The Bull Hotel The Headlands, Downton, SP5 3HL, United Kingdom
#5 of 5 hotels in Downton
Guests' ChoiceBased on 124 hotel reviews
7.2Cleanliness
8.0
Comfort
8.1
Location
8.7
Facilities
7.5
Staff
8.8
Value for money
7.8
Free WiFi
8.8
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 23 June 2024
Penny
United KingdomAs it is a very old property and a listed building the walls are quite thin and we could hear the heat pump kick in.
The was very large and bed very comfortable.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 23 June 2024
Paul
United KingdomContinental break fast was basic .
It was perfect for our need ... great garden , friendly staff .
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 22 June 2024
Worsfold
United KingdomWalk to bathroom
Lovely big bed
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 20 June 2024
Rebecca
United KingdomNo hot water but this was fixed as we left.Breakfast was toast and tea/coffee which was fine but no drinks for the kid and not enough cutlery or plates. Just needed a bit more attention to detail. No food served on Saturday evening. Don't think this is a bad place we would defo go back and stay again.
Liked that the apartment had 2 bedrooms with access so you didn't need to go through the pub. Big bed. Ideal for family with pet. Good location with good parking. Nice welcome.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 13 June 2024
Paul
United KingdomDidn’t have breakfast
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 9 June 2024
Barry
United KingdomBathroom a bit dated/tired, limited breakfast options, a bit noisy from the bar.
Convenient, clean, comfortable
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 9 June 2024
Harry
United KingdomI was told that there was a continental breakfast included in the price. Unfortunately there wasn’t anyone or anything around when I came downstairs and this was at around 9am.
I liked the fact that it was convenient to where I was working at the time. It was nice, simple and very easy.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 5 June 2024
Chen
United KingdomNot very organised. Had to ask for plates etc and marg was awful. Maybe give small packs of butter instead. Yoghurt??
Breakfast was not that good but bread was fresh and boxed cereals.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 1 June 2024
William
United KingdomContinental breakfast was good but not always available
Apartment was clean, warm and spacious
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 31 May 2024
Kevin
United KingdomI thought that it could do with tidying up with the paintwork in the rooms.
The staff were very friendly and helpful and breakfast was OK.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 23 May 2024
Matthew
United KingdomCould have used some soap in the bathroom. Unable to find anyone to return the room key to.
Quiet and comfortable
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 2 May 2024
Ian
United KingdomDog friendly, Good value for money and excellent landlord and landlady extremely accommodating.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 31 March 2024
Gayle
United KingdomThe room was clean and what we expected. The only negative was it was too warm, the heating was on most of the time which was just too much for us. Others however may appreciate it.
Breakfast very basic, some of the evening menu was not available but the chef offered alternatives that were not on the menu, cooked to perfection.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 14 March 2024
John
United KingdomLovely location, friendly staff
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 17 February 2024
John
United KingdomRather limited breakfast menu: no cereal choice.
Location with easy access to local rivers - the purpose of my trip was to fish the River Avon and its tributary, the River Nadder.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 3 January 2024
Ka
Hong KongThe bathroom can be with more hooks for hanging clothes and face towels. It would be nicer to have extra glasses available in the bathroom for brushing teeth, and toiletry holders / rack available inside the shower unit.
Good location with different route of buses just right outside the hotel. Spacious on-suite room.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 14 December 2023
Amanda
United KingdomGreat location … super friendly staff and proprietor, lovely meal and convivial atmosphere
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 22 November 2023
Maybeline
United KingdomThe staff were very welcoming and explained all the facilities to me. I was asked if I was eating in which I thought was very nice so I had a look at the menu and chose my dinner in advance. The room was comfortable big and spacious. WiFi had a good signal and telly was a decent size. The bed was comfortable. Overall a good night stay at The Bull Hotel.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 30 October 2023
Craig
United KingdomThe Noise room kept me awake.
The friendly staff, and evening meal.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 28 October 2023
Peter
United KingdomThe atmosphere in the bar was quite unruly . The landlord did his best but it felt a bit intimidating .
The landlord was very helpful and welcoming .
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 19 October 2023
Lynda
United KingdomBreakfast was poor. Had to ask for practicaly everything on the continental even though it was very basic. Room not checked even though we were on a three night stay.
The management were very friendly. Would do anything you asked.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 19 October 2023
Paul
United KingdomWell positioned for walking the Avon Valley Path from Salisbury to Ringwood in three sections and returning by the X3 Bus. Nice warm and welcoming place to return to each day. Simple breakfast with fresh fruit each morning.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 2 October 2023
Noel
Sri LankaIn the morning around 7.30 am no one was there to talk when I left the hotel.
Like the room and the comfort in the hotel. In
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 24 September 2023
Matthew
SwitzerlandGenerally all OK, but I was glad to have brought ear plugs as a loud kitchen ventilation fan installed on the outside wall of my room ran all night for some reason - is electricity free in Wiltshire?! Probably only an issue for that one room (#1) though.
Stayed in September 2023
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