The Swan Hotel in Southwold 

Each of the 42 bedrooms is unique; from its carefully chosen decor, to its own viewpoint on Southwold, across red rooftops to the sea or onto the bustling market square, or offering tranquil views of the delightful garden. Please note: there is a likelihood that your room assignment will be in the garden area.

With a passion for real, flavourful food made from fresh, local and seasonal ingredients (organic wherever possible), the chef works together with individual producers to serve the very best quality and best tasting food.The Swan's excellent, wide-ranging cuisine has been recognised by the award of a second AA Rosette. To complement the menu, the restaurant also has an excellent wine list reflecting Adnams' renowned wine-buying expertise.Whether it's a snack in the bar, a meal in the lovely dining room or a private function in the Cygnet or the Southwold Room, The Swan aims to make it memorable.

Southwold is always fresh and invigorating, yet comfortably unspoilt and familiar. Explore the shops, relax on the beach, and no doubt before long the aromas from the Adnams Sole Bay Brewery will lead you to one of the classic pubs, of which there are plenty to choose from. Southwold is also a natural gateway to explore Suffolk's famous Heritage Coast; from beach strolls at Walberswick and Dunwich, to antique and art shopping at Halstead, Aldeburgh and Snape. Furthermore, you will be within easy reach of the Minsmere bird sanctuary, the imposing castles at Orford and Framlingham, and some of England's finest country churches, you can even sail out into Sole Bay itself.

By Car:From London and the south:- Take the A12 past Chelmsford, Colchester and Ipswich. From the west and north:- Take the A14 east until it joins the A1120 near Stowmarket.- Follow this road as far as Yoxford, where it joins the A12.From the A12, just north of Blythburgh:- Take the A1095 turn-off for Southwold.- After going straight through Reydon, the village immediately inland of Southwold, cross Mights Bridge with the marshes on either side to enter the town. - The Swan is on your left at the top of Southwold High Street, overlooking the Market Place. There is a car park through the archway between the Town Hall and the hotel.

Dating back to the 14th-century, the hotel displays the traditional character of an English country house, enhanced by fine furniture, carved door-frames and mantelpieces and art pieces connected with the history of Southwold. The Swan, like Southwold itself, is a place to discover - tranquil yet bustling with local life. The Swan has been the heart of Southwold social life for centuries, and the life of the hotel revolves around the peaceful Drawing Room, a perfect place to chat or read, or just to watch the world go by over an English cream tea. Or you can catch up with local gossip over a pint of Adnams in the Bar, before taking a brisk walk along the shore to work up an appetite for dinner.The refined yet relaxed environment and friendly staff guarantees a most comfortable stay. Some of the bedrooms in the main hotel offer a glimpse of the sea, whilst the garden rooms are clustered around the old bowling green.