Inn The Bulls Head

1 Woodville Road, Swadlincote, DE11 7ET, United Kingdom – Excellent location – show map

Excellent location – rated 9.0/10! (score from 334 reviews)

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9.2
Wonderful
335 reviews

Good choice for breakfast freshly cooked. Evening meals excellent value, very tasty and plentiful. Very nice room comfy bed and bathroom very clean. Staff very friendly and helpful. Overall a lovely stay. Would recommend.

Lynne United Kingdom

Really enjoyable stay. Great cooked breakfast. We had an excellent evening meal there too. Dougie and Becky are wonderful and welcoming hosts. The rest of the staff were lovely too.

David United Kingdom

We've stayed a number of times, the fact that we go back should say a lot. The rooms really are as good as the photos show and the welcome by the staff and owners is always friendly.

Colin United Kingdom

Room nice, Dinner good value, breakfast everything you could want

Launa United Kingdom

Room comfortable and nice touches such as bottled water available in a fridge just outside room. Lovely breakfast and friendly staff.

Anne United Kingdom

lovely room, very clean, excellent breakfast and very good meal and service in the bar in evening😊 would definitely return👍

Peter United Kingdom

Comfortable room, quiet. Great shower. Lovely breakfast

John United Kingdom

Had a lovely welcome. Rooms exceptionally clean. Beautiful breakfast served by a lovely lady staff member

Ann United Kingdom

very well equipped comfortable room . super clean, great breakfast

Jacqui United Kingdom

The property was a lovely old pub. The food was fantastic and really great value. The staff were the highlight, they could not do enough for us; very friendly and helpful.

Tom United Kingdom
9.2
Wonderful
335 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “Good choice for breakfast freshly cooked. Evening meals excellent value, very tasty and plentiful. Very nice room comfy bed and bathroom very clean. Staff very friendly and helpful.”
    Lynne Lynne United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Really enjoyable stay. Great cooked breakfast. We had an excellent evening meal there too. Dougie and Becky are wonderful and welcoming hosts. The rest of the staff were lovely too.”
    David David United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “We've stayed a number of times, the fact that we go back should say a lot. The rooms really are as good as the photos show and the welcome by the staff and owners is always friendly.”
    Colin Colin United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Room nice, Dinner good value, breakfast everything you could want”
    Launa Launa United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Room comfortable and nice touches such as bottled water available in a fridge just outside room. Lovely breakfast and friendly staff.”
    Anne Anne United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “lovely room, very clean, excellent breakfast and very good meal and service in the bar in evening😊 would definitely return👍”
    Peter Peter United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Comfortable room, quiet. Great shower. Lovely breakfast”
    John John United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Had a lovely welcome. Rooms exceptionally clean. Beautiful breakfast served by a lovely lady staff member”
    Ann Ann United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “very well equipped comfortable room . super clean, great breakfast”
    Jacqui Jacqui United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “The property was a lovely old pub. The food was fantastic and really great value. The staff were the highlight, they could not do enough for us; very friendly and helpful.”
    Tom Tom United Kingdom United Kingdom

Categories:

  • Staff 9.7
  • Facilities 9.0
  • Cleanliness 9.4
  • Comfort 9.3
  • Value for money9.2
  • Location9.0
  • Free WiFi9.3
High score for Swadlincote

In the heart of the National Forest, this early 18th-century pub provides modern, cozily furnished rooms with free Wi-Fi. It is just 5 minutes’ drive from Swadlincote, and East Midlands Airport is 15 miles away.

Every elegant room at The Bull’s Head includes either a private bathroom or access to shared facilities. There is a flat-screen TV and free tea and coffee facilities in each room for guests to relax with.

Hearty, full English breakfasts are served every day, and homemade, traditional dishes are provided in the pub. Sunday lunch is served every week, and guests can enjoy a range of real ales and a varied wine list.

Scenic countryside walks can be experienced from just outside this historic pub. Free parking is available, and Burton upon Trent is a 15-minute drive away. Nottingham can be reached in less than 40 minutes by car.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bar
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Guest reviews

9.2
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Categories:
  • Staff 9.7
  • Facilities 9.0
  • Cleanliness 9.4
  • Comfort 9.3
  • Value for money9.2
  • Location9.0
  • Free WiFi9.3
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Lynne United Kingdom

    “Good choice for breakfast freshly cooked. Evening meals excellent value, very tasty and plentiful. Very nice room comfy bed and bathroom very clean. Staff very friendly and helpful. Overall a lovely stay. Would recommend.”

  • David United Kingdom

    “Really enjoyable stay. Great cooked breakfast. We had an excellent evening meal there too. Dougie and Becky are wonderful and welcoming hosts. The rest of the staff were lovely too.”

  • Colin United Kingdom

    “We've stayed a number of times, the fact that we go back should say a lot. The rooms really are as good as the photos show and the welcome by the staff and owners is always friendly.”

  • Launa United Kingdom

    “Room nice, Dinner good value, breakfast everything you could want”

  • Anne United Kingdom

    “Room comfortable and nice touches such as bottled water available in a fridge just outside room. Lovely breakfast and friendly staff. ”

  • Peter United Kingdom

    “lovely room, very clean, excellent breakfast and very good meal and service in the bar in evening😊 would definitely return👍”

  • John United Kingdom

    “Comfortable room, quiet. Great shower. Lovely breakfast”

  • Ann United Kingdom

    “Had a lovely welcome. Rooms exceptionally clean. Beautiful breakfast served by a lovely lady staff member”

  • Jacqui United Kingdom

    “very well equipped comfortable room . super clean, great breakfast ”

  • Tom United Kingdom

    “The property was a lovely old pub. The food was fantastic and really great value. The staff were the highlight, they could not do enough for us; very friendly and helpful.”

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Area Info *
Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!
Excellent location – show map
What's nearby
  • Calke Abbey
    2.8 miles
  • Melbourne Hall
    4.6 miles
  • Repton
    4.7 miles
  • Donington Grand Prix Collection
    6.8 miles
  • Donington Park
    6.8 miles
  • Download Festival
    7.2 miles
  • Catton Hall
    8.2 miles
  • Derby South Services Westbound A50
    8.6 miles
  • Derby South Services Eastbound A50
    8.6 miles
  • Royal Derby Hospital
    8.9 miles
Closest Airports
  • East Midlands Airport
    8.6 miles
  • Birmingham Airport
    24.6 miles
  • Manchester Airport
    51 miles
How to get to The Bulls Head from East Midlands Airport
    Taxi
    Free parking is available.
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1 Restaurant On Site

    The Bulls Head

    Food: British

    Open for: Lunch, Dinner

    Menu: À la carte

Amenities of The Bulls Head

Most popular amenities

Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bar
Activities
  • Hiking
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
Food & Drink
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
Services
  • Baggage storage
General
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages Spoken
  • English
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Check-in

6:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Check-out

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above are considered adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

There's no capacity for cribs at this property.

This property doesn't offer extra beds.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Maestro Mastercard Visa Solo The Bulls Head accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

FAQs about The Bulls Head

  • From the nearest airport, you can get to The Bulls Head by:

    • Taxi 20min

  • The Bulls Head offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)

  • The following parking options are available to guests staying at The Bulls Head (subject to availability):

    • Parking on site
    • Private Parking
    • Parking
    • Free parking

  • Room options at The Bulls Head include:

    • Double

  • The Bulls Head is 1.8 miles from the center of Swadlincote.

  • The Bulls Head has 1 restaurant:

    • The Bulls Head

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

  • Check-in at The Bulls Head is from 6:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.