About this property
In picturesque Thaxted, Swan Hotel is just 8 miles from London Stansted Airport. The historic coaching inn features a charming restaurant, real ale bar and elegant rooms with free Wi-Fi. The bright and airy bedrooms have stylish decor, and some have vintage features. All rooms have a private modern bathroom, tea/coffee facilities, a TV and work desk. Traditional British cuisine is served in the beautiful restaurant, which features exposed beams and open fires. Guests can enjoy local ales and fine wines in the cozy bar or on the terrace. Swan Hotel is surrounded by scenic Essex countryside, and is just a 15-minute drive from the ancient Hatfield Forest. Free on-site parking is available, and highway M11 is a 20-minute drive away.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Amanzi
United States“Food in restaurant was excellent especially the meat pie and the beer!!!! Locals in the pub were very friendly.” - Ximena
United Kingdom“The lovely location in front of Thaxted church and Guildhall.” - Michael United Kingdom“Very nice bar and dining areas. Excellent room and very comfortable. The staff were very friendly and provided great bar and food service.”
- Dor
Israel“The place and the town are beautiful, the staff from cleaners to management are exceptional. The rooms are well equipped for a traveler's needs and the food is great.” - Reynolds United States“The staff where all friendly and helpful. Our stay was the best trip wr have had.”
- Pauline United Kingdom“Room warm and comfortable. Breakfast good. Friendly atmosphere.”
- Harding United Kingdom“Really nice room. Friendly staff. Good wifi and a very nice breakfast”
- Kelvin United Kingdom“Excellent for one night stay if you have early morning flight”
- Tracie
Japan“The morning breakfast menu was excellent. The room was spacious. The bathroom well appointed.” - Christopher United States“Everything was very good to be fair. No complaints from my side. Staff are super friendly and efficient with what the do.”
Area info
Restaurants
- The Swan Hotel
- CuisineBritish
- Open forBreakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner
- AmbienceFamily-friendly • Traditional
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
House rules
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cribs are subject to availability.
The fine print
If guests require a late or early check-in, please advise the hotel in advance so that annex rooms can be booked.
Please note that full payment is taken at time of booking.
If booking 5 rooms or more different conditions may apply.
Please inform Swan Hotel by Greene King Inns of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
