The Great House Restaurant and Hotel in Lavenham, Sudbury, Suffolk, has been placed in Britain’s Top 100 Restaurants by the Sunday Times and Harden’s Guide and UK' Top 30 French Restaurants in 2016'. Expect modern French cooking displays with fresh twists and clear flavours. There’s daily changing menus featuring best Suffolk and East Anglia produce as well as a superbly appointed French and local cheese board. Service from the team at The Great House is all about being knowledgeable, personable and friendly but unobtrusive. The mood is pleasantly casual though the cooking is perfectly serious, earthy and imaginative. This is high end cuisine done with style and adventure. 3 AA rosettes and 2017 AA Gold award.
Despite the very high quality here, the restaurant is still unpretentious and with lunch time menus at £19.95 for two courses (£25 - three courses) and three course dinner and Sunday lunch from £36.50 it is extremely popular with locals as well as those staying at the hotel and enjoying a weekend or mid-week break. In good weather, the discreet courtyard is the place to be.
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10 of the Best Hotels for Champagne by the Glass by Adrian Mourby
"It’s quite something to have your own champagne label but if you dine at the Great House in Lavenham the two champagnes offered by the glass are Great House Grand Reserve Spéciale Cuvée and Rosé. This boutique hotel with its eighteenth-century façade has struck a deal with Champagne Gruet in the small commune of Buxeuil, Aube. In 1911 Buxeuil became famous for its Champagne Riot when it was mooted that the commune might lose the Appellation Champagne. A century later and the village is home to both Champagne Moutard and Champagne Gruet. The Great House not only has the cachet of its own champagne but an all-French team serving it to accompany an award-winning French restaurant in this dignified old building."
Information on The Great House Restaurant and Hotel , Market Place , Lavenham
| Average Cost: | £90.00 (three course dinner for two including 1 bottle of house wine, 1 bottle of mineral water and coffee) |
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| Timings: |
Open: Wed-Sun 12:00-14:30, Tue-Sat 19:00-21:00 Last Orders for Dinner: 21.30 Closed: Sunday evening, all day Monday & Tuesday lunchtime |
| General Info: |
Accommodation:
Number of Rooms: 5 Room Prices from: £95 Wheel Chair Access: Yes Accreditation: AA 5 stars with Inspector's choice 'Restaurant with Rooms' | 3 AA rosettes | 4 Good Hotel Guide | 3 red forks Michelin |
| Local Directions: | Please see our website for directions. |
Customer Reviews
Review of The Great House Restaurant and Hotel
Posted by Harvey HCustomer visited Nov 2017
Beautiful restored building ... full of history.
Location: central
Welcome: smiling helpful staff. Attention to details shown in every aspect.
Rooms: well equipped and welcoming.
Restaurant: wide choice of French cuisine, good wines.
'France comes to Suffolk'
Review of The Great House Restaurant and Hotel
Posted by Donna RCustomer visited Aug 2017
Superb dining experience. I can't believe they haven't yet been awarded a Michelin star! Beautiful room with lots of additional touches. We'll definitely be back.
Review of The Great House Restaurant and Hotel
Posted by Isabelle HCustomer visited Jun 2017
Beautiful luxurious room - Immaculate! Kind and attentive service and amazing restaurant. All packaged in historic surroundings. A real treat!
Review of The Great House Restaurant and Hotel
Posted by Pat JCustomer visited Apr 2017
We have stayed at the Great House many times . The rooms are are extremely comfortable and of a very high standard nothing is too much trouble for the staff or management . The dining experience, food , wines, and service are all top notch which explains why we keep returning..
Review of The Great House Restaurant and Hotel
Posted by Claudio SCustomer visited Feb 2017
Fantastic venue, food, service and room. We just love returning to The Great House.
Review of The Great House Restaurant and Hotel
Posted by Sylvie BCustomer visited Sep 2016
I cannot think of another hotel where everything is perfect, from the reception to the most confortable and well decorated room, to the fabulous food and the kindness of hosts and staff.
Review of The Great House Restaurant and Hotel
Posted by Martine CCustomer visited Mar 2015
We have eaten here several times at, in our opinion, the best restaurant in Suffolk - a sentiment shared by many friends. So many pleasant surprised such as the nice touch of complimentary sherry – nice sherry as well. Thank you for a lovely stay. A really enjoyable way of celebrating our 50 years of married life.
Review of The Great House Restaurant and Hotel
Posted by Rob ACustomer visited Jun 2014
Accommodation is spacious, clean and smartly furnished (olde world). Some rooms contain separate lounge area with TV. There is free Wi-Fi and free parking in the village square, which the hotel overlooks. Restaurant is smartly furnished, service is good with a variety of cuisine (French mainly) to an excellent standard. Staff are very friendly and helpful without being over-attentive.
Review of The Great House Restaurant and Hotel
Posted by Liliana ACustomer visited Jun 2014
We have been coming here since Regis and Martine took over the Great House 29 years ago. They consistently provide imaginative cooking of the highest quality I expect and friendly service in a lovely setting.
Review of The Great House Restaurant and Hotel
Posted by Dianne TCustomer visited Jul 2013
Superb food, service, room. Absolutely everything to the highest standard. Best hotel we have ever stayed in!
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