Swan Hotel by Greene King Inns

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Scored 8.5
Rated very good

Staff

9.3
  • View
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Bath
  • Key card access
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Luggage storage
  • Heating
  • Parking on site

Enjoy some extra space with 2 rooms for 2 adults, 1 child

1 × Single Room
Price for:
Max adults: 1
Bed: 1 single bed
Non-refundable
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Breakfast US$17 (optional)
We have 1 left
US$84 per night
Price US$252
US$193 per night
Price US$579
3 nights, 2 adults, 1 child
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1 × Double Room
Price for:
Max adults: 2
Bed: 1 double bed
Cot available on request
Non-refundable
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Breakfast US$17 (optional)
We have 1 left
US$109 per night
Price US$327

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 period 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 cosy 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 the M11 motorway is a 20-minute drive away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Bar
Greene King's Pubs & Hotels
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Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Buffet

  • Free parking available on-site

Loyal customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.

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Double Room
We have 1 left
  • 1 double bed
Cot available on request
View
Ensuite bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Free WiFi
  • Toilet
  • Bath or shower
  • Towels
  • Linen
  • Desk
  • TV
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron
  • Heating
  • Hairdryer
  • Carpeted
  • Electric kettle
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Toilet paper
Max adults: 2
US$109 per night
Price US$327
Excluded: 20 % VAT
  • Superb breakfast US$17
  • Non-refundable
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Max adults: 2
US$123 per night
Original price
US$410.69
Bonus savings
- US$41.07
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Total before taxes
US$369.62
US$123 is the average price per night. This excludes taxes and charges.
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Max adults: 2
US$182 per night
Price US$545
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  • Breakfast & dinner included
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Max adults: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$111 per night
Original price
US$370.51
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- US$37.05
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Total before taxes
US$333.46
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Max adults: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$146 per night
Price US$437
Excluded: 20 % VAT
  • Breakfast & dinner included
  • Non-refundable
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Single Room
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  • 1 single bed
Ensuite bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Free WiFi
Max adults: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$84 per night
Price US$252
Excluded: 20 % VAT
  • Superb breakfast US$17
  • Non-refundable
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Max adults: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$88 per night
Original price
US$294.07
Bonus savings
- US$29.41
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Total before taxes
US$264.66
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Max adults: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$120 per night
Price US$361
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Anabel
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Staff were so friendly and helpful. Breakfast was very good.”
  • Ann
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Good location for flights from Stansted. Very pleasant staff and a very comfortable room. Good value for money.”
  • Glenn
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Had the bed breakfast and evening meal deal which was good value for money”
  • Alan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Location great for Stansted Airport. Staff and service second to none. Will definitely stay again.”
  • Martin
    France France
    “Excellent room, lovely pub, the staff were friendly, the food / breakfast were superb. Highly recommend!”
  • Gillian
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Very helpful and friendly staff. Absolutely spotless,and the food plus breakfast really good”
  • Philip
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Lovely friendly staff. Great room with good facilities, free parking and a warm welcome”
  • Yrena
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Friendly helpful staff. Clean comfortable room Excellent breakfast choices and value for money”
  • Anne-marie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “The comfy Bed after a long day, room was cosy and had everything we needed wish we could of stayed longer ,”
  • David
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Comfortable room, excellent food and helpful and friendly staff. We enjoyed our stay.”

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
  • The Swan Hotel
    • Cuisine
      British
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

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Check-in
From 14:00 to 22:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

If guests require a late or early check-in, please advise the hotel in advance so that annexe 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 in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.