Name: Swan Hotel by Greene King Inns
Address: The Bull Ring, Thaxted, GB

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Guest scores & sentiment

From 80 guest reviews · multi-source · as of 2026-07-21

Guests consistently praise the central High Street location, friendly and helpful staff, generous breakfast, and generally clean, comfortable rooms. The main complaints revolve around the lack of air conditioning and restricted windows during hot weather, making rooms stuffy. Some note that the historic building shows signs of age, with occasional noise from the pub, kitchen, or adjacent rooms, and steep stairs affecting accessibility.

Dimension scores · cross-source

Location9.1

Service8.9

Cleanliness8.6

Rooms8.5

Value8.4

Surroundings8.4

Facilities8.1

Wi-Fi7.4

＋ PraisedGreat location and free parking · Friendly and helpful staff · Extensive and good breakfast · Comfortable beds

－ ComplaintsRooms too hot without AC · Restricted window opening limits ventilation · Dated facilities or maintenance issues · Noise disturbances

KEYIdeal for travelers seeking a central, characterful stay. Summer visitors should expect limited cooling, and those with mobility concerns should request a ground-floor or lower-level room in advance.

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Room types · 6

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Superior Double Room

1 × Double bed20 ㎡up to 2

The double room features a wardrobe, an electric kettle, as well as a private bathroom boasting a bath and a hairdryer. The unit has 1 bed.

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Family Room

1 × Double bed / 1 × Sofa bed15 ㎡up to 3

The family room offers a wardrobe, an electric kettle, as well as a private bathroom boasting a bath or a shower and a hairdryer. A sofa, a flat-screen TV, a carpeted floor and heating are offered in this family room. The unit has 2 beds.

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Family Room

1 × Double bed / 1 × Sofa bed12 ㎡up to 3

1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed129 sq feet Layout - Bedroom Internet - Free WiFi Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, and room service (limited hours)Bathroom - Partially open bathroom, shower, a hair dryer, and towelsPractical - Iron/ironing board, desk, and phone; rollaway beds (free) and cribs (free) available on requestComfort - HeatingNeed to Know - No housekeeping, bed sheets not availableNon-Smoking

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Double Room

1 × Double bed10 ㎡up to 2

This double room features a TV, desk and an private bathroom.

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Single Room

1 × Twin bed10 ㎡up to 1

This single room features a TV, desk and an private bathroom.

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Twin Room

2 × Twin bed10 ㎡up to 2

This twin room features a TV, desk and an private bathroom.

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Facilities · 34

All facilities & services listed by the hotel (aggregated across sources).

Offsite parking discounted rates availableFamily roomsLuggage storageFax/photocopyingParkingKid mealsOutdoor furnitureStaff adhere to local safety protocolsGuest rooms disinfected between staysCleaning standards that are effective against CoronavirusPhysical distancing rules followedHand sanitizer in guest room and key areasCashless payment availableFire extinguishersFirst aid kit availableSanitized tableware & silverwareInvoice providedGuests can opt-out any cleaning services during staySmoke alarmsShared stationery like menus, pens are removedProperty cleaned by professional cleaning companiesPhysical distancing in dining areasCCTV outside propertyProcess in place to check health of guestsSecurity alarmKey card accessInternet accessOffsite parking discounted rates availableReception hallTelevision in common areasFree wired internetNon-smoking roomsRestaurantNon-smoking throughout

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Nearby & map

DiningSights

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Galvin Green Man

Traditional British, Mediterranean Cuisine · Bib

££

The Essex outpost of the Galvin empire is this big, busy pub, where there’s always something going on, from live music evenings to special events. The friendly team offer a warm welcome and the original 14th-century building provides all the rustic charm you’d expect, while a modern barn extension and a charming riverside garden complete the picture. The extensive menu offers an appealing mix of classic British and Mediterranean influenced dishes which are big on flavour, and the 'Bib Gourmand' menu is a steal.

18.3km

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The Windmill

Modern Cuisine

£££

Chef-Owner Tom Clarke built up an impressive resume before returning to his Essex roots to open this lovely village inn with his partner. After a charming welcome from Nancy into the characterful interior, where a small bar still serves some local drinkers, it’s time to enjoy the hearty yet refined cooking. Classical flavour and texture combinations run throughout a menu served well by quality produce, with desserts like dark chocolate crémeux proving a real highlight.

19.1km

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Click a row to locate it · distances are approximate. Data from Overture / Michelin / Wikidata.