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OLD ENGLISH INNS
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ABOUT
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This fine timbered house,
situated near the village green, was built for a wealthy wool merchant
in 1450 and by 1580 it had become The Bull. The hotel’s history is
evident everywhere, from the massive moulded oak beams dominating
reception to the wooden rafters, carvings, open fireplaces and period
furniture throughout. Two restaurants, the Cordell and the Kentwell,
offer many delicious dishes, and cream teas can be served in the
courtyard. |
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GENERAL
INFORMATION |
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GENERAL
MANAGER |
Gary Hodgson. |
ADDRESS |
Hall Street, Long Melford,
Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 9JG |
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CONTACT US |
Tel. 01787 378494 |
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MAKE A ROOM
RESERVATION |
Customer Reviews and
Make a Hotel Room Reservation Online
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Book online. |
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MAP |
Click
Here For Map. |
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TYPE |
Pubs and accommodation in
Long Melford, Sudbury. |
PUB EXPLORER REFERENCE |
35562. |
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LOCAL
ATTRACTIONS |
Kentwell Hall, Melford Hall,
Lavenham village, Gainsborough House, Clare Country Park. |
PUB OPENING TIMES |
Daily 12noon - 11pm. |
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ROOM DETAILS |
25 rooms all en-suite with
facilities. (four poster room available). |
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BREAKFAST |
Also open to non-residents.
Monday - Friday 7am - 9.30am. Saturday & Sunday 8am - 10am. |
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TARIFFS |
Please call for more information or
see our website. |
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ONLINE
RESERVATION |
Customer Reviews and Book
a Room Online -
Book online. |
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HAVE YOUR FUNCTION WITH US |
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FUNCTION ROOM |
We have a wedding
licence.
Meeting Rooms available for up to 30 people. Full conference facilities.
We also have 2 Suites to cater for private functions of between 25 &
60 people seated. This is a popular venue for all
occasions. Full wedding packages available. |
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DRINKS |
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DRINKS ON
DRAUGHT |
Carling, Fosters, Stella,
Guinness, Aspall Cyder. |
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REAL ALES |
Greene King IPA / Abbot +
Guest ale. |
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OTHER DRINKS |
Range of Wines, Hot Chocolate,
Tea & a range of fresh Cafetier Coffees. |
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DINING AT OUR PUB |
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We offer a range of dining
experiences from lighter bar meals to sophisticated a la carte
meals. Our chefs provide a range of freshly prepared meals
including a variety of traditional British favourites in
addition to a selection of innovative and interesting dishes.
Daily changing house Specials compliment the core menu. From
tasty main courses such as 'Pan-seared Barbary Duck Breast
served with Blackberry & Vintage Port sauce' to light bar snacks
such as 'Hand-carved Norfolk Ham & Free Range Eggs', whichever
you choose, your taste buds will be satisfied. |
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BREAKFAST
TIMES |
Monday - Friday 7am -
9.30am.
Saturday &
Sunday 8am - 10am. |
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RESTAURANT
DINING TIMES |
Monday - Friday 12noon -
2pm & 6.30pm - 9.30pm (sandwiches served 2pm - 6.30pm).
Saturday 6.30pm - 9.30pm.
Sunday 12noon - 9.30pm. |
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FOOD PROMOTIONS |
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SUNDAY ROAST |
Your choice of roast turkey or beef, served with
a selection of seasonal vegetables, roast
potatoes, Yorkshire pudding and gravy for
£9.95. |
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ENTERTAINMENT & GENERAL
FACILITIES |
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SPECIAL
EVENTS |
Held last weekend of the
month. See in-house or ring for full details. |
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FACILITIES |
Free Wi-Fi Access. Courtyard Seating
Area with a canopy for smokers.
Wheelchair Access, Disabled Toilet. |
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OTHER |
Children
Welcome. Car Parking. Debit & Credit Cards
accepted. |
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 The History -
Built in 1450 by a wealthy Wool Merchant,
The Bull has been a
Inn since 1570. It is set on the longest high street in East Anglia in
the fascinating village of Long Melford. Known as the antiques Capital
of the Region Long Melford was famously used as a setting for the TV
series ‘Lovejoy.’ Originally the House was built as a rectangle with two
wings extending rearwards from its extremities. It is thought that at
the rear of the building the workmen were engaged with weaving the cloth
which gave the original owner and much of Long Melford fame and fortune.
Historians delight in pointing out that the Bull was a well known house
before the discovery of America and at a time when the last battles of
the Wars of the Roses had not yet been fought. When the original House
became an Inn many alterations were done to bring it up to date and fit
for its new role. Over the next 100 years more alterations were
undertaken to make the Inn a better place for the new coach trade and to
house the Ostler’s and Horses required by Britain’s newest travel
revolution. Standing halfway between London and Norwich, Long Melford
became a natural coaching centre, The Bull was the principle coaching
inn, and by 1807 the Bull was also the only Posting House in the
Village. In 1929 Trust House Ltd acquired the Hotel and shortly after
began major renovations. It had been thought that the original timber
and plaster exterior had been removed during the last century, but in
1935 workmen discovered it intact underneath a nine inch thick plain
brick wall which was removed to reveal the frontage that is much admired
today. More recently the Hotel, part of the Old English Inns estate
until 2001 was purchased by Bury St Edmunds based Brewer Greene King.
The Surrounding Area - Long Melford is a prime area of interest
for the traveller, not only for its own Halls, fine Church and antiques
shops , but also for the areas of historic interest in the
neighbourhood. Villages such as Lavenham, Cavendish, Clare and
Boxford all lies within easy reach and the ancient
towns of Bury St Edmunds and Colchester are nearby. |
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