The Bull Inn

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Scored 8.4
Rated very good

Staff

9.1

Experience world-class service at The Bull Inn

Rich in original character and historic charm, this 500-year-old boutique-style coaching inn offering a cosy pub with real ales, wines and an open log fire is situated on the edge of the Thetford Forest. It also features an AA Rosette award-winning restaurant and a courtyard. Just 2 miles from the heart of Mildenhall, The Bull Inn, Barton Mills, has a convenient location, situated between Newmarket (6 miles), Bury St Edmunds (10 miles), Ely (12 miles), and Cambridge (22 miles). The Bull Inn hosts events throughout the year, from live music nights, murder mystery dinners, charity evenings, themed Christmas parties and lunches with Santa.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.6 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Bar

Property highlights

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)

  • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, American

  • Free private parking available on-site

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There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.

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Guests who stayed here loved

Phil
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The staff were very accommodating, friendly and polite”
John
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Faultless stay for us at The Bull inn. A very friendly greeting at check in. We stayed in the "Clover" room which was lovely. Very high end finish to the room and the bathroom, tea and coffee facilities were well stocked, bed was comfortable, room...”
Neil
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“History of the building wow Clean spacious friendly warm welcome on arrival. Nice chat with the reception staff before giving clear directions to room. Once in the room perfect cosy comfortable”
Luke
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“We have been to many hotels up and down the uk this year and this was one of the most pleasant surprises off the year. Staff are very welcoming and accommodating, the manager on shift went out if his way to source us a remote for the tv”
Grantley
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Recently renovated and clean. The shower was 10/10 in the room we stayed in (Ebony), and the bed was really comfortable - not too hard or too soft. The staff were also friendly and helpful.”
Bethany
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Lovely hotel. Staff were really friendly, easy check-in and a lovely room. The restaurant and bar was really nice too - we enjoyed a delicious meal on our first night and an equally delicious breakfast!”
Harley
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Food was incredible, room was massive and very cosy, everywhere was very clean, staff were very friendly.”
David
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The Bull has a restaurant with an adequate menu, excellent Beefburgers. Our room had an enormous bed, a large king. The location was easy to find and met our needs perfectly.”
Paul
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Excellent pub, fantastic food and a great host, all the staff were great.”
Susan
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Lovely hotel, nice rooms and welcoming bar. Good choice of food for breakfast.”

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Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
Restaurant #1
  • Cuisine
    British
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

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Check-in
From 15:00 to 22:30
Check-out
From 07:30 to 11:00
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Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 7 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

When booking 4 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements will apply.