Three Swans Hotel, Market Harborough (Leicestershire)

The hotel is a former coaching inn and has been offering a warm welcome to travellers and diners for over 500 years.

Summary 16th century buildings 20th century buildings Breakfast included Free car parking (on site) Facilities Free broadband access Children's cots Children's highchairs Food and Drinks Restaurant English breakfast (included) Lunch available (at additional cost) Dinner available (at additional cost) Bar

Nearby recreations Recommended walks Pub (walking distance) Museums (walking distance) Museums (a short drive) Historic houses Gardens Golf course (a short drive) Tennis courts (a short drive) Recommended restaurants (walking distance) Theatre (walking distance)

Introduction

This 16th century coaching inn blends traditional hospitality with the comfort of a modern hotel and has been providing excellent service and superb food for many years. The hotel has easy links to the motorways and major road networks and is close to the local railway station which has mainline services to London and the North.

History to the present day

The hotel is a former coaching inn and has been offering a warm welcome to travellers and diners for over 500 years. It is as comfortable, welcoming and elegant today as it was in its coaching era, when visited by King Charles 1 the day before the famous battle of Naseby in 1645. In 1688, Queen Anne, while still Princess of Denmark, stayed in Market Harborough with the hotel providing lodgings for her considerable entourage, including the Earl of Dorset and the Bishop of London.

The earliest reference found for the hotel, which also makes it clear just how old its association as an Inn, was the will of Richard Cade, 27th November 1517. Published records show that the hotel was the pick-up point and stop over for the prestigous thrice-weekly London coach run and postal service as early as 1765.

The elaborate gallows sign which overhangs the High Street is considered to be one of the finest in England. Certainly, the wrought-iron work is a splendid example of craftsmanship which dates back to the 18th century.

The inn dates from 1517 when it was known as 'Ye Sygne of Swanne'. The second and third swans were added later, when it became known as Swannes, which it remained for over 200 years.

Food and Drinks

Breakfast is served in The Swans Restaurant, English and continental breakfast is served with a wide variety of options Monday - Friday 7.00am - 9.30am Saturday and Sunday 7.30am - 9.30am

The Swans Restaurant offers an a la carte menu for dinner and is open Monday - Sunday evenings from 7.00pm to 9.30pm The restaurant also serves Sunday lunch from 12.00pm - 2.00pm

The Conservatory Restaurant is a favourite with the local townspeople of Market Harborough, it has a friendly informal atmosphere. It opens from 9.00am Monday to Saturday mornings for morning coffee and lunch and then Sunday morning from 12 noon for lunch. Dinner is also served from 6.00pm through to 9.30pm

Al fresco dining in also available in The Courtyard, during the warm summer months. For drinks before dinner why not relax in The Lounge Bar or try one of the wonderful cocktails on offer. Fothergill's Bar is a lively pub style bar, serving a wide selection of draught beers. Food is also served and is a great meeting place for lunch. The hotel also has three private dining rooms available for family parties and corporate diners.

Other facilities

There is a large car park at the back of the hotel.

Arrival information and how to find us

Address: Best Western The Three Swans Hotel, High Street, market Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16 7NJ, United Kingdom

Address: Best Western The Three Swans Hotel, High Street, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16 7NJ

Check in: from 2.00pm  Check Out: 11.00am

Early check in can be arranged with the Reception Team.

Directions: M1 northbound and southbound - take junction 20 from the M1 and then follow the A4304 to Market Harborough

A14 - take junction 3a from the A14 and then follow A508 towards Market Harborough