The Black Lion Hotel And Restaurant 
Church Walk,The Green, (Long Melford) CO10 9DN
Overlooking the green, the Black Lion Hotel has an award-winning restaurant and views of Melford Hall. Rooms are furnished with antiques and modern artefacts from around the world.
Most rooms overlook the green and have views of Long Melford. Some rooms have soft robes and handmade toiletries.
The restaurant has won an AA Rosette award and serves fresh, seasonal produce. Cooked breakfasts and cream teas are available and the hotel has been praised by the Coeliac Society for offering interesting dishes.
The restaurant has antique furnishings with doors opening onto the Victorian walled garden. Guests can also dine on the terrace with views of Melford Hall, a Tudor mansion.
Children are welcome at the Black Lion. A children’s menu and highchairs are available and there are toys and rocking horses to play with. Pets are welcome too and the green is suitable for dog walking.
Score from 47 reviews
Superb
9.4/10
Rooms: 10
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Address: Church Walk,The Green,, Long Melford CO10 9DN 
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What people say
I found the hotel very cosy and intimate. The bedroom was absolutly beautiful. Will definatly be coming back. Warm and friendly even though a bit "posh".
Room was lovely, food was great.village was really nice.the welcome, comfortable room, food and excellent service. Location, decor. Staff very friendly and helpful. Room gorgeous and food lovely. the quality of service. all reviews »
The room was fabulously furnished and very comfortable, the hotel is quite possible the ceanest i have ever been in, the food the second evening was outstanding and the manager was at all times very helpful. The rooms were quiet and the breakfasts were probably the best i have ever had in terms of taste and freshness. The hotel is in a superb location and the staff knowledgable about activities in the area. the whole place had a warm and welcoming feel to it and the staff, especially the manager took care of everything down to the last detail.We had a wonderful stay and look forward to returning.A warm welcome, excellent food and service, beautiful spacious room, large bed. Laid back informal atmosphere in a very elegant setting.The staff accomodated your every need. Food and service were first class. friendly and welcoming. Excellent location, dog friendly, excellent staff, very efficient and very friendly. Superb shower facilities.The room was lovely and the food delicious. Room was a little on the cold side. It was a bit noisy outside on the first night.But probably because it was the big fireworks night in the village. the water was too hot. The range of meals was limited and resteraunt like, there were no lighter options and only one salad. The first evening i ordered haddock and chips - the fish was not good and the chips were in fact potato wedges which i do not like. The service at meal tmes could be improved. Stairs were a little steep but receptionist very helpfully carried the bags up on our arrival.The room was looking a little tired. Looked a bit tired in places. Looking a bit tired. Had us booked into a standard room when we had booked feature room on internet. On busy road junction. Room was smaller than expected and I would not have called it a superior room.
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The Black Lion Hotel And Restaurant Room information
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Standard Double Room
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GBP 75.00 |
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Amenities at The Black Lion Hotel And Restaurant
Transportation
Street parking
Services
Wi-Fi/Wireless LAN, Internet Services, Free Wi-Fi Internet Access
Pools and wellness
Spa & Wellness Centre
Miscellaneous
Non-Smoking Rooms, Heating, Bridal Suite, All Public and Private spaces non-smoking
General
WiFi everywhere, Pets Allowed, Parking on-site, Free Parking
Front-desk/reception area services
Newspapers, Luggage Storage
Food & Drink
Room Service, Restaurant (à la carte), Restaurant, Packed Lunches, Breakfast in the Room, Bar
Common areas
Terrace, Garden
Cleaning services
Laundry
Business facilities
Meeting/Banquet Facilities, Fax/Photocopying
Activities
Horse Riding, Hiking, Fishing
Hotel information details
The Georgian, Black Lion Hotel is a famous landmark , overlooking the green in the historical town of Long Melford. It has been refurbished to combine the best in homely comforts with the finery of modern dining.
Once you arrive at the Black Lion a warm welcome is assured and then the difficult decision where to dine…. the slightly more formal restaurant with the starched linen tablecloths and soft primrose coloured walls, the informal restaurant with the log fire crackling is the ideal room for private parties up to 20(great for those office get to-gether’s) or the informal bar with views across the green.
Wherever you dine the menu is the same and the dining has been awarded an AA rosette .Annette our head chef is happy to accommodate all dietary requirements and was delighted to be praised by the celiac society for offering interesting dishes. She specialises in using seasonal and local ingredients and has gained fame for her Black Lion Cream Teas which are available every day.
The restaurant has antique furnishings with doors opening onto the Victorian walled garden,the ideal location for a relaxing Pimms in the summer.A great favourite with guests is to dine on the terrace and watch the world go by whilst gazing at the impressive turrets of Melford Hall the glorious National Trust Tudor mansion . In the winter the roaring log fires are the place to curl up infront of with a good book.
The ten en suite bedrooms which have been refurbished to the highest standard, offer unexpected luxury in this rural village .All are light and airy with individual styles , furnished with a delightful blend of antiques and artifacts from all over the world.
Four bedrooms offer four poster beds for those romantic occasions. Plus the Sancerre suite is ideal for honeymoon’s as the lounge is the perfect setting for a private breakfast. The Chianti room is suitable for families, as it has one double room with a separate African themed room with tower beds and toys if required.
Every bedroom has a special feature and ensures guests return just to try another room! Most overlook the green and the views across to the historic wool town of Long Melford are very appealing.
The opportunity for a car free break encourages everyone to relax in this welcoming hotel as they can stroll into the high street and visit numerous antique, craft and individual styled shops.
The Black Lion welcomes all members of the family we provide a childrens menu,highchair,toys,cots and they love all the rocking horses we have in the hotel.Pets are welcome too and the green makes a handy Dog walk first thing in the morning.Expect them to be spoilt and enjoy lots of attention.
During the year we have various events such as Bonfire supper on November 3rd.Christmas Choral Lunch Sunday December 18th and an amazing Christmas and New Year Break.
Champagne,chocolates and flowers can all be ordered in advance to suprise a loved one when you stay for a romantic break.
Important information to guests
Please note that the standard room cannot accommodate any children.
Information about the area
Colchester Zoo
Colchester Castle and Museum
Kentwell Hall with Tudor Open days
Melford Hall
Lavenham with medieval cottages
Newmarket Racing and Horseracing museum
Clare
Bures
Sudbury
Bury St Edmunds Market town
Greene King Brewery Tour
Travelling information
Situated overlooking the village green on A1092
from Bury St Edmunds A134 to Sudbury turn right on B1064 then turn right on A1092 and the hotel is facing you
The Black Lion Hotel And Restaurant Policies
Check-in
15:00 - 22:30
Check-out
08:00 - 11:00
Accepted CreditCards at Hotel
The hotel reserves the right to preauthorise credit cards prior to arrival.
American Express, Visa, MasterCard, Diners Club, Maestro, Solo, Maestro (Switch), Bankcard, MasterCard
Cancellation Policy
If cancelled up to 1 day before the date of arrival, no fee will be charged.
If cancelled later or in case of no-show, the first night will be charged.
Children and Extra Bed Policy
All children are welcome.
All children under 2 years stay free of charge when using existing bedding.
All children under 2 years stay free of charge for cots.
All children under 12 years are charged GBP 35 per night per person for extra beds.
All older children or adults are charged GBP 97.50 per night per person for extra beds.
Maximum capacity of extra beds in a room is 2.
Maximum capacity of babycots in a room is 1.
Deposit Policy
A fixed amount of GBP 40 per room will be charged on the day of booking and is non-refundable.
VAT and city/tourist taxes
17.5 % VAT is included.
Service charge is not applicable.
City/tourist tax is not applicable.
Internet
Wi-fi is available in the entire hotel and is free of charge.
Meal Plan
Full English breakfast is included in the room rate.
Parking
Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
Pets
Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
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