Bull Hotel By Greene King Inns Long Melford, Long Melford ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2025

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About the Hotel

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

Bull Hotel by Greene King Inns is a historic timber house situated in the picturesque village of Long Melford, Suffolk. Originally built in 1450, the hotel features charming oak beams, period furnishings, and open fireplaces. Its location is significant, with easy access to nearby Sudbury and Bury St Edmunds, making it a convenient base for exploring East Anglia. The hotel combines rustic character with modern amenities, appealing to both leisure and business travelers.

Location

Situated in Long Melford, the hotel is well-placed for exploring several cultural and historical attractions like the Long Melford Heritage Centre and Gainsborough's House. The area boasts good shopping facilities and restaurants. Access to public transport is convenient, with Long Melford railway station located approximately 1.5 miles away, facilitating travel to nearby cities including Cambridge, which is about 34 miles distant.

Rooms

The hotel features spacious rooms equipped with modern amenities such as free Wi-Fi, TVs, and tea and coffee making facilities. Some rooms come with unique touches like four-poster beds or sleigh beds. En suite bathrooms include both showers and baths for added comfort. Late check-out is available upon request, allowing guests to relax a little longer.

Eat & Drink

Dining at Bull Hotel is provided through two in-house restaurants, The Cordell and Kentwell, which offer a range of seasonal dishes complemented by fine wines and cask ales. A full English breakfast is served to replenish energy for the day ahead. Guests can also enjoy a variety of hot drinks, some featuring alcoholic options, in the quaint bar areas with low beams and a cozy ambiance.

Leisure & Business

The hotel caters to diverse needs with facilities suitable for families and individuals alike. It offers a beer garden, free Wi-Fi, a car park, and can accommodate coaches. For leisure, unique drinks and menu options are available, enriching the dining experience. Additionally, there are spaces available for functions, enhancing its business appeal.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

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City Center

Long Melford1400 ft

Airports

Cambridge (CBG) 32.0 mi

London Stansted (STN) 35.9 mi

Bus

Bus stop 4.7 mi

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Spacious Comfort!

“Our superior room was impressively spacious, featuring a large, comfy bed that made for a restful night’s sleep.” view full review

Delicious Breakfast!

“The full English breakfast served piping hot was a highlight of our stay, with everything cooked to perfection.” view full review

Charming Quirkiness!

“Our split-level room added a unique charm, with creaky floors and cozy sofa arrangements that made it feel homey.” view full review

Well-Appointed Bath!

“The bathroom was modern and well-maintained, featuring both a bath and an excellent shower for a refreshing experience.” 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

Map view

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

City landmarks

Kentwell Hall High Street

Kentwell Hall

1.3 mi

Church

Holy Trinity Church

2800 ft

Church

Long Melford Church

2900 ft

Long Melford

National Trust

2500 ft

B1064

The 13th century Market Cross

2300 ft

Parks

Long Melford railway

1.4 mi

6 Borley Rd

Melford Country Park

1.4 mi

Church

Borley Church

2.0 mi

Melford Road

Sudbury Water Meadows

2.5 mi

Museums

Gainsborough's House

2.9 mi

Gaol Lane

Sudbury Heritage Centre and Museum

2.9 mi

Market Hill

St Peter's Sudbury

2.9 mi

14 Gainsborough Street

Puressence

2.9 mi

Church

Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul

3.6 mi

Market Place

Lavenham Guildhall

3.8 mi

Lavenham

3.8 mi

Market Place

Little Hall Lavenham

3.9 mi

Gallery

The Lion House Gallery

3.8 mi

Bures Road

Assington Mill

3.8 mi

Nearby

Hall St

Melford Hall

900 ft

Hall Street

Long Melford Heritage Centre

900 ft

Gallery

The Famous Old House Gallery of Long Melford

1400 ft

Hall Street Bassett House

Imagine Gallery

200 ft

Gallery

The Jessica Muir Gallery

1400 ft

Restaurants

Long Melford Swan

300 ft

Hall Street

Bull Hotel Restaurant

300 ft

Hall Street

Cock and Bell

1200 ft

Hall Street

Melford Valley Tandoori

1600 ft

Hall Street

Tiffin's Tea & Coffee House

1600 ft

Hall Street

The George and Dragon Hotel Inn

1800 ft

Hall Street

Tanswell's Cakes

2000 ft

7 Hall Street

Chips 'n' Chopstix

1800 ft

Shangri-la Hall Street Long Melford

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.

70%

liked the hotel and would stay again

friendly staff

central location

no heating initially

dated dining items

7.0/10

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