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

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 boasts chic furnishings alongside traditional features such as exposed beams. Some rooms feature four-poster beds, and all come with a minibar, 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 typical “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 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 (9.7)

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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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
2 large double beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.5
Facilities
8.3
Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.1
Value for money
8.5
Location
9.7
Free WiFi
9.0
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Siobhan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    we didn't get to sample the full breakfast as we were away early. we did get some granola and oat milk the night before to have in our room - which helped stave off the hunger for a while. Many thanks for arranging this for us.
  • S
    Sonya
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Food was beautiful, room was cute, would come again
  • Paul
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    A gorgeous building in a beautiful location, friendly staff and very good facilities including bar and restaurant serving excellent food.

Managed by The Great House Lavenham

Company review score: 9.5Based on 88 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

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

Facilities of The Great House Lavenham Hotel & Restaurant
Great facilities! Review score, 8.3

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Free WiFi
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Bath or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
Bedroom
  • Linen
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Coffee machine
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Clothes rack
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
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 menus (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 possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).
    Services
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Ironing service
      Additional charge
    • Wake up service/Alarm clock
    • Room service
    Reception services
    • Invoice provided
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV outside property
    • CCTV in common areas
    • Smoke alarms
    • Security alarm
    • 24-hour security
    General
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • 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 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
    VisaMastercardMaestroBankcardCash
    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.

    FAQs about The Great House Lavenham Hotel & Restaurant

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

      • Cycling
      • Hiking

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

      • Double
      • Twin/Double

    • The prices at The Great House Lavenham Hotel & Restaurant may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Guests staying at The Great House Lavenham Hotel & Restaurant can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.5).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Continental

    • Check-in at The Great House Lavenham Hotel & Restaurant is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

    • The Great House Lavenham Hotel & Restaurant is 150 yards from the centre of Lavenham. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

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

      • Restaurant #1