Rich in original character and historic charm, this 500-year-old inn has a welcoming public bar with real ales, an AA Rosette award-winning restaurant and refurbished bedrooms with a boutique twist.
Just 2 miles (3.2 km) from the heart of Mildenhall, the Olde Bull Inn, Barton Mills, has a convenient location, situated between Newmarket (6 miles/10 km), Bury St Edmunds (10 miles/16 km), Ely (12 miles/19 km), and Thetford (7 miles/11 km).
Since the Olde Bull was bought by Cheryl and Wayne in May 2007, it has been lovingly restored and refurbished, with the building's beautiful original features carefully preserved. With a warm, relaxing and welcoming atmosphere, the hotel has won many awards, including the Morning Advertisers' Best Newcomers award and the NBA Best New Business. It was also short-listed for the British Institute of Innkeeping's licensee of the year.
Important! Some policies may vary from these depending on your room, date and rate selection. Please check the room information when booking.
If cancelled up to 2 days before date of arrival, no fee will be charged. If cancelled later or in case of no-show, the first night will be charged.
To cancel an existing booking please go to the Cancellation page.
15 % VAT is included. Service charge is not applicable. City/tourist tax is not applicable.
Free public parking is possible on site.
Pets are not allowed.
Wireless internet is available in public areas and is free of charge.
No deposit will be charged.
All children are welcome. All children under 10 years stay free of charge when using existing bedding. All children under 2 years are charged GBP 10.00 per night and person for cots. All older children or adults are charged GBP 15.00 per night and person for extra beds. Maximum capacity of extra beds in a room is 4. Maximum capacity of babycots in a room is 2.
Please note there will be live music in the courtyard on Saturday 15 August 2009 and a charity music festival on Saturday 29 August 2009. Guests are very welcome to join the fun.
The Olde Bull Inn is situated 11 km (7 miles) north east of Newmarket, just as the main road from London to Norwich (A11) takes the curve, the highway passes the picturesque mill and over the river lark nestles the village of Barton Mills. By Car: From Cambridge: - Take the A14 eastbound for Newmarket and at junction 38 bear left onto the A11. - Keep on the A11 for approximately 6.5 km (4 miles). - Barton Mills is signposted off to the left just before Five Ways Roundabout. - Take the left to Barton Mills, turn immediately right, signposted The Street and the inn is on your left. From Norwich: - Take the A11 southbound towards London and as you approach Five Ways Roundabout (you will see a Travelodge, Little Chef and Esso garage) take the 2nd exit (A11) and keep in the right hand lane. - After 350 metres (400 yards), you will actually see The Olde Bull on your right. - You will see a sign for Barton Mills that tells you to turn right. You will cross the A11. - Turn immediately right, signposted The Street and the inn is on your left. The location of the inn, just 16 km (10 miles) from Bury St Edmunds, Newmarket, Ely, Thetford and Brandon and even closer to the major American bases of Mildenhall, Lakenheath and Feltwell; makes it the ideal venue for business and tourist visitors to the area.
*Directions included in email booking confirmation