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The Black Lion, Long Melford

4.0 star property
Inn with restaurant, near Melford Hall

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In the heart of Long Melford, The Black Lion offers a warm and inviting atmosphere. Savor local flavors at THE ORANGERY restaurant, unwind in the garden or on the terrace with a drink from the bar, and stay connected with free in-room WiFi. Other amenities include bicycle parking and newspapers to keep you informed during your stay.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free parking
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (9)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Meeting rooms
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby (surcharge)
  • Reception hall

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Flat-screen TV
The current price is £138
includes taxes & fees
5 Jul - 6 Jul

Room options

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Comfort Double Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Double Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Deluxe Double Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room

  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Deluxe Suite | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Family Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Comfort Double Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Comfort Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Deluxe Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room

  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Map
The Green, Long Melford, Sudbury, England, CO10 9DN

What's nearby

  • Melford Hall - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Holy Trinity Church - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Long Melford Heritage Centre - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Ickworth House - 34 min drive - 25.2 km
  • Newmarket Racecourse - 51 min drive - 58.1 km

Getting around

  • Cambridge (CBG) - 44 min drive
  • London (STN-Stansted) - 64 min drive
  • Sudbury Station - 14 min drive
  • Bures Station - 23 min drive
  • Bury St Edmunds Station - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Prince Of Wales Free House - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Wongs @ The Cherry Tree - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Grover & Allen (Wetherspoon) - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Cock And Bell - ‬12 min walk

About this property

The Black Lion, Long Melford

  • At The Black Lion, Long Melford, you'll be a short five-minute drive from Melford Hall and Kentwell Hall. For a bite to eat, guests can visit THE ORANGERY, which serves local cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. A bar/lounge, a terrace and a garden are other highlights.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 10 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • There is no front desk at this property
    • The host will greet guests on arrival
    • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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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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Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs only)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Specific rooms only*
    • Food and water bowls available
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking
    • On-site parking is limited
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • English breakfast (surcharge) each morning 8:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge

Travelling with children

  • Children's menu

Working away

  • Meeting rooms

Services

  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Bicycle parking
  • Locally sourced food is prioritised
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • No plastic soft drinks bottles
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reception hall

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Portable fan
  • Espresso maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Spring water bath
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Hairdryer (on request)
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Water-efficient toilets only

Special features

Dining

THE ORANGERY – This restaurant specialises in local cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • English breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 18.50 for adults and GBP 5 for children

Children & extra beds

  • Cots/infant beds are available for GBP 15.0 per day
  • Rollaway beds are available for GBP 15.0 per day

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 25 per pet, per stay

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.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher on-site.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
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

Black Lion Hotel Sudbury
Black Lion Sudbury
The Black Lion, Long Melford Inn
The Black Lion, Long Melford Sudbury
The Black Lion, Long Melford Inn Sudbury

Frequently asked questions

Does The Black Lion, Long Melford offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Black Lion, Long Melford 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 Black Lion, Long Melford?

Yes, dogs are welcome. There's a charge of GBP 25 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.

Is parking offered on site at The Black Lion, Long Melford?

Yes, there's free self parking. Parking spaces may be limited.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Black Lion, Long Melford?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

What is there to do at The Black Lion, Long Melford and nearby?

The Black Lion, Long Melford has a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near The Black Lion, Long Melford?

Yes, THE ORANGERY offers local cuisine.

Does The Black Lion, Long Melford have rooms with private hot tubs?

Yes, each room has a spring water bath.

What's the area around The Black Lion, Long Melford like?

The Black Lion, Long Melford is a short 4-minute walk from Melford Hall and 3 minutes' walk from Holy Trinity Church.

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Reviews

The Black Lion, Long Melford Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

8.8

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities

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Reviews

Verified

6/10 Good

Pricy. No aircon. Vegan breakfast left me short-changed. But staff were friendly and helpful and the room was nice.
Ed, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely hotel, good food (if a bit pricey) welcoming staff, nice rooms.
Chris, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Always enjoy my stay, the staff are fab'
lynn, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Lovely location..handy for visiting along Melford Hall and Kentwell.
Tony, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Pub with rooms

Cracking pub with rooms, excellent food friendly staff and a good local real ale.
Phil, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

We throughly enjoyed our first visit ,the staff were very helpful and informative. The room was clean and well equipped. The food was also to a high standard and a good choice.
Linda, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Everyone super nice. The room was gorgeous! The location, the view and food out of this world. My kids absolutely love it. The Sunday Roast was amazing.
Daniela, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

A wonderful inn in a charming English country town. Excellent staff and service with lovely breakfast options. My only regret is that we didn't stay longer! We'll be back!
Robin, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Really lovely location and hotel. Food is great and they are well staffed and services are generally excellent, aside from busy periods. But overall would highly recommended.
M, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Long Melford

Nice location in Long Melford ,great view from the front bedrooms . I would recommend staying there .
Nicholas, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay at The Black Lion Great Melford

Absolutely delightful 3-night stay at this lovely historic Inn. Staff were all professional, hard working, courteous and polite. Couldn't do enough for us. Breakfast was delicious with top quality ingredients - cooked to perfection. We had dinner two nights - again, lovely ingredients, really well cooked. All in all the perfect place to stay to enjoy the wonderful village and church. Will definitely come again
Kevin, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay!
Dave, 3-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

Disappointing and overpriced. Overall lacking a welcome atmosphere, room was tired looking, carpet dirty and stained as was the throw on the bed. Breakfast was just okay.
Clifford, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

As always, this is tge place to stay. No other choice for me and my family
Joshua, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent stay, huge room, very good breakfast options
Jane, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely green setting in a beautiful village
penelope, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Everything just perfect... *****

Beautiful room overlooking Melford Hall, food in restaurant was awesome also, along with the helpful and friendly staff - thank everyone
J, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely New Years Eve stay , great room overlooking the green . Returned from a walk around the spectacular church at midnight to be greeted by 2 glasses of bubbly .
Susan, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

I night stay

Room was fine not the best but not the worst Squeaky bed, light fitting on centre of room needs attention The bathroom was lovely with all the soaps ect I big issue I got overcharged on my drinks 2 white coffee and 2 sambuca £34 I was lucky it come up on my I phone the staff did agree a refund ended up £17.80 the sambuca was the smallest I’ve ever seen
1-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

Disappointing after 2 lovely previous stsys

Disappointed with this stay after 2 lovely stays previously. Biggest issue was after paying for a more superior room, the bed was two very uncomfortable single beds put together. The matresses were uncomfortable leading to a really poor nights sleep. Other than that the room was cold and there was dubious staining on the bench seat at the end of the bed.
Neil, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Overall, it is a great stay. Downside is that they charge £15 for breakfast per person if you book through Expedia, which is not clear and the breakfast is not worth it; I had avocado and egg, it was a sour paste avocado not fresh.
Viral, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Lovely place

Staff were great, very friendly and seemed like nothing is too much trouble. Rooms, bar and restaurant areas all furnished. decorated to high standard. Only downside is cleaning wasn't done to high standard (dirty bathroom floor), lots of dust on fittings etc and some general maintenance required to windows, blinds etc. But overall a lovely place to stay. Love their attitude to dogs too, if we stay again we would take our dog knowing it would be made very welcome !
LEE, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Gem of a historic hotel

Amazing hotel. The suite we stayed in was fabulous. The bathroom was spotless with a great shower. Eating in the hotel restaurant was a pleasure, the chef's creations were so tasty. Friendly and helpful staff. Will definitely come back.
2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Relaxing mini break

Lovely hotel, comfortable room. Staff were friendly and the food was delicious.
Lee, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Great location very quiet. Room, although on the snug size, was lovely. Food excellent. I’m dairy free and the chef adapted dishes.
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