356 reviews
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$185Church Walk,The Green,, Ipswich, CO10 9DN, United Kingdom
356 reviews
1/65
Free parking
Restaurant
Free wifi
Bar
Parking On Site
Terrace
Non-smoking rooms
Kids' meals
Welcome to The Black Lion, an enchanting 5-star Inn nestled in the picturesque town of Long Melford, United Kingdom. This charming inn is located just 0.8mi from the city center, offering easy access to local attractions, shops, and dining options. With its solid 356 reviews, The Black Lion guarantees an unforgettable stay.
Step into the cozy and comfortable rooms, where you can unwind after a day of exploration. Each room is beautifully decorated and equipped with modern amenities such as free WiFi, flat-screen TVs, and free toiletries. Wake up to a delicious breakfast and start your day right before setting off on your adventures.
The Black Lion offers free parking and is pet-friendly, so you don't have to leave your furry friend behind. Indulge in delectable meals at the on-site restaurant and enjoy a drink at the bar. Take in the breathtaking views from the terrace and garden, or simply relax in the comfort of your own room. With its attentive staff and excellent amenities, The Black Lion is the perfect choice for a memorable stay in Long Melford.
Join us at The Black Lion for an extraordinary experience that blends modern comfort with old-world charm. Book your stay today and create memories that will last a lifetime. Prices start from just $185.
Once you've settled into your cozy and comfortable room at The Black Lion, it's time to indulge in some mouthwatering cuisine. The on-site restaurant offers a delightful dining experience with a variety of cuisines to choose from. Whether you're in the mood for a family-friendly feast, a romantic dinner for two, or a taste of traditional British dishes, you'll find it all here. The restaurant has a charming ambiance that perfectly complements the inn's old-world charm. So sit back, relax, and savor the flavors as you enjoy a memorable meal.
At The Black Lion, we understand that your furry friend is a part of your family, which is why we are delighted to be a pet-friendly establishment. You no longer have to leave your beloved pet behind when you go on vacation. However, please note that charges may apply for bringing your pet along. So pack their favorite toys and treats and let them explore the beautiful surroundings of Long Melford with you.
When it comes to payment options, The Black Lion offers you convenience and flexibility. We accept cash as well as major credit cards including Discover, Visa, Mastercard, and Maestro. No need to worry about finding an ATM or running out of cash during your stay. Just sit back and enjoy your time with us, knowing that your preferred payment method is readily accepted.
So whether you're planning a family vacation or a romantic getaway, The Black Lion has a room to suit your needs. From spacious Deluxe Family Rooms to cozy Double Rooms and luxurious Deluxe Suites, you'll find the perfect retreat for a restful night's sleep. All our rooms have a no-smoking policy, ensuring a fresh and inviting atmosphere. With comfortable beds and modern amenities, you'll wake up refreshed and ready to explore all that Long Melford has to offer. So book your stay at The Black Lion today and let us create an extraordinary experience for you.
Closest airports
London Stansted Airport
24.9miLondon Southend Airport
35.6miNorwich International Airport
47.2miLuton Airport
48.6miLondon City Airport
49.2miFree parking
Restaurant
Free wifi
Bar
Parking On Site
Terrace
Non-smoking rooms
Kids' meals
Garden
View
Free toiletries
Bathtub
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Deluxe Family
1 King Size Bed
1 Bunk Bed
260 sqft
Private Bathroom
Bathtub
Coffee machine
Flat-screen TV
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Welcome to our Deluxe Family Room, perfect for a relaxing family getaway! With a spacious 258 sqft to comfortably accommodate 2 adults and 3 children, this room features a King size bed and a Bunk bed. Enjoy amenities such as a private bathroom with a bathtub, a coffee machine, a flat-screen TV, and more.
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Standard Room
1 Double Bed
195 sqft
Private Bathroom
Bathtub
Coffee machine
Flat-screen TV
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Our Double Room offers a spacious 215 sqft of comfortable space with a double bed and a private bathroom with a bathtub. Guests can also enjoy the convenience of a coffee machine, flat-screen TV, and free toiletries.
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Deluxe Double Room
1 Double Bed
325 sqft
Private Bathroom
Bathtub
View
Coffee machine
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Experience the ultimate comfort in our Deluxe Double Room, featuring a spacious 323 sqft of luxurious living space. Unwind in the private bathtub and enjoy stunning views, while indulging in a cup of fresh brewed coffee from the in-room coffee machine.
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Deluxe Suite
1 King Size Bed
430 sqft
Private Bathroom
Bathtub
View
Coffee machine
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Welcome to our Deluxe Suite, a spacious 431 sqft suite perfect for 2 adults and 1 child. Enjoy the comfort of a king size bed, a private bathroom with a bathtub, and stunning views. Additional amenities include a coffee machine, flat-screen TV, and free toiletries. Smoking is not allowed, ensuring a fresh and clean atmosphere. Don't miss out on this relaxing and luxurious experience.
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Deluxe, 2 Twin Beds
1 Queen Size Bed
2 Twin Beds
325 sqft
Private Bathroom
Bathtub
Coffee machine
Flat-screen TV
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Indulge in our spacious Deluxe Double or Twin Room, measuring 323 sqft, offering the perfect retreat for two adults. Unwind in the comfort of a Queen size bed or two Twin beds, and enjoy delightful amenities including a private bathroom, cozy bathtub, coffee machine, and a flat-screen TV.
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Comfort Double Room
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Economy, Single
345 sqft
Free wifi
Flat-screen TV
Tea/Coffee maker
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Family
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Grand Luxury Suite
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Triple Room, Pool View
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8.5
356 reviewsCategories of assessments
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Value for money
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Breakfast
Featured reviews:
Anonymous
9.1
June 2025
Breakfast and room were excellent and everywhre was very clean.Bed very comfortable ad very good bedlinen.First class Bathroom Staff friendly and helpful.Was able to park outside hotel.Sofas in batmr very comfortable to relax in with z drink or a coffee.
Just one personal dislike.As we are both in our 70s and I have a back problem I found the staircase to our room to be rather steep.Hoever we appreciate that given the age of the building nothing can be done about this and presumably a lift cannot be installed as it must be a listed property.
Jo
10
April 2025
The Breakfast was excellent, the accommodation was excellent. The Bed was very comfortable, the bathroom was spacious and of good quality fittings and the toiletries were also of a high grade. Oh and the towels were good quality too. The Pub with rooms is situated on the end of Church Walk but at the end of the cul de sac is the most magnificent Church. It is so ornate and has windows equivalent to the filigree of fine silver. The village even has its own stately home with a folly on on the public green. All in all a most delightful place to be.
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Michelle
10
April 2025
As a female solo traveler I felt looked after by the staff and cannot fault their attention to detail. I was in room eight and it was a lovely room, my only complaint was that it would appear they are in the process of fixing the sash window in the bedroom area, therefore the secondary double glazed unit had been removed and the traffic noise could be heard. This said, it did not detract from my weekend away from the family!! 😆
As mentioned the window situation which I am sure is just a work in progress 👍
Suzanne
8.2
March 2025
Beautiful location a short walk from the centre of the village. Lovely far reaching views from my room Staff were friendly and considerate. Breakfast was delicious.
My room was on the top floor. No lift and no assistance to carry my suitcase was offered. I would recommend that a mirror is placed over the desk/dressing table in the main room. I was unable to prepare for the evening comfortably as there was no place to sit dry my hair and apply my make up. Pillows were a little to firm for my preference
Tim
9.1
April 2024
Staff literally bent over backwards to help with our needs, (we’d booked with two dogs, first time they’d had a hotel stay with us, one dog extremely hyper and needy.. 🤣) had a table booked for a meal before realising he’d just annoy everyone and would have screamed like a child if left in the room, went downstairs to cancel the table and was told we could have the smaller closed off dining area to ourselves, we was absolutely thrilled and enjoyed a delicious 3 course meal in private with both dogs, so kind of the staff, outstanding customer service
It was a shame we didn’t check beforehand that the dog friendly rooms were on the top floor, totally our fault for not checking but our elderly rottie really struggled with the steep flights of stairs
Laura
9.1
December 2023
I liked it all, except that for us, the Snug Double room was a bit too snug, as my husband is 6'2". We would simply book a larger room with a larger bed next time. So not their fault, ours for assuming we'd be fine in the snug double. It was, however, the last room left when I booked, so we took it because we wanted to stay there as it looked so lovely and the restaurant aspect promised good food, and delivered. We will simply book early next time and move to a larger double. BUT...and this is important...the entire building is pet friendly. Despite that, it was spotless and in good repair, which is often not the case with pet-friendly lodgings So either people all have very good pets or the staff is on top of muddy paw prints and so on. I'd say the latter. The staff were--every single one of them--wonderfully attentive. As we were there over Christmas, I can also comment on the decorations, which were abundant but done with taste and flair.
Not a thing. We had a couple of small requests which were attended to quickly and with perfect results for us.
Robert
10
January 2025
I loved everything about my stay at The Black Lion. In all but name this is a luxury boutique hotel. Friendly and helpful staff, super quality facilities and very dog-friendly with dogs being allowed throughout the hotel. A Santa stocking on the door of each room on Christmas morning was a thoughtful and lovely touch.
Absolutely nothing. Couldn't find fault.
Matt
8.2
May 2024
Nice location, staff were very friendly and efficient, room was large and well equipped, very good evening meal and breakfast, good bar with a couple of hand pulled beers including one from the Nethergate brewery less than a mile away.
Bed was a little on the small side, dwarfed by the size of the room. Bathroom was not set up as a wet room but only had a half screen around the otherwise excellent shower. A couple of tiny patches of mould between the tiles and some peeling paint on the ceiling.
Sabrinaward
10
November 2023
Gorgeous location in a quiet Suffolk Village. The building was beautiful and ideally decorated. We didn't use the restaurant but the menu looked good (we were meeting friends elsewhere). Bar was well stocked and staff very helpful. We upgraded and had a beautiful and large room. Bathroom was a little less decadent than the rest of the hotel but clean enough. We used our own toiletries but good to see environmental impact was thought about. TV was odd and difficult to use - usual channels didn't seem available and if we tried Netflix or any of the other apps, none of them worked, so we turned it off and just had music playing on our phones. Comfy bed, and tea/coffee available, so all good. We loved it. *worth mentioning that had we paid full price I would have felt it a little expensive, but I had a Booking.com credit and so actually it felt like a bargain.
As mentioned the bathroom needed a little updating in décor but the shower was amazing - one of the nicest bits. TV was difficult to use.
Tim
8.2
June 2023
The staff were amazing. Super helpful, friendly and nothing was too much. The food was also incredible, definitely order the steak and the cooked breakfast was very good. A really nice clean place in a stunning location. Great products provided in the bathroom too. Would fully recommend.
Unfortunately due to a mix up between systems our booking didn't make it through. We booked the big suite so as a result couldn't have it which was disappointing. We still had a nice room and we were appropriately compensated for the mix up but it was a tricky start to the trip. As a result id recommend calling them to confirm once booking on booking.com. I'm 6ft 2 and had to duck significantly under the shower in our room too which was a bit annoying but aside from that everything else was brilliant and certainly would fully recommend staying with them.
Attractions
London Stansted Airport (STN)
24.6miHarwich International Port
24.7miSt. George’s Distillery
26.5miFitzwilliam Museum
26.7miKing's College
26.9miKing's College Chapel
26.9miTrinity College
26.9miMathematical Bridge
26.9miQueens' College
26.9miUniversity of Cambridge
27miBridge of Sighs
27miRiver Cam
27miAttractions
London Stansted Airport (STN)
24.6miHarwich International Port
24.7miSt. George’s Distillery
26.5miFitzwilliam Museum
26.7miKing's College
26.9miKing's College Chapel
26.9miTrinity College
26.9miMathematical Bridge
26.9miQueens' College
26.9miUniversity of Cambridge
27miBridge of Sighs
27miRiver Cam
27miAirports
London Stansted Airport
24.9miLondon Southend Airport
35.6miNorwich International Airport
47.2miLuton Airport
48.6miLondon City Airport
49.2miRestaurant #1
Cuisines
Ambiances
Free parking
Restaurant
Free wifi
Bar
Parking On Site
Terrace
Non-smoking rooms
Kids' meals
Garden
View
Free toiletries
Bathtub
Accessibility
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Bathroom
Bathtub
Bathtub or shower
Free toiletries
Private Bathroom
Toilet
Toilet paper
Bedroom
Wardrobe or closet
Business Facilities
Meeting/Banquet facilities
Cleaning Services
Daily housekeeping
Food & Drink
Bar
Kids' meals
Restaurant
Special diet meals (on request)
Tea/Coffee maker
Wine/Champagne
Food & drink safety
Breakfast to-go containers
Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
Front Desk Services
Invoice provided
General
Carpeted
Family rooms
Heating
Interconnecting room(s) available
Non-smoking rooms
Pet basket
Pet bowls
Pet Friendly
Smoke-free property
Internet
Free wifi
Kitchen
Coffee machine
Electric kettle
Living Area
Sitting area
Sofa
Media & Technology
Flat-screen TV
Outdoors
Garden
Outdoor fireplace
Outdoor furniture
Terrace
Parking
Free parking
Parking On Site
Physical distancing
Cashless payment available
Room Amenities
Clothes rack
Safety & security
Fire extinguishers
Key access
Safety features
Access to healthcare professionals
First aid kits available
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From 15:00
Until 18:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
From 08:00
Until 11:00
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Come and go whenever you want
Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
0 - 2 years
3+ years
The price in GBP has been converted to show you the approximate price in USD.
Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The maximum number of cribs, extra beds, and children allowed in existing beds can vary depending on the option booked.
All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.
Cash
Visa,
Mastercard,
Discover,
Maestro,
Cash only
This property accepts cash.
Does The Black Lion, Long Melford have accommodations for guests with pets?
Absolutely! The Black Lion in Long Melford is a pet-friendly hotel. They allow pets to stay, although there may be charges associated with it. Enjoy your stay with your furry friend at The Black Lion!
What's the check-in and check-out schedule at The Black Lion, Long Melford?
At The Black Lion, Long Melford, guests are welcome to check in any time between 03:00 PM and 06:00 PM, but should be aware that check-out is by 11:00 AM.
Is free parking available at The Black Lion, Long Melford?
Yes, there is parking available at The Black Lion hotel in Long Melford. The hotel offers free on-site parking, which is convenient for guests as no reservation is required. The parking facility is also open to the public.
What are the rates at The Black Lion, Long Melford?
The entry-level price at The Black Lion, Long Melford is $185. These rates are subject to change based on room selection and travel dates. Kindly input your dates to view current rates.
Which room categories can I book at The Black Lion, Long Melford?
The Black Lion in Long Melford offers various types of rooms. These include Deluxe Family Rooms, Double Rooms, Deluxe Double Rooms, Deluxe Suites, and Deluxe Double or Twin Rooms. Smoking is not allowed in any of the rooms. The rooms can accommodate different numbers of adults and children, and bed sizes range from double to king size. The room sizes range from 215 sqft to 431 sqft.
Where can guests find entertainment in The Black Lion, Long Melford?
Guests at The Black Lion in Long Melford can enjoy their time at the hotel by visiting the on-site restaurant. Although the name of the restaurant is not listed, the ambiance options include family-friendly, traditional, and romantic, providing a range of dining experiences for guests to choose from. The cuisine offered at the restaurant is British, allowing guests to savor the flavors of the local cuisine during their stay.
In addition to dining, guests can also relax and unwind at the hotel's bar, which is listed as one of the featured amenities. The bar provides a comfortable and inviting space for guests to enjoy a drink and socialize.
Furthermore, the hotel offers an outdoor fireplace as one of its other amenities, providing guests with the opportunity to gather around a cozy fire and enjoy the ambiance of the outdoors.
With these leisure amenities, guests can have a memorable and enjoyable stay at The Black Lion.
Does The Black Lion, Long Melford feature its own restaurants?
Yes, there are restaurants available on site at Hotel The Black Lion, Long Melford. The restaurant offers a family-friendly, traditional ambiance and serves British cuisine.
Can I use my credit card at The Black Lion, Long Melford?
Yes, you can use your credit card at The Black Lion, Long Melford. They accept Discover, Visa, Mastercard, and Maestro. However, cash is also accepted as a payment method.
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