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The Bull Inn

3.0 star property
Travelers find a genuine welcome at this charming inn, where mornings start with a hearty breakfast and evenings wind down with drinks at the friendly bar.

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The Bull Inn combines country hospitality with practical amenities. Guests appreciate the restaurant serving satisfying meals, reliable WiFi throughout the property, and the convenience of extended parking. The smoke-free environment adds to the comfortable atmosphere.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
The current price is NZ$225
includes taxes & fees
12 Feb - 13 Feb

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Standard Double Room, Ensuite

Standard Double Room, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Heating
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Suite, Accessible

Suite, Accessible

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Heating
Separate bedroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Standard Single Room, Ensuite

Standard Single Room, Ensuite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Heating
Separate bedroom
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite

Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Heating
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Bourne is home to The Bull Inn. The Toft Country House Hotel and Golf Club and Ropsley Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Bourne Market and The Burghley Centre. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Sleaford Rugby Club or The Environcom Stadium. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like cycling. Visit our Bourne travel guide
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3 High Street, Rippingale, Bourne, England, PE10 0SR

What's nearby

  • The Burghley Centre
    9 min drive - 9.9 km
  • Paint A Pot Place
    9 min drive - 9.9 km
  • Bourne Town Hall
    9 min drive - 9.9 km
  • Grimsthorpe Castle
    9 min drive - 11.4 km
  • Jubilee Green
    9 min drive - 10.5 km

Getting around

  • Rauceby Station
    16 min drive
  • Nottingham (NQT)
    64 min drive

Restaurants

  • George's Fish and Chips
    9 min drive
  • The Hare & Hounds
    4 min drive
  • 23 Coffee
    7 min drive
  • The Raymond Mays - JD Wetherspoon
    7 min drive
  • The Griffin Inn
    7 min drive

About this property

The Bull Inn

Property highlights
The Bull Inn provides amenities, such as a bar and a restaurant. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas.
Other perks include:
  • Free self-parking and extended parking
  • Smoke-free property

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free extended parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:30 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
This property is professionally cleaned

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including stag and hen parties
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Bull Inn
The Bull Inn Inn
The Bull Inn Bourne
The Bull Inn Inn Bourne

Frequently asked questions

How much is parking at The Bull Inn?

Self-parking and extended parking are free at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Bull Inn?

As of 3 Feb 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Bull Inn on 12 Feb 2026 start from NZ$225.0, 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.

What time is check-in at The Bull Inn?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:30 PM.

What time is check-out at The Bull Inn?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Bull Inn located?

Situated in Bourne, this inn is within 6 miles (10 km) of Recreational Road Park, Bourne Town Hall and Paint A Pot Place. Well Head Fields and Bourne Library are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Reviews

The Bull Inn Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

9.6

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 45 out of 65 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 65 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 65 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 65 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 65 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Chloe

Liked: Cleanliness
A lovely warm welcome and delicious cooked breakfast. Thank you so much!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay, perfect for what i needed. Good food, comfy bed. Great staff. A+
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Nigel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, pleasant staff very accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Granville

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

Really friendly & helpful staff

We coudn't fault the service.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

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

Great quiet getaway

This was a realy nice venue to stay at. The single room was fine for me and comfortable, the rooms are to the rear of the Inn in an annex. All the food was nice and well presented. The staff very very pleasnant and helpful. The village is very quiet so for that quiet getaway you would be wise to think of here
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arnold

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

Festival Trip.

A lovely room to the rear and separate to the Inn. Room 4 - such a comfortable bed. Plenty of hot water. Car parking space in front of the room. Cooked breakfast of your choice. Friendly family running the Inn. Went to the area for a music festival, only went 1 day. If we attend next year we will stay at the Bull Inn again
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lee

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

Lovely pub with rooms

Nice welcome, good breakfast friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

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

Great village and friendliest people

Amazing stay in such a friendly village. Deana, Leo and family were so welcoming and I was well looked after throughout.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
As always a lovely stay at The Bull Inn. Everything you need to feel at home. All the staff are lovely, and breakfast is always fresh and hot! We look forward to our next stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really pleasant stay at the Bull, very friendly owner and the rooms are comfortable and very clean . A great night sleep followed by a perfectly cooked English breakfast - highly recommended !
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
New owners since I stayed there last year ,but found them and staff to be equally as nice,friendly and helpful. Breakfast was spot on,but special mention to Chef's Steak,done to perfection and best quality ( locally sourced i believe) that I have had in a number of years. Would recommend without hesitation.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a really great stay at the Bull Inn which is located in a lovely quiet village surrounded by the countryside. My room was very clean, and the bed was so comfortable, and because it’s so peaceful, I had a fabulous nights sleep. Beats noisy large chain hotels any day!!! Lots of tea / coffee with biscuits provided which was nice as I’ve been to many hotels recently where you get minimal items. Lots of free parking and directly outside your own room which was brilliant for carrying suitcases etc out of your car. Leo the owner is absolutely lovely and really cares about his guests, and gives you the most amazing welcome. A really lovely gentleman. I stayed mid week and there was a pop up kitchen of Mexican food (different pop ups each week) which was gorgeous and I was able to sit on the small patio outside my room in the sunshine.. just so lovely. I would definitely come back to stay at The Bulls Inn if I were in the area again as I felt so comfortable and safe there.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig

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

Warm Welcome

A friend and I stayed here for the Burghley Horse Trials, which was about a 30 minute drive away. The hosts Daena & Leo, who have been running The Bull Inn for the last few months were fantastic. They are both really friendly and accommodating. We wanted to be away to Burghley before breakfast on Saturday, so they very kindly gave us a box of fruit and pastries on Friday night to take with us. Room was clean and comfortable, food in the pub restaurant was nice as was the cooked breakfast. Food, beer and room prices were good value. Locals were really friendly and welcoming too. We were really happy with our stay and will definitely stay here again when we are next in the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

S

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Our weekend at The Bull

For a short weekend stay, the Bull Inn was perfect for my wife and I. The management are extremely friendly and working hard to make the Inn a popular venue for locals and travellers. The food was excellent and a good choice as were the wines Breakfast was more than sufficient and well presented. The water was hot and the towels sufficiently large and soft. There is plenty of parking space.and it was quiet. The only downside was that the room was not made up when we were out or the used cups washed. This isn't a big deal on a short stay but if we were staying longer, would have been an irritant.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric

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

A Hidden Gem

Looking for a good place to stay for our annual meet up with friends, we needed somewhere which was halfway between our homes in Essex and Lancashire and we came across the Bull Inn. So glad that we did. Having read the lovely reviews left by others (note: please ignore the earlier negative ones as they should be attributed to a previous ownership) we had no hesitation in making our booking. There are five guest rooms all of which are in an adjacent converted building. Whilst not over large in size they do have all the facilities and comforts that you require - comfy bed, shower, tv and tea/coffee tray in the room. Most importantly, they are spotlessly clean. Breakfast which is included is served in the pub itself (a cracking full English) whilst evening meals are also available, if required. We dined in on two evenings and found the menu wide-ranging whilst the meals which we had were very generous and excellent. The bar had a good range of drinks ( for example, three real ales on hand pump) and prices - including for wine - were very reasonable. All in all a lovely find in a beautiful setting but the jewel in the crown must be the management team of Leo (front of house) and Deana (working wonders in the kitchen) who despite obvious calls on their time always made took to time out to have a chat and make us feel so welcome. It may sound obvious but it's a skill that not everyone landlord/landlady gets right yet it is so, so important. Would we stay again? Most definitely!
The Bull Inn, Rippingale
St Andrew's, Rippingale
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely host, room and breakfast were great, Small issue with original room, sure will be sorted. I Didnt persue difference in room cost.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean efficient and welcoming
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Tracy

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

A great find

Lovely rooms outside of the main pub in an outbuilding which were great as quiet and. Few steps away from the pub. The room was small but had everything we needed for a one night stay. Really comfortable king size bed and lovely walk in shower. Tea/coffee making facilities with. Complimentary bottle of water and biscuits Wifi wasn’t working in the room when we were there but it did work in the pub so not. Big deal. The TV in the room was really small and coild do with better blackout curtains but breakfast was lovely with a choice of Full English or other dishes such as scrambled egg on toast etc. I would definitely stay again if in the area
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nigel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet area of the beaten track
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Despite being under new ownership everything was lovely and clean. Staff could not do enough to make our stay memorable. All food was genuinely home made/ home cooked and delicious. Thanks to all for a lovely stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alasdair

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

Great pub, great food and even better service

We stopped for one night en route to a family wedding and so glad we chose the Bull at Rippingham. Lovely family run pub with rooms. The family only recently took over the pub and are doing a fabulous job. Super comfy bed (new mattress) and very clean room with en-suite. Great atmosphere in the pub and the new chef has a great menu of excellent food, all locally sourced, generous portions and great value for money. Breakfast was amazing too. All in all 5 star!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We were the first overnight guests for the new owners and forced them to accelerate their plans for taking guests! They were lovely and could not have given us a warmer welcome. They have great plans for the Bull Inn and we would love to go back in future to see the results. We wish them every success with their new venture.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Raymond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very friendly and helpful food was excellent no complaints at all if in this area would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

6/10 Okay

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Bull Inn

Enjoyable stay in a good clean tidy room with a great choice for breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Peter

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

Lovely Short Break

Lovely room, excellent shower Good nights sleep
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023