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The Swan Hotel

Market Place
Rated 9.0 in 1083 reviews

The Swan Hotel in Southwold, United Kingdom, offers a charming retreat in the heart of this picturesque coastal town. Known for its rich history and classic architecture, this boutique hotel provides a distinct blend of traditional charm and modern comfort. The hotel is situated just a short stroll from the beach, making it an ideal base for both relaxation and exploration.

Each room at The Swan Hotel is thoughtfully designed to reflect the character of Southwold, with elegant furnishings and a nod to the local heritage. Guests can expect a comfortable setting with all necessary amenities for a pleasant stay. The attention to detail in decor and service ensures a welcoming atmosphere for all visitors.

Dining at The Swan Hotel is an experience that celebrates local flavors. The in-house restaurant offers a menu inspired by seasonal produce and locally sourced ingredients, creating dishes that are both fresh and flavorful. Guests can also enjoy a selection of fine wines and locally brewed ales, providing a taste of the region’s offerings.

The Swan Hotel's prime location means guests are within easy reach of various local attractions. From exploring the charming shops and galleries of Southwold to enjoying a leisurely walk along the pier or visiting the nearby lighthouse, there is plenty to see and do. The friendly and attentive staff at The Swan Hotel are always on hand to offer recommendations and ensure a memorable stay in this charming coastal town.

Climate and Weather

January
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Rain free days
February
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March
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April
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May
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June
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July
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August
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September
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October
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November
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December
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Michelin Restaurants in Southwold and near The Swan Hotel

St Edmund's Church, Southwold
St Edmund's Church, Southwold
Church in Southwold, Suffolk, England, UK
220m / 240yd
Sailors' Reading Room
Sailors' Reading Room
Building in Southwold, Waveney, Suffolk, England, UK
140m / 160yd
Southwold Museum
Southwold Museum
Museum in Southwold, Waveney, Suffolk, England, UK
180m / 200yd
Alfred Corry Lifeboat Museum
Alfred Corry Lifeboat Museum
UK museum in Southwold, East Suffolk, England
1.3km / 0.82mi
Southwold Lighthouse
Southwold Lighthouse
Lighthouse in Southwold, Waveney, Suffolk, England, UK
170m / 190yd
Mills & Sons
Building in Southwold, Waveney, Suffolk, England, UK
30m / 30yd
Little Gems
Building in Southwold, Waveney, Suffolk, England, UK
30m / 40yd
Town Pump
Town Pump
Architectural structure in Southwold, Waveney, Suffolk, England, UK
20m / 20yd
Swan Hotel
Swan Hotel
Hotel in Southwold, Waveney, Suffolk, England, UK
0m / 0yd
Town Hall
Town Hall
Town hall in Southwold, Waveney, Suffolk, England, UK
10m / 10yd
Southwold War Memorial
Southwold War Memorial
War memorial in Southwold, East Suffolk, England, UK
200m / 220yd
United Reform Church
United Reform Church
Church building in Southwold, Waveney, Suffolk, England, UK
110m / 120yd
The Sacred Heart of Jesus
The Sacred Heart of Jesus
Church building in Southwold, Waveney, Suffolk, England, UK
250m / 270yd
St Andrew's Church, Walberswick
St Andrew's Church, Walberswick
Church in Walberswick, Suffolk, England, UK
2.3km / 1.4mi
Church of St Margaret
Church of St Margaret
Church in Reydon, Suffolk, England, UK
2.6km / 1.6mi
St Andrew's Church, Covehithe
St Andrew's Church, Covehithe
Church in Covehithe, Suffolk, England, UK
5.9km / 3.7mi
Holy Trinity Church, Blythburgh
Holy Trinity Church, Blythburgh
Church in Blythburgh, Suffolk, England, UK
5.8km / 3.6mi
Church of St Peter and St Paul, Wangford
Church of St Peter and St Paul, Wangford
Church in Wangford, East Suffolk, England, UK
5.1km / 3.2mi
Church of St Lawrence
Church of St Lawrence
Grade I listed church in South Cove, Suffolk, England, UK
4.8km / 3mi
Greyfriars, Dunwich
Greyfriars, Dunwich
Remains of friary near Dunwich, Suffolk, England, UK
6.5km / 4.1mi
Dunwich Museum
Dunwich Museum
Museum in Dunwich, Suffolk, England, UK
6.4km / 4mi
Church of St Andrew
Church of St Andrew
Church in Sotherton, Suffolk, England, UK
7.5km / 4.6mi
Dunwich War Memorial
Dunwich War Memorial
War memorial in Dunwich, East Suffolk, England, UK
6.5km / 4mi
Church of All Saints
Church of All Saints
Grade I listed church in Frostenden, Suffolk, England, UK
6.3km / 3.9mi
Church of St Nicholas
Church of St Nicholas
Church in Wrentham, Suffolk, England, UK
7.1km / 4.4mi
Church of St James
Church of St James
Grade II listed church in Dunwich, Suffolk, England, UK
6.5km / 4mi
Saint Mary's, Uggeshall
Saint Mary's, Uggeshall
Church in Uggeshall, Suffolk, England, UK
6.7km / 4.2mi
Africa Alive!
British Zoo
9.3km / 5.8mi
Church of St Andrew
Church of St Andrew
Church in Westhall, Suffolk, England, UK
9.5km / 5.9mi
St Peter's Church
St Peter's Church
Church in Westleton, Suffolk, England, UK
9.9km / 6.1mi
Church of All Saints
Church of All Saints
Grade I listed church in Blyford, Suffolk, England, UK
8.4km / 5.2mi
Church of St Peter
Church of St Peter
Church in Wenhaston, Suffolk, England, UK
8.3km / 5.2mi
St Peter's Church, Thorington
St Peter's Church, Thorington
Grade I listed church in Thorington, Suffolk, England, UK
8.7km / 5.4mi
Westleton War Memorial
Westleton War Memorial
War memorial in Westleton, Suffolk, England, UK
9.8km / 6.1mi
Church of St Margaret
Church of St Margaret
Church in Stoven, Suffolk, England, UK
8.1km / 5mi
Church of St Peter
Church of St Peter
Church in Brampton, Suffolk, England, UK
9.1km / 5.6mi
Holton Windmill
Holton Windmill
Windmill in Holton, Suffolk, England, UK
10.7km / 6.6mi
St Andrew's Church, Bramfield
St Andrew's Church, Bramfield
Church in Bramfield, Suffolk, England, UK
11.1km / 6.9mi
Holy Trinity Church
Holy Trinity Church
Church in Middleton, Suffolk, England, UK
11.4km / 7.1mi
Church of St Peter
Church of St Peter
Church in Holton, Suffolk, England, UK
10.7km / 6.6mi
Church of St Michael and All Angels
Church of St Michael and All Angels
Historic church in Rushmere, Waveney, Suffolk, England, United Kingdom
11.9km / 7.4mi
Church of St Mary
Church of St Mary
Church in Henstead, Suffolk, England, UK
10.1km / 6.3mi
Church of St Margaret
Church of St Margaret
Grade I listed church in Sotterley, Suffolk, England, UK
10.3km / 6.4mi
Bramfield War Memorial
Bramfield War Memorial
War memorial in Bramfield, East Suffolk, England, UK
11.2km / 6.9mi
Church of St Edmund
Church of St Edmund
Church in Kessingland, Suffolk, England, UK
10.3km / 6.4mi

What to do in Southwold and near The Swan Hotel

St Edmund's Church, Southwold
St Edmund's Church, Southwold
Church in Southwold, Suffolk, England, UK
220m / 240yd
Sailors' Reading Room
Sailors' Reading Room
Building in Southwold, Waveney, Suffolk, England, UK
140m / 160yd
Southwold Museum
Southwold Museum
Museum in Southwold, Waveney, Suffolk, England, UK
180m / 200yd
Alfred Corry Lifeboat Museum
Alfred Corry Lifeboat Museum
UK museum in Southwold, East Suffolk, England
1.3km / 0.82mi
Southwold Lighthouse
Southwold Lighthouse
Lighthouse in Southwold, Waveney, Suffolk, England, UK
170m / 190yd
Mills & Sons
Building in Southwold, Waveney, Suffolk, England, UK
30m / 30yd
Little Gems
Building in Southwold, Waveney, Suffolk, England, UK
30m / 40yd
Town Pump
Town Pump
Architectural structure in Southwold, Waveney, Suffolk, England, UK
20m / 20yd
Swan Hotel
Swan Hotel
Hotel in Southwold, Waveney, Suffolk, England, UK
0m / 0yd
Town Hall
Town Hall
Town hall in Southwold, Waveney, Suffolk, England, UK
10m / 10yd
Southwold War Memorial
Southwold War Memorial
War memorial in Southwold, East Suffolk, England, UK
200m / 220yd
United Reform Church
United Reform Church
Church building in Southwold, Waveney, Suffolk, England, UK
110m / 120yd
The Sacred Heart of Jesus
The Sacred Heart of Jesus
Church building in Southwold, Waveney, Suffolk, England, UK
250m / 270yd
St Andrew's Church, Walberswick
St Andrew's Church, Walberswick
Church in Walberswick, Suffolk, England, UK
2.3km / 1.4mi
Church of St Margaret
Church of St Margaret
Church in Reydon, Suffolk, England, UK
2.6km / 1.6mi
St Andrew's Church, Covehithe
St Andrew's Church, Covehithe
Church in Covehithe, Suffolk, England, UK
5.9km / 3.7mi
Holy Trinity Church, Blythburgh
Holy Trinity Church, Blythburgh
Church in Blythburgh, Suffolk, England, UK
5.8km / 3.6mi
Church of St Peter and St Paul, Wangford
Church of St Peter and St Paul, Wangford
Church in Wangford, East Suffolk, England, UK
5.1km / 3.2mi
Church of St Lawrence
Church of St Lawrence
Grade I listed church in South Cove, Suffolk, England, UK
4.8km / 3mi
Greyfriars, Dunwich
Greyfriars, Dunwich
Remains of friary near Dunwich, Suffolk, England, UK
6.5km / 4.1mi
Dunwich Museum
Dunwich Museum
Museum in Dunwich, Suffolk, England, UK
6.4km / 4mi
Church of St Andrew
Church of St Andrew
Church in Sotherton, Suffolk, England, UK
7.5km / 4.6mi
Dunwich War Memorial
Dunwich War Memorial
War memorial in Dunwich, East Suffolk, England, UK
6.5km / 4mi
Church of All Saints
Church of All Saints
Grade I listed church in Frostenden, Suffolk, England, UK
6.3km / 3.9mi
Church of St Nicholas
Church of St Nicholas
Church in Wrentham, Suffolk, England, UK
7.1km / 4.4mi
Church of St James
Church of St James
Grade II listed church in Dunwich, Suffolk, England, UK
6.5km / 4mi
Saint Mary's, Uggeshall
Saint Mary's, Uggeshall
Church in Uggeshall, Suffolk, England, UK
6.7km / 4.2mi
Africa Alive!
British Zoo
9.3km / 5.8mi
Church of St Andrew
Church of St Andrew
Church in Westhall, Suffolk, England, UK
9.5km / 5.9mi
St Peter's Church
St Peter's Church
Church in Westleton, Suffolk, England, UK
9.9km / 6.1mi

About Southwold

Southwold, a charming coastal town in the United Kingdom, offers a range of activities that cater to various interests. One of the most notable attractions is the Southwold Pier, which features a variety of shops, cafes, and amusement arcades. The pier is a great spot for leisurely strolls, providing picturesque views of the coastline.

Another significant aspect of Southwold is its beach, known for its sandy shores and colorful beach huts. Visitors can enjoy a relaxing day by the sea, whether it's sunbathing, beachcombing, or simply taking in the coastal scenery. The beach is also suitable for various water sports, including kayaking and paddleboarding.

For those interested in local history and culture, the Southwold Lighthouse is worth a visit. Its striking structure can be explored, and it offers insight into the town's maritime heritage. Additionally, the Adnams Brewery provides tours for visitors interested in learning about the brewing process and tasting local beers.

Nature lovers can explore the Southwold Common, a large green space that is perfect for picnics and leisurely walks. The common is home to various wildlife and provides a peaceful setting away from the more bustling areas of the town. Nearby, the Dunwich Heath and Minsmere Nature Reserve are excellent locations for birdwatching and enjoying the natural landscapes of Suffolk.

Art enthusiasts might appreciate the local galleries showcasing works from regional artists, while those interested in shopping can explore the independent boutiques that offer unique items and crafts.

Finally, dining in Southwold can be a pleasant experience, with a variety of pubs and restaurants serving local seafood and traditional British cuisine. The combination of seaside charm, cultural attractions, and natural beauty makes Southwold a welcoming destination for visitors.




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