Featuring free bikes and views of garden, The Mill, Long Melford is a bed and breakfast situated in a historic building in Long Melford, 17 km from Hedingham Castle. This property offers access to a patio, free private parking and free WiFi. This 4-star bed and breakfast offers private entrance. The bed and breakfast offers a seating area with a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with bathrobes, a hair dryer and walk-in shower. A fridge is also featured, as well as a coffee machine and a kettle. At the bed and breakfast, all units have bed linen and towels. Buffet and à la carte breakfast options with warm dishes, fresh pastries and pancakes are available daily. Guests at the bed and breakfast can enjoy cycling and canoeing nearby, or make the most of the garden. The Apex is 22 km from The Mill, Long Melford, while Ickworth House is 23 km away. London Stansted Airport is 47 km from the property.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Buffet

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.9
Cleanliness
9.9
Comfort
9.9
Value for money
9.6
Location
9.7
Free WiFi
9.8
High score for Long Melford

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Chris
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beautifully furnished, finished to a high standard with lovely homely touches. Particularly loved the bath! The toiletries provided were a special touch. Breakfast was amazing with high quality local ingredients. Great location.
  • David
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Good location for the village,warm welcome when we arrived,off street parking,good size room,comfortable bed and a fabulous breakfast.
  • Thomas
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Everything the place is stunning My wife loved the bath Breakfast was very good excellent service We will come back Thank you
  • Neil
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    super clean, friendly host, stunning breakfast, would definitely return
  • Daniel
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Paul and Claire were very accommodating, the room was absolutely spotless, with every thing you could possibly need for a break. I was very impressed with the breakfast menu, not just cereals and the choice of an 'English' breakfast but also...
  • Lynda
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location, really lovely village. Very welcoming & room so very comfortable. Great breakfast, so thank you again Paul ! Top marks. & highly recommend this great B & B to all.
  • Jenni
    Australia Australia
    Clean and very comfortable with some lovely extras including a well presented breakfast
  • Robin
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Friendly welcome, comfortable quarters and an interesting neighbourhood to explore. Good advice from our host on local eating (which served us well). The house was formerly the home of Edmund Blunden, which meant something to us.
  • Emma
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Absolute gem of a place. Well thought out and incredibly comfortable, beautiful breakfast selection and lovely host. We only had one night here but returned home feeling like we had been away for a week. We hope to return soon
  • David
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Excellent location and great room. Bathroom is fantastic.

Host Information

9.9
9.9
Host review score
Host review score
The Mill in Long Melford is owned & managed by Paul & Clare. Situated within the grounds of a former working mill & overlooking the stately mansion of Melford Hall, The Mill provides the perfect place to stay in the centre of Long Melford! In 2019, The Mill featured twice in The Sunday Times travel magazine; being described as one of the most alluring B&B's in the UK and there has also coverage in The Guardian newspaper, recommending The Mill in their 'top 40 cosy hotels, B&B's & pubs for the winter' article (November 2019). The accommodation has been inspected and selected by Sawdays and is presented in Sawdays 'great British B&B guide'. The Mill has a achieved 5 TripAdvisor certificates of excellence! The Mill has just two, bespoke rooms which are located in a restored cottage, seperate to the main house of the owners. They are beautifully furnished and have private off road parking and their own individual entrances, offering both privacy and flexibility so guests can come and go with ease.
The Melford Room is open plan and spacious offering a real sense of space. It features a sumptuous, handmade, freestanding brass and nickel bath in the living area and beautiful hand polished cast iron radiators. There is a seperate en-suite bathroom and shower with luxury tiles. A small outdoor seating area offers a lovely vista toward the soaring spires of Melford Hall. The Garden Room is calm and relaxing, and has a charming garden for the exclusive use of its guests; a delight in the summer months! The garden is perfect for eating breakfast al fresco or cooking an evening barbeque. A wood burner is installed for the winter which makes for a very romantic stay. The spacious en-suite is complemented by a beautiful cast iron slipper bath and large walk in shower. Both rooms are very generous in size measuring apx 300ft2. and have large, wall mounted televisions. The rooms are on the ground floor, making them accessible, forming part of a Grade II listed cottage that used to serve the working mill in times gone by.
Completely renovated in 2018 and brought back to their former glory, the Grade II listed cottage and Hall Mill house can be found on Historic England's Heritage list. The location of The Mill is superb, with the high street and the nearest pub and restaurant less than a minutes' walk away. A couple of steps east from the main gate of The Mill brings guests to the square pond and moat of Melford Hall. For those wanting a more tranquil stay in Long Melford, The Mill is tucked away from the hustle and bustle of the busy high street yet its position provides immediate access to all the village has to offer, just a few strides from The Mill. Enjoy a hearty home cooked breakfast taken in the conservatory of the main house before exploring the village and further afield. To compliment your stay, The Mill offers free use of sit on kayaks and bicycles, enabling guests to navigate the delightful river Stour in Sudbury or the numerous cycle routes in and around the village.
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Facilities of The Mill, Long Melford
Great facilities! Review score, 9.9

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock

View

  • Landmark view
  • View

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Coffee machine
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed

Activities

  • Bicycle rental
  • Bike tours
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
    Off-site
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge

Living Area

  • Seating Area

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Radio
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Accessible parking

Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Luggage storage
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • Wake up service/Alarm clock

Reception services

  • Invoice provided

Entertainment and family services

  • Board games/puzzles

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • Smoke alarms
  • Safety deposit box

General

  • Adult only
  • Designated smoking area
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Soundproofing
  • Private entrance
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron

Accessibility

  • Entire unit located on ground floor

Languages spoken

  • English

House rules
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Check-in
From 16:00 to 19:00
Check-out
From 07:30 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

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.
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

It is not possible to stay at this property for Coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

FAQs about The Mill, Long Melford

  • The prices at The Mill, Long Melford may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • The Mill, Long Melford offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Canoeing
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Bicycle rental
    • Bike tours
  • The Mill, Long Melford is 1,000 yards from the centre of Long Melford. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at The Mill, Long Melford is from 16:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • Room options at The Mill, Long Melford include:

    • Double
  • Guests staying at The Mill, Long Melford can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Gluten-free
    • Buffet
    • À la carte
  • Yes, The Mill, Long Melford is popular with guests booking family stays.