1 / 8The Swan at Lavenham Hotel & Spa
Lavenham, Suffolk
Yes. Dogs can stay in selected rooms, up to 2 dogs per room.
A 15th century hotel in medieval Lavenham, where dogs can settle on the cool brick floor of the Airmen's Bar or stretch out by the lounge fire.
Lavenham is a medieval wool town, and The Swan sits in the middle of it, with 46 bedrooms and suites in 15th century surroundings, a spa and two restaurants, and four red stars from the AA. Its dog policy is written to the dogs themselves, inviting them to bring their humans in for a drink or bite in the lounge, which tells you the sort of dog friendly hotel this is.
Dogs stay overnight in a selection of dog friendly bedrooms, with up to two allowed per room, though not in The Priory Suite or The Dairy. Each one is given a dog blanket, a welcome letter, a bowl and treats, and the room has a deep clean after you leave. Back from a stroll around Lavenham, the team will happily fetch your dog a bowl of fresh water.
Dinner with your dog can be in Mess Call 487, the brasserie, or in the Airmen's Bar or the lounge, and in the garden when conditions allow; room service is there if you'd rather eat in your bedroom. The Airmen's Bar takes its name from the 487th Bombardment Group, stationed at Lavenham in the Second World War, and their signatures and mementos cover its walls. The Gallery serves cooking with two AA rosettes, and the lounge has sandwiches, light bites and cream teas.
Weavers' House Spa has an outdoor vitality pool, steam room, sauna and relaxation lounge, with two hours' use for residents each night of the stay. Garden Bedrooms overlook the secret garden. When the dog wants a walk, Wildpack's Lavenham Wool Town Circular Walk is just 0.1 miles away.
Facts checked October 2026 from the hotel's own website. Details can change, so please confirm anything important, especially the dog rules, with the hotel before you book.
At a Glance: Dogs
- Rooms for dogs
- Selected rooms
- Dogs per room
- Up to 2
- Size or breed limits
- The hotel doesn't say
- Dog fee
- £25 per night
- Left alone in the room
- The hotel doesn't say
- In the bar
- Welcome
- In the lounge
- Welcome
- Eating with your dog
- In a dog friendly dining area
- In the grounds
- Welcome
- Dog extras
- Bowls and treats
- Walks from the door
- The hotel doesn't say
- Nearest dog friendly beach
- None within 20 miles
Where the hotel doesn't say, check with the hotel when you book.
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For You
- Spa and pool
- Spa with treatments and thermal facilities. Outdoor pool
- Eating and drinking
- Brasserie and afternoon tea. 2 AA Rosettes
- Rooms
- Four poster beds, suites and roll top baths
- Children
- Children welcome
- Awards
- AA four red stars
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Swan at Lavenham Hotel & Spa dog friendly?
Yes. Dogs can stay in selected rooms, up to 2 dogs per room. This comes from The Swan at Lavenham Hotel & Spa's own website. Details can change, so check with the hotel when you book.
How many dogs can I bring to The Swan at Lavenham Hotel & Spa?
Up to 2 dogs per room.
Is there a charge for dogs at The Swan at Lavenham Hotel & Spa?
£25 per night.
Can I eat with my dog at The Swan at Lavenham Hotel & Spa?
You can eat with your dog in a dog friendly dining area. Dogs are welcome in the bar and the lounge.
Can I leave my dog in the room at The Swan at Lavenham Hotel & Spa?
The hotel doesn't say whether dogs can be left alone in the room, so check with the hotel when you book.
Are there dog walks near The Swan at Lavenham Hotel & Spa?
Dog friendly walks on Wildpack within 5 miles include Lavenham Wool Town Circular Walk (0.1 miles).
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The Swan at Lavenham, Hotel and Spa, High Street, Lavenham, Suffolk CO10 9QA
52.1078, 0.7961
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