Country & Town House Online reviews The Swan

‘A heart-warming, much-loved seaside hotel’

‘Soothing and beautifully equipped, with a fresh, modern, seaside palette.’

“In the delightful, oh-so-English seaside town of Southwold, with its beach huts, pier, pretty shops, pubs and churches – plus Adnams, its famous family brewery and wine merchant’s – The Swan (owned by Adnams) has always been beloved by residents and summer visitors alike.”

“In recent years it had gently, demurely aged, cherished for its old-fashioned qualities by some, considered past it by others. But now, behind its striking Georgian façade, something electrifying has taken place: a generous top-to-toe refurbishment that starts with shocking pink armchairs in reception and carries through to bedrooms that are soothing and beautifully equipped, with a fresh, modern, seaside palette…”

You can read the full article, and explore the other hotels that made the list of “Great British Hotels” on Country & Town House’s website or pick up the September 2018 issue in store.