The Swan Inn
Location: The Street, Monks Eleigh, gb
Star Rating: 9.5 Stars
Property Type: Bed and breakfasts
About this Property
Historic Building & Tranquil Setting
The Swan Inn, a charming bed and breakfast in Monks Eleigh, offers a serene stay in a historic building with a picturesque garden and peaceful street views.
Comfortable Accommodation with Modern Amenities
Guests can relax in family rooms equipped with a flat-screen TV, safety deposit box, and free WiFi. The private bathrooms feature walk-in showers and complimentary toiletries, ensuring a comfortable stay.
Delicious Dining Options & Nearby Attractions
Start your day with a choice of hearty English breakfast or vegan options at the on-site bar. Explore nearby attractions like Hedingham Castle and Ickworth House, then return to The Swan Inn for a cozy evening.
Experience tranquility and history at The Swan Inn - book your stay now for a delightful getaway in Monks Eleigh.
Important Information
This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
Policies
Check-in: 02:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Check-out: 10:30 AM
Amenities & Facilities
- Offsite parking discounted rates available
- Parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Terrace
- Family rooms
- Pets allowed
- Safety deposit box
- Non-smoking throughout
- Board games/puzzles
- Outdoor furniture
- Staff adhere to local safety protocols
- Guest rooms disinfected between stays
- Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
- Physical distancing rules followed
- Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
- Cashless payment available
- Fire extinguishers
- First aid kit available
- Contactless check-in/check-out
- Invoice provided
- Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
- Smoke alarms
- Food delivered to guest room
- CCTV outside property
- 24-hour security
- Security alarm
- Television in common areas
- Free wired internet
- Offsite parking discounted rates available
- Internet access
- Housekeeping on request
- Wine release events
Rooms Available
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Small Double Room
Providing free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. This double room features an electric kettle, a carpeted floor, flat-screen TV, as well as chocolate for guests. The unit offers 1 bed.
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- TV
- Hair dryer
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Electric kettle
- Linen
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Clothes rack
- Toilet paper
- Board games/puzzles
- Bottle of water
- Chocolate or cookies
- Trash cans
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Socket near the bed
- Hypoallergenic pillow
- Smoke alarm
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Small Double Room
Providing free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. The double room provides a flat-screen TV, an electric kettle, a carpeted floor and heating. The unit offers 1 bed.
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- TV
- Hair dryer
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Electric kettle
- Linen
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Toilet paper
- Board games/puzzles
- Bottle of water
- Trash cans
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Socket near the bed
- Hypoallergenic pillow
- Smoke alarm
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Triple Room with Shower
Offering free toiletries, this triple room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. The triple room features carpeted floors, a seating area with a flat-screen TV, a safe deposit box, an electric kettle as well as a quiet street view. The unit offers 2 beds.
Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Hair dryer
- Radio
- Seating Area
- Fan
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Sofa
- Alarm clock
- Electric kettle
- Linen
- Dining table
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Clothes rack
- Toilet paper
- Board games/puzzles
- Sofa bed
- Bottle of water
- Chocolate or cookies
- Trash cans
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Socket near the bed
- Hypoallergenic pillow
- Smoke alarm
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Double or Twin Room with Shower
Offering free toiletries, this twin/double room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. The twin/double room has carpeted floors, a seating area with a flat-screen TV, an electric kettle, heating as well as a quiet street view.
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Hair dryer
- Radio
- Seating Area
- Fan
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Alarm clock
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Linen
- Dining table
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Clothes rack
- Toilet paper
- Board games/puzzles
- Bottle of water
- Chocolate or cookies
- Trash cans
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Socket near the bed
- Hypoallergenic pillow
- Smoke alarm
Guest Reviews
- Robert (10/5): -
- sarah (10/5): - Beautiful building room was lovely owners we're so friendly and helpful and the breakfast was delicious 😋
- Chris (10/5): A very warm welcome and a lovely area. - Beautiful historic building
- Marieke (10/5): Geweldig! - Geweldige locatie, schitterende pub, kamer had alles wat je nodig hebt, de eigenaren hele lieve mensen die je in de watten legden en je alle informatie verschaften over de omgeving! Echte aanrader!
- Susan (10/5): Exceptionally good. - Beautifully presented inn. The owners Julie and Stephen were very professional, warm and welcoming. They were very knowledgeable about the area. The room was comfortable and cosy. The breakfast was exceptionally good. Food well cooked and very good quality. I would definitely recommend. Thank you for a great stay. Nothing
- Jay (10/5): -
- Caroline (10/5): -
- Kirsty (10/5): The Swan is a piece of Suffolk history run by wonderful hosts - The hosts, Julie and Stephen make The Swan extra special. They’re so welcoming and friendly. Julie’s breakfast is top notch too! Monks Eleigh is a really lovely village and an ideal location to explore some of the best spots in Suffolk. N/A
- Nick (10/5): - Comfort,historic pub features. Excellent hosts. Great freshly cooked breakfast. Car park is small but ample street parking available
- Gunta (10/5): Very authentic, comfortable and great breakfast - Very nice and comfortable Lovely breakfast
- Paul (10/5): - Room was nice . Had a nice nights sleep. Friendly owners and customers. Breafast was outstanding 10/10 .We liked it that much we stayed another night. Nothing.
- Vince (10/5): -
- Susan (10/5): A lovely old pub with rooms. The hosts were very friendly and offered lots of things to do locally. - The friendly warm welcome when we arrived.
The breakfast was amazing and nothing was too much trouble for us fussy bunch of eaters!
The building is steeped in history and the owners were able to tell us a lot about it.
There was a lovely cosy feel about the place. This is very picky but it would have been useful to have additional sockets beside the bed to recharge devices. In such an old building I can see how adding additional socket could be challenging.
- Joanne (10/5): - Julie and Steve were wonderful hosts and provided us with great information for exploring the area. Brewster the dog was great for a cuddle! The breakfast was amazing!
- jonathan (10/5): -
- Alana (9/5): A lovely quaint village seeped in history - A lovely quaint village seeped in history. The property was very safe with a private entrance to save entering via the pub, should you not wish to do so - a fantastic location to nip downstairs for a drink or two! Our stay was very comfortable in the Flock Suite - a lovely modern bathroom, comfortable bed, with access to a mini fridge out on the landing.
Breakfast was lovely with lots of choice. Julie and Stephen were great hosts, and were more than happy to discuss the local area which was a great help for us - would recommend this venue for solo travel as well as with family/couples.
Brewster, the pub dog, was a delight! So very friendly and we looked forward to seeing him each time. N/A
- Maggie (9/5): Friendly hosts with fabulous breakfast - Beautiful old pub with modern facilities and a comfortable room Nothing
- sue (10/5): Welcoming, friendly in a lovely location.Perfect for a quiet escape - Everything, the hosts were lovely the decor was really well done.
Area nice and quiet, very dog friendly N/A
- GEOFF (9/5): Went out of their way to help and even took us to our wedding destination - Great choice and very good quality Nothing
- Sophie (9/5): Julie couldn’t have been more helpful. -
- Tracey (8/5): Will definitely go back, lovely village pub , friendly staff. - Friendly village pub very welcoming Didn’t open until 2pm
- Greta (10/5): Charming historical pun with rooms with great hospitality - Quirky, charming property, full of historical character. Pretty typical Suffolk village. Great hosts, felt very well looked after. Would highly recommend. Nothing
- Laura (9/5): Superb -
- Stuart (10/5): Wonderful room, 100% recommended. - Easy parking. Lovely building. Great room. Very comfortable bed. Excellent bathroom. Good shampoo, shower gel etc supplied. Loads of powerful hot water.
Superb breakfast. Stephen and Julie were friendly and. Nothing was too much. Great pre visit communication. Recommended. 10/10. Thank you and continued good luck with the pub and rooms. Nothing
- Denise (10/5): Great place to stay - Hosts were lovely, nothing was too much trouble. Loved the greet from Brewster the dog. Fabulous breakfast. Would definitely recommend Nothing, overall stay was great
- Deborah (10/5): welcoming, pleasant very friendly, would definitely stay there again and recommend to friends - Location was on the main road, so easy to find. The owners were very friendly, welcoming, go the extra mile, nothing was too much trouble. Brewster, the dog welcomed us too and was very friendly.
locals in the pub made us feel welcome too. Room was clean, homely and suited our needs.
Breakfast was very good Nothing
- Bevan (10/5): Exceptional -
- Roger (9/5): Superb - Very comfortable stay. Owners are very friendly and breakfast was excellent. Easy parking on site.
- Chris (9/5): Superb -
- Colleen (10/5): Exceptional -
- Jakub (9/5): Superb - Everything was top notch, thank you. n/a
- Kate (9/5): Picturesque old inn with friendly hosts, cosy room and a very good breakfast. - Hosts were very friendly. Clean room and comfortable beds. Very tasty breakfast.
- Micheal (10/5): Exceptional - We were made very welcome by the owners Julie and Steve and their dog Brewster.
The pub had a lovely friendly atmosphere and the breakfast was lovely. There was nothing to dislike..
- Sandra (10/5): Exceptional - Very friendly and helpful couple, clean and comfy bed, nice hot shower and lovely breakfast. Would definitely recommend.
- Daniel (8/5): Nice and met expectations - Staff very friendly and accommodating. Breakfast really good and also gluten free options Mattress was not that comfortable but that just be own personal preferences but still a nice stay
- Jane (8/5): Very good -
- Laura (10/5): Exceptional - The owner went out of her way to make me a breakfast in the morning to take with me. Also she took the time to show me the room and the back area to access the room so I didn't need to go through the bar. She was very accommodating. The room was very clean and a good size.
- Sue (9/5): Julie and hubby were great hosts and, importantly, flexible. - The breakfast was very good. Nothing!
- Jayne (10/5): Very nice place to stay, fantastic breakfast and couldn’t do enough for us - It was a very welcoming place, and friendly staff
- Keith (10/5): Exceptional - All very nice Nothing
- Sarah (10/5): Exceptional - A lovely pub in the middle of a very pretty Suffolk village. The room was very comfortable and I was very well looked after by the owners. The morning came with a very good breakfast. No complaints what so ever, would definitely stay again.
- Anthony (9/5): Superb -
- Anthony (10/5): Great stay, lovely hosts, would highly recommend if you are in that beautiful part of the world - Staff were very welcoming and friendly. Breakfast was really good. Room was a little quirky but we liked that. The bed was very comfortable and the room had everything we needed. nothing at all
- Ben (9/5): Superb -
- Philippa (9/5): Superb - Very comfortable bed.
Great breakfast.
- Ian (10/5): A little gem - We were made most welcome by Julie ,Steve, and the locals who use the pub. The room and breakfast were fabulous. and exceeded all expectations. Nothing it was the perfect stay
- Jose (10/5): Exceptional - Lovely accommodation
- Laura (10/5): Great getaway - Really traditional but nicely updated pub with rooms above. Great location in a quiet village with easy journey into surrounding towns. Room had all facilities including tea, coffee, water and the bathroom well stocked. Immaculately clean. Nothing
- Paul (10/5): A comfortable stay with a tasty breakfast. - Great bed, good nights sleep. Bathroom clean, everything worked as it should. Excellent breakfast, lovely people! The only small drawback was no dinner available in the village. Recommended pub a short drive away was excellent.
- Katie (10/5): Exceptional -
- Mark (10/5): Exceptional, as always. - We've stayed here before and will always come back because the inn is lovely and the owners are friendly, welcoming and hospitable. Nothing could have been better as far as we are concerned.
- Bernadette (10/5): Perfect - Charming pub with lots of character. Hosts were so lovely and even gave us a lift to Kersey mill and back for a night . Breakfast was very tasty and room facilities perfect Nothing at all
- Donald (9/5): Superb -
- Hartley (4/5): Some issues to be sorted to make this a good place to stay. - Comfortable beds. Evening meals were good. Landlord's dog roamed free in bar/eating area, climbed onto seats -horrible.
No fruit offered at breakfast, yoghurt only one morning.
- Kim (10/5): Exceptional - Lovely ambience, nice friendly owners, very good breakfast.
- Linda (8/5): Very helpful and lovely breakfast - Hosts very friendly and helpful
- Mark (10/5): Perfect for Familys with dogs stays - The owners were brilliant and welcoming.
The Doggie Manager was very professional and friendly.
The food was better than most restaurant standards.
Room was set up perfectly.
You couldn't ask for a better place to stay.
They treat you like family. There was nothing wrong with this place at all.
Even the locals were pleasant to meet.
- Roger (8/5): Very hospitable, lovely pub, we would stay again - Excellent bathroom and comfy bed. Very good breakfast served by the host. Room was a little cold and tired in places.
- Antony (9/5): We really enjoyed our stay. - The breakfast was delicious, plenty of it as well. Location was beautiful, great thatched cottages. Lovely location. Nothing at all.
- Jessie (10/5): Wonderful hosts, fabulous pub! - Owners so friendly, lovely comfortable room, fantastic breakfast.
- Mark (9/5): Superb -
- Anthony (10/5): Exceptional -
- Jonathan (10/5): Exceptional -
- Moira (10/5): A thoroughly comfortable and enjoyable stay. - A perfect place to stay. A warm and friendly welcome by the owners.
An interesting and quaint property with modern facilities.
A well cooked evening meal and enjoyable breakfast.
A friendly chat with the owners was welcome , not forgetting Brewster ( the dog ) of course ! Nothing
- John (9/5): This old village inn is a super location for anyone needing accommodation in the area. - Our hosts were terrific and looked after all our needs. The beds, shower and room were all smashing, and we had a quiet nights sleep. We had supper and lunch there - both were great value for money, as was breakfast. In sum- highly recommended. We had no criticisms of our stay there and were thoroughly satisfied.
- Mark (10/5): The perfect inn: stay here. - It’s a lovely pub with welcoming, kind and friendly owners. Well-kept beer; great breakfast and very comfortable and spotlessly clean rooms. I’ve stayed here before and will again; it was my partner’s first stay here and she loved it too. If you’re just passing through or even if you’re local and haven’t been, pop in and have a drink. Thank you, Steve and Julie, for another perfect stay. You are exceptional hosts. There is nothing that anybody could possibly dislike.
- Mark (10/5): Very warm and accomodating hosts who made us feel welcome from start to finish. - We're all vegetarian and were cooked a lovely veggie breakfast each morning with endless teas or coffees. Nothing was too much trouble. From the breakfast area there's a wonderfully scenic panorama of the village green, village sign and thatched cottages. A beautifully quintessentially English village setting. The host's Spaniel dog was much adored by our six year old son. There wasn't anything that we didn't like.
- Sarah (9/5): Superb - The owners were friendly and helpful, the room was very clean and well equipped, as was the bathroom, the beds were very comfortable and the breakfast was delicious. Thank you for a great stay!
- Virginia (10/5): Great country pub with famous service. Top breakfast too. - Fabulous stay at a cracking country pub. The owners could not do enough to make sure your stay is fabulous. Even let me borrow their printer. Plenty of room to park my horsebox too. Nothing
- Nicholas (10/5): Away from the crowds - Location, staff, food, real ale, atmosphere and the building.
- Anonymous (9/5): Overnight visit and had to be away at silly o’clock. Julie abd Steve insisted on making us a bacon roll each after we de - Location and very friendly Nothing
- Neil (10/5): fabulous in every way - Absolutely superb in every way. The kindest most attentive service you could ever wish for. Wonderful hosts.
- Alba (8/5): Lovely location and great hosts -
- Buckley (10/5): Exceptional - Steve and Julie were just such brilliant hosts and Brewster the Spaniel was an added bonus
Food very good with the breakfast absolutely the best Absolutely nothing to dislike
- Emma (10/5): Beautiful setting and lovely hosts - Set in a beautiful spot. Quiet and peaceful location. Lovely welcoming couple who own the Inn. So friendly. Great to take our dog and she loved the resident pub dog 😃. Lovely outside terrace for a few drinks to chill. Great breakfast too.
- Barry (10/5): Would highly recommend, will stay again hopefully. - Everything. From start to finish, welcoming, clean, perfect for our trip to the area and topped off with a great breakfast. Nothing to complain about.
- Anonymous (10/5): excellent stay, one of the best, can’t fault it, very friendly and helpful - good location, easy to find
- Ballou (10/5): Exceptional - Very nice. Owners were very friendly
- Melanie (8/5): A pleasant stay and good nights sleep - Breakfast was tasty and well prepared. Location as good. There was a terrible overwhelming smell of drainage in the bathroom which wafted into the bedroom. It spoilt it a tiny bit.
- Mark (10/5): I have travelled all over the world. The kindness and hospitality I received from Julie and Steve were second to none. - Excellent location; lovely pub; friendly and welcoming owners. I was treated like one of the family. I will be back. Absolutely nothing to dislike.
- Janice (10/5): We were celebrating our anniversary and couldnt have picked a nicer b & b - The breakfast was A+ Staff were very friendly and full of useful info. The whole experience was lovely cant fault it at all.
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