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8.5 / 10 Guest Rating

Swan Hotel by Greene King Inns

The Bull Ring, Thaxted, gb

Swan Hotel by Greene King Inns - main view

About the Property

Charming Historic Inn Near London Stansted Airport

Elegant Rooms and Cozy Dining

Experience the charm of Swan Hotel with its elegant rooms featuring stylish decor and modern amenities. Indulge in delicious traditional British cuisine in the beautiful restaurant or relax with a local ale in the cosy bar.

Scenic Surroundings and Convenient Location

Surrounded by picturesque Essex countryside, Swan Hotel offers a peaceful retreat just a short drive from London Stansted Airport. Explore the nearby Hatfield Forest or take a quick 20-minute drive to the M11 motorway for easy access to surrounding areas.

Book your stay at Swan Hotel for a delightful blend of history, comfort, and convenience.

Facilities & Amenities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Heating
Family rooms
Luggage storage
Bar

Important Information

Check-in & Out

Check-in
Check-out11:00 AM

Property Notes

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 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. A deposit may be required at the property.

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1 night · 2 adults

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Guest Reviews

8.5
Excellent1416 verified reviews
AI Summary

Guests highly rate the friendly staff and frequently praise the good food options.

Categories

Cleanliness8.0
Service8.9
Location8.5
Room Quality7.9
Amenities8.4
Value for Money8.4
Food and Beverage9.0
Overall Experience8.9

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AlisongbGB
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couple
Standard Room
Stayed in May 27, 2026

"Exceptional"

9.0
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Janine gbGB
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couple
Standard Room
Stayed in May 26, 2026

"Exceptional"

10.0

The Swan has that rural small town feel. It's a working and very popular public house. Very tastefully laid out and decorated giving a sense of space to what is a pretty ancient building. The staff were outstanding, particularly the lady who was on reception to greet us with a relaxed humorous exchange which immediately coloured our stay. We dined in the restaurant which has a good menu and equally well cooked and presented food. The rooms are very well decorated, comfortable and as you would expect from such a venerable olde world building some eccentricities such as, nothing being on the square and the odd creak here and there. The bed was comfortable and though in the centre of town nothing disturbed our sleep. The bottle of Chardonnay we had for dinner not withstanding! Breakfast was a real and filling treat. Parking is on site and convenient.

Nothing at all. Our visit will encourage us to seek out other Green King Inns when we travel.

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MelaniegbGB
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couple
Standard Room
Stayed in May 25, 2026

"Thanks to Jackie for making us feel so welcome and thank you to all staff who were so helpful and friendly"

10.0

Beautiful clean friendly staff

Nothing everything was lovely

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Mr&mrsgbGB
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couple
Standard Room
Stayed in May 24, 2026

"Good value for money , bathroom and toiletries all fine , generally a good place for a short break or overnight stay"

8.0

Friendly staff , nice pub & small room but all that was needed for one night . All good parking on site etc.

All was good.

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KeirangbGB
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solo_traveller
Standard Room
Stayed in May 24, 2026

"Exceptional"

10.0
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HannahgbGB
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couple
Standard Room
Stayed in May 24, 2026

"Excellent"

8.0
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RichardgbGB
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family_with_children
Standard Room
Stayed in May 22, 2026

"Great"

8.0

Emjoyed the food, location and the lovely weather. Generally our stay was excellent.

Rear block of four rooms ran out of hot water on saturday evening which isn't great if one or two rooms can pinch it all, maybe consider instantanious hot water system. In room 17 tap was loose and shower heating controller damaged.

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PhilipgbGB
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solo_traveller
Standard Room
Stayed in May 21, 2026

"Very Good"

7.0

Nice clean room in a lovely village pub, nice evening meal ,

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LuisptPT
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solo_traveller
Standard Room
Stayed in May 20, 2026

"Very pleasant"

9.0
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TatyanagbGB
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solo_traveller
Standard Room
Stayed in May 19, 2026

"Great place to spend the night, weekend or use as base to explore. Clean friendly comfortable"

10.0

Lovely village. Very friendly and welcoming staff. Well equipped and clean

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