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The Bull

3.0 of 5
Hall Street, Long Melford CO10 9JG, England
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The Bull
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Cincinnati, Ohio
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29 reviews 29 reviews
29 hotel reviews
Reviews in 26 cities Reviews in 26 cities
30 helpful votes 30 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013 NEW

We stayed at this Property for 2 nights in July of 2012. The Bull Inn is a charming old building in the cute village of Long Melford. We were met by the busy staff upon arrival and shown to our room which faced the street. Room was nice ish, with an average bathroom. The public rooms were charming. I wish... More

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Sheffield, United Kingdom
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5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2013

I'm only just catching up with writing a few reviews so this one is regarding a one night stay on Sunday the 14th of of April. My overall opinion, and this is an opinion for the one night is that the hotel has a management problem; the staff are being let down by poor management, sub standard cooking and not... More

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Essex
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55 reviews 55 reviews
25 hotel reviews
Reviews in 31 cities Reviews in 31 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2013

We've often been here - a very interesting Tudor building - for a bar lunch but this was the first time for a meal in the main restaurant, another wonderful room with enormous fireplace. We were pleasantly surprised by the wide menu (with special more economical meals on the weekdays) but even the a la carte and the Sunday roasts... More

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Norwich
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2013

I took my husband here for a surprise weekend, for all his hard work and to give him a break!! Surprise is what it was, the hotel building, bar area, restaurant area were lovely. I booked a superior room at first sight it was lovely BUT when it came to bedtime the bed was 2 single beds pushed together that... More

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Sudbury, United Kingdom
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2013

Phoned to book a table for 9 people in the bar area at7.30pm and was told that they didn't take bookings for the bar area but not to worry we would be able to get a table for 9 if we just turned up. I questioned this as it was for a Friday evening but was re-assured that there wouldn't... More

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Colchester, United Kingdom
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3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2013

My wife and I stayed here last Friday evening. We had a b+b deal and we had dinner as well. The Bull is a lovely old building, steeped in character and oozing history. It's a little tired and needs some tlc in places - there were quite a few drafty windows (I know....it's an OLD building) so the heating was... More

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Jason C, Manager at The Bull, responded to this review
27 April 2013

Thank you for reviewing your stay online. We will pass on the maintenance notes and of course your lovely comments regarding the team there, especially to Rosie & Rachael who looked after you. Again, many thanks. More

Dagenham, United Kingdom
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8 reviews 8 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 April 2013

We had a lovley two night break at the Bull Hotel. Arrived on a terrible day but the log fires were going. Our room was very nice but the towel rail wasn't working. They brought us up a heater but actually found that we didn't need it as the bathroom was warm. The staff were all very helpful and friendly.... More

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Jason C, Manager at The Bull, responded to this review
27 April 2013

We are glad to hear that you enjoyed your recent 2 night stay at the Bull and many thanks for your comments. The Hotel had experiencing several delivery and product availability issues over this period, which have now been resolved. The Hotel is also a popular venue for Weddings and Celebrations all year round and we do endeavour to inform... More

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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 April 2013

This hotel is listed in the literature as dog friendly, but should be listed as dog tolerant. In most places dogs are allowed in the bars etc, but not this one, they are restricted totally to the bedroom. This makes having the evening drink a bit of a problem, we were told that an hotel across the road ( turned... More

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Jason C, Manager at The Bull, responded to this review
27 April 2013

Thanks very much for your comments. We are sorry to hear that you felt the listing for us with Dog Friendly was misleading. This is certainly not intentional. Our policy for dogs is that they are welcome to stay in guest rooms, but unfortunately are not allowed in food service areas while food is being served. We will check the... More

Contributor
18 reviews 18 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2013

Stayed here on business trip .. lovely old building with plenty of character .. unfortunately plenty of quirks too ! Colleague had to change first room as it had black mould on the wall .. my room had two windows that would not close fully which considering there was snow on the ground and a bitter easterly wind was not... More

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OldEnglishInns, Manager at The Bull, responded to this review
5 April 2013

Thanks very much for reviewing the Bull Hotel. All feedback received is valued and we are sorry to hear that on this occaision some aspects of your stay did not live up to your expectations. More

Bishops Stortford, United Kingdom
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 March 2013

This venue was chosen for its close location for family and friends. Excellent choice by the happy couple. The rooms are individual. having taken over half of them we all had different experiences but overall were all satisfied. For the age of the building don't expect 5 star luxury. crooked floors and wonky windows, but the atmosphere is wonderful. We... More

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Jason C, Manager at The Bull, responded to this review
27 April 2013

We were really pleased to hear that your family all enjoyed the Wedding Celebration at the Bull in March. Your comments have been passed on to the team there, in particular Theresa. More

 
 
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Also Known As:
The Bull Hotel
The Bull Hotel Long Melford
Bull Long Melford
Bull Hotel Long Melford
The Bull Long Melford, Suffolk
Address: Hall Street, Long Melford CO10 9JG, England
Region: United Kingdom > England > East Anglia > Suffolk > Long Melford
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Ranked #2 of 3 hotels in Long Melford
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Hotel Class:3 star (3*)
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