The Bull Inn

Property building, Facade/entrance, Garden, Street view

7.8

Outstanding(518 Reviews)

Inn in Forest Heath District

1 queen bed

Reasons to book

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Well priced for this locationProperty prices in this area are generally higher

Includes essentialsInternet / Wifi, Parking, Balcony or Patio and more

About this 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.

Amenities

Internet / Wifi

Smoking allowed

Parking

Balcony or Patio

Wheelchair accessible

Map of Forest Heath District

Nearby attractions

Eaton Park

58.3 mi

The Fitzwilliam Museum

31.7 mi

National Trust - Wimpole Estate

44.8 mi

Banham Zoological Gardens

35.8 mi

Available Rooms

House Double/Twin

1 Queen or 2 Single • 172 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Standard Double Room

1 Double • 129 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Best Double Room

1 King • 193 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Small Double Room

1 Double

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Deluxe Double Room

1 Queen

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

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The Bull Inn

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7.8

Outstanding(518 Reviews)

Inn in Forest Heath District

1 queen bed

Reasons to book

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Well priced for this locationProperty prices in this area are generally higher

Includes essentialsInternet / Wifi, Parking, Balcony or Patio and more

About this inn

Amenities

Internet / Wifi

Smoking allowed

Parking

Balcony or Patio

Wheelchair accessible

Map of Forest Heath District

Nearby attractions

Eaton Park

58.3 mi

The Fitzwilliam Museum

31.7 mi

National Trust - Wimpole Estate

44.8 mi

Banham Zoological Gardens

35.8 mi

Available Rooms

House Double/Twin

1 Queen or 2 Single • 172 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Standard Double Room

1 Double • 129 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Best Double Room

1 King • 193 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Small Double Room

1 Double

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Deluxe Double Room

1 Queen

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Reviews

7.8

Outstanding(518 Reviews)

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10.0

Mar 2024

Great service.

Service was great. Stayed for our 33rd wedding anniversary and we were well looked after. Even got a complimentary breakfast which was a nice touch. Thanks to all at the Bull Inn from the Willsons.

Loved it all.

7.0

Jul 2023

Good

Most of the staff were very friendly and helpful. The meal in the evening was excellent and it was lovely that as a big family group we had a separate room.

The bedrooms are quite expensive for what they are. The Inn is next to a very busy road which is noisy all night. Breakfast was disappointing. Not a huge choice and a few things were unavailable not just one morning but both mornings.

1.0

Jun 2023

Bad

Nothing

Food, room, attitude

7.0

Jun 2023

Well over priced

Nice enough

Location

2.0

May 2023

Dissappointed

The 5 friends we met there. The most senior staff member who worked very hard but looked jaded.

Seemed to be understaffed. Food was average quality pub grub, prawns served under cooked, this is not in the 5 star hotel category. Why is it a 4.2 star hotel? British Hotel, summer time (nearly) but no Pimms, seriously. Lack of spare pillows in rooms. We didn't get to sample the "amazing Great British breakfast" at The Bull, as the cook didn't turn up that morning.

7.0

May 2023

ideal for a one night stopover .

parking , bar downstairs and convince

for one nights stay for passing through its ideal . room and bed was a bit on the small side but did the job .

9.0

Feb 2023

Cute hotel in a great location.

The staff is absolutely amazing! Especially Vicky who went out of her way to get us some sticky toffee pudding and ice cream after the kitchen had closed. The building is really great and the location is fabulous.

The bed was hard and really hurt our backs.

10.0

Jan 2023

Recommended will stay again

Everything was great and staff so helpful

Nothing

6.0

Jan 2023

Pleasant

could be cleaner

8.0

Jan 2023

Great New Year’s Eve stay!

it was a great location as we went for a big New Year’s Eve walk. the staff were very friendly and helpful and the room was gorgeous. Ellie was especially helpful!

the New Year’s Eve buffet food wasn’t very nice but the staff made up for it helping us any way they could!

8.0

Dec 2022

very convenient for Suffolk area. comfy and warm

The pub/hotel is a in a beuatiful old building in the village ofg Barton Mill. Staff were very welcoming and the room was high quality with a comfortable bed and lovely modern bathroom. location is next to a busy dua carriageway yet somehow it doesnt seem to notice. the bar area is cosy although we didnt use it.

the breakfast options were limited although this was down to staff sickness and we were still well catered for with a big pot of tea and toast.

10.0

Oct 2022

Exceptional

Comfy bed , warm shower, fantastic food.

8.0

Oct 2022

One night stopover on golf trip.

Convenient for our trip for a one night stay. Rooms ok and bed very comfortable but the milk bottle chandelier in room lazy cow makes a lot of noise when anyone in the room above walks around!! Friendly staff.

Two of our group ordered rare and medium rare steaks and both received well done!! Could be a bit cleaner in all areas

1.0

Oct 2022

have stayed before and LOVED, would NEVER return now.

the room

the wait for food. the staff didn’t care. I spent all night awake/ill with type 1 diabetes due to the issues at dinner. I sent a email in to the hotel to explain the issues we encountered as it really was terrible. I received a kind email back and the offer to rebook a room to stay again and I’ve never heard back since. we have stayed here a few times and have always loved it but this was so unbelievably terrible.

9.0

Aug 2022

Wonderful Experience in a Pleasant Setting

The staff at the Bull Inn were extremely friendly and helpful. The room was quite nice and the bed was extremely comfortable. The towels were very thick and plush. It was nice that fans were placed in the room to make it more comfortable. Breakfast was very good each day. The hotel restaurant was also very good.

Although the location is very convenient and quiet in a nice setting, it was quite far from other restaurants and stores.

10.0

Aug 2022

Great room and decor, lovely staff and very helpful. Overall great stay.

very helpful and accommodating.

9.0

Aug 2022

Value for money, excellent room and food.

Location is good, next to the A11 but you cannot hear it. The room was fantastic - always ask for the Zebra room - open ended bath, large and the bed was comfy. The staff were attentive, polite and friendly, left a good tip after our very tasty and well cooked meal - we had the Butchers Block with 3 steaks and plenty of sides, yum. It is a pub so you expect it to be noisy and I really don't mind that as the rooms are based around the courtyard.

It was a perfect stay for the money and I would highly recommend.

3.0

Aug 2022

We didn't stay - We had to leave due to the service (lack there-of)

I booked 2 rooms at this hotel as it was close to a charity day my daughter and I had travelled 3 hours to get to. We Checked in at 5pm and headed down to the "Award winning restaurant" for dinner only to be told there is no food. Apparently the website saying the restaurant is open until 9pm is a mistake. They suggested we drive to the next village to another restaurant. At this point I was so upset, hungry and disappointed I asked for my money back and my daughter and I left to drive home ( another 3 hour drive ). Absolutely awful that we were not told there would be no food for us and also that we were allowed to book, receive confirm AND check in and pay without getting this information! I would have booked a different hotel so we could have stayed locally. Such a shame as on first look this hotel is full of potential and I was looking for somewhere to book for 10 guests for the May 23 event.

Overall the place seems lacklustre & tired & its a shame as its a great location & could have been a great stay.

8.0

Jul 2022

Murder mystery dinner and overnight stay

The venue is great..staff are friendly and polite food was lovely..accomodation was comfortable. We were here for the foul players murder mystery dinner. It was brilliant..and tge staff executed the food deliverance very well.

Was quite noisy from the A14 had to have our windows open as it was very hot.. bar had run out of quite a few drinks that we had requested. But alternatives privided.

7.0

Jul 2022

Good

The Manager was good and changed our original room for one a bit away from the road. The second room wasn't as big but the bed was comfortable and the shower was good. Decent (but expensive) breakfast; we had an evening meal which was nice and fairly priced.

It was hot so windows had to be open and the road is busy and noisy. No hairdryer.

5.0

Apr 2022

I cant recommend this hotel

its a pub with good parking near to the base.

the food was terrible , the breakfast not ready at 730 when it should have been - I left without any

6.0

Apr 2022

We hoped for more.

Meals were very good.

The room decor was weird.

8.0

Apr 2022

Lovely friendly place, great food a lovely little break away.

Received a complementary breakfast as a thank you for what we spent the evening before which was a lovely touch and appreciated. Excellent breakfast. Had the steak butchers block for Evening meal. Steak was excellent cut and cooked to perfection!

Cushion in bedroom was grubby with stains. We had kettle and mugs in room but no tea coffee or milk.

9.0

Feb 2022

was greeted very well at reception! the rooms were very clean and tidy, shower was amazing! we booked a table at the res

the bed was very comfortable and the food was exceptional!

nothing

FAQs

How much does this inn cost compared to others in Forest Heath District?

The average price for a rental in Forest Heath District is £107 per night. This rental is £36 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this inn?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at The Bull Inn. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this inn?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this inn. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is The Bull Inn pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this inn is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at The Bull Inn?

We found 6 amenities for this rental. This includes internet / wifi, smoking allowed, parking, balcony or patio, and tv.

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The Bull Inn

Inn in Forest Heath District

Reasons to book

About this inn

Amenities

Map of Forest Heath District

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

House Double/Twin

Standard Double Room

Best Double Room

Small Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

The Bull Inn

Inn in Forest Heath District

Reasons to book

About this inn

Amenities

Map of Forest Heath District

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

House Double/Twin

Standard Double Room

Best Double Room

Small Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

Reviews

FAQs

How much does this inn cost compared to others in Forest Heath District?

Is parking included with this inn?

Is there a pool at this inn?

Is The Bull Inn pet friendly?

What amenities are available at The Bull Inn?

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