THE SWAN HOTEL
Rooms, Conferences, and Special Events
Set in the heart of the charming market town of Harleston, surrounded by picturesque countryside, the Swan Hotel offers a warm and inviting atmosphere perfect for a relaxing getaway. With its rich history and stunning architecture, the hotel is conveniently located just a short drive from the vibrant city of Norwich and the scenic Norfolk Broads.
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STAYING WITH US
Our Rooms
Whatever the reason for your visit and whatever the length of your stay, you will have the warmest welcome sleeping and eating in this delightful building with its original 16th century features. Our centuries old grand house with its lovely sign, the mellow brick front and beautiful ornate wrought iron is a recognised landmark, considered part of Harleston's royalty.
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Our bedrooms are exceptional and our customers often tell us they had one of the best sleeps ever in comfortable beds with the softest of linen. You'll find your room a haven of relaxation with smart TV and all en-suite, whilst there is free WiFi in our spacious common areas where you can work or play online undisturbed.
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Our rooms are perfect for individuals, couples or families and if for a group of up to 16 people.
Longer Term Stays
(Minimum 1 month, Maximum 6 months)
Our flexible rentals cater to corporate professionals, contract workers, and individuals or families seeking comfortable, stylish accommodation during an extended visit or in between changing homes.
Options for long term (minimum one month):
7 nights a week - or 4 nights a week from Monday through to Thursday night.
EATING AND DRINKING
The Swan will satisfy all sorts of formal or casual dining requirements, intimate or jolly, private or larger events.
Our menus are based around fresh locally sourced produce with seasonal variations. Norfolk with its climate, landscape and rich soil is a real horticultural centre and is also famous for its wheat, seeds, barley and cheese as you will see in the various delicatessens and bakeries around the town.
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See the menus above for our wide range of catering options, whether it's for breakfast, hot and cold buffets, sit down lunches or informal or formal dinners, we will help make your dinner party or your event a great success.
CHECK OUR MENUS BELOW
THE PERFECT LOCATION
In the heart of the Waveney Valley, by the beautiful River Waveney, Harleston is an ancient, traditional market town with historic coaching inns, cosy tearooms, traditional bakers, butchers and delicatessens all serving delicious Norfolk fayre. The town centre’s narrow streets and quaint alleys with their timber-framed buildings tell its long story of town life over the centuries.
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A short walk or cycle from the town and you are into the Waveney Valley, an area of great beauty and tranquillity with plenty to satisfy walkers, cyclists, photographers, artists and those just wanting to enjoy the scenery and wildlife.
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With a diversity of artists, writers, actors and musicians living in the area, Harleston has a vibrant arts community and all these attractions are either in the immediate vicinity or within a short-minute drive from the town centre.​​
The Swan Hotel and Harleston
The Swan is a characterful, charming home from home packed with history, combining olde world charm with modern amenities and stylish comfort.
Voted Norfolk Town Of The Year surrounded by gorgeous countryside, the ancient market town of Harleston sits in lovely Waveney, by the River, near The Norfolk Broads.
As Harleston is as much of a star as The Swan, we’ve made an Experience Guide to help explore this vibrant town’s many attractions, country walks, markets and array of specialty and souvenir shops, restaurants, bars and cafes.