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The Bull Inn

Barton Mills, Mildenhall IP28 6AA, England
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The Bull Inn
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Cambridge, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2013 NEW

Can't fault The Bull Inn at all... from the friendly staff, amazing owners, awesome atmosphere and even better food! Having visited on a Tuesday evening I couldn't believe how busy it was - so many people enjoying a drink or food in the bar midweek is certainly testament to how popular this place is. Can't wait to go back!

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Cambridge, UK
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2013 NEW

Returned after a bit of a gap recently and so good, we came back twice! Excellent food, really friendly staff and deserves every 'Wow' it gets! Steaks were needed by my friends who live in France and cannt find a decent one - the chef certainly delivered

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Radlett, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2013 NEW

Stayed here for 3 nights while golfing nearby. They gained good marks early on when I phoned to say we wouldn't be there before the 9pm cut-off time for food & asked if we could have some hot food & they took an order over the phone shortly before 9 & served it on our arrival. The staff were consistently... More

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Colchester, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

My partner booked a surprise night away for us , he gave me a postcode to put in the sat nav and told me to drive , what an amazing treat , we arrive at an amazing looking old inn ,I love old buildings and they have done a fantastic job of restoring this lovely building , we were greeted... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2013

Just returned after a surprise over night stay at The Bull Inn and can't recommend it highly enough. On arrival met by extremely friendly staff and taken to one of the great themed rooms. Room was small but decorated brilliantly with massive, very comfortable, bed and good modern bathroom and all the facilities you'd expect at an expensive hotel. Made... More

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Norwich, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2013

Went here for the first time tonight and I have to say that the food quality is amazing, I had newmarket sausages with season vegetables and mash potato and it was superb. The service was really good and would be happy to go back.

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Langley Park,, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2013 via mobile

I just can't believe our luck. We were 6 hungry travellers, looking for a short cafe stop on the way to Norfolk from Berkshire. We'd made the mistake of believing a sign on the main highway that directed us to a pub in Tuddenham(?) Suffolk which turned out be CLOSED at 1.30pm, so were not feeling particularly happy when shortly... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2013 via mobile

Food was excellent , one of the best places we have eaten, rooms were clean cosy and nicely decorated , staff were friendly and accomadating, would highly recommend :-). Looking fawards to going back again for dinner and a murder mistery dinner weekend ,

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Harrogate, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2013

I have stayed here for 2 nights a week for the past two weeks and i am booked in again next week for business. What a brilliant find of a hotel. I do not know where to start with the review. Location: is brilliant, just off the A11 and loads of parking, i was worried about the road noise but... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2013

This hotel is fantastic, loads of great original decor with quality furnishings in all the rooms. Not what I was expecting at all. The team were really helpful, nothing was too much trouble! I had the daisy room which was cow themed, great fun, bed and linen were utterly gorgeous and really comfortable. Loads of unusual touches and well thought... More

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Additional Information about The Bull Inn

Also Known As:
The Olde Bull Hotel Barton Mills
The Olde Bull Hotel
Address: Barton Mills, Mildenhall IP28 6AA, England
Region: United Kingdom > England > East Anglia > Suffolk > Mildenhall > Barton Mills
Amenities:
Free Parking Restaurant Room Service
Hotel Style:
Ranked #1 of 2 hotels in Barton Mills
Price range (per night): 132 AUD - 204 AUD
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
The Bull Inn is not a B&B, it’s not hotel, but it is an award-winning boutique and quirky modern day coaching Inn, located near Mildenhall, Bury St Edmunds and Newmarket in the picturesque county of Suffolk. The Inn and its dedicated owners simply radiate character, style and an eccentric passion, which is simply infectious to all those who visit. Think funky and fresh within an amazing 500 year old coaching inn. The owners have created 15 individually designed boutique bedrooms, a 1 AA Rosette Restaurant, cosy pub with great wines, real ales and an open log fire for those cold winter evenings. There is also a fantastic courtyard to while away many a summer's day with family and friends. Improvement and refurbishment never ends at The Bull, with the passionate owners always seeking and trying new, exciting and sometimes crazy ideas! The Bull has a whole wall of accolades to boast including "Best Small Hotel in Suffolk," "Best Freehouse in East Anglia" and "Best Sunday Lunch" to mention a few and the whole business simply oozes character and a unique charm created by the hands-on owners. The team work hard to host events throughout the year, from live music nights, murder mystery dinners, charity evenings, themed Christmas parties and lunches with Santa. This unique destination inn is located in the picturesque village of Barton Mills, just 2 miles from Mildenhall. Barton Mills is just on the edge of Thetford Forest with the towns of Bury St Edmunds, Ely, Cambridge and Newmarket all within a short drive. ... more   less 
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