Overlooking Melford Hall, The Mill offers spacious rooms in the center of Long Melford. Located in an excellent position next to the moat of Melford Hall, the high street and the nearest bar and restaurant are less than a minutes' walk away. The Melford Room features a handmade, freestanding brass bath in the living area, and a small outside patio with views toward Melford Hall. The Garden Room features a log fire in the bedroom, and has a large private garden for guest use with an outside table and chairs. Both rooms are on the ground floor and have exposed oak beams and high ceilings. Both rooms have indoor and outdoor seating areas and are fitted with large, wall mounted flat-screen televisions. There is a private parking space allocated outside each room for guests. Free WiFi is available in the rooms. Breakfast is served in the conservatory of the main house. A full cooked, vegetarian and continental breakfast is available in addition to seasonal favorites such as home made blueberry pancakes, porridge, and smoked salmon with fresh scrambled eggs from The Mill's chickens. The area is popular for cycling and canoeing. The Mill offers free use of kayaks and bicycles for guests to use so you can explore the river in Sudbury or use the bike routes in and around the village. Cambridge is 27 mi from the bed and breakfast. The nearest airport is London Stansted Airport, 24 mi from The Mill, Long Melford.

Couples in particular 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


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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
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Peter
    United States of America United States of America
    Comfortable, large, clean room with garden view close to everything in Long Melford. Eccles cakes on arrival. Well appointed, modern bath and shower. Substantial breakfast. Congenial host.
  • Dana
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great, clean and very comfortable room. Good location, very near to local restaurants, pubs and cafes and a good base to explore Suffolk from. Paul was very friendly and helpful. Breakfast choices were spot on. We tried the fried breakfast,...
  • Sharon
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Room was luxury. Wood burner a bonus. Breakfast was a good choice and excellent. Recommend pancakes.Paul and Clare excellent hosts. Lot's of information on the Mill and Long Melford. Can't wait to go back sometime in 2023. We highly recommend The...
  • Terence
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    fantastic room with really nicely furnished decor.
  • Lisa
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Amazing stay once again. Lovely little village with lots of places to eat. Accommodation is pure luxury with such attention to detail from the home made cake to the little ducks for the bath if you can find them. Just park your car up right...
  • 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.
  • Kevin
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Excellent room especially having the garden too. Easy walk into Long Melford with lots of food and drink options. Paul was a great host and breakfast was superb
  • Florence
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beautiful little place with incredibly welcoming host. We had the garden room which meant we had our breakfast in the sun - what bliss! Every little detail was considered and we had everything we needed. Gorgeous bathroom, super clean and...

Property questions and answers
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  • Do you have off road private parking?

    Hello. Yes we have a private car parking space for each room within the grounds of The Mill. It is off road.
    Answered on 4 September 2020
  • Is the garden for the sole use of the people staying in the garden room?

    Yes!! It is for Garden Room guest use only. There is a table and chairs and parasol, it is beautiful in the summer, breakfast can served be alfresco i..
    Answered on 27 September 2022
  • From 12th April, self catering stays are allowed. Do your rooms come under self catering so I can book for 16th and 17th April? Many thanks - Claire

    Yes. We can operate on a self contained basis. We have the Garden Room available for the 16th and 17th April.
    Answered on 5 April 2021
  • Is your hotel Dog friendly? We have a well behaved Greyhound.

    Hello. I am very sorry but we do not accept children or pets in our beautiful rooms.
    Answered on 21 November 2022
  • Do you have off road parking?

    Hello. Yes there is private off road parking within the grounds of our house. Each room has an individual space.
    Answered on 23 August 2021
  • What time is breakfast served during the week please?

    Hi there. Breakfast is served in the conservatory of the main house, 8.30am-9.30am. Check out is 11am.
    Answered on 11 January 2023
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Host Info

9.9
9.9
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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

Area info

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

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free Wifi
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • 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 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Sitting 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 available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Baggage storage
  • Express check-in/out
  • Wake-up service/Alarm clock
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • Smoke alarms
  • Safe
General
  • Adults only
  • Designated smoking area
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Soundproof
  • 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 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Check-out
From 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't 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
Must-know information for guests at this property

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

It's not possible to stay at this property for coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

FAQs about The Mill, Long Melford

  • Check-in at The Mill, Long Melford is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • The Mill, Long Melford is 2,950 feet from the center of Long Melford. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

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

    • Cycling
    • Canoeing
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Bicycle rental
    • Bike tours
  • 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
  • The prices at The Mill, Long Melford may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Room options at The Mill, Long Melford include:

    • Double
  • Yes, The Mill, Long Melford is popular with guests booking family stays.