The Black Lion, Long Melford

4-star inn near Melford Hall

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Dates

June 2025

July 2025

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

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

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Wonderful

Popular amenities

Bar
Pet friendly
Housekeeping
Parking included
Free WiFi

Explore the area

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

Melford Hall
‪3 min walk‬
Gainsborough's House
‪8 min drive‬
Kentwell Hall
‪11 min drive‬
London (STN-Stansted)
‪48 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Double Room

183 sq ft
Sleeps 3
1 Double Bed

Deluxe Suite

Exceptional

377 sq ft
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Family Room

Exceptional

312 sq ft
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Deluxe Room

183 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Deluxe Double Room

258 sq ft
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Comfort Double Room

Exceptional

183 sq ft
Sleeps 3
1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Long Melford

Sudbury retreat .Stay at this Sudbury inn and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Melford Hall and 2 miles (3 km) of Kentwell Hall. Gainsborough's House and Giffords Hall Vineyard are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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What's nearby

Melford Hall - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
Gainsborough's House - 8 min drive - 3.9 miles
Giffords Hall Vineyard - 9 min drive - 5.3 miles
Little Hall Lavenham - 11 min drive - 6.3 miles
Kentwell Hall - 11 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪Grover & Allen - ‬7 min drive
‪The White Horse - ‬7 min drive
‪Cock & Bell - ‬12 min walk
‪The Bay Horse - ‬6 min drive
‪Micks Fish & Chips - ‬6 min drive

About this property

The Black Lion, Long Melford

4-star inn near Melford Hall

There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. The Black Lion, Long Melford also features a terrace and a garden. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 4-star Sudbury inn is smoke free.

10 guestrooms or units

Meeting rooms

Breakfast available (surcharge)

Storage area for luggage

Terrace

Garden

Newspapers for purchase

No smoking on site

Bar or lounge

Dining venue

The Black Lion, Long Melford offers 10 accommodations with espresso makers and complimentary bottled water. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and spring water baths. This Sudbury inn provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and portable fans. Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English

Similar properties

Parking included
Free WiFi
Restaurant
Breakfast available

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

Accessibility

No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

Flat-screen TV

Bedroom

Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

Hair dryer (on request)
Private bathroom
Shower/bathtub combination
Spring water bathtub
Towels provided

Food and drink

Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Espresso maker
Free bottled water

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: GBP 25 per pet, per stay
Only dogs are allowed
Food and water bowls are available
Certain rooms only
You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Service animals are exempt from fees

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

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

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

We should mention

Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

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 close is The Black Lion, Long Melford to the airport?

The Black Lion, Long Melford is 30.4 mi (64-min drive) away from the Stansted Airport (STN) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Black Lion, Long Melford have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Black Lion, Long Melford.

Does The Black Lion, Long Melford offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at The Black Lion, Long Melford, but English breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 18.50 for adults and GBP 5 for children. It's available every day from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at The Black Lion, Long Melford?

No, there is no casino at this inn.

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.

Is there free parking at The Black Lion, Long Melford?

This inn offers free self parking.

Does The Black Lion, Long Melford have a pool?

The Black Lion, Long Melford does not have a pool.

Does The Black Lion, Long Melford have a restaurant?

The Black Lion, Long Melford is home to THE ORANGERY, which features local cuisine.

Does The Black Lion, Long Melford have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this inn.

How close is The Black Lion, Long Melford to downtown Sudbury?

The Black Lion, Long Melford is 0.8 mi away from Long Melford.

The Black Lion, Long Melford Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10 Excellent

Daniela, San Antonio

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family

Mar 20, 2025

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

Everyone super nice. The room was gorgeous! The location, the view and food out of this world. My kids absolutely love it. The Sunday Roast was amazing.

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Neil

Jan 11, 2025

Disliked: Room comfort

Disappointing after 2 lovely previous stsys

Disappointed with this stay after 2 lovely stays previously. Biggest issue was after paying for a more superior room, the bed was two very uncomfortable single beds put together. The matresses were uncomfortable leading to a really poor nights sleep. Other than that the room was cold and there was dubious staining on the bench seat at the end of the bed.

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Jan 6, 2025

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

Lovely New Years Eve stay , great room overlooking the green . Returned from a walk around the spectacular church at midnight to be greeted by 2 glasses of bubbly .

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Dec 31, 2024

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

Great stay at The Black Lion Great Melford

Absolutely delightful 3-night stay at this lovely historic Inn. Staff were all professional, hard working, courteous and polite. Couldn't do enough for us. Breakfast was delicious with top quality ingredients - cooked to perfection. We had dinner two nights - again, lovely ingredients, really well cooked. All in all the perfect place to stay to enjoy the wonderful village and church. Will definitely come again

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Nov 28, 2024

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

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Traveled with partner

Oct 8, 2024

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

A wonderful inn in a charming English country town. Excellent staff and service with lovely breakfast options. My only regret is that we didn't stay longer! We'll be back!

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Phil

Business traveler

Jul 9, 2024

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

Pub with rooms

Cracking pub with rooms, excellent food friendly staff and a good local real ale.

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024