This charming thatched public house offers bright, modern rooms with free Wi-Fi. In the rural Cambridgeshire village of Balsham, it has a restaurant serving classic English dishes and real ales. All rooms at the grade II listed Black Bull Inn have a flat-screen TV, DVD and CD player. With free tea/coffee facilities, an iron and a work area, there is also private bathroom with a hairdryer in each room. The varied menu is made using fresh, local ingredients, includes light lunch options and can cater for special diets with prior notice. The dining room features original wooden beams and an open fireplace. The Imperial War Museum at Duxford is 10 minutes’ drive away, while Newmarket’s Racecourse is a 15-minute car journey. Historic Cambridge, with colleges, parks and shopping, is 10 miles away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.7)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish

Loyal Customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


Availability

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.2
Facilities
8.5
Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.9
Value for money
7.8
Location
8.7
High score for Balsham
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  • Derrick
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    A spacious room with a very comfortable bed and in a quiet location. All the staff were very friendly, efficient and helpful.
  • Smith
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The friendly staff, the lovely village. The food was also very good.
  • Russell
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely pub set in charming village stayed for my parents birthdays so we could go to Cambridge for the day.. Sat by the cosy fireplace until ready for meal. Food was very nice as was the breakfast and plenty of choice on breakfast menu. Staff...

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

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

Amenities of The Black Bull Inn
Great facilities! Review score, 8.5

Most popular amenities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
Bathroom
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Outdoors
  • BBQ facilities
Pets
Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
Media & Technology
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Kids' meals
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
No internet access available.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Baggage storage
General
  • Smoke-free property
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Languages Spoken
  • English

House rules

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Check-in

From 2:00 PM to 10:30 PM

Check-out

Until 10:30 AM

 

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prepayment

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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

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

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All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Free! Pets are allowed. No extra charges.

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FAQs about The Black Bull Inn

  • The Black Bull Inn has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant

  • The Black Bull Inn is 800 feet from the center of Balsham. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The Black Bull Inn offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Check-in at The Black Bull Inn is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:30 AM.

    • Guests staying at The Black Bull Inn can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.3).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Continental
      • Full English/Irish

    • Room options at The Black Bull Inn include:

      • Double

    • The prices at The Black Bull Inn may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.