The Bull Hotel

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The Bull Hotel
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Scored 8.6
Rated excellent

Excellent location!

9.4

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About this property

Historic Setting: The Bull Hotel in Olney is housed in a historic building, offering a unique and charming atmosphere. Guests enjoy a beautiful garden and terrace, perfect for relaxation. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms feature private bathrooms, hypoallergenic bedding, and modern amenities such as free WiFi, flat-screen TVs, and work desks. Family rooms and ground-floor units provide added comfort. Dining Experience: The family-friendly restaurant serves British, Italian, seafood, and local cuisines, accommodating vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free diets. Lunch and dinner are available in a traditional ambiance. Convenient Location: Located 29 mi from London Luton Airport, the hotel is near attractions like Gulliver's Land (8.7 mi) and Milton Keynes Bowl (12 mi). Free on-site private parking is provided. Highly rated for staff and breakfast.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Restaurant
  • Family rooms
  • Bar

Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

    • Free Private Parking Available On Site

    • Loyal Customers

    • There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.

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1 full bed
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1 twin bed
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1 queen bed
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4 twin beds
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Theresa
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “The hotel was lovely and room was beautiful,loved the furniture and fact had a separate bath and shower in the room.Twin sinks were a very personal touch.The old style furniture was truly a gem in the room. The staff were very professional and...”
  • Katie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Really beautiful hotel and room. Really warm and welcoming. Felt very luxurious and breakfast was really yum.”
  • Sue
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “The Bull is a lovely, quirky historic building which has been beautifully refurbished to provide very comfortable accommodation. The breakfast was excellent, very friendly helpful staff. Couldn’t fault this and superb value for money.”
  • Carol
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “A lovely warm genuine welcome,shown to our room which was stunning. Very clean well presented and cosy. Breakfast was also brilliant, excellent quality, cooked properly and no grease.”
  • Stephen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Friendly staff, breakfast very good, all in all very good value for money”
  • Joanna
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “On a lovely high road, parking out the back but opposite too if needed. Really nice room, comfortable bed too. Lively pub, friendly hosts and the food was great too. I’d stay again and recommend.”
  • Jane
    France France
    “Centrally located, The Bull Hotel is within walking distance of the village’s main shops and attractions. The Cowper and Newton museum is opposite . Boutiques, fashion and bookstore are among the many tea and coffee shops. The hotel staff...”
  • Dan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Great location, staff were superb. Rooms were absolutely brilliant”
  • Ian
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Light lunch good and inclusive breakfast excellent- wide breakfast menu”
  • Simon
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Friendly and warm welcome. Great atmosphere. It was quiz night and I was made to feel welcome by ALL! The room was great. As you'd expect from a seventeenth century former coaching inn, full of character.”

Host Info

Company review score: 9.1Based on 3,153 reviews from 5 properties
5 managed properties

Company info

Rest your head within these traditional 17th century walls, in the heart of the stunning market town of Olney. Our selection of modern/vintage rooms offer something for every taste and a comfortable and relaxing stay for all. Each of our 13 en suite bedrooms has its own unique design and a perfectly balanced combination of the traditional and contemporary. Expect eclectic upcycled furniture, comfy mattresses and 100% cotton premium linen, alongside a selection of luxury toiletries and teas & coffees. We can assure you that a stay at the Bull Hotel is quite unlike any other.

Property info

Built in 1692, The Bull Hotel was originally an important Coaching Inn, used frequently by the 'Beehive Coach' which ran between London and Wellingborough as a stopping house. Throughout it's time it was responsible for holding important meetings for the Inland Revenue (1883) as well as a popular venue for Dinners and Auctions.

Neighborhood info

Olney is a market town and civil parish in the Borough of Milton Keynes, South East England. It is also part of the ceremonial county of Buckinghamshire, with a population of around 6,500 people. It lies on the River Great Ouse, very close to the borders with Bedfordshire and Northamptonshire and equidistant from Northampton, Bedford and Milton Keynes. It has easy access to the M1 at Junction 14 (approximately seven miles) and fast train links to London from Milton Keynes Central or Bedford (each approximately twelve miles distant). It is a popular tourist destination, perhaps best known for the Olney Pancake Race[2] and for the Olney Hymns by William Cowper and John Newton.

Languages Spoken

English,Dutch

Area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      British • Italian • Seafood • Local
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

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Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 9:30 PM
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 1 years
Crib upon request
Free
2 years old
Crib upon request
Free
Extra bed upon request
£20 per child, per night
3+ years
Extra bed upon request
£20 per person, per night

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No age restriction
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Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service hours.

Due to coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.