”
Sean
Spain Spain
“Friendly staff, good atmosphere, fantastic service and great food.”
Mark
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Was made to feel at home in this beautifully presented boutique hotel. Hospitality at it’s finest, as if nothing was too much trouble and all done with a friendly smile. We will be returning as i would like to sample dinner in the restaurant as...”
Eveline
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“In a lovely spot. Spotlessly clean and beautifully decorated. Excellent breakfast. Friendly and efficient staff. Plenty of good quality tea coffee treats and lovely towels.”
Robert
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Very stylish boutique hotel. Comfortable and friendly. Great location and very peaceful.”
Danielle
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Our breakfast was superb and we were grateful for tips on cooking kedgeree and poached eggs. The room (no. 4) is tastefully designed and furnished. The bathroom was fine in general though it takes ages for hot water to come through.”
Mike
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Beautifully interior design in the room (4) Top floor with dorms window in bathroom and main bedroom.”

Availability

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1 extra-large double bed
1 large double bed
1 double bed
1 extra-large double bed
2 large double beds
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Managed by The Great House Lavenham

Company review score: 9.7Based on 88 reviews from 1 property
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Property information

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)

Neighbourhood information

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

Property surroundings

Food & Drink

Breakfast

  • Breakfast included with select options or available at the property for US$18.04 per person.
  • Cuisine
    Full English/Irish
  • Additional dining options
    Lunch • Dinner
Restaurant #1
  • Cuisine
    British • French
  • Service
    Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
More food and drink
More food and drink
Meals • Restaurants • Facilities

House rules

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Check-in
From 15:00 to 21:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 08:00 to 11:00
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 of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

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. Charges may be applicable.
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-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 in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.