Lavenham Priory

César award: historic house of

'It is a privilege to stay in such a well-maintained historic house,' say inspectors visiting this half-timbered home (Grade I listed), originally owned by Benedictine monks, later an Elizabethan merchant's house. The owners, Tim and Gilli Pitt, 'encourage visitors to enjoy the exceptional public rooms'. Approached through a herb garden, the massive front door opens on to the Great Hall and a linked lounge. There are rugs on brick and oak floors, sofas and armchairs, wooden antiques and family photographs; an honesty bar. A log fire burns in the inglenook fireplace in the hall; a wood-burner in the lounge. 'Both rooms were prepared when we were the only guests, a thoughtful touch.' Two oak staircases, one Jacobean, lead to the 'bedchambers'. 'What a special room: huge floorboards, beams on the terracotta-painted walls and white ceiling. Two armchairs and a large sleigh bed; the bathroom, up two steps, had a claw-footed bath and walk-in shower.' Breakfast, in another beamed room, had a small buffet of cereals, fruit, oranges with a squeezer; 'delicious' bacon and sausages.

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Autumn/Winter mid-week special offer

Stay three nights for the price of two. Stay two nights—second night half price.These special offers for double room occupancy are available until Easter 2010. Not available Friday and Saturday nights.

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  • What a wonderful place. We were made to feel extremely welcome; it was like being lord of the manor. The breakfast was superb1

    Andy Fisher, 10/02/2010

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Autumn/Winter mid-week special offer

Stay three nights for the price of two. Stay two nights—second night half price.These special offers for double room occupancy are available until Easter 2010. Not available Friday and Saturday nights.

Please mention  The Good Hotel Guide when booking.

Local attractions

Kentwell Hall
A 500-year-old family home, with a rare breeds farm and a variety of outdoor events.
Gainsborough's House
Museum dedicated to one of England's finest painters.
Bressingham
Steam engine trips (especially on Thomas the Tank Engine) and formal gardens.

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Discount Vouchers

This hotel accepts the following discount vouchers:

  • Online vouchers

    These entitle readers to a 10% discount off their normal B&B rate for a single night's stay

    Print voucher

Autumn/Winter mid-week special offer

Stay three nights for the price of two. Stay two nights—second night half price.These special offers for double room occupancy are available until Easter 2010. Not available Friday and Saturday nights.

Please mention  The Good Hotel Guide when booking.

Contact Details

Lavenham Priory

Water Street LAVENHAM Suffolk England CO10 9RW

Telephone

01787 247404

Website

www.lavenhampriory.co.uk

Discount Vouchers

This hotel accepts discount vouchers which entitle readers to a 10% discount off their normal B&B rate for a single night's stay

Further Information

Bedrooms

6.

Open

all year except Christmas/New Year.

Facilities

Great Hall/sitting room, snug, breakfast room, 3-acre garden (medieval courtyard, herb garden), unsuitable for disabled.

Background music

none.

Children

not under 10.

Dogs

not allowed in house.

Credit cards

MasterCard, Visa.

Prices

[2011] B&B £55-£88 per person, winter midweek discount for 2 nights or more, 1-night bookings refused Sat, some holidays.