Bull Hotel By Greene King Inns, Long Melford ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2024

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About the Hotel

Hall Street, Long Melford, United Kingdom, CO10 9JG

The Bull Hotel in Long Melford, built in 1450, showcases a rich history evident in its timber architecture. With charming period features and an intimate atmosphere, it serves as an inviting location for visitors to this historic Suffolk village. The hotel offers easy access to cultural attractions and scenic landscapes, making it a convenient base for exploration. Its dual restaurants provide exceptional dining experiences that reflect seasonal flavors.

Location

Situated in the heart of Long Melford, the hotel is conveniently located near key attractions such as Kentwell Hall, Melford Hall, and local galleries. It is approximately 55 km from Cambridge, making it accessible for day trips. Public transport is available, with the Long Melford railway station only a short distance away. The area is known for good shopping options and picturesque village walks.

Rooms

The hotel features spacious rooms equipped with modern amenities, including an en suite bathroom, free Wi-Fi, and a television. Some rooms boast unique features like a four-poster bed or a sleigh bed, adding to the charm of the historic building. Each room includes tea and coffee-making facilities, allowing guests to enjoy beverages at their leisure. Late check-out options allow for extended relaxation before departure.

Eat & Drink

The Cordell and Kentwell restaurants serve a diverse menu of delicious dishes, including a hearty full English breakfast to start the day. Seasonal menus highlight fresh ingredients, with offerings such as prawn and chilli linguine and Mediterranean vegetable gnocchi. Guests can enjoy a selection of fine wines and cask ales to complement their meals, plus specially crafted drinks featuring unique flavour combinations.

Leisure & Business

The Bull Hotel caters to both leisure and business travelers with its cosy bar areas featuring low beams and crooked walls, ideal for relaxation. Facilities include free Wi-Fi and disabled access, ensuring comfort for all guests. The establishment also has a beer garden for outdoor enjoyment during warmer months. Guests can gather by the Elizabethan fireplaces in the dining areas for a cozy dining experience.

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Getting around

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City Centre

Long Melford400 m

Airports

Cambridge (CBG) 51.5 km

London Stansted (STN) 57.8 km

Bus

Bus stop 7.5 km

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Delicious Breakfast!

I truly enjoyed the continental breakfast, especially the fresh fruit and yoghurt. It set the perfect tone for my day!view full review

Quiet and Cozy!

My room was delightful, providing a peaceful retreat away from the bustling party, ensuring a restful night’s sleep.view full review

Extra Touches!

I appreciated the thoughtful addition of biscuits with the tea and coffee in the room, adding a nice touch to my stay.view full review

Comfortable Space!

The living area in my room was well-appointed and spacious, making it a perfect spot to relax after a long day.view full review

General

Non-smoking rooms
Wi-Fi
Parking
No pets allowed

Sports & Fitness

Golf course

Guest Parking

Electric kettle

Services

Room service

Dining

In-room breakfast
Restaurant
Bar/ Lounge area
Packed lunches

Business

Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Fax/Photocopying

Spa & Leisure

Garden area

Room features

Heating
Tea and coffee facilities

Self-catering

Electric kettle

Room decor

Carpeted floor

Location

Hall Street, Long Melford, United Kingdom, CO10 9JG

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Hall Street, Long Melford, United Kingdom, CO10 9JG

City landmarks

Kentwell Hall High Street

Kentwell Hall

2.0 km

Church

Holy Trinity Church

850 m

Church

Long Melford Church

870 m

Long Melford

National Trust

750 m

B1064

The 13th century Market Cross

690 m

Park

Long Melford railway

2.2 km

6 Borley Rd

Melford Country Park

2.3 km

Church

Borley Church

3.3 km

Melford Road

Sudbury Water Meadows

4.0 km

Museum

Gainsborough's House

4.7 km

Gaol Lane

Sudbury Heritage Centre and Museum

4.6 km

Market Hill

St Peter's Sudbury

4.7 km

14 Gainsborough Street

Puressence

4.7 km

Church

Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul

5.8 km

Market Place

Lavenham Guildhall

6.2 km

Lavenham

6.0 km

Market Place

Little Hall Lavenham

6.2 km

Gallery

The Lion House Gallery

6.1 km

Bures Road

Assington Mill

6.1 km

Nearby

Hall St

Melford Hall

270 m

Hall Street

Long Melford Heritage Centre

270 m

Gallery

The Famous Old House Gallery of Long Melford

400 m

Hall Street Bassett House

Imagine Gallery

60 m

Gallery

The Jessica Muir Gallery

420 m

Restaurants

Long Melford Swan

90 m

Hall Street

Bull Hotel Restaurant

80 m

Hall Street

Cock and Bell

340 m

Hall Street

Melford Valley Tandoori

460 m

Hall Street

Tiffin's Tea & Coffee House

460 m

Hall Street

The George and Dragon Hotel Inn

530 m

Hall Street

Tanswell's Cakes

580 m

7 Hall Street

Chips 'n' Chopstix

540 m

Shangri-la Hall Street Long Melford

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.

74%

liked the hotel and would stay again

friendly staff

central location

no heating initially

dated dining items

7.4/10

Very good

Rooms

7.0

Location

8.0

Service

7.7

Dining

7.7

Vivian

United Kingdom, April 2024

6.8/10

The hotel's location is steeped in history and has a wonderful feel. The building is interesting, making it just right for our trip. However, the place could use some background music and softer candlelight. The staff were friendly, especially the breakfast team, highly recommended, but the restaurant needs refurbishment and more staff to reach its full potential.

Rooms

5.0

My room fronted the streets and was separated by a curtain from a wedding party. It was poorly lit and next to the noisy kitchen extractor fan.

Service

7.0

The staff had the unenviable task of repeatedly telling customers items were unavailable. They could use more help from other staff, but the breakfast team was always cheerful.

Location

8.0

The location is wonderful, steeped in history and has a great feel. In need of refurbishment, though.

Dining

8.0

The meals were a real plateful, and the breakfast and lunch were plentiful and served on hot plates. I would recommend this place to friends and family.

Facilities

6.0

The facilities were in need of refurbishment, but the restaurant was spacious and served ample portions.

William

United Kingdom, December 2023

7.8/10

The hotel offers a spacious room with a huge, comfy bed and good storage space, although some noise from the kitchen area can be heard. The service was accommodating and helpful, especially for older guests. The location is perfect for exploring the area, though there were minor inconveniences experienced. The dining experience provided excellent choices despite a few mix-ups. The facilities were satisfactory overall.

Rooms

8.0

The room had a brilliant size with a huge comfy bed and plenty of storage space.

Service

7.0

The service was attentive, ensuring guests' needs were met. The waitress was apologetic and helpful.

Location

9.0

The hotel is centrally located, making it convenient for exploring the area and accessing various services.

Dining

8.0

The dining experience offered an excellent selection, despite occasional mix-ups.

Facilities

7.0

The facilities were adequate for a comfortable stay.

Michael

United Kingdom, August 2023

7.6/10

The hotel is centrally located and convenient for travel around, with friendly service and good food. The rooms, although quite large and clean, lacked heating initially. The dining experience had its highlights and challenges, offering fantastic options but also some outdated items.

Rooms

8.0

My room was clean and quite large, but initially had no heating. ' The room was in the old part of the hotel, which was peaceful during the day but not as quiet at night.

Service

9.0

The service here was excellent, and the staff were friendly. They were also very considerate of my partner's food allergies, which was much appreciated after a restaurant mishap the night before.

Location

7.0

The hotel's location was central and excellent for our stay, allowing easy access to various attractions like Melford Hall, the church, Kentwell Hall, and the High Street. However, there was noise from lorries turning into the side road off the main road throughout the night.

Dining

7.0

The dining experience here was a mix of fantastic and disappointing. There were great options beyond the standard full English breakfast, but on one morning, I encountered stale and outdated items, making it less satisfying.

Facilities

7.0

While the facilities were decent, there were no modern power showers, but after a few minutes, they were fine once they reached the right temperature.

friendly staff

no heating initially