Name: The Bull Inn
Address: The Street, Barton Mills, Barton Mills, England, United Kingdom, Barton Mills, Suffolk, GB
Price range: US$89–US$207 per night
Rating: 8.1

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.

Facilities

Cleanliness

Rooms

Service

Location

Dining

Was this helpful?

AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews

Facilities

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

Related guest reviews

10

Andy

17 Jan 2023

·

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

31 Aug 2025

·

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

2 May 2024

·

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

13 Aug 2025

·

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

29 Sept 2024

·

Stayed 1 night

Staff really helpful would definitely stay again , food was amazing

8

Christopher

27 Sept 2024

·

Stayed 1 night

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

10

Ian

21 Aug 2023

·

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

1 Feb 2023

·

Stayed 1 night

Great pub, excellent food and nice room

10

Sue

11 Sept 2024

·

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

18 Sept 2024

·

Stayed 1 night

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

Was this helpful?

AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews

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.

Related guest reviews

8

Angus

26 May 2024

·

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

31 Aug 2025

·

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

9 Oct 2025

·

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

8 Dec 2025

·

Stayed 2 nights

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

6

Terence

23 Apr 2025

·

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

2 Apr 2024

·

Stayed 1 night

Check in very easy rooms clean and comfortable,

6

David

24 Mar 2023

·

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

11 Sept 2024

·

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

10 Jul 2023

·

Stayed 2 nights

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

6

sean

30 May 2023

·

Stayed 3 nights

Tired old building needing major repairs

Was this helpful?

AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews

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.

Related guest reviews

8

Angus

26 May 2024

·

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

14 Sept 2025

·

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

31 Aug 2025

·

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

17 Nov 2024

·

Stayed 1 night

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

8

Rob

15 Nov 2023

·

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

13 Aug 2025

·

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

8 Dec 2025

·

Stayed 2 nights

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

10

Scott

15 May 2024

·

Stayed 1 night

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

4

alan

18 Jan 2025

·

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

8 Jul 2023

·

Stayed 1 night

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

Was this helpful?

AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews

Service

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

Related guest reviews

10

julie

31 Aug 2025

·

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

5 Dec 2022

·

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

25 Dec 2022

·

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

8 Dec 2025

·

Stayed 2 nights

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

10

Toni

29 Sept 2024

·

Stayed 1 night

Staff really helpful would definitely stay again , food was amazing

10

Noah

10 Apr 2024

·

Stayed 3 nights

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

10

Ian

21 Aug 2023

·

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

11 Sept 2024

·

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

27 Dec 2022

·

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

29 Apr 2024

·

Stayed 2 nights

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

Was this helpful?

AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews

Location

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

Related guest reviews

8

Angus

26 May 2024

·

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

14 Sept 2025

·

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

17 Jan 2023

·

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

31 Aug 2025

·

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

5 Dec 2022

·

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

15 Nov 2023

·

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

13 Aug 2025

·

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

21 Nov 2023

·

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

6 Dec 2022

·

Stayed 1 night

Nice location and a warm and friendly welcome

8

Kathryn

8 Jul 2023

·

Stayed 1 night

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

Was this helpful?

AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews

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.

Related guest reviews

10

julie

31 Aug 2025

·

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

5 Dec 2022

·

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

13 Aug 2025

·

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

29 Sept 2024

·

Stayed 1 night

Staff really helpful would definitely stay again , food was amazing

8

Christopher

27 Sept 2024

·

Stayed 1 night

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

10

Noah

10 Apr 2024

·

Stayed 3 nights

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

10

Ian

21 Aug 2023

·

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

1 Feb 2023

·

Stayed 1 night

Great pub, excellent food and nice room

10

John

29 Apr 2024

·

Stayed 2 nights

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

10

Paul

18 Sept 2024

·

Stayed 1 night

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

Was this helpful?

AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews

Month	Average price
January	US$103
February	US$102
March	US$102
April	US$114
May	US$118
June	US$136
July	US$112
August	US$120
September	US$119
October	US$120
November	US$104
December	US$92

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6 $142	7 $116	8 $165	9 $130	10 $113	11 $163	12 $192
13 $89	14 $157	15 $130	16 $130	17 $116	18 $186	19
20 $89	21 $130	22 $129	23	24 $130	25 $164	26 $157
27 $103	28 $129	29 $130	30 $169

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $126	2 $150	3 $207
4 $122	5 $148	6 $153	7 $151	8 $151	9 $175	10 $168
11 $122	12 $163	13 $168	14 $153	15 $152	16 $136	17 $202
18 $120	19 $154	20 $156	21 $153	22 $152	23 $129	24 $145
25 $118	26 $153	27 $165	28 $152	29 $151	30 $126	31 $145

Select dates to see prices and availability

Monthly average prices

About this property

Location

Guest reviews

Very good

What guests think

Property policies

Check-in instructions

Good to know

Optional extras

FAQs about The Bull Inn

Have a question?

Prices for upcoming dates