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The Bull Inn

3.0 star property
Inn in Bourne with a restaurant and a bar

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Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite | WiFi
Bar (on property)
Suite, Accessible | Bathroom | Towels
Suite, Accessible | WiFi
Suite, Accessible | Bathroom | Towels

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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3 High Street, Rippingale, Bourne, England, PE10 0SR
  • Grimsthorpe Castle
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Burghley House
    ‪33 min drive‬
  • Rutland Water Nature Reserve
    ‪34 min drive‬
  • Nottingham (NQT)
    ‪59 min drive‬

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Room options

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Standard Double Room, Ensuite | WiFi

Standard Double Room, Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Single Room, Ensuite | WiFi

Standard Single Room, Ensuite

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Suite, Accessible | WiFi

Suite, Accessible

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite | WiFi

Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Bourne

The Bull Inn places you within a 10-minute drive of Paint A Pot Place and Recreational Road Park. This 5-room, 3-star inn has a restaurant and a bar/lounge, along with free self parking.
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What's nearby

  • Grimsthorpe Castle - 9 min drive - 7.1 miles
  • Woolsthorpe Manor - 22 min drive - 15.6 miles
  • Springfields Outlet Shopping & Leisure - 23 min drive - 18.9 miles
  • Burghley House - 33 min drive - 20.1 miles
  • Rutland Water Nature Reserve - 34 min drive - 25.2 miles

Getting around

  • Rauceby Station - 16 min drive
  • Nottingham (NQT) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪George's Fish and Chips - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Jubilee Garage - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Costa Express - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Raymond Mays - JD Wetherspoon - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪China Palace - ‬7 min drive

About this property

The Bull Inn

Inn in Bourne with a restaurant and a bar
Guests of The Bull Inn have access to free WiFi in public areas. A stay here includes free parking.
For entertainment, guests can expect to find TVs.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free extended parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The host will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets (fees apply)
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • A pet fee will be charged
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
This property is professionally cleaned
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM—-9:30 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
Driving? This property offers free self parking, along with free extended parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards.
  • The property is professionally cleaned.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • The inn can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • There are no elevators.

Property is also known as

Bull Inn
The Bull Inn Inn
The Bull Inn Bourne
The Bull Inn Inn Bourne

Frequently asked questions

What's there to do near The Bull Inn?

This inn is located in Bourne, close to Grimsthorpe Castle, Delaine Bus Museum, and Baldocks Mill. You'll also find Recreational Road Park and The Burghley Centre nearby.

Is there parking available at The Bull Inn?

Yes, self parking and long-term parking are offered for free at the inn. Accessible parking is also available for guests.

Does The Bull Inn include a casino on the premises?

No, The Bull Inn doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at The Bull Inn?

No, there is no indoor pool at this inn.

What do couples enjoy most about The Bull Inn?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this inn include a bar and a restaurant.

Are there hot tubs at The Bull Inn?

No, this inn doesn't have a spa tub.

Does The Bull Inn have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, The Bull Inn serves breakfast for a surcharge from its restaurant.

Will The Bull Inn allow pets to stay for free?

Although pets can't stay for free, they are welcome at The Bull Inn for a fee.

Does The Bull Inn have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this inn.

Are there rooms with balconies at The Bull Inn?

No, at The Bull Inn, there aren't any guestrooms that list a balcony.

The Bull Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 40 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 40 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 40 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 40 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 40 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Amir

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Stuart

Business traveler
Disappointed we were only notified on the day the pud and restaurant were shut in January. We would have changed to a different hotel if we knew.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely pub with rooms

Nice welcome, good breakfast friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andy

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great village and friendliest people

Amazing stay in such a friendly village. Deana, Leo and family were so welcoming and I was well looked after throughout.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joni

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
As always a lovely stay at The Bull Inn. Everything you need to feel at home. All the staff are lovely, and breakfast is always fresh and hot! We look forward to our next stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Geoffrey

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really pleasant stay at the Bull, very friendly owner and the rooms are comfortable and very clean . A great night sleep followed by a perfectly cooked English breakfast - highly recommended !
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

kirstie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Jane

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A Hidden Gem

Looking for a good place to stay for our annual meet up with friends, we needed somewhere which was halfway between our homes in Essex and Lancashire and we came across the Bull Inn. So glad that we did. Having read the lovely reviews left by others (note: please ignore the earlier negative ones as they should be attributed to a previous ownership) we had no hesitation in making our booking. There are five guest rooms all of which are in an adjacent converted building. Whilst not over large in size they do have all the facilities and comforts that you require - comfy bed, shower, tv and tea/coffee tray in the room. Most importantly, they are spotlessly clean. Breakfast which is included is served in the pub itself (a cracking full English) whilst evening meals are also available, if required. We dined in on two evenings and found the menu wide-ranging whilst the meals which we had were very generous and excellent. The bar had a good range of drinks ( for example, three real ales on hand pump) and prices - including for wine - were very reasonable. All in all a lovely find in a beautiful setting but the jewel in the crown must be the management team of Leo (front of house) and Deana (working wonders in the kitchen) who despite obvious calls on their time always made took to time out to have a chat and make us feel so welcome. It may sound obvious but it's a skill that not everyone landlord/landlady gets right yet it is so, so important. Would we stay again? Most definitely!
The Bull Inn, Rippingale
St Andrew's, Rippingale
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

S

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Our weekend at The Bull

For a short weekend stay, the Bull Inn was perfect for my wife and I. The management are extremely friendly and working hard to make the Inn a popular venue for locals and travellers. The food was excellent and a good choice as were the wines Breakfast was more than sufficient and well presented. The water was hot and the towels sufficiently large and soft. There is plenty of parking space.and it was quiet. The only downside was that the room was not made up when we were out or the used cups washed. This isn't a big deal on a short stay but if we were staying longer, would have been an irritant.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Couldn’t have been better.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
New owners since I stayed there last year ,but found them and staff to be equally as nice,friendly and helpful. Breakfast was spot on,but special mention to Chef's Steak,done to perfection and best quality ( locally sourced i believe) that I have had in a number of years. Would recommend without hesitation.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nigel

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wedding stay

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Warm Welcome

A friend and I stayed here for the Burghley Horse Trials, which was about a 30 minute drive away. The hosts Daena & Leo, who have been running The Bull Inn for the last few months were fantastic. They are both really friendly and accommodating. We wanted to be away to Burghley before breakfast on Saturday, so they very kindly gave us a box of fruit and pastries on Friday night to take with us. Room was clean and comfortable, food in the pub restaurant was nice as was the cooked breakfast. Food, beer and room prices were good value. Locals were really friendly and welcoming too. We were really happy with our stay and will definitely stay here again when we are next in the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely Short Break

Lovely room, excellent shower Good nights sleep
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A lovely place which you really need to visit

We stayed for 2 nights, and what a lovely 2 nights it was. The owners have recently taken over with the help of the community, and the pub had only been open 12 days. They've had to put alot of time and effort to get the pub and accommodation back to where it needed to be, and they have done an amazing job!!! Everyone, especially the landlord and his wife, were so friendly and helpful, nothing was too much for them and they were so welcoming. Our room was extremely clean and comfortable, the pub was very inviting with a good variation of beers/ciders/wines and non-alcoholic drinks available and the menu looked amazing, there is also an amazing beer garden with plenty of parking available. Unfortunately we didn't get chance to sample the evening menu due to other commitments, but we will certainly be back after having the breakfast, and also as they source all their food locally. The team are doing an excellent job and I would recommend staying or just visiting this lovely pub to anyone. 10 out of 10 from me, and I've stayed in quite a few places with work.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Antony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A great place to stay!

What a brilliant little find! The location is in a pretty village, and the owner is really friendly and helpful. He was on hand to greet us, and cooked us a lovely meal in the pub restaurant. Our room was spacious but warm, as was the en-suite wet room. It was lovely and quiet too. Overall a great place to stay, and one we'd happily return to.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Raymond

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very friendly and helpful food was excellent no complaints at all if in this area would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Gillian

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022