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The Bull Inn

Inn in Bourne with restaurant and bar/lounge

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9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

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

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1 Double Bed

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About the area

Bourne

Bourne is home to The Bull Inn. The Toft Country House Hotel and Golf Club and Ropsley Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Bourne Market and The Burghley Centre. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Sleaford Rugby Club or The Environcom Stadium. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like cycling.

What's nearby

  • Grimsthorpe Castle - 9 min drive - 11.4 km
  • Woolsthorpe Manor - 22 min drive - 25.1 km
  • Belton House - 29 min drive - 35.8 km
  • Burghley House - 31 min drive - 29.7 km
  • Rutland Water Nature Reserve - 34 min drive - 40.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Hare & Hounds - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪George's Fish and Chips - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Griffin Inn - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Gurkha 91 - ‬7 min drive

About this property

The Bull Inn

Inn in Bourne with restaurant and bar/lounge
A restaurant, a bar/lounge and free self-parking are available at this smoke-free inn. WiFi in public areas is free.
The Bull Inn offers 5 accommodations. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

Amenities

Parking included
Free WiFi
Restaurant
Bar
Housekeeping

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including stag and hen parties
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

Frequently asked questions

How much is parking at The Bull Inn?

Self-parking and extended parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Bull Inn?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:30 PM.

What time is check-out at The Bull Inn?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Bull Inn located?

Situated in Bourne, this inn is within 6 miles (10 km) of Recreational Road Park, Bourne Town Hall and Paint A Pot Place. Well Head Fields and Bourne Library are also within 6 miles (10 km).

The Bull Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 45 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 45 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 45 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 45 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 45 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lee

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

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

8/10 Good

Raymond

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

10/10 Excellent

Joni

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

6/10 Okay

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Bull Inn

Enjoyable stay in a good clean tidy room with a great choice for breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Richard

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

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

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a really great stay at the Bull Inn which is located in a lovely quiet village surrounded by the countryside. My room was very clean, and the bed was so comfortable, and because it’s so peaceful, I had a fabulous nights sleep. Beats noisy large chain hotels any day!!! Lots of tea / coffee with biscuits provided which was nice as I’ve been to many hotels recently where you get minimal items. Lots of free parking and directly outside your own room which was brilliant for carrying suitcases etc out of your car. Leo the owner is absolutely lovely and really cares about his guests, and gives you the most amazing welcome. A really lovely gentleman. I stayed mid week and there was a pop up kitchen of Mexican food (different pop ups each week) which was gorgeous and I was able to sit on the small patio outside my room in the sunshine.. just so lovely. I would definitely come back to stay at The Bulls Inn if I were in the area again as I felt so comfortable and safe there.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

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

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

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

Daniel

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

Exceeded expectations, will be back.

Arrived around 8pm and was shown to my room which was like a little chalet. Room 2 was a little dated, with a disability friendly bathroom, but was comfortable, cosy and had everything you would like to expect. A kettle, biscuits, plenty of bathroom minis. I liked that I was separate but next to the pub and had my truck parked right outside. The atmosphere in the pub was really nice, bustling with friendly locals and their dogs. Very pleasant to sit and have a meal which was excellent. The menu is vast, well priced and the ingredients used were top notch. I slept well and the breakfast was equally excellent, freshly cooked with top quality ingredients. Just what I needed after a long day working away, I will be back as very good value.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alan

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

Excellent value for money. Good Bar/Restaurant

Located in a lovely little village your room is like a single room (with shower & toilet) cottage in a "terrace" outbuilding to the rear - presumably old barn type converted. The room met our needs fully. There was a service item identified by Colin prior to our arrival that couldn't be immediately rectified however we met a mutually acceptable compromise. Only "issues" with the room were the extractor in tthe shower room didn't work and could have doe with a wipe. The closure area of the window frame needed a clean. The bar/restaurant was very nice. Food was good at a decent price. Wide choice of beers and ciders on draught. Breakfast was very tasty and set us up for the day. Staff were all very helpful and friendly. Would I recommend? - most definitely Would I stay here again? - most definitely
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

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

8/10 Good

Amir

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Stuart

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

Andy

Stayed 1 night 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

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

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!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nigel

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wedding stay

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023