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The Black Lion, Long Melford

4.0 star property
Inn with free parking, a quick walk to Melford Hall

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Garden
Standard Double Room | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Comfort Double Room | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Interior
Point of interest
In the heart of Long Melford, The Black Lion offers a warm and inviting atmosphere. Savor local flavors at THE ORANGERY restaurant, unwind in the garden or on the terrace with a drink from the bar, and stay connected with free in-room WiFi. Other amenities include bicycle parking and newspapers to keep you informed during your stay.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Standard Double Room | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Spring water bathtub
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Double Room | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Spring water bathtub
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Suite | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Spring water bathtub
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • 35 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Room | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Spring water bathtub
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Comfort Double Room | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Comfort Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Spring water bathtub
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Room | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Spring water bathtub
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
The Green, Long Melford, Sudbury, England, CO10 9DN

What's nearby

  • Melford Hall - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Gainsborough's House - 8 min drive - 3.9 miles
  • Little Hall Lavenham - 11 min drive - 6.3 miles
  • Kentwell Hall - 11 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Ickworth House - 27 min drive - 15.5 miles

Getting around

  • Sudbury Station - 14 min drive
  • Stansted Airport (STN) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Grover & Allen (Wetherspoon) - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Crown - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cock And Bell - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪The Bay Horse - ‬7 min drive

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 like:
  • Free self parking
  • English breakfast (surcharge), a reception hall, and smoke-free premises
  • Meeting rooms, bicycle parking, and luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms at The Black Lion, Long Melford have amenities such as free WiFi, espresso makers, and free bottled water.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • Bathrooms with spring water tubs
  • Wardrobes/closets, electric kettles, 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 self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 18.50 for adults and GBP 5 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • THE ORANGERY

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

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
  • Smoking not allowed
  • 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 provided

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

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 15.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are available for GBP 15.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately GBP 18.50 for adults and GBP 5 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

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 elevators

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

Is The Black Lion, Long Melford 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 Black Lion, Long Melford?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Black Lion, Long Melford?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Black Lion, Long Melford?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Black Lion, Long Melford located?

Situated in Sudbury, this inn is within 1 mi (2 km) of Melford Hall and Kentwell Hall. Gainsborough's House and Giffords Hall Vineyard are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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