Book your staycation at the Swan Hotel today.

The Swan Hotel at Thaxted is one of our outstanding properties. So expect the highest quality hospitality, fantastic menu and room choices, and full hotel service in a unique, premium location. We’re dog-friendly too, so bring your furry friend along too.

This historic coaching inn sits opposite the historic church of the picturesque Essex village of Thaxted. Surrounded by scenic Essex countryside, newly refurbished, and promising a warm traditional welcome, it’s a lovely place to eat, meet and stay.

Our 20 stylishly upgraded bedrooms are bright, elegant and airy, and a great place to relax, unwind and get a good night’s rest after a busy day. Highly inviting, they all offer wonderful comfort, fabulous décor, updated private bathrooms and all the essentials you need.

Car parking - our closest car park which is free of charge is on Margaret Street, CM6 2QN.

This is a pet friendly hotel. There is limited availability on our rooms for pets and are offered on a first come, first served basis. All bookings with pets must be pre-booked - please contact the hotel directly or call 0345 608 6040 to check availability and to complete your booking.

All online bookings made online will also save 20% off food at our hotel restaurant during their entire stay. T&Cs apply.

Book With Confidence: Flexible bookings can be cancelled free of charge up to 12pm on the day of arrival. Plus, you don't need to make any payments until you check-in (just book with card to secure your booking). You may notice some differences in our hotels that are designed to keep you and our team safe and so your can enjoy a short break just like before.