Hotel Swan

Bull ring, CM6 2PL Thaxted, Braintree (United Kingdom)

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Hotel Swan

Swan is located in Thaxted, Braintree. Thaxted is a small country town with a population of approximately 2,600 people. It used to be the home to composer Gustav Holst and the famous highwayman, Dick Turpin, whose cottage is just down the road. Thaxted itself dates back to before the Doomsday Book and has an extensive recorded history. This can be explored through visits to its impressive 13th-century church, the 15th-century Guildhall and John Webb's 17th-century Windmill. Stansted's bus and railway stations are 10 km from the hotel, and Stansted Airport is some 14 km away. London's Luton, Heathrow and Gatwick airports are approximately 108, 129 and 137 km away respectively. A recent refurbishment has provided this accommodation with a new look and new facilities. The hotel looks forward to welcoming guests to the new bar, renovated rooms and brand-new restaurant. Facilities available to guests at this 20-room, historic airport hotel include a reception area, bar, restaurant, Internet access and a car park. The hotel is non-smoking throughout. In addition to a bathtub/shower, the comfortable en suite bedrooms each include a telephone, television, radio, Internet access, tea and coffee making facilities and an iron and ironing board. Furthermore, a daily housekeeping service is also provided. The bar serves delicious meals, together with traditional ales. Bed and breakfast stays are available to be booked. By car: take the M11 to Stansted Airport, the A120 to Great Dunmow and the B184 to Thaxted.