Overlooking Melford Hall, The Mill offers spacious rooms in the centre of Long Melford. Located in an excellent position next to the moat of Melford Hall, the high street and the nearest bar and restaurant are less than a minutes' walk away. The Melford Room features a handmade, freestanding brass bath in the living area, and a small outside patio with views toward Melford Hall. The Garden Room features a log fire in the bedroom, and has a large private garden for guest use with an outside table and chairs. Both rooms are on the ground floor and have exposed oak beams and high ceilings. Both rooms have indoor and outdoor seating areas and are fitted with large, wall mounted flat-screen televisions. There is a private parking space allocated outside each room for guests. Free WiFi is available in the rooms. Breakfast is served in the conservatory of the main house. A full cooked, vegetarian and continental breakfast is available in addition to seasonal favourites such as home made blueberry pancakes, porridge, and smoked salmon with fresh scrambled eggs from The Mill's chickens. The area is popular for cycling and canoeing. The Mill offers free use of kayaks and bicycles for guests to use so you can explore the river in Sudbury or use the cycle routes in and around the village. Cambridge is 43 km from the bed and breakfast. The nearest airport is London Stansted Airport, 38 km from The Mill, Long Melford.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Buffet

Free private parking available on-site


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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.9
Cleanliness
9.9
Comfort
9.9
Value for money
9.6
Location
9.7
Free WiFi
9.8
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Robin
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Friendly welcome, comfortable quarters and an interesting neighbourhood to explore. Good advice from our host on local eating (which served us well). The house was formerly the home of Edmund Blunden, which meant something to us.
  • Emma
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Absolute gem of a place. Well thought out and incredibly comfortable, beautiful breakfast selection and lovely host. We only had one night here but returned home feeling like we had been away for a week. We hope to return soon
  • David
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Excellent location and great room. Bathroom is fantastic.
  • Kevin
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Excellent room especially having the garden too. Easy walk into Long Melford with lots of food and drink options. Paul was a great host and breakfast was superb
  • Florence
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beautiful little place with incredibly welcoming host. We had the garden room which meant we had our breakfast in the sun - what bliss! Every little detail was considered and we had everything we needed. Gorgeous bathroom, super clean and...
  • Dale
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Paul (the host) was welcoming, friendly and helpful (recommended local places to eat, although we already had a booking which was excellent). The breakfast was excellent - cooked to order and hot
  • Madeleine
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Comfortable large room. Beautiful decor. Great bath. Generous tea and coffees. Tasty breakfast. Paul is a great host.
  • Hannah
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Absolutely beautiful little place. We stayed in the room with the private garden and Paul was such a lovely host, setting up breakfast for us to have in the private garden just made our stay extra special. Lovely, clean room with a fantastic...
  • John
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Breakfast was truly amazing & the Garden was very relaxing Staff were very friendly & the location was perfect
  • Joseph
    Malta Malta
    Everything - from the courteousness of the owner, to the facilities and breakfast. The annexed garden is a bonus and gives the property character.

Host Information

9.9
9.9
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The Mill in Long Melford is owned & managed by Paul & Clare. Situated within the grounds of a former working mill & overlooking the stately mansion of Melford Hall, The Mill provides the perfect place to stay in the centre of Long Melford! In 2019, The Mill featured twice in The Sunday Times travel magazine; being described as one of the most alluring B&B's in the UK and there has also coverage in The Guardian newspaper, recommending The Mill in their 'top 40 cosy hotels, B&B's & pubs for the winter' article (November 2019). The accommodation has been inspected and selected by Sawdays and is presented in Sawdays 'great British B&B guide'. The Mill has a achieved 5 TripAdvisor certificates of excellence! The Mill has just two, bespoke rooms which are located in a restored cottage, seperate to the main house of the owners. They are beautifully furnished and have private off road parking and their own individual entrances, offering both privacy and flexibility so guests can come and go with ease.
The Melford Room is open plan and spacious offering a real sense of space. It features a sumptuous, handmade, freestanding brass and nickel bath in the living area and beautiful hand polished cast iron radiators. There is a seperate en-suite bathroom and shower with luxury tiles. A small outdoor seating area offers a lovely vista toward the soaring spires of Melford Hall. The Garden Room is calm and relaxing, and has a charming garden for the exclusive use of its guests; a delight in the summer months! The garden is perfect for eating breakfast al fresco or cooking an evening barbeque. A wood burner is installed for the winter which makes for a very romantic stay. The spacious en-suite is complemented by a beautiful cast iron slipper bath and large walk in shower. Both rooms are very generous in size measuring apx 300ft2. and have large, wall mounted televisions. The rooms are on the ground floor, making them accessible, forming part of a Grade II listed cottage that used to serve the working mill in times gone by.
Completely renovated in 2018 and brought back to their former glory, the Grade II listed cottage and Hall Mill house can be found on Historic England's Heritage list. The location of The Mill is superb, with the high street and the nearest pub and restaurant less than a minutes' walk away. A couple of steps east from the main gate of The Mill brings guests to the square pond and moat of Melford Hall. For those wanting a more tranquil stay in Long Melford, The Mill is tucked away from the hustle and bustle of the busy high street yet its position provides immediate access to all the village has to offer, just a few strides from The Mill. Enjoy a hearty home cooked breakfast taken in the conservatory of the main house before exploring the village and further afield. To compliment your stay, The Mill offers free use of sit on kayaks and bicycles, enabling guests to navigate the delightful river Stour in Sudbury or the numerous cycle routes in and around the village.
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Facilities of The Mill, Long Melford
Great facilities! Review score, 9.9

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
View
  • Landmark view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Coffee machine
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
  • Bike tours
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
    Off-site
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Seating Area
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Radio
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Luggage storage
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • Wake up service/Alarm clock
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • Smoke alarms
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Adult only
  • Designated smoking area
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Soundproofing
  • Private entrance
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules
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Check-in
From 16:00 to 19:00
Check-out
From 07:30 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

It is not possible to stay at this property for Coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

FAQs about The Mill, Long Melford

  • The Mill, Long Melford is 1,000 yards from the centre of Long Melford. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at The Mill, Long Melford may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Guests staying at The Mill, Long Melford can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Gluten-free
    • Buffet
    • À la carte

  • The Mill, Long Melford offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Canoeing
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Bicycle rental
    • Bike tours

  • Check-in at The Mill, Long Melford is from 16:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • Room options at The Mill, Long Melford include:

    • Double

  • Yes, The Mill, Long Melford is popular with guests booking family stays.