Driving through Lavenham, The Swan is unmissable. The hotel fronts the village’s main street and comprises three medieval-style houses, the oldest dating back to the late 14th Century.
I arrived on a particularly blustery snowy night but stepping into the hotel was an instantly warming experience. The Swan’s low ceilings and cosy nooks and crannies, reminiscent of the original building, along with a roaring fire gave the place an overwhelming feeling of cosiness.
Like Lavenham itself, the hotel is steeped in history and is known for its place in the early wool trade and later aviation. The hub of the