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The Black Lion, Long Melford

4.0 star property
Upscale inn, walk to Melford Hall

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Exterior
Front of property
Deluxe Suite | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Interior
Deluxe Room | Bathroom | Combined shower/bathtub, spring water bathtub, hair dryer, towels
Reviews
9.0

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant
  • BarBarBar

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Map
The Green, Long Melford, Sudbury, England, CO10 9DN
  • Popular LocationMelford Hall4 min walk
  • Popular LocationLong Melford Heritage Centre9 min walk
  • Popular LocationKentwell Hall5 min drive
  • AirportLondon (STN-Stansted)60 min drive
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Room options

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Standard Double Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Shower/bath combination
Spring-water bath
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Espresso maker
  • 183 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Suite | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Portable fan
Shower/bath combination
Spring-water bath
Private bathroom
  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Shower/bath combination
Spring-water bath
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Espresso maker
  • 312 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Deluxe Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Shower/bath combination
Spring-water bath
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 183 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Double Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Shower/bath combination
Spring-water bath
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Espresso maker
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Comfort Double Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Comfort Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Shower/bath combination
Spring-water bath
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Espresso maker
  • 183 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Long Melford

The Black Lion, Long Melford is located in Sudbury. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Dedham Vale and Nowton Park, while Lavenham Falconry and Ickworth House are popular area attractions. Melford Hall and Kentwell Hall are two other places to visit that come recommended.
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What's nearby

  • Melford Hall - 4 min walk
  • Long Melford Heritage Centre - 9 min walk
  • Kentwell Hall - 5 min drive
  • Gainsborough's House - 7 min drive
  • Little Hall Lavenham - 8 min drive

Getting around

  • Sudbury Station - 8 min drive
  • Stansted Airport (STN) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • Grover & Allen - 7 min drive
  • The Bay Horse - 6 min drive
  • The White Horse - 7 min drive
  • India Restaurant - 7 min drive
  • Cock & Bell - 12 min walk

About this property

The Black Lion, Long Melford

Upscale inn near Melford Hall
Located close to Kentwell Hall, The Black Lion, Long Melford provides a terrace, a garden, and a bar. The on-site local cuisine restaurant, THE ORANGERY, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and kids' meals. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • English breakfast (surcharge), meeting rooms and luggage storage
  • Smoke-free property, a reception hall and bike parking
Room features
All guest rooms at The Black Lion, Long Melford include amenities, such as free WiFi, espresso makers and free bottled water.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • Bathrooms with spring water baths
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, electric kettles and daily housekeeping

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available for a fee: GBP 18.50 for adults and GBP 10 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • THE ORANGERY

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer on request
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Spring water bathtub
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Portable fan
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately GBP 18.50 for adults and GBP 10 for children
  • Pet fee: GBP 25 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 15.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 15.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 and cash

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

Black Lion Hotel Sudbury
Black Lion Sudbury
The Black Lion, Long Melford Inn
The Black Lion, Long Melford Sudbury
The Black Lion, Long Melford Inn Sudbury

Frequently asked questions

How much is parking at The Black Lion, Long Melford?

Self-parking is free at this property.

The Black Lion, Long Melford Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 42 out of 70 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 70 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 70 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 70 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 70 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really lovely location and hotel. Food is great and they are well staffed and services are generally excellent, aside from busy periods. But overall would highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

I night stay
Room was fine not the best but not the worst Squeaky bed, light fitting on centre of room needs attention The bathroom was lovely with all the soaps ect I big issue I got overcharged on my drinks 2 white coffee and 2 sambuca £34 I was lucky it come up on my I phone the staff did agree a refund ended up £17.80 the sambuca was the smallest I’ve ever seen
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel, good food (if a bit pricey) welcoming staff, nice rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always enjoy my stay, the staff are fab'
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Jane

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely location..handy for visiting along Melford Hall and Kentwell.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Frances

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laurence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great 👍
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

General hotel information

Reasons to Book
Nice Bathroom & Bathroom Cleanliness
Check-In Time
3:00 PM
Check-Out Time
11:00 AM
Star Rating
4.0