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The Packhorse Inn

5.0 star property
Luxury inn with a restaurant and a bar

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The Packhorse Inn offers an authentic rural experience with friendly service. Guests enjoy a complete breakfast, relax on the garden terrace, or visit the bar. WiFi is available throughout the property, keeping everyone connected during their countryside escape.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet friendly

Room options

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Luxury Double or Twin Room, Bathtub | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated

Luxury Double or Twin Room, Bathtub

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Private bathroom
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Large Twin Beds

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Classic Double or Twin Room, Courtyard Area | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated

Classic Double or Twin Room, Courtyard Area

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Classic Double Room | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated

Classic Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Double Room | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated

Luxury Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Comfort Double Room | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated

Comfort Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Deep soaking bathtub
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Double Room | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated

Superior Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Superior Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
Bridge St, Newmarket, England, CB8 8SP

What's nearby

  • National Horseracing Museum - 7 min drive - 5.1 miles
  • Newmarket Racecourse - 10 min drive - 6.3 miles
  • National Stud - 11 min drive - 7.5 miles
  • The Apex - 16 min drive - 12.8 miles
  • Ickworth House - 20 min drive - 14.8 miles

Getting around

  • Kennett Station - 3 min drive
  • Cambridge (CBG) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Packhorse Inn - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Golden Lion - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Caffè Nero - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Unique - ‬5 min drive

About this property

The Packhorse Inn

Luxury inn near a train station
A terrace, a garden, and a bar are just a few of the amenities provided at The Packhorse Inn. Free in-room WiFi and a restaurant are available to all guests.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), smoke-free premises, and a banquet hall
  • Bicycle parking, newspapers in the lobby, and 1 meeting room
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and offer amenities such as free WiFi, free bottled water, and room service.
Extra amenities include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hair dryers
  • Coffee/tea makers and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 18.50 for adults and GBP 10 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Banquet hall
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Room service

More

  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Portable fan
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

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

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on Monday and Tuesday:
  • Bar/lounge
  • Dining venue(s)

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 25 per pet, per stay
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 at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 15 per stay
Cribs (infant beds) are available for GBP 15 per stay

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 18.5 for adults and GBP 10 for children
  • Pet fee: GBP 25 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 15 per stay
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 15 per stay

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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, debit cards, and cash

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Packhorse Inn Newmarket
Packhorse Newmarket
The Packhorse Inn Inn
The Packhorse Inn Newmarket
The Packhorse Inn Inn Newmarket

Frequently asked questions

Is The Packhorse Inn pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 25 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at The Packhorse Inn?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Packhorse Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Packhorse Inn?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is The Packhorse Inn located?

Situated in Newmarket, this luxury inn is within 6 mi (10 km) of National Horseracing Museum, Red Lodge Karting, and Newmarket Racecourse. National Stud and West Stow Country Park and Anglo Saxon Village are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Reviews

The Packhorse Inn Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.8

Eco-friendliness

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 49 out of 70 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 70 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 70 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 70 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 70 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lani

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Absolutely magnificent stay! Luxurious bedrooms with all the needed amenities. The staff were lovely and so helpful. We will definitely stay here the next time we are in the area. Thank you for the very special stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

D J

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

Great stay

Great stay at the packhorse inn. Good choice of beer's , lovely restaurant. Found the staff and the food really nice. Our room was spacious with nice toiletries. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

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

Nice

Excellent service from check in to breakfast Great quality food and property My only issue is the room I had in the Barn top room is the windows are boarded on the outside restricted all light giving a dark closed feeling Otherwise excellent
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

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

Overnight stay

My wife and I stayed overnight to meet up with family and have a meal together. The room was lovely, clean, and welcoming. Bathroom was modern and clean with good shower. The staff were very friendly and the service was great! We had a meal in the restaurant which was wonderful, the breakfast was equally as good! All in all a great stay and I can see us revisiting.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joe

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

Very pleasant inn for business or couples trip!

The Packhorse Inn was a very pleasant inn to stay at for my business trip! The room itself was well air conditioned and the amenities were very comfortable. Any extras needed such as ironing board, etc were readily available from the staff. Had breakfast and supper multiple evenings of my trip and always enjoyed them throughly. Generous portions and reasonable pricing. The inn itself is located next to a quiet and quaint village which is a short few minute drive into Newmarket which is loaded with eateries and walking areas. All very nice due to the presence of the racehorse facilities surrounding the area. Would highly recommend the packhorse for business or a couples getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My room was absolutely lovely - fan on and window open ready for me on what was a very hot day. Very clean, comfortable and all the staff were welcoming and friendly. Dinner excellent as was the breakfast. EV charger most welcome too.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely inn. Very well looked after by the lively staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Maria

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

Overall good with some room for improvement

The room was decorated nicely and bed was comfortable but no air con, which was an issue in May but would be uncomfortable at the height of summer. Location is lovely and picturesque. Dinner was nice but felt overpriced for what it was.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Charles

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

Comfortable, nice rooms and good food

The room and food was good. The great wine list with many options by the glass, nice outdoor areas. Unfortunately, I was woken early by the cleaners outside my room running water and banging buckets. Breakfast was okay, only one person was serving and quite a lot of other staff standing around.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

One of the best places to stay

A lovely stay and great service. As a female solo traveler, you feel safe and secure. The team are very helpful and attentive, the food was lovely and I shall look forward to my next stay. This will be my go to spot to stay when working away on business.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

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

Great hotel but let down by noise in room

Was staying for business, hotel and service were excellent and food a high standard. My only issue was the bedroom (The Folly) was directly above the kitchen so very noisy until just after 11pm and then again from 7am. Wouldn't return as I value a good night's sleep which is a shame as otherwise ideal for my needs.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful inn and restaurant. Rooms are spacious, clean and well stocked. The restaurant is excellent and I enjoyed both evening meal and breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Phillip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the restaurant and the amazing staff and the location is wonderful. Only downside was the room that we were allocated while comfortable had an unimpressive aspect and was missing some finer details e.g. could have done with an extra chair and a small coffee table (the room was big enough) and it lacked hanging space. Overall though a lovely stay..
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fiona

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Weekend visiting Newmarket.

We had a lovely one night stay in the Warren room, it was very comfortable with a beautiful bathroom, two small notes, there is no accessible plug socket near the right hand side of the bed & the TV was not working while we were there but that wasn’t really a problem for us as we were out most of the time. The food was excellent and staff very friendly and attentive.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely buzzing inn! Great food!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Visiting friends who live and are regular visitors to the pub. Great location. Excellent service and well worth a bisit
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A little gem! Great, peaceful location, fabulous room, friendly staff and the best breakfast we’ve had in a very long time. Definitely booking again to sample the restaurant menu.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bernie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The food was excellent. One of the best steaks I’ve ever had the pleasure. Staff were excellent & friendly. Set in beautiful countryside.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

6/10 Okay

jane

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
I was disappointed to not be told until after I had booked that there would be no dinner or breakfast on offer.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jon

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

Best in Class

Hard to say much more positive about these guys and the group - they are just the best! Food - Drink - Hospitality they get it right every time!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The food and service was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dale

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

Another business trip success

Lovely room and great meal
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, dog friendly, good location for Newmarket races and trainers. Room was very hot, but we coped! Would stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kate, Bury St Edmunds

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The food and accommodation were booked for a birthday celebration. Everything was as good if not better than expected and the service was great, very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Tracey, West Sussex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great welcome, nice room and fab food. cooked breakfast was exceptional as well
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020

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