The Fox by Greene King Inns
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From
$149
/ night
About this property
Stay at this inn with a restaurant and free self-parking, just steps from Abbey Gardens in Bury St Edmunds.
Business amenities
Free self parking is available onsite.
Dining
At The Fox Inn by Greene King Inns, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge.
Rooms
Stay in one of 6 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms feature shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Location
With a stay at The Fox Inn by Greene King Inns in Bury St Edmunds, you'll be a 1-minute walk from Abbey Gardens and 5 minutes by foot from Bury St Edmunds Abbey. This inn is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from The Abbey Gate and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from The Athenaeum.
What's nearby
Abbey Gardens(0.1 miles)
Bury St Edmunds Abbey(0.3 miles)
The Abbey Gate(0.3 miles)
The Athenaeum(0.4 miles)
St Edmundsbury Cathedral(0.4 miles)
St Mary's Church(0.5 miles)
Moyse's Hall Museum(0.5 miles)
Bury St Edmunds Art Gallery(0.5 miles)
Greene King Brewery(0.5 miles)
The Malthouse Project(0.6 miles)
The Apex(0.6 miles)
Theatre Royal(0.6 miles)
Cineworld Bury St Edmunds(0.8 miles)
Suffolk Regiment Museum(1.1 miles)
Bury St Edmunds Leisure Centre(1.3 miles)
Cambridge (CBG)(26.1 miles)
Stansted Airport (STN)(49.7 miles)
Location
1 Eastgate St, West Suffolk District, England, United Kingdom
Abbey Gardens (0.1 miles)
Bury St Edmunds Abbey (0.3 miles)
The Abbey Gate (0.3 miles)
The Athenaeum (0.4 miles)
St Edmundsbury Cathedral (0.4 miles)
St Mary's Church (0.5 miles)
Guest reviews
9.3
Superb
Based on 474 verified reviews
What guests think
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At The Fox by Greene King Inns, guests highlight comfortable, characterful rooms, friendly service, and a convenient location near Abbey Gardens and the town center, with the on-site pub and free parking adding to an easy, enjoyable stay.
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What guests think
At The Fox by Greene King Inns, guests highlight comfortable, characterful rooms, friendly service, and a convenient location near Abbey Gardens and the town center, with the on-site pub and free parking adding to an easy, enjoyable stay.
Food and breakfasts receive frequent praise, including vegan options, though a few guests found meals mediocre or breakfast disappointing. Some reviews note housekeeping misses, dust, or tired areas, with an occasional wrong breakfast order. Overall, expect a characterful inn stay with a few rough edges.
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Facilities
Guests repeatedly mention free on-site parking and an on-site pub/restaurant.
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10
steven
Sep 29, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
We got here and they gave us a wonderful room for 2 nights. No 6 Food was excellent, all staff so friendly. Very convenient in a lovely town with train station a short walk away. We took the train into Cambridge. Definitely going to return
We got here and they gave us a wonderful room for 2 nights. No 6 Food was excellent, all staff so friendly. Very convenient in a lovely town with train station a short walk away. We took the train into Cambridge. Definitely going to return
10
David
Apr 28, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Excellent superior room with plenty of space and lovely fixtures and fittings. ideal position for access to Bury st. Edmunds town centre with the added benefit of free parking..
Excellent superior room with plenty of space and lovely fixtures and fittings. ideal position for access to Bury st. Edmunds town centre with the added benefit of free parking..
10
Joanna
Jun 17, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
The perfect stay. We attended an event just up the road so picked The Fox for the location. The accommodation was loveky, so cosy! The food was fantastic,there are vegan choices which was very important to us and all of the staff were really wonderful. Special shout out to Clare who was so lovely. We will definitely be back the same time next year if not before.
The perfect stay. We attended an event just up the road so picked The Fox for the location. The accommodation was loveky, so cosy! The food was fantastic,there are vegan choices which was very important to us and all of the staff were really wonderful. Special shout out to Clare who was so lovely. We will definitely be back the same time next year if not before.
10
Jan
Jan 22, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Nice pub with rooms. I was told that the hotel part was going to renovated later in the year but the room that I stayed in was very comfortable. Will definitely use the Fox again.
Nice pub with rooms. I was told that the hotel part was going to renovated later in the year but the room that I stayed in was very comfortable. Will definitely use the Fox again.
8
Allan
Nov 3, 2022
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Good accommodation and food in the pub. Friendly staff
Good accommodation and food in the pub. Friendly staff
10
Mark Thulbourne
Oct 1, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
First time i have stayed at The Fox Inn but won't be my last, a great place to stop with very friendly staff. The room was fantastic and had everything you need, tea, coffee, shower & my room also had a bath.Plenty of parking directly outside your room. The pub itself was lovely, the food was fantastic along with the traditional English breakfast i had in the morning. Nothing but good things to say about the Fox Inn..
First time i have stayed at The Fox Inn but won't be my last, a great place to stop with very friendly staff. The room was fantastic and had everything you need, tea, coffee, shower & my room also had a bath.Plenty of parking directly outside your room. The pub itself was lovely, the food was fantastic along with the traditional English breakfast i had in the morning. Nothing but good things to say about the Fox Inn..
10
Joanna
Jun 17, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
The perfect stay. We attended an event just up the road so we had picked The Fox for the location. The accommodation was absolutely lovely, so cosy! The food was fantastic and there are vegan choices which is always very important to us. All of the staff were so helpful and friendly. We will definitely be back the same time next year, if not before.
The perfect stay. We attended an event just up the road so we had picked The Fox for the location. The accommodation was absolutely lovely, so cosy! The food was fantastic and there are vegan choices which is always very important to us. All of the staff were so helpful and friendly. We will definitely be back the same time next year, if not before.
10
Ornella
Sep 8, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
My husband and I stayed in room 6 which is rather special. It is a huge room with a lovely oval bath in the bedroom and separate shower and WC with two hand basins. There was also a desk and chair and comfy leather sofa and a TV. The chandeliers and large mirrors added a bit of glamour. We ate at the pub on our first night and enjoyed our meal and the service. The Fox Inn is ideally situated opposite the Abbey gardens which is a beautiful stroll into town. All the restaurants and amenities were in short walking distance. On Saturday there was a large market which sold a variety of goods.
My husband and I stayed in room 6 which is rather special. It is a huge room with a lovely oval bath in the bedroom and separate shower and WC with two hand basins. There was also a desk and chair and comfy leather sofa and a TV. The chandeliers and large mirrors added a bit of glamour. We ate at the pub on our first night and enjoyed our meal and the service. The Fox Inn is ideally situated opposite the Abbey gardens which is a beautiful stroll into town. All the restaurants and amenities were in short walking distance. On Saturday there was a large market which sold a variety of goods.
10
Tanya
Mar 31, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Birthday stayover, we attended the Apex for a music event. The Fox had ample free parking, early book in, lovely walk into town via ruins gardens. Room was clean, warm, quiet and comfortable. We would definitely stay again and i would recommend
Birthday stayover, we attended the Apex for a music event. The Fox had ample free parking, early book in, lovely walk into town via ruins gardens. Room was clean, warm, quiet and comfortable. We would definitely stay again and i would recommend
10
Helen
Jun 21, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Really charming and helpful staff who didn’t seem at all phased by a same gender couple. Nicely decorated and comfortable room. On site free car park. Convenient easy walking distance from cathedral and rest of the centre of town.
Really charming and helpful staff who didn’t seem at all phased by a same gender couple. Nicely decorated and comfortable room. On site free car park. Convenient easy walking distance from cathedral and rest of the centre of town.
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Cleanliness
Many found rooms clean and well presented, though a few reported dust, missed housekeeping, and tired or grubby areas.
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4
Jamie
Feb 16, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
We checked Into the hotel and just wanted to drop our bags off and go back out to explore bury St Edmunds more. Once back from a great wander around we returned to the room. Our room was a superior room and had an amazing double bath in the room. Unfortunately there is no products that you would expect to use in an amazing bath. So out I go again to purchase some bubbles. Upon my return I started to run the bath and discovered an unexpected amount of dust in the bath. This resulted in me cleaning the bath before we entered. One in the bath it was very nice. But unfortunately while laying in the bath your eyes are then attracted to sounding areas and the dust was everywhere. I can only assume that the room had not been stayed in for a while and had got dusty from the previous clean. This then resulted in us not feeling very satisfied about paying a premium price (£184.00) for a superior room. Things got worse unfortunately the room was very grubby and could do with a freshen up! Staff in the pub were very nice but unfortunately got our order wrong when we had breakfast. They gave us another couples order and they had ours. We should have complained but we had planned a nice weekend away for valentines and didn’t want the confrontation. The whole hotel and pub are very tired and could be absolutely amazing. Room very grubby but a beautiful space. Few things need replacing and cleaning and painting.
We checked Into the hotel and just wanted to drop our bags off and go back out to explore bury St Edmunds more. Once back from a great wander around we returned to the room. Our room was a superior room and had an amazing double bath in the room. Unfortunately there is no products that you would expect to use in an amazing bath. So out I go again to purchase some bubbles. Upon my return I started to run the bath and discovered an unexpected amount of dust in the bath. This resulted in me cleaning the bath before we entered. One in the bath it was very nice. But unfortunately while laying in the bath your eyes are then attracted to sounding areas and the dust was everywhere. I can only assume that the room had not been stayed in for a while and had got dusty from the previous clean. This then resulted in us not feeling very satisfied about paying a premium price (£184.00) for a superior room. Things got worse unfortunately the room was very grubby and could do with a freshen up! Staff in the pub were very nice but unfortunately got our order wrong when we had breakfast. They gave us another couples order and they had ours. We should have complained but we had planned a nice weekend away for valentines and didn’t want the confrontation. The whole hotel and pub are very tired and could be absolutely amazing. Room very grubby but a beautiful space. Few things need replacing and cleaning and painting.
8
Declan
May 18, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Very friendly and clean and comfortable stay
Very friendly and clean and comfortable stay
10
Richard
Nov 20, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The room was very well presented and clean.
The room was very well presented and clean.
8
Daniel
Feb 6, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
The rooms are lovely, easy walk in to town or around Abbey Gardens over the road. Plenty of free parking outside the accommodation. Nice selection of in-room tea/coffee/chocolate and water but it's a pity this wasn't refreshed or any housekeeping done during the two-night stay. Breakfast was disappointing.
The rooms are lovely, easy walk in to town or around Abbey Gardens over the road. Plenty of free parking outside the accommodation. Nice selection of in-room tea/coffee/chocolate and water but it's a pity this wasn't refreshed or any housekeeping done during the two-night stay. Breakfast was disappointing.
10
Neil
Jun 29, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Short walk to the Apex. Quiet courtyard room. In need of some minor repairs but lovely space. Staff very helpful. Great breakfast!!
Short walk to the Apex. Quiet courtyard room. In need of some minor repairs but lovely space. Staff very helpful. Great breakfast!!
10
Tanya
Mar 31, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Birthday stayover, we attended the Apex for a music event. The Fox had ample free parking, early book in, lovely walk into town via ruins gardens. Room was clean, warm, quiet and comfortable. We would definitely stay again and i would recommend
Birthday stayover, we attended the Apex for a music event. The Fox had ample free parking, early book in, lovely walk into town via ruins gardens. Room was clean, warm, quiet and comfortable. We would definitely stay again and i would recommend
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Rooms
Rooms are spacious, comfortable, and stylish, with some superior rooms featuring in-room baths.
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10
David
Apr 28, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Excellent superior room with plenty of space and lovely fixtures and fittings. ideal position for access to Bury st. Edmunds town centre with the added benefit of free parking..
Excellent superior room with plenty of space and lovely fixtures and fittings. ideal position for access to Bury st. Edmunds town centre with the added benefit of free parking..
4
Jamie
Feb 16, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
We checked Into the hotel and just wanted to drop our bags off and go back out to explore bury St Edmunds more. Once back from a great wander around we returned to the room. Our room was a superior room and had an amazing double bath in the room. Unfortunately there is no products that you would expect to use in an amazing bath. So out I go again to purchase some bubbles. Upon my return I started to run the bath and discovered an unexpected amount of dust in the bath. This resulted in me cleaning the bath before we entered. One in the bath it was very nice. But unfortunately while laying in the bath your eyes are then attracted to sounding areas and the dust was everywhere. I can only assume that the room had not been stayed in for a while and had got dusty from the previous clean. This then resulted in us not feeling very satisfied about paying a premium price (£184.00) for a superior room. Things got worse unfortunately the room was very grubby and could do with a freshen up! Staff in the pub were very nice but unfortunately got our order wrong when we had breakfast. They gave us another couples order and they had ours. We should have complained but we had planned a nice weekend away for valentines and didn’t want the confrontation. The whole hotel and pub are very tired and could be absolutely amazing. Room very grubby but a beautiful space. Few things need replacing and cleaning and painting.
We checked Into the hotel and just wanted to drop our bags off and go back out to explore bury St Edmunds more. Once back from a great wander around we returned to the room. Our room was a superior room and had an amazing double bath in the room. Unfortunately there is no products that you would expect to use in an amazing bath. So out I go again to purchase some bubbles. Upon my return I started to run the bath and discovered an unexpected amount of dust in the bath. This resulted in me cleaning the bath before we entered. One in the bath it was very nice. But unfortunately while laying in the bath your eyes are then attracted to sounding areas and the dust was everywhere. I can only assume that the room had not been stayed in for a while and had got dusty from the previous clean. This then resulted in us not feeling very satisfied about paying a premium price (£184.00) for a superior room. Things got worse unfortunately the room was very grubby and could do with a freshen up! Staff in the pub were very nice but unfortunately got our order wrong when we had breakfast. They gave us another couples order and they had ours. We should have complained but we had planned a nice weekend away for valentines and didn’t want the confrontation. The whole hotel and pub are very tired and could be absolutely amazing. Room very grubby but a beautiful space. Few things need replacing and cleaning and painting.
10
Karen
Jul 28, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Loved the restyling of the room. Beautiful and very relaxing.
Loved the restyling of the room. Beautiful and very relaxing.
10
sonia
May 27, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
We stayed for 2 nights for a family wedding nearby. Room 1 was fabulous, really pretty decor with good parking and a fantastic breakfast. The staff were helpful and really friendly. Thank you :)
We stayed for 2 nights for a family wedding nearby. Room 1 was fabulous, really pretty decor with good parking and a fantastic breakfast. The staff were helpful and really friendly. Thank you :)
10
Jean
Mar 25, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
I loved the room. It had character and was spacious and adequately furnished.and comfy bed. The shower was a bit fierce and no shelf to put things on perhaps because of no space Apart from that everything fine
I loved the room. It had character and was spacious and adequately furnished.and comfy bed. The shower was a bit fierce and no shelf to put things on perhaps because of no space Apart from that everything fine
10
Mark Thulbourne
Oct 1, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
First time i have stayed at The Fox Inn but won't be my last, a great place to stop with very friendly staff. The room was fantastic and had everything you need, tea, coffee, shower & my room also had a bath.Plenty of parking directly outside your room. The pub itself was lovely, the food was fantastic along with the traditional English breakfast i had in the morning. Nothing but good things to say about the Fox Inn..
First time i have stayed at The Fox Inn but won't be my last, a great place to stop with very friendly staff. The room was fantastic and had everything you need, tea, coffee, shower & my room also had a bath.Plenty of parking directly outside your room. The pub itself was lovely, the food was fantastic along with the traditional English breakfast i had in the morning. Nothing but good things to say about the Fox Inn..
10
Neil
Jun 29, 2024
·
Stayed 1 night
Short walk to the Apex. Quiet courtyard room. In need of some minor repairs but lovely space. Staff very helpful. Great breakfast!!
Short walk to the Apex. Quiet courtyard room. In need of some minor repairs but lovely space. Staff very helpful. Great breakfast!!
10
Ornella
Sep 8, 2024
·
Stayed 2 nights
My husband and I stayed in room 6 which is rather special. It is a huge room with a lovely oval bath in the bedroom and separate shower and WC with two hand basins. There was also a desk and chair and comfy leather sofa and a TV. The chandeliers and large mirrors added a bit of glamour. We ate at the pub on our first night and enjoyed our meal and the service. The Fox Inn is ideally situated opposite the Abbey gardens which is a beautiful stroll into town. All the restaurants and amenities were in short walking distance. On Saturday there was a large market which sold a variety of goods.
My husband and I stayed in room 6 which is rather special. It is a huge room with a lovely oval bath in the bedroom and separate shower and WC with two hand basins. There was also a desk and chair and comfy leather sofa and a TV. The chandeliers and large mirrors added a bit of glamour. We ate at the pub on our first night and enjoyed our meal and the service. The Fox Inn is ideally situated opposite the Abbey gardens which is a beautiful stroll into town. All the restaurants and amenities were in short walking distance. On Saturday there was a large market which sold a variety of goods.
8
Samantha
Jul 6, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Really great hotel, the room was lovely and spacious, I just wish the shower could've gone colder. The water seems to be permanently hot no matter how far you turn the shower controls! Staff very friendly and helpful.
Really great hotel, the room was lovely and spacious, I just wish the shower could've gone colder. The water seems to be permanently hot no matter how far you turn the shower controls! Staff very friendly and helpful.
10
Reg
Oct 25, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Very well appointed and comfortable room.
Very well appointed and comfortable room.
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Service
Staff are widely praised as friendly and helpful; occasional lapses include a wrong breakfast order and a service style one guest felt suited locals more than travelers.
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10
Joan
Jun 3, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Lovely rooms, friendly staff, good food in great location
Lovely rooms, friendly staff, good food in great location
10
steven
Sep 29, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
We got here and they gave us a wonderful room for 2 nights. No 6 Food was excellent, all staff so friendly. Very convenient in a lovely town with train station a short walk away. We took the train into Cambridge. Definitely going to return
We got here and they gave us a wonderful room for 2 nights. No 6 Food was excellent, all staff so friendly. Very convenient in a lovely town with train station a short walk away. We took the train into Cambridge. Definitely going to return
4
Jamie
Feb 16, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
We checked Into the hotel and just wanted to drop our bags off and go back out to explore bury St Edmunds more. Once back from a great wander around we returned to the room. Our room was a superior room and had an amazing double bath in the room. Unfortunately there is no products that you would expect to use in an amazing bath. So out I go again to purchase some bubbles. Upon my return I started to run the bath and discovered an unexpected amount of dust in the bath. This resulted in me cleaning the bath before we entered. One in the bath it was very nice. But unfortunately while laying in the bath your eyes are then attracted to sounding areas and the dust was everywhere. I can only assume that the room had not been stayed in for a while and had got dusty from the previous clean. This then resulted in us not feeling very satisfied about paying a premium price (£184.00) for a superior room. Things got worse unfortunately the room was very grubby and could do with a freshen up! Staff in the pub were very nice but unfortunately got our order wrong when we had breakfast. They gave us another couples order and they had ours. We should have complained but we had planned a nice weekend away for valentines and didn’t want the confrontation. The whole hotel and pub are very tired and could be absolutely amazing. Room very grubby but a beautiful space. Few things need replacing and cleaning and painting.
We checked Into the hotel and just wanted to drop our bags off and go back out to explore bury St Edmunds more. Once back from a great wander around we returned to the room. Our room was a superior room and had an amazing double bath in the room. Unfortunately there is no products that you would expect to use in an amazing bath. So out I go again to purchase some bubbles. Upon my return I started to run the bath and discovered an unexpected amount of dust in the bath. This resulted in me cleaning the bath before we entered. One in the bath it was very nice. But unfortunately while laying in the bath your eyes are then attracted to sounding areas and the dust was everywhere. I can only assume that the room had not been stayed in for a while and had got dusty from the previous clean. This then resulted in us not feeling very satisfied about paying a premium price (£184.00) for a superior room. Things got worse unfortunately the room was very grubby and could do with a freshen up! Staff in the pub were very nice but unfortunately got our order wrong when we had breakfast. They gave us another couples order and they had ours. We should have complained but we had planned a nice weekend away for valentines and didn’t want the confrontation. The whole hotel and pub are very tired and could be absolutely amazing. Room very grubby but a beautiful space. Few things need replacing and cleaning and painting.
10
Joanna
Jun 17, 2024
·
Stayed 2 nights
The perfect stay. We attended an event just up the road so picked The Fox for the location. The accommodation was loveky, so cosy! The food was fantastic,there are vegan choices which was very important to us and all of the staff were really wonderful. Special shout out to Clare who was so lovely. We will definitely be back the same time next year if not before.
The perfect stay. We attended an event just up the road so picked The Fox for the location. The accommodation was loveky, so cosy! The food was fantastic,there are vegan choices which was very important to us and all of the staff were really wonderful. Special shout out to Clare who was so lovely. We will definitely be back the same time next year if not before.
10
Mark Thulbourne
Oct 1, 2024
·
Stayed 1 night
First time i have stayed at The Fox Inn but won't be my last, a great place to stop with very friendly staff. The room was fantastic and had everything you need, tea, coffee, shower & my room also had a bath.Plenty of parking directly outside your room. The pub itself was lovely, the food was fantastic along with the traditional English breakfast i had in the morning. Nothing but good things to say about the Fox Inn..
First time i have stayed at The Fox Inn but won't be my last, a great place to stop with very friendly staff. The room was fantastic and had everything you need, tea, coffee, shower & my room also had a bath.Plenty of parking directly outside your room. The pub itself was lovely, the food was fantastic along with the traditional English breakfast i had in the morning. Nothing but good things to say about the Fox Inn..
10
Neil
Jun 29, 2024
·
Stayed 1 night
Short walk to the Apex. Quiet courtyard room. In need of some minor repairs but lovely space. Staff very helpful. Great breakfast!!
Short walk to the Apex. Quiet courtyard room. In need of some minor repairs but lovely space. Staff very helpful. Great breakfast!!
10
William
May 25, 2025
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Stayed 5 nights
The property is absolutely lovely and the staff are excellent. The breakfast is also really great. The location is perfect. We really enjoyed our stay and want to come back. The only minor negatives were, the TV is ridiculously small and most of the Freeview channels don’t work due to low or poor signal - surely a hotel in 2025 can resolve this issue? It would have been nice to get a complimentary bottle of water every day and not just on arrival. The WiFi kept dropping and we had to keep reconnecting which is very frustrating.
The property is absolutely lovely and the staff are excellent. The breakfast is also really great. The location is perfect. We really enjoyed our stay and want to come back. The only minor negatives were, the TV is ridiculously small and most of the Freeview channels don’t work due to low or poor signal - surely a hotel in 2025 can resolve this issue? It would have been nice to get a complimentary bottle of water every day and not just on arrival. The WiFi kept dropping and we had to keep reconnecting which is very frustrating.
10
Joanna
Jun 17, 2024
·
Stayed 2 nights
The perfect stay. We attended an event just up the road so we had picked The Fox for the location. The accommodation was absolutely lovely, so cosy! The food was fantastic and there are vegan choices which is always very important to us. All of the staff were so helpful and friendly. We will definitely be back the same time next year, if not before.
The perfect stay. We attended an event just up the road so we had picked The Fox for the location. The accommodation was absolutely lovely, so cosy! The food was fantastic and there are vegan choices which is always very important to us. All of the staff were so helpful and friendly. We will definitely be back the same time next year, if not before.
8
Samantha
Jul 6, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Really great hotel, the room was lovely and spacious, I just wish the shower could've gone colder. The water seems to be permanently hot no matter how far you turn the shower controls! Staff very friendly and helpful.
Really great hotel, the room was lovely and spacious, I just wish the shower could've gone colder. The water seems to be permanently hot no matter how far you turn the shower controls! Staff very friendly and helpful.
10
Yvonne
Mar 16, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The staff were outstanding, The room was excellent. The food was mediocre. We will stay again.
The staff were outstanding, The room was excellent. The food was mediocre. We will stay again.
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Location
Location is convenient for central Bury St Edmunds, near Abbey Gardens and the Apex, with attractions easily walkable.
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Joan
Jun 3, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Lovely rooms, friendly staff, good food in great location
Lovely rooms, friendly staff, good food in great location
10
steven
Sep 29, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
We got here and they gave us a wonderful room for 2 nights. No 6 Food was excellent, all staff so friendly. Very convenient in a lovely town with train station a short walk away. We took the train into Cambridge. Definitely going to return
We got here and they gave us a wonderful room for 2 nights. No 6 Food was excellent, all staff so friendly. Very convenient in a lovely town with train station a short walk away. We took the train into Cambridge. Definitely going to return
10
David
Apr 28, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Excellent superior room with plenty of space and lovely fixtures and fittings. ideal position for access to Bury st. Edmunds town centre with the added benefit of free parking..
Excellent superior room with plenty of space and lovely fixtures and fittings. ideal position for access to Bury st. Edmunds town centre with the added benefit of free parking..
8
Richard
Feb 25, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Great Location
Great Location
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William
May 25, 2025
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Stayed 5 nights
The property is absolutely lovely and the staff are excellent. The breakfast is also really great. The location is perfect. We really enjoyed our stay and want to come back. The only minor negatives were, the TV is ridiculously small and most of the Freeview channels don’t work due to low or poor signal - surely a hotel in 2025 can resolve this issue? It would have been nice to get a complimentary bottle of water every day and not just on arrival. The WiFi kept dropping and we had to keep reconnecting which is very frustrating.
The property is absolutely lovely and the staff are excellent. The breakfast is also really great. The location is perfect. We really enjoyed our stay and want to come back. The only minor negatives were, the TV is ridiculously small and most of the Freeview channels don’t work due to low or poor signal - surely a hotel in 2025 can resolve this issue? It would have been nice to get a complimentary bottle of water every day and not just on arrival. The WiFi kept dropping and we had to keep reconnecting which is very frustrating.
10
Joanna
Jun 17, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
The perfect stay. We attended an event just up the road so we had picked The Fox for the location. The accommodation was absolutely lovely, so cosy! The food was fantastic and there are vegan choices which is always very important to us. All of the staff were so helpful and friendly. We will definitely be back the same time next year, if not before.
The perfect stay. We attended an event just up the road so we had picked The Fox for the location. The accommodation was absolutely lovely, so cosy! The food was fantastic and there are vegan choices which is always very important to us. All of the staff were so helpful and friendly. We will definitely be back the same time next year, if not before.
10
Ornella
Sep 8, 2024
·
Stayed 2 nights
My husband and I stayed in room 6 which is rather special. It is a huge room with a lovely oval bath in the bedroom and separate shower and WC with two hand basins. There was also a desk and chair and comfy leather sofa and a TV. The chandeliers and large mirrors added a bit of glamour. We ate at the pub on our first night and enjoyed our meal and the service. The Fox Inn is ideally situated opposite the Abbey gardens which is a beautiful stroll into town. All the restaurants and amenities were in short walking distance. On Saturday there was a large market which sold a variety of goods.
My husband and I stayed in room 6 which is rather special. It is a huge room with a lovely oval bath in the bedroom and separate shower and WC with two hand basins. There was also a desk and chair and comfy leather sofa and a TV. The chandeliers and large mirrors added a bit of glamour. We ate at the pub on our first night and enjoyed our meal and the service. The Fox Inn is ideally situated opposite the Abbey gardens which is a beautiful stroll into town. All the restaurants and amenities were in short walking distance. On Saturday there was a large market which sold a variety of goods.
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Tanya
Mar 31, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Birthday stayover, we attended the Apex for a music event. The Fox had ample free parking, early book in, lovely walk into town via ruins gardens. Room was clean, warm, quiet and comfortable. We would definitely stay again and i would recommend
Birthday stayover, we attended the Apex for a music event. The Fox had ample free parking, early book in, lovely walk into town via ruins gardens. Room was clean, warm, quiet and comfortable. We would definitely stay again and i would recommend
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Helen
Jun 21, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Really charming and helpful staff who didn’t seem at all phased by a same gender couple. Nicely decorated and comfortable room. On site free car park. Convenient easy walking distance from cathedral and rest of the centre of town.
Really charming and helpful staff who didn’t seem at all phased by a same gender couple. Nicely decorated and comfortable room. On site free car park. Convenient easy walking distance from cathedral and rest of the centre of town.
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Graham
Jun 23, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Lovely place to stay and perfectly positioned to enjoy Bury St Edmunds
Lovely place to stay and perfectly positioned to enjoy Bury St Edmunds
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Dining
Food and breakfasts are generally well liked, with vegan options available, though some guests found meals mediocre or breakfast disappointing.
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steven
Sep 29, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
We got here and they gave us a wonderful room for 2 nights. No 6 Food was excellent, all staff so friendly. Very convenient in a lovely town with train station a short walk away. We took the train into Cambridge. Definitely going to return
We got here and they gave us a wonderful room for 2 nights. No 6 Food was excellent, all staff so friendly. Very convenient in a lovely town with train station a short walk away. We took the train into Cambridge. Definitely going to return
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Joanna
Jun 17, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
The perfect stay. We attended an event just up the road so picked The Fox for the location. The accommodation was loveky, so cosy! The food was fantastic,there are vegan choices which was very important to us and all of the staff were really wonderful. Special shout out to Clare who was so lovely. We will definitely be back the same time next year if not before.
The perfect stay. We attended an event just up the road so picked The Fox for the location. The accommodation was loveky, so cosy! The food was fantastic,there are vegan choices which was very important to us and all of the staff were really wonderful. Special shout out to Clare who was so lovely. We will definitely be back the same time next year if not before.
10
sonia
May 27, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
We stayed for 2 nights for a family wedding nearby. Room 1 was fabulous, really pretty decor with good parking and a fantastic breakfast. The staff were helpful and really friendly. Thank you :)
We stayed for 2 nights for a family wedding nearby. Room 1 was fabulous, really pretty decor with good parking and a fantastic breakfast. The staff were helpful and really friendly. Thank you :)
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Mark Thulbourne
Oct 1, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
First time i have stayed at The Fox Inn but won't be my last, a great place to stop with very friendly staff. The room was fantastic and had everything you need, tea, coffee, shower & my room also had a bath.Plenty of parking directly outside your room. The pub itself was lovely, the food was fantastic along with the traditional English breakfast i had in the morning. Nothing but good things to say about the Fox Inn..
First time i have stayed at The Fox Inn but won't be my last, a great place to stop with very friendly staff. The room was fantastic and had everything you need, tea, coffee, shower & my room also had a bath.Plenty of parking directly outside your room. The pub itself was lovely, the food was fantastic along with the traditional English breakfast i had in the morning. Nothing but good things to say about the Fox Inn..
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Jo
Aug 10, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Very old pub .Good food .comfortable bed
Very old pub .Good food .comfortable bed
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Daniel
Feb 6, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
The rooms are lovely, easy walk in to town or around Abbey Gardens over the road. Plenty of free parking outside the accommodation. Nice selection of in-room tea/coffee/chocolate and water but it's a pity this wasn't refreshed or any housekeeping done during the two-night stay. Breakfast was disappointing.
The rooms are lovely, easy walk in to town or around Abbey Gardens over the road. Plenty of free parking outside the accommodation. Nice selection of in-room tea/coffee/chocolate and water but it's a pity this wasn't refreshed or any housekeeping done during the two-night stay. Breakfast was disappointing.
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William
May 25, 2025
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Stayed 5 nights
The property is absolutely lovely and the staff are excellent. The breakfast is also really great. The location is perfect. We really enjoyed our stay and want to come back. The only minor negatives were, the TV is ridiculously small and most of the Freeview channels don’t work due to low or poor signal - surely a hotel in 2025 can resolve this issue? It would have been nice to get a complimentary bottle of water every day and not just on arrival. The WiFi kept dropping and we had to keep reconnecting which is very frustrating.
The property is absolutely lovely and the staff are excellent. The breakfast is also really great. The location is perfect. We really enjoyed our stay and want to come back. The only minor negatives were, the TV is ridiculously small and most of the Freeview channels don’t work due to low or poor signal - surely a hotel in 2025 can resolve this issue? It would have been nice to get a complimentary bottle of water every day and not just on arrival. The WiFi kept dropping and we had to keep reconnecting which is very frustrating.
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Joanna
Jun 17, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
The perfect stay. We attended an event just up the road so we had picked The Fox for the location. The accommodation was absolutely lovely, so cosy! The food was fantastic and there are vegan choices which is always very important to us. All of the staff were so helpful and friendly. We will definitely be back the same time next year, if not before.
The perfect stay. We attended an event just up the road so we had picked The Fox for the location. The accommodation was absolutely lovely, so cosy! The food was fantastic and there are vegan choices which is always very important to us. All of the staff were so helpful and friendly. We will definitely be back the same time next year, if not before.
10
Ornella
Sep 8, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
My husband and I stayed in room 6 which is rather special. It is a huge room with a lovely oval bath in the bedroom and separate shower and WC with two hand basins. There was also a desk and chair and comfy leather sofa and a TV. The chandeliers and large mirrors added a bit of glamour. We ate at the pub on our first night and enjoyed our meal and the service. The Fox Inn is ideally situated opposite the Abbey gardens which is a beautiful stroll into town. All the restaurants and amenities were in short walking distance. On Saturday there was a large market which sold a variety of goods.
My husband and I stayed in room 6 which is rather special. It is a huge room with a lovely oval bath in the bedroom and separate shower and WC with two hand basins. There was also a desk and chair and comfy leather sofa and a TV. The chandeliers and large mirrors added a bit of glamour. We ate at the pub on our first night and enjoyed our meal and the service. The Fox Inn is ideally situated opposite the Abbey gardens which is a beautiful stroll into town. All the restaurants and amenities were in short walking distance. On Saturday there was a large market which sold a variety of goods.
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Yvonne
Mar 16, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The staff were outstanding, The room was excellent. The food was mediocre. We will stay again.
The staff were outstanding, The room was excellent. The food was mediocre. We will stay again.
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Lloyd
4 weeks ago
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely rooms and a nice bar
Lovely rooms and a nice bar
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Damon
Jun 9, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Lovey pub/hotel. Great location.
Lovey pub/hotel. Great location.
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Samantha
May 22, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
The room was beautiful and very clean, parking was great and included in your stay and the location was great- straight opposite the entrance to abbey gardens. Would defo stay again
The room was beautiful and very clean, parking was great and included in your stay and the location was great- straight opposite the entrance to abbey gardens. Would defo stay again
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Cheryl
May 12, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Warm, quiert,comfortable stay. Would stay again and recommend
Warm, quiert,comfortable stay. Would stay again and recommend
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Robert
May 3, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Convenient to the Abbey grounds and gardens
Convenient to the Abbey grounds and gardens
FAQs about The Fox by Greene King Inns
Is parking available at the property?
Free self-parking is available on-site.
Are pets allowed at the property?
Pets are not permitted at this property.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 14:00 to 22:00, and check-out is at 11:00. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, but additional charges may apply.
What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?
The property is located just a 1-minute walk from Abbey Gardens and 5 minutes from Bury St Edmunds Abbey. Other nearby attractions include The Abbey Gate (0.2 mi) and The Athenaeum (0.3 mi).
What are the policies for guests staying with children?
Children 12 years old and younger are not permitted at this property.
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- 2026-09-14: 188.74896955764768USD
- 2026-09-15: 164.369580576416USD
- 2026-09-16: 194.70461048779296USD
- 2026-09-17: 152.1133937953491USD
- 2026-09-18: 176.54832162182615USD
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- 2026-09-20: 133.31698913923645USD
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- 2026-09-27: 139.99763284257506USD
- 2026-09-28: 163.7104226430664USD
- 2026-09-29: 225.26358735580442USD
- 2026-09-30: 169.7857975896301USD
- 2026-10-01: 188.70893405023193USD
- 2026-10-02: 170.40156746310424USD
- 2026-10-03: 231.20922384368896USD
- 2026-10-04: 139.94269710200498USD
- 2026-10-05: 176.5674258493347USD
- 2026-10-06: 200.78037567855833USD
- 2026-10-07: 164.3558333374939USD
- 2026-10-08: 146.02846673503112USD
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- 2026-10-12: 182.6231644172058USD
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- 2026-10-19: 158.18999268963623USD
- 2026-10-20: 200.78037567855833USD
- 2026-10-21: 200.88047331628417USD
- 2026-10-22: 152.1042230566101USD
- 2026-10-23: 170.4589510991211USD
- 2026-10-24: 182.5330712217407USD
- 2026-10-25: 139.7008698655853USD
- 2026-10-26: 158.28021005371093USD
- 2026-10-27: 164.3558333374939USD
- 2026-10-28: 176.54832162182615USD
- 2026-10-29: 152.18429407144163USD
- 2026-10-30: 194.70461048779296USD
- 2026-10-31: 194.7846992409973USD
- 2026-11-01: 133.8869496649475USD
- 2026-11-02: 158.19327428860473USD
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- 2026-11-05: 158.27006370446776USD
- 2026-11-06: 182.6231644172058USD
There is no front desk at this property. This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. The host will greet guests on arrival. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
Check-in must be done by someone who is at least 18 years old.
- Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
- Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
- Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
- This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
- Children 12 years old and younger are not permitted at this property.
- Contactless check-out is available.
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