The Black Bull Inn

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Scored 8.1
Rated very good

Staff

9.2

About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: The Black Bull Inn in Balsham offers four-star comfort with private bathrooms, tea and coffee makers, hairdryers, and ground-floor units. Each room includes a shower and TV, ensuring a pleasant stay. Dining Experience: Guests can enjoy British cuisine at the on-site restaurant, offering lunch and dinner with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free options. Breakfast includes continental and full English/Irish selections. Amenities and Services: The inn features a lounge, barbecue facilities, and luggage storage. Meals for children are available, and the property staff provide excellent service support. Local Attractions: Located 47 km from London Stansted Airport, the inn is near attractions such as the University of Cambridge (17 km), Audley End House (18 km), and Hedingham Castle (30 km).

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish

Loyal customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.

Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Dan
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Exceeded expectations, when we booked, the venue got in touch with us immediately to inform the restaurant will be closed for the night of our stay and advised of multiple places we could eat. Rooms were very comfortable, quiet and spacious, all...”
Sarah
France France
“Very quiet, good location in a small village. Friendly staff, lovely room to stay in and breakfast good.”
Owen
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Lovely pub in a gorgeous village. Room was clean and nicely furnished. The evening meal was really exceptional. Staff were friendly too, very welcoming.”
John
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Everything, staff were friendly and welcoming, food in the reteraunt was excellent, as a non drinker great to see a good selection of non-alcoholic beers. Rooms were very comfortable, quiet and had everything needed for my stay. Definitely...”
Carl
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“really good staff , beautiful room , thank you all very much”
John
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Large comfortable room. Food was excellent for dinner and breakfast. Service friendly, helpful, efficient. Nice pub.”
Nev
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Super team providing a relaxing experience with fantastic food in a great venue”
Amanda
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Nice friendly staff, made to feel welcome and very comfortable clean room. Definitely recommend.”
Michael
Sweden Sweden
“Very nice place to stay at. We got a very large room plenty of place. Good beer and food in the restaurant. Good breakfast.”
Guy
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Casual pub vibe in quiet area. Easy parking, comfy room. Excellent full English breakfast with other good menu choices.”

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
Restaurant
  • Cuisine
    British
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

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Check-in
From 14:00 to 22:30
Check-out
Until 10:30
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
£45 per child, per night
Cot upon request
£15 per child, per night
3 - 12 years
Extra bed upon request
£45 per child, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

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All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
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