Rich in original character and historic charm, this 500-year-old boutique-style coaching inn offering a cozy pub with real ales, wines and an open log fire is located 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, located 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 in particular like the location – they rated it 8.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.3)

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

Loyal Customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
or
2 twin beds
1 full bed
1 king bed
1 full bed
1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.6
Facilities
7.9
Cleanliness
8.3
Comfort
8.3
Value for money
7.7
Location
8.3
Free Wifi
6.4
Low score for Mildenhall

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Julian
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Clean modern comfy room, excellent food at pub and service
  • A
    Adrian
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Hi, the staff were really nice. We went on a Sunday and probably not the best day as my wife is Ceoliac and there were carvery in the menu, the place is beautiful and would highly recommend.
  • Paul
    United States United States
    Kind of a remote area but the pub connected to the Inn was great. You really don’t need to go anywhere else.
  • Amy
    United States United States
    Quaint boutique hotel with old England feel.ive music. Classic pub and good food.
  • Mark
    United States United States
    On day 1 the breakfast was not available. We ordered before we learned that. The bub staff should have known that before we ordered.
  • Mark
    United States United States
    Staff was great, pub had good food and drink at reasonable prices, and the room was good size, great water pressure, and quiet.
  • Lauren
    United States United States
    We loved staying here. The decor is funky and appealing. Everyone who works here is wonderful. We asked about walking to Mildenhall and the waitress walked us outside to show us where the path started along the river Lark. We had a delicious...
  • Robert
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    It’s History and, we appreciate that a building of that age (circa 1600’ish) must take an awful lot of upkeep.
  • Mrs
    United States United States
    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.
  • Martyn
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    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...

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

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

Amenities of The Bull Inn

Most popular amenities

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

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle

Activities

  • Live sports events (broadcast)
  • Live music/Performance
  • Hiking
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge

Food & Drink

  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Bar

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

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

    Services

    • Pet bowls
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Private check-in/out
    • Baggage storage
    • Packed lunches
    • Express check-in/out
    • Meeting/Banquet facilities
      Additional charge
    • Room service

    Front Desk Services

    • Invoice provided

    Safety & security

    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV outside property
    • CCTV in common areas
    • Smoke alarms
    • Security alarm

    General

    • Designated smoking area
    • Smoke-free property
    • Heating
    • Fan
    • Facilities for disabled guests
    • Non-smoking rooms

    Languages Spoken

    • English

    House rules
    The Bull Inn takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 3:00 PM to 10:30 PM
    Check-out
    From 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    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.
    Groups
    When booking more than 7 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
    Cards accepted at this property
    American ExpressVisaMastercardMaestroCash is not accepted

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

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

    FAQs about The Bull Inn

    • The Bull Inn is 1 miles from the center of Mildenhall. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Check-in at The Bull Inn is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

    • The prices at The Bull Inn may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • The Bull Inn offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Hiking
      • Golf course (within 2 miles)
      • Live music/Performance
      • Live sports events (broadcast)
    • Guests staying at The Bull Inn can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.1).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Continental
      • Full English/Irish
      • American
    • Room options at The Bull Inn include:

      • Double
    • The Bull Inn has 1 restaurant:

      • Restaurant #1