The Black Bull Inn

8.2

Outstanding(108 Reviews)

Inn in South Cambridgeshire District

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones

Includes essentialsPets allowed, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi and more

About this inn

The Black Bull Inn in Balsham features 4-star accommodation with a shared lounge and barbecue facilities. The property is situated 18 km from Audley End House, 30 km from Hedingham Castle and 31 km from Stansted Mountfitchet Station.

Amenities

Pets allowed

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Family friendly

Map of South Cambridgeshire District

Nearby attractions

Paradise Wildlife Park

31.3 mi

ZSL Whipsnade Zoo

41.5 mi

The Fitzwilliam Museum

9.6 mi

National Trust - Wimpole Estate

15.2 mi

Available Rooms

Double Room with Private Bathroom

1 Double • 269 ft²

Sleeps 2

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

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The Black Bull Inn

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8.2

Outstanding(108 Reviews)

Inn in South Cambridgeshire District

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones

Includes essentialsPets allowed, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi and more

About this inn

Amenities

Pets allowed

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Family friendly

Map of South Cambridgeshire District

Nearby attractions

Paradise Wildlife Park

31.3 mi

ZSL Whipsnade Zoo

41.5 mi

The Fitzwilliam Museum

9.6 mi

National Trust - Wimpole Estate

15.2 mi

Available Rooms

Double Room with Private Bathroom

1 Double • 269 ft²

Sleeps 2

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

Reviews

8.2

Outstanding(108 Reviews)

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10.0

May 2023

Exceptional

The atmosphere in the pub was very welcoming and the "Busker" was excellent. The breakfast was very good. Staff were efficient and friendly. Will definately be back!!!

10.0

Apr 2023

Relaxing stay in a lovely property with friendly and helpful staff.

Lovely building with lots of character. Rooms are in keeping with the style of the building but are modern and the facilities were really good. the service was absolutely first class. Best place I’ve stayed in a long time.

Nothing. It was genuinely excellent.

7.0

Mar 2023

Good

beans were cold

made sure the heating worked in the bedroom

10.0

Mar 2023

excellent. staff was very friendly and helpful and extremely polite, food was great and Luke the manager couldn’t do eno

the pub/hotel was lovely, rooms was big and very well maintained , hotel was in a lovely village with lots of parking, rooms had plenty of tea coffee hot chocolate drinks , biscuits, and a big super king bed

I liked everything

10.0

Mar 2023

Exceptional

on arrival we were welcomed to the property by Alex. nothing was to much travel and made us feel very relaxed. the bar area is fantastic with a welcome warming log fire and the quality of ales/cocktails on offer were excellent especially the Negroni 🤪 the best was yet to come as we had booked into the restaurant for the evening on recommendation from friends. the chef must be kept under lock and key so that he doesn’t get poached away to other high flying restaurants suffice to say he’s skills in the kitchen were stunning the food was some of the best I’ve had and I travel a lot. we will definitely be back very soon . a big thank you to Alex and his team.

2.0

Feb 2023

Lots to disappoint: Room and facilities old and need refreshing. Room wasn’t cleaned properly and swept from one day to

Good location

Rooms old and tired. Not cleaned properly. Double bed was 2 singles pushed together. Hard mattress with division. Hard pillows.

10.0

Feb 2023

Exceptional

Excellent food, friendly staff

towels were a bit small

9.0

Jan 2023

lovely stay

lovely big rooms and bathrooms, breakfast choice very good and staff very polite and helpful

6.0

Dec 2022

Underwhelming, considering the good reviews on Booking. com

clean and tidy

no heating in pub at breakfast, tv could not get a signal , told staff but no one bothered to have a look why. Some of the food was cold.

10.0

Aug 2022

staff very quick and informative

food and beer & entertainment ( live music)

beer garden tired

10.0

Aug 2022

Going back again and again and again

Beautiful fantastic inn Staff and food was amazing The village is a place we are going back to for new year’s eve

Absolutely nothing

5.0

Aug 2022

Very disappointing considering the costs of the accommodation

The room quiet and comfortable

The breakfast was very disappointing the bacon was dry tasteless my partner had the full english and never ate much of the food The Sunday lunch choice considering the weather was very limited Considering the costs of the accommodation certainly not value for money and could have stayed in a top hotel in Cambridge for similar money

10.0

Jul 2022

Ideal accommodation, where you could get an evening meal in a friendly atmosphere.

A spacious room with a very comfortable bed and in a quiet location. All the staff were very friendly, efficient and helpful.

Nothing

9.0

Jun 2022

staff were very friendly and the room was very clean and comfortable.

lovely rooms and friendly pub atmosphere

10.0

Jun 2022

We do walks aroun Cambridgeshire and use The Black Bull as ouir Base

We stayed in room 4, It was exceptional,Clean with a very modern Bathroom. Faciliteies for making Tea and Coffee and even a Caftiere. Excellent will definetley stay here Again

10.0

May 2022

Great relaxing stay

helpful and friendly staff

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7.0

May 2022

Good

Clean. Friendly staff.

middle of nowhere!

4.0

Apr 2022

Poor, unwelcoming, uninformed, rude and disappointing

Large bed and quiet setting

The pub wasn’t open and there was nobody to greet me when I arrived. Instead I walked around the building to see if there was another door/reception and on arriving back at the front door I noticed a homemade/stapled pieces of paper envelope on the floor outside that contained my key. On the paper was writing with my name spelt incorrectly and informing me which room I was in (separate buildings) which I then had to find myself. The pub was closed which I assumed was just for food prior to arrival as they’d informed me they were short staffed and closed for dining on Tuesdays so I was unsure what to do for breakfast, or I’d even get any as the guest services book in the room stated they were closed for breakfast on Wednesday’s. At 9:20pm Tues night (night of stay) I received a text asking what time I would like breakfast, from 7:30am but the later the better as the team would appreciate it. I had to leave by 8 so said 7:30. The toilet had to be flushed twice after every use to stop it filling and the shower took around 5minutes to heat up. Breakfast in the morning was tasty bu sparse for a full English and as I was the only guest, I felt as though I was an inconvenience to the staff.

9.0

Apr 2022

Would definitely return. Restaurant food was good and well presented.

Breakfast was good. Location was very pretty. Staff were friendly and attentive.

7.0

Apr 2022

good family get together

nice rooms and good food

quite expensive rooms

4.0

Apr 2022

it’s clean, but not heated .

very cold room! one radiator wasn’t enough to warm the room! breakfast wasn’t good unfortunately!

9.0

Feb 2022

fabulous country stay

the staff went above and beyond to make our stay lovely, the food was delicious and the open fire in the bar was a big hit with us and our dog.

10.0

Jan 2022

Exceptional

Friendly helpful welcome. great breakfast in the Morning fast service

10.0

Oct 2021

Hidden gem

Beautiful and charming countryside pub with excellent food. The staff were so friendly - nothing was too much trouble. The rooms are comfortable and well looked-after. Also dog-friendly. Would highly recommend

Nothing

7.0

Oct 2021

Good

Food was excellent. Staff very friendly. The room was a little on the cool side but eventually warmed up. Walls are very thin and can hear other guests. When offering tea, coffee and biscuits there has to be enough for the guests that are staying. Sharing a bottle of water meant for one isn’t amazing. Just the little things matter. At a £159 a night after experiencing the room etc I think this is rather overly priced tbh. It’s a box room.

6.0

Oct 2021

Pleasant

Oldy worldy with old beams etc

Outside needed sprucing and outside spaces needed some TLC

10.0

Sep 2021

Exceptional

Staff were excellent very efficient friendly and courteous

Nothing

9.2

Aug 2021

Superb

Large spacious rooms. Staff extremely helpful.

Nothing really.

FAQs

How much does this inn cost compared to others in South Cambridgeshire District?

The average price for a rental in South Cambridgeshire District is $142 per night. This rental is $68 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this inn?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at The Black 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 Black Bull Inn pet friendly?

Yes! This inn is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.

What amenities are available at The Black Bull Inn?

We found 5 amenities for this rental. This includes pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, tv, and family friendly.

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The Black Bull Inn

Inn in South Cambridgeshire District

Reasons to book

About this inn

Amenities

Map of South Cambridgeshire District

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Double Room with Private Bathroom

The Black Bull Inn

Inn in South Cambridgeshire District

Reasons to book

About this inn

Amenities

Map of South Cambridgeshire District

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Double Room with Private Bathroom

Reviews

FAQs

How much does this inn cost compared to others in South Cambridgeshire District?

Is parking included with this inn?

Is there a pool at this inn?

Is The Black Bull Inn pet friendly?

What amenities are available at The Black Bull Inn?

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