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The Bull Inn

5.0 star property
Luxury inn in Bury St Edmunds with 2 restaurants and bar/lounge

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Standard Double Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, blackout curtains
Courtyard
Exterior
Superior Double Room | Bathroom | Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
2 restaurants, breakfast served
By the train station, The Bull Inn welcomes you with a warm fireplace and a cozy bar. Savor breakfast, lunch, or dinner at one of the two on-site restaurants and connect to in-room WiFi. With free self parking, tour assistance for local attractions like museums and historical sites are within reach.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • 2 restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Terrace
  • Reception fireplace
  • Free newspapers in the lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • TV in a common area

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Blackout curtains
  • Digital TV service
The current price is £75
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov

Why we love this property

Luxury curated inn
This inn dazzles with thoughtfully curated decor throughout its luxury spaces. Every detail reflects a keen eye for design and comfort.
Dining for every taste
Culinary adventures unfold at 2 restaurants and a lively bar. Mornings shine with cooked-to-order breakfast at this charming inn.
Stylish sleep sanctuary
Blackout drapes ensure deep slumber in luxury guestrooms. Each room features curated, individual decor for a distinctive stay experience.

Room options

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Economy Double Room, 1 Double Bed | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, blackout curtains

Economy Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Double Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, blackout curtains

Standard Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Double Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, blackout curtains

Superior Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
The Street, Barton Mills, Bury St Edmunds, England, IP28 6AA

What's nearby

  • Royal Worlington & Newmarket Golf Club - 3 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Elveden Estate - 11 min drive - 14.8 km
  • Mildenhall Stadium - 15 min drive - 10.0 km
  • Newmarket Racecourse - 16 min drive - 19.4 km
  • The Apex - 19 min drive - 23.1 km

Getting around

  • Cambridge (CBG) - 20 min drive
  • Kennett Station - 10 min drive
  • Newmarket Station - 11 min drive
  • Thetford Station - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Angel's Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Half Moon - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Judes Ferry - ‬9 min drive

About this property

The Bull Inn

Located near a train station, The Bull Inn is a great choice for a stay in Bury St Edmunds. You can relax with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the 2 restaurants are nice spots to grab a bite to eat. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 14 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
    • Contactless check-in and check-out are available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 10 PM
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
    • For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • Children aged 1 and younger eat free breakfast
    • No cots (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) 7:30 AM–10 AM on weekdays and 8:30 AM–10:30 AM on weekends
  • 2 restaurants
  • Bar/lounge
  • Room service (limited hours)

Working away

  • 2 meeting rooms

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Terrace
  • Fireplace in reception
  • Television in common areas

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Portable fan
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Blackout curtains
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Special features

Dining

On-site venue – This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 15 per person
  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge of GBP 20 (subject to availability)

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
This property does not have lifts.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
Additional fees apply to children 2-7 years old for breakfast.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Also known as

Bull Inn Bury St Edmunds
Bull Inn
Bull Bury St Edmunds
The Olde Bull Hotel Barton Mills
The Bull Inn Inn
The Bull Inn Bury St Edmunds
The Bull Inn Inn Bury St Edmunds

Frequently asked questions

Does The Bull Inn offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Bull Inn does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at The Bull Inn?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at The Bull Inn?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Bull Inn?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. There's a charge of GBP 20 for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless social distancing and check-out are available.

Are there restaurants at or near The Bull Inn?

Yes, there are 2 on-site restaurants.

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Reviews

The Bull Inn Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.6

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.4

Eco-friendliness

8.4

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

  • Food was consistently good with a good choice of meals and professional, attentive service. (4 reviews)
  • Breakfast options were good with a variety of meals and attentive service. (4 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay

Overnight stay on route to Snetterton Circuit on Sunday. Stayed in the Cowshed self contained room just away from building; great facilities and quiet space away from a wedding party on the day
Dean, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Staff really helpful would definitely stay again , food was amazing
Toni, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Appeared to have recently changed ownership or management, not quite in their groove. Bedroom window latch wouldn't shut & they laid out breakfast right next to us whilst we were eating our dinner in the restaurant. Staff were mainly young but friendly.
Eva, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

A genuine English coach stop, built 1600-ish! Some modern features (like private baths) but the charm of Old English accommodations!
Irene, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely stay, hotel room was clean and bed was really comfortable.
Erin, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

What a fabulous find. An amazing 500 year hotel, decorated beautifully with lots of quirky details. Will definitely stay again when in the area
julie, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

A good little lodge and very good for a 500+ years old building
FRANCIS, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice location and a warm and friendly welcome
Andy, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Check in very easy rooms clean and comfortable,
Barbara, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

AJ did a wonderful job
Eric, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice welcome when we arrived, great quality bar food and breakfast options. Will be back
Paul, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing staff especially Wendy. food delicious. Staff polite and helpful. Loved our room clean and very comfortable. Will be visiting again.
Mark, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Alright stay, mould in bathroom, dimly lit

Overall it was alright for an overnight stay. There were some mould on the bathroom tiles on the floor and on the wall. Some of the lights were not working so the room was dimly lit.
Terence, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Cosy

Nice very old coaching Inn. 500 years old. Be careful if you stay upstairs as stairs are very rickety. Lovely restaurant. Really helpful friendly staff throughout.
Loraine, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Tired old building needing major repairs
sean, 3-night trip

6/10 Good

Double bed against a wall is just wrong!

All good except for the double bed pushed against the wall. A double room should allow both people room to get in and out of bed. If the funky but unnecessary desk had been removed then the bed could have been accommodated properly. The decor, fittings and bathroom were all very stylish but not much use as you clamber into bed.
Julie, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

2 out of 5

1 nights business stay, upon arrival the receptionist was stood up eating her tea, when i came down for my evening meal I was told they stopped serving food at 7:45, the time was bang on 7:45. The room was ok, with a real nice roll top bath, however all flat services in the room had a layer of dust on them. For the price of the room I wouldn't of expected these issues.
robert, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great place! Good location for travelling. Great welcome and in a newly refurbished room, very comfortable and quiet despite being near the main road. Great bar, evening meal and breakfast very good
Kelly, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Overnight stay

Really friendly staff - bit of an issue with water temperature of shower - but they tell me a cold shower is good for you!!
Richard, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

Room was tiny, stairs going up and down felt unsafe due to slope on the tread, bed was very small for two people, staff were friendly and helpful, breakfast was average
alan, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great little place and a comfortable stay. Only one small issue heating, the room was cold.
John, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Lovely pub with nice rooms. The food was great and staff were friendly
Christopher, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Won’t stay again
Larry, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful treatment, friendly and comfortable.

This was a really nice place to stay. Very friendly drag, a nice bed, and easy to get to. There was good available, but I got in late. Nice courtyard in from to relax in, and would highly recommend.
Alexander, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice pub hotel
Paul, 2-night trip