Is parking available at the property?

Free self-parking is available on-site.

What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?

Cooked-to-order breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:30 AM to 10 AM and on weekends from 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee. The cost is approximately GBP 13.50 for adults and GBP 8.00 for children aged 2-7, while children aged 4 and younger eat free.

What are the standard check-in and check-out times?

Check-in time is from 3:00 PM, and check-out time is until 11:00 AM. Early check-in is available for a fee of GBP 20, subject to availability.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The property features step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities in public areas and rooms. Additionally, elevators are available for ease of access.

Where is the property located in relation to key landmarks?

The property is located in Bury St Edmunds, within a 5-minute drive of Royal Worlington & Newmarket Golf Club and Mildenhall and District Museum. It is 2 miles from Mildenhall Leisure Centre and 3.7 miles from Red Lodge Karting. The nearest major airport is Cambridge (CBG), approximately 31 km away.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children are allowed at the property. Children aged 4 and younger can stay for free.

The Bull Inn - Barton Mills 5 Star Accommodation

Average nightly price at The Bull Inn by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	$103
February	$102
March	$102
April	$114
May	$118
June	$136
July	$112
August	$122
September	$121
October	$120
November	$104
December	$92

What guests think

Across reviews, The Bull Inn is praised for its historic character, friendly staff, and quirky rooms, with a convenient location off the A11 for Snetterton and Norwich, though some report road noise, uneven stairs, and inconsistent upkeep.

Dinner and bar meals receive frequent praise, though breakfast can be limited, start late, or feel understaffed. Room experiences range from cosy and quiet to small or cold. Expect a charming, convenient stopover with personality, alongside a few compromises typical of a very old inn.

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Facilities

Bar and on-site restaurant receive frequent praise, creating a lively pub atmosphere.

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Andy

Jan 17, 2023

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A nice boutique Pub / hotel with a situated just off the A11 easy to get to great food and atmosphere - used by locals and people from the air bases nearby

10

julie

Aug 31, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great quirky pub, restaurant and hotel. Ideal for us on our way to Norwich. Have stayed before, so was looking forward to going back. Delicious food, lovely, comfy beds in fun 'cow' themed rooms. The place is spotlessly clean and the staff are wonderful. Will definitely stay there again, on our next trip to that part of the world.

10

Nathan

May 2, 2024

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Stayed 6 nights

I’ll start by saying all the buildings are old so if you are looking for a comfortable place that’s close to the bases this is great. Nigel and his staff are top notch. Food is incredible and new refurbishments in the bar make it a great place to sit and relax.

8

Kelly

Aug 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great place! Good location for travelling. Great welcome and in a newly refurbished room, very comfortable and quiet despite being near the main road. Great bar, evening meal and breakfast very good

10

Toni

Sep 29, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Staff really helpful would definitely stay again , food was amazing

8

Christopher

Sep 27, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely pub with nice rooms. The food was great and staff were friendly

10

Ian

Aug 21, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Really enjoyed our weekend stay here, food was excellent, had dinner and breakfast, room was lovely and very original. Staff were very good, friendly and attentive. The blond lady in particular was outstanding who couldn’t do enough for you.

10

Jerad

Feb 1, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great pub, excellent food and nice room

10

Sue

Sep 11, 2024

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Stayed 10 nights

My room was very comfortable and clean. The food was as good as ever with a good choice of meals. The staff were professional and attentive at all times. The cost of the room and food reflected the quality of provision and service there. I would definitely stay at The Bull Inn again.

10

Paul

Sep 18, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nice welcome when we arrived, great quality bar food and breakfast options. Will be back

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness is mixed: many describe rooms as clean or spotlessly kept, but several report lapses such as bathroom mould, poor housekeeping, and minor maintenance issues.

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Angus

May 26, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The Bull Inn is a characterful property, very well placed for visits to Snetterton racing circuit and this was the purpose of our visit. We found the Inn very comfortable, clean and the restaurant was very good for dinner and breakfast. Parking is free, plentiful and immediately outside the courtyard rooms. I’d be very happy to return to The Bull Inn if I’m in the area again.

10

julie

Aug 31, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great quirky pub, restaurant and hotel. Ideal for us on our way to Norwich. Have stayed before, so was looking forward to going back. Delicious food, lovely, comfy beds in fun 'cow' themed rooms. The place is spotlessly clean and the staff are wonderful. Will definitely stay there again, on our next trip to that part of the world.

6

Eva

Oct 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Appeared to have recently changed ownership or management, not quite in their groove. Bedroom window latch wouldn't shut & they laid out breakfast right next to us whilst we were eating our dinner in the restaurant. Staff were mainly young but friendly.

10

Rebecca

Dec 8, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely hotel...room was very comfy, well furnished and clean. Staff are lovely. Very friendly and very helpful.

6

Terence

Apr 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Overall it was alright for an overnight stay. There were some mould on the bathroom tiles on the floor and on the wall. Some of the lights were not working so the room was dimly lit.

10

Barbara

Apr 2, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Check in very easy rooms clean and comfortable,

6

David

Mar 24, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely food and staff, bathroom was lovely. Room was dirty, food all over the desk and floor. Someones underwear was wedged between the matris and headboard when i pulled the sheets back to get in bed.

10

Sue

Sep 11, 2024

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Stayed 10 nights

My room was very comfortable and clean. The food was as good as ever with a good choice of meals. The staff were professional and attentive at all times. The cost of the room and food reflected the quality of provision and service there. I would definitely stay at The Bull Inn again.

10

Erin

Jul 10, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely stay, hotel room was clean and bed was really comfortable.

6

sean

May 30, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Tired old building needing major repairs

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Rooms

Rooms are quirky and generally comfortable, with some described as small or cold; road noise can affect those near the A11, while others report quiet stays.

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Angus

May 26, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The Bull Inn is a characterful property, very well placed for visits to Snetterton racing circuit and this was the purpose of our visit. We found the Inn very comfortable, clean and the restaurant was very good for dinner and breakfast. Parking is free, plentiful and immediately outside the courtyard rooms. I’d be very happy to return to The Bull Inn if I’m in the area again.

10

Dean

Sep 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Overnight stay on route to Snetterton Circuit on Sunday. Stayed in the Cowshed self contained room just away from building; great facilities and quiet space away from a wedding party on the day

10

julie

Aug 31, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great quirky pub, restaurant and hotel. Ideal for us on our way to Norwich. Have stayed before, so was looking forward to going back. Delicious food, lovely, comfy beds in fun 'cow' themed rooms. The place is spotlessly clean and the staff are wonderful. Will definitely stay there again, on our next trip to that part of the world.

8

John

Nov 17, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great little place and a comfortable stay. Only one small issue heating, the room was cold.

8

Rob

Nov 15, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

I thought this hotel was in a quiet village location - WRONG !! one side is - but the other side is right next to the extremely busy road. Note to self - even though i will be staying there next time i'm in the area, i wont in the summer as i will find it impossible to sleep if i have to open a window...... great food and brilliant staff

8

Kelly

Aug 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great place! Good location for travelling. Great welcome and in a newly refurbished room, very comfortable and quiet despite being near the main road. Great bar, evening meal and breakfast very good

10

Rebecca

Dec 8, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely hotel...room was very comfy, well furnished and clean. Staff are lovely. Very friendly and very helpful.

10

Scott

May 15, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great hotel/stay, good food, lovely clean comfortable rooms. Aidan the manger is a nice helpful chap too.

4

alan

Jan 18, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was tiny, stairs going up and down felt unsafe due to slope on the tread, bed was very small for two people, staff were friendly and helpful, breakfast was average

8

Kathryn

Jul 8, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

There is road noise due to location but a comfortable room and facilities. Lovely riverside walk close by.

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Service

Staff are widely described as friendly, helpful, and attentive; occasional strain shows at breakfast service.

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julie

Aug 31, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great quirky pub, restaurant and hotel. Ideal for us on our way to Norwich. Have stayed before, so was looking forward to going back. Delicious food, lovely, comfy beds in fun 'cow' themed rooms. The place is spotlessly clean and the staff are wonderful. Will definitely stay there again, on our next trip to that part of the world.

6

Lucinda

Dec 5, 2022

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Stayed 19,326 nights

Convenient location but also a lot of road noise as so close to A11. Restaurant and bar nice and menu looked really good but most items unavailable. Biggest issue was the breakfast- started too late, nothing pre laid out, no continental or buffet selection available and only 1 young member of staff covering the hotel checkouts and trying to serve breakfast which had to be cooked option only. Very poorly prepared for special dietary requests. Room v nice but not very well cleaned.

10

Deb

Dec 25, 2022

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Stayed 19,350 nights

The team went out of their way to make us comfortable. Wendy in particular was so kind. She was like a good friend who welcomes you to their home

10

Rebecca

Dec 8, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely hotel...room was very comfy, well furnished and clean. Staff are lovely. Very friendly and very helpful.

10

Toni

Sep 29, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Staff really helpful would definitely stay again , food was amazing

10

Noah

Apr 10, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Staff was very friendly and always helpful, food was also excellent. Fair prices for great service and rooms

10

Ian

Aug 21, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Really enjoyed our weekend stay here, food was excellent, had dinner and breakfast, room was lovely and very original. Staff were very good, friendly and attentive. The blond lady in particular was outstanding who couldn’t do enough for you.

10

Sue

Sep 11, 2024

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Stayed 10 nights

My room was very comfortable and clean. The food was as good as ever with a good choice of meals. The staff were professional and attentive at all times. The cost of the room and food reflected the quality of provision and service there. I would definitely stay at The Bull Inn again.

10

Michelle

Dec 27, 2022

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Stayed 3 nights

Was there with my elderly mother, for a few nights over Christmas- the staff were all extremely friendly and helpful and bent over backwards to accommodate us - they have 2 accessible rooms and all the rooms in the old inn are individually decorated - i had the flamingo room and it was great !! Will definitely be going back

10

John

Apr 29, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

This is my favorite hotel when I come for work, best restaurant and super friendly staff.

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Location

Convenient base just off the A11 and for Snetterton Circuit and Norwich; several mention road noise from the nearby main road.

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Angus

May 26, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The Bull Inn is a characterful property, very well placed for visits to Snetterton racing circuit and this was the purpose of our visit. We found the Inn very comfortable, clean and the restaurant was very good for dinner and breakfast. Parking is free, plentiful and immediately outside the courtyard rooms. I’d be very happy to return to The Bull Inn if I’m in the area again.

10

Dean

Sep 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Overnight stay on route to Snetterton Circuit on Sunday. Stayed in the Cowshed self contained room just away from building; great facilities and quiet space away from a wedding party on the day

10

Andy

Jan 17, 2023

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A nice boutique Pub / hotel with a situated just off the A11 easy to get to great food and atmosphere - used by locals and people from the air bases nearby

10

julie

Aug 31, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great quirky pub, restaurant and hotel. Ideal for us on our way to Norwich. Have stayed before, so was looking forward to going back. Delicious food, lovely, comfy beds in fun 'cow' themed rooms. The place is spotlessly clean and the staff are wonderful. Will definitely stay there again, on our next trip to that part of the world.

6

Lucinda

Dec 5, 2022

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Stayed 19,326 nights

Convenient location but also a lot of road noise as so close to A11. Restaurant and bar nice and menu looked really good but most items unavailable. Biggest issue was the breakfast- started too late, nothing pre laid out, no continental or buffet selection available and only 1 young member of staff covering the hotel checkouts and trying to serve breakfast which had to be cooked option only. Very poorly prepared for special dietary requests. Room v nice but not very well cleaned.

8

Rob

Nov 15, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

I thought this hotel was in a quiet village location - WRONG !! one side is - but the other side is right next to the extremely busy road. Note to self - even though i will be staying there next time i'm in the area, i wont in the summer as i will find it impossible to sleep if i have to open a window...... great food and brilliant staff

8

Kelly

Aug 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great place! Good location for travelling. Great welcome and in a newly refurbished room, very comfortable and quiet despite being near the main road. Great bar, evening meal and breakfast very good

10

Andy

Nov 21, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Nice Pub and great staff, Nice boutique rooms and despite being next to the A11 surprisingly quiet. Nice food and friendly staff. The room was a little scrffy and the carpet was black so you could see all the full and dust? The only issue was that there was no hot water for a shower as they had a boiler issue in the night, so meant I had to have a strip wash, hopefully a one off, the staff did try and get an out of hours plumber but after 10pm was too out of hours by all accounts???

10

Andy

Dec 6, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Nice location and a warm and friendly welcome

8

Kathryn

Jul 8, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

There is road noise due to location but a comfortable room and facilities. Lovely riverside walk close by.

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Dining

Food earns consistent praise, especially dinner and bar meals; breakfast feedback is more mixed, with reports of limited choices, late starts, or items unavailable.

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julie

Aug 31, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great quirky pub, restaurant and hotel. Ideal for us on our way to Norwich. Have stayed before, so was looking forward to going back. Delicious food, lovely, comfy beds in fun 'cow' themed rooms. The place is spotlessly clean and the staff are wonderful. Will definitely stay there again, on our next trip to that part of the world.

6

Lucinda

Dec 5, 2022

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Stayed 19,326 nights

Convenient location but also a lot of road noise as so close to A11. Restaurant and bar nice and menu looked really good but most items unavailable. Biggest issue was the breakfast- started too late, nothing pre laid out, no continental or buffet selection available and only 1 young member of staff covering the hotel checkouts and trying to serve breakfast which had to be cooked option only. Very poorly prepared for special dietary requests. Room v nice but not very well cleaned.

8

Kelly

Aug 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great place! Good location for travelling. Great welcome and in a newly refurbished room, very comfortable and quiet despite being near the main road. Great bar, evening meal and breakfast very good

10

Toni

Sep 29, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Staff really helpful would definitely stay again , food was amazing

8

Christopher

Sep 27, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely pub with nice rooms. The food was great and staff were friendly

10

Noah

Apr 10, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Staff was very friendly and always helpful, food was also excellent. Fair prices for great service and rooms

10

Ian

Aug 21, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Really enjoyed our weekend stay here, food was excellent, had dinner and breakfast, room was lovely and very original. Staff were very good, friendly and attentive. The blond lady in particular was outstanding who couldn’t do enough for you.

10

Jerad

Feb 1, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great pub, excellent food and nice room

10

John

Apr 29, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

This is my favorite hotel when I come for work, best restaurant and super friendly staff.

10

Paul

Sep 18, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nice welcome when we arrived, great quality bar food and breakfast options. Will be back

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