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3 out of 5
The Inn on the Horse Farm
277 Old Sudbury Road, Sudbury, MA

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 94 out of 218 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 67 out of 218 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 25 out of 218 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 218 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 218 reviews" "

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Bonnie

Travelled with pets
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not my style. Comfortable and quiet. No contact with proprietors at all. A bit strange
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

walter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Love it. Will come back again.
Love the place, Will come back again. So nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Douglas B, CORAL SPRINGS

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

4/10 Poor

Clark

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Look, we like funky, personal, old-fashioned bnbs and inns rather than homogenized generic hotels but there are really two issues with this place: they either need to upgrade or they need to charge less, a lot less, for what they are offering. The property is radically neglected with lots of junk everwhere (a mop head here, a mold covered soccer ballt here) and outdoor carpeting that should have been removed decades okay. Indoors the clutter is insane. Our room was palatially large but there was no soap for the jacuzzi tub (which doesnt work anymore and the water didn't get very hot), no bureaus, and the closets were blocked by chairs and tables and filled with crap. There was an old funky coffee maker but no coffee , wall to wall carpeting in the bathrooms (but not the bedrooms) It seemed to be furnished by a grandmother in her Liberaci-Flowers in the Attic period. There's just too much stuff everywhere but not the stuff you really need. I think the owners are older, covid's been hard...and they've got two options. Drop the price and let folks enjoy the wild and wonderful property and the ghostly inn...or get a dumpster, a power washer and hold a yard sale. I hate giving this place a bad review because I love that they care for animals, and I think that once it was a great place, and we all get older...but they cannot charge what they are charging for what they are offering.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

William

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
What a funky, unique Inn to stay at in Sudbury, MA. We had a very comfortable suite with two bedrooms, a jacuzzi/shower room and a bathroom, plus a small kitchenette and two roof top decks with seating. Lots of horse paraphernalia and antique trinkets and decorations everywhere. Everything made you feel like you had stepped into a different world. Fun! The only disappointments were 1) the Inn owners or Innkeeper was never there the four days we stayed. No manager and no person welcomed us onsite and even after four days we never saw anyone connected with owning or operating the Inn, even though we texted with Joan Beers, owner, prior to our arrival who was very accommodating. We would have enjoyed meeting the owners/proprietors of the Inn especially since there were photos (we think) of them on the wall in the stairway from back in the 1970s or so. And they appeared to be big horse enthusiasts which would have been enjoyable to learn about. Our room key was simply left in an envelope in the foyer for us when we got there, and then a sign told us to drop the room key in a basket upon departure. No human interaction with the proprietors whatsoever. 2) The outside of the Inn and the grounds appear to be neglected in maintenance. Paint is peeling on the porch decking, outdoor furniture is dirty, and the grounds are unkept. It appears that little is being done (or maybe little can be done (physically or financially?)) to keep things up. And that's a shame.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Natasha

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sebastian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good choice for a couple’s get away.
Great place, very well taken care of and not too far from Boston or Salem. If you like that old world feel woods/farm life and you don’t want to deal with the hassle of being close to major cities you’d enjoy this place.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

2/10 Terrible

Glen

Terrible
Did NOT stay. After arriving, was greeted by a letter stating that no food would be served. I wanted a B&B, not just a bed. That is false advertising!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gail J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was fine
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alaia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely place to stay
This is a lovely old property. Our room was charming and we enjoyed it very much.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

rollin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Charming cottage in a lovely setting. Clean and comfortable. No breakfast or coffee despite B&B advertisement.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cheng

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It’s a cute old house in a horse farm
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Terri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Ken

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Inn on the Farm is best described as neglected elegance. Our room's decor and design was superb...but the tub had wads of hair in it, the shower drain too; under the bed was layers of dust, an old plastic spoon. I felt like I'd stumbled into a gorgeous room from the 19th century and nobody had been there for a hundred years. A plus was the place was as quiet as could be. If the owners paid it more attention, I'd give it an all thumbs up (though they'd also need to up their in-room coffee offering--it's instant).
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Rosemary

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is unique, quaint bedroom, amenities were fine. Innkeepers are still abiding by covid restrictions so no contact check-in and no breakfast served. Overall it was fine for one night.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Arnaldo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quaint
Lovely and quaint…
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Response from Joan and Rick on 11 Apr 2023
Thank You for the wonderful review!

6/10 Okay

Jan k

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Christiaan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our experience was great. We loved the quaintness and Victorian charm. I didn’t give it all 5* because, yes, the place could use a face lift. We didn’t mind; some fussy people might. Alas no opportunity to meet our hosts or have breakfast. But we would certainly enjoy returning here!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Genevieve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

10/10 Excellent

Genevieve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

4/10 Poor

Lindsay

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
First, the pictures that Expedia shows do not begin to expose how much clutter there is in this place. There is so much personal stuff everywhere that you can hardly move for it, especially books, photographs, knickknacks, and shells. There are literally thousands of shells in the bathroom. Of course, all this means there is also plenty of dust. There was not a sheet on the bed, just a dust ruffle where the sheet should have been. The steps to the front door are covered in extremely moldy looking carpet. The shower barely works. The water in the bathtub does not get hot, and the jets don't work. One of the horses on the property is completely emaciated; I have never seen an animal in such pitiful condition. On the plus side, we had plenty of room and plenty of towels.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

4/10 Poor

Kelly

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Place was rundown and in need of attention. Hear it was once really special and you can see that, but just needs to be "worked" non existent staff. Owner had a voice mail thta directed to e-mail which wasn't acted on either. Gentleman at least answered his phone. No food was a surprise change. Again believe this an effort issue.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

David

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
The property was very nice, the room was clean and safe
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a beautiful old farm house on a horse ranch. Natures beauty all around you. Lots of horse pictures and books in this cozy home. Rick was the perfect host, both helpful and friendly while being safe with health measures.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Nancy

Travelled with family
Liked: Room comfort
Inn @ the HorseFarm
Concern that one of 2 TVs was not operational and a hair dryer would have been helpful. The setting was very nice and quiet. Location was easy to access.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the inn and the hosts were fantastic, the breakfast was the best we had in our trip.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Antonio

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

4/10 Poor

Margaret

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and comfortable, although quite dated. Check in/out process was seamless. Unfortunately the property was in complete disarray and the condition of the horses was questionable. They no longer serve breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Response from Joan on 28 Jul 2022
This Property Is An 1880 Queene-Anne Victorian Farmhouse On A Nine Acre Horse Farm. We Celebrated 38 years here on the farm on July 27th 2022. We have an Arabian Stallion born here on the farm in 1990, he is now 32 years old, the average age of a Horse is 22 years. His Dam also lived a Long Life of 36 years! Her other Son also lived to 33 years, quite a feat and a testament to the great care our Horses get living their whole lives here on the Farm. All of the Rooms are decorated with Antiques. We have Suspended Breakfast during COVID, and Full English Breakfast will return when safe to do so. Stay Safe Everyone, it is still all around us.

2/10 Terrible

PRESLEY

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
room not ready, no staff on site, needed cleaning, no food service, beautiful property not well cared for
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

2/10 Terrible

Ellen

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
They never answered my phone calls. We did not stay. I don’t think they are operational.
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
If you wanted a very relaxing, quiet, and quaint getaway this is it. Very pretty location , and just an all around enjoyable get away for us.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Business traveller, Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
🐴🐴🐴
Amazing would highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021
Response from Rick on 23 Aug 2021
We are sooooo Happy that you had a Wonderful Time here at the farm! Come and visit again soon! Joan and Rick Innkeepers

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property grounds were not maintained. The “Luxury” room was a plain room that needed a good cleaning. There was a thick film of dust on the spa tub and the shower leaked all over the floor. There was no personal contact with the innkeeper, just communication via email. Overall, it was a very disappointing experience.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lorena

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owners were very friendly and accommodating, and shared stories of the inn and the local area. We would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is UNIQUE for sure, absolutely lovely. Comfortable. Stunning huge bathroom. For a house built in 1880 it’s extremely clean, not even a paint peel.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021
Response from Joan and Rick on 9 Jun 2021
Thank YOU for staying with us on the Farm! Official Historic designation is circa 1880 Queene-Anne Victorian Farmhouse!!

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like the farm as a place to stay over night. The farm needed work.
Stayed 1 night in May 2021
Response from Joan on 1 Jun 2021
Hi there, We are happy that you enjoyed your stay on the Farm! We've been here since 1984 and never stop working on it! Nine acres and a Historic 1880 Queene-Anne Victorian Farmhouse that we are preserving for generations to come!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in May 2021

2/10 Terrible

SusanC, Marlborouhgh

Travelled with family
I booked a weekend in May 15m to May17 2020 for my son . They took 656.56 out of my account, Then called and cancelled , the reservation said they would call now its August EXPEDIA.COM hasn't even given me a credit. this is BS
Stayed 2 nights in May 2020

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
ovemy place to stay
Lovely place to stop, made very welcome, bed was the most comfortable we slept in over the 3 weeks we toured New England
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

2/10 Terrible

Patricia

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not worth the money. Has a boarding house feel
I stay at B&B's multiple nights every month so I am familiar with what a good one looks like and this was not. This Inn has more of a boarding house or air b&b feel. Unfortunately it was not worth the money spent ($295.00). It has a beautiful long driveway up to an older country Victorian. Unfortunately none of the lights were on for me to come up the drive nor up the stairs. They knew I was coming and did not put any outside lights on for me. The steps are peeling. The Innkeeper gave me my key & did not take me to my room. I had to go searching for it up. They did have the music playing and the gas fireplace on when I arrived to the room, which was lovely but they hadn't turned the heat up. The ceiling had water stains in multiple areas and a hole was seen. These water spots could mean they have mold. I was not shown around down stairs nor were there snacks. The smoke detector was chirping and they removed it. The innkeeper tried to assure me I would be fine and didn't really need a smoke detector in my room for the night!! I do believe that in itself is a code violation. When I told the wife, they did move me to another room. All rooms were clean yet out of date. The wallpaper is peeling and the linens are old and thin. The curtains were falling off the rods and they had placed a small mattress on the larger one. It was not very comfortable. I left there at 6:30 in the morning because I couldn't stand being there any longer. They need to put some money into upkeep.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
A quiet setting well outside Boston. Sweet and attentive service. The exterior of the house and the grounds need a lot of restoration starting with a paint job. The breakfast is excellent. The house is filled with precious antiques and Knick knacks. Each is great but if the clutter were reduced by half those that remained would certainly stand out better.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Even a guy by himself can enjoy this place.
I was supposed to be staying here with my wife, but she couldn't make it, so I 'batched' it and still had a great time visiting with the critters and hiking around the property. Would be great for couples that are really comfortable with each other (not always the case). Great hospitality and cool environs.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Ed, Western Pennsylvania

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This Victorian-style B&B is situated on a scenic property. My room was very nice and cozy. My room had its own bathroom with hot tub and shower - I only used the shower - all was clean and welcoming. I did not have an opportunity to try breakfast (I believe it was served between 7:30 and 8:30 am, as I had to depart for my next destination before 7:00am.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018