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Bulls Head

Property class: 3
Enjoy the free parking at this 3-star Swadlincote inn

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A bedroom with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a wooden chair, and a headboard.
A red brick building with a white door, a small porch with two white benches, and a street lamp.
A dining area with a brick wall, a bull head decoration, a framed bull head artwork, and a fireplace.
A brick wall with a chalkboard menu listing specials like Plum Duck and Creamy Peppered Chicken. A clock and a decorative horn are also visible.
A red brick building with the sign "THE BULLS HEAD" above the entrance. There are two flower baskets on either side of the door, and a small step leading up to the entrance.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Business services
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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1 Woodville Road, Hartshorne, Swadlincote, England, DE11 7ET
  • Place, Sharpe's Pottery Museum
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Swadlincote Ski and Snowboard Centre
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Ashby de la Zouch Castle
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, East Midlands (EMA)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Room options

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A neatly arranged bedroom with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a chair, a window with curtains, and a framed picture on the wall.

Double Room, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a chair, and a wardrobe.

Superior Double Room, Ensuite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Superior Double Room, Ensuite

A neatly arranged bedroom with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a chair, a window with curtains, and a framed picture on the wall.

Superior Double Room, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free wired internet

About the neighborhood

Swadlincote

In Swadlincote .You'll find Foremark Reservoir and Swadlincote Ski and Snowboard Centre within 3 miles (5 km) of this inn. Sharpe's Pottery Museum and Conkers are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Sharpe's Pottery Museum - 7 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • Swadlincote Ski and Snowboard Centre - 7 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • Sweet Memory Lane - 9 min drive - 4.6 miles
  • Foremark Reservoir - 11 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Ashby de la Zouch Castle - 11 min drive - 5.2 miles

Getting around

  • Willington Station - 16 min drive
  • East Midlands Airport (EMA) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Greyhound - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Greggs - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Tap at No.76 - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪mushroom hall - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Shoulder of Mutton - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Bulls Head

Enjoy the free parking at this 3-star Swadlincote inn
Bulls Head offers its guests multilingual staff. A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Swadlincote inn is smoke free.

  • 5 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Computer for guest use
  • No smoking on site
Bulls Head offers 5 accommodations. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Airport shuttle available
  • Area shuttle
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Breakfast available for a fee

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 5:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The host will greet guests on arrival
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

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
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 accepts Visa and Mastercard.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Bulls Head to the airport?

Bulls Head is 10.9 mi (25-min drive) away from the East Midlands Airport (EMA) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Bulls Head?

As of Aug 20, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bulls Head on Sep 13, 2026 start from $129, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Bulls Head have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Bulls Head.

Does Bulls Head offer free breakfast?

Bulls Head does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Bulls Head?

No, there is no casino at this inn.

What time is check-in at Bulls Head?

Check-in start time: 5:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Bulls Head?

This inn offers free self parking.

Does Bulls Head have a pool?

Bulls Head does not have a pool.

Does Bulls Head have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this inn.

How close is Bulls Head to downtown Swadlincote?

Bulls Head is 0.2 mi away from Hartshorne.

Bulls Head Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 100 out of 145 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 36 out of 145 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 145 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 145 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 145 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great little gem of a place..privately run , warm and friendly welcome and very comfortable stay...
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Lovely friendly pub with fabulous breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Barrie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place and staff and the breakfast kept us going all day!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
pub is now closed but rooms still availble, you would need to go to another pub which is a 2 mins drive or 20 min walk for dinner. Lovely owner, very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The owner and staff were great. It is an older building with great character but the bathroom was nice and modern.the premises were clean, the meals good and parking was easy.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rhodri

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

Great place to stay

Always a lovely stay, first choice when in the area on business. Lovely breakfasts too.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice clean room, great people and a fantastic service.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Great place to stay

Great property - lots of character, room very clean, with staff being extremely friendly and welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chris

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

Great place to stay

Great stay at this lovely pub, accommodation very nice and comfortable, food very good, staff very friendly, felt looked after, would highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Malcolm

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place, will use again and the people were friendly and rooms clean.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely place to stay quite friendly staff Breakfast was lovely Will be staying there again hopefully before christmas
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Very welcoming

Very welcoming, comfortable rooms, convenient location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Richard

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

Pleasant stay

The welcome and atmosphere is consistently good and the food - evening dinner and breakfast - excellent. The place is a little tired and I could not get the shower to provide constant water at the right temperature, but apart from that another very comfortable and pleasant stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chris

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

Lovely place to stay.

Very welcoming and comfortable. Not the most modern of hotels but very relaxing all round.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nikita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place and very helpful personal. The food was amazing and fresh. Definitely recommend and will come back again 👌
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very comfortable and staff very friendly. Breakfast is lovely This is second time we have stayed and will be staying again Thank you for a lovely couple of days
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The Bulls Head was a lovely place to stay warm friendly and they made you feel at home. The room was comfortable and spotlessly clean. I would definately stay again
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Location, brilliant service (the owner had taken time out to ask if everything was OK, a great touch) and room was clean and comfortable. Great choice on the food menu as well.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really nicw property . Rooms are beautiful with some gorgeous old features! Breakfast was good
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay, enjoyed it. Very friendly hosts. I just happened to stay in the middle of a heatwave, rather toasty!! 😂
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The food in the evening was excellent and very good value with great service. Excellent breakfast which was tailored to our needs.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean and friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sally

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

would stay again

Made to feel very welcome, we had an early check that was no problem at all. All staff were attentive. Becky the owner was exceptional.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Don

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

Definitely will come again

Wow, great stay, food when they say home cooked it was! Truly delicious and a fantastic engaging host Becky. Will definitely come again, highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rhodri

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

Excellent hotel

Excellent room, comfy and spacious and very clean. Great shower. Awesome breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

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