Name: The Great House Lavenham Hotel & Restaurant
Address: The Great House, Lavenham, CO10 9QZ, United Kingdom, The Great House, Suffolk, CO10 9QZ, UK
Rating: 9.0

The Great House Lavenham Hotel & Restaurant

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Property highlights

Breakfast

Good breakfast

Parking

Free parking

Pet friendly

Pets welcome, Charges may apply

Views

City view, View, Garden view, Landmark view

Free WiFi

Internet services

Kitchen facilities

Coffee machine, Electric kettle, Refrigerator

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

Historic Setting: The Great House Lavenham Hotel & Restaurant in Lavenham offers a recently renovated setting within a 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 tea and coffee makers, minibars, and work desks. Dining Experience: The restaurant serves 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 parking is available.

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

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Availability

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Room type	Number of guests
Room 3 - King Size Double Ensuite 1 extra-large double bed
Room 4 - King Size Double Ensuite 1 large double bed
Single Room 1 double bed
Room 1 - Four Poster 1 extra-large double bed
Room 2 - Double Twin 2 large double beds

Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Rachael

United Kingdom

“Breakfast was superb. Hotel helped my husband surprise me with prosecco and flowers on arrival to our room.”

Darran

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

“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

“Friendly staff, good atmosphere, fantastic service and great food.”

Mark

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

“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

“Very stylish boutique hotel. Comfortable and friendly. Great location and very peaceful.”

Danielle

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

“Beautifully interior design in the room (4) Top floor with dorms window in bathroom and main bedroom.”

Trina

United Kingdom

“The breakfast was superb, couldn't fault it. Location was perfect. Staff were friendly, attentive and helpful. Jamie was excellent, very informative and extremely helpful.”

Managed by The Great House Lavenham

Company review score: 9.6Based 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

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site

Restaurant #1

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

House rules

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

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 are not allowed.

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

BankcardCash

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.