Places to stay in Monks Eleigh, Suffolk

Monks Eleigh is a village and a civil parish in Babergh, Suffolk, situated on the tributary to the River Brett in a rural area. The parish contains the hamlets of Swingleton Green and Stackyard Green. Local dining options include The Swan, The Swan, The Swan Inn, and The Lindsey Rose.

The center of Monks Eleigh ( which is at is longitude 0°52'6.3155 and latitude 52°5'29.803 ) is located 4 miles away from Lavenham, 5 miles away from Hadleigh, 7 miles away from Polstead and 7 miles away from Long Melford.

Available Monks Eleigh lodging

We currently have 4 accommodations in and around Monks Eleigh.

Monks Eleigh Hotels, B&Bs and Guest Houses

Photograph of The Swan Hotel, Lavenham
Listing updated 2026
Hotels

The Swan Hotel

Approx 4 miles away in Lavenham:

The Swan at Lavenham is the quintessential English country hotel situated in the Suffolk countryside. The hotel dates back to the 1400's when it played a key role in Lavenham's wool trade.
High Street
Lavenham, Suffolk
Bed & Breakfasts

Lavenham Priory

Approx 4 miles away in Lavenham:

Lavenham Priory is a "Grade 1 listed" half-timbered house dating from the 13th century.
Water Street
Lavenham, Suffolk
Hotels

The Bildeston Crown

Approx 3 miles away in Ipswich:

High Street
Ipswich, Suffolk

Monks Eleigh Camping, Caravans, Self Catering

Photograph of Stanstead Hall, Hitcham
Listing updated 2026

Stanstead Hall

Campsite

Approx 5 miles away in Hitcham:

We are situated approximately 6 miles from Stowmarket, just outside the village of Hitcham in the lovely Suffolk countryside. The camping is approached down a long drive of about 400 yards, leading to the farm gate and the camping field which overlooks our pond and wheat / barley fields..
Hares Road
Hitcham, Suffolk
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Things to see and do, places to eat in Monks Eleigh

The Swan ( Dining / Other ). The Swan, Monks Eleigh is an attractive thatched pub situated in a quiet village in the heart of the Suffolk countryside, 25 minutes equally distance from the Cathedral town of Bury St. Edmunds, the medieval town of Colchester & the port of Ipswich. Our aim is to serve fresh locally sourced food using seasonal produce. You can delight in our regularly changing menu in a relaxed setting. www.monkseleigh.com Link