The Bull Hotel

Hotels
7.3 (227 reviews)
The Bull Hotel The Headlands , Downton , gb

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Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Terrace
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Soundproof rooms
Facilities for disabled guests
Packed lunches
Darts
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Convenient location
Cons:
Poor cleanliness
Lack of services

Categories

Cleanliness
5.51
Many negative mentions about cleanliness and dirtiness in reviews.
Service
9.48
Some positive mentions about friendly staff, but also complaints about lack of service at times.
Location
10
Positive comments about the location being convenient for exploring.
Room Quality
6.47
Several reviews highlighted the room's condition negatively.
Amenities
6.5
Limited amenities mentioned, with complaints about the lack of basic services.
Value for Money
7.46
Mixed feedback, suggesting it may not be a good value for the price.
Food and Beverage
6.51
Complaints about the unavailability of food and beverage services.
Overall Experience
6.49
Overall disappointment noted in many reviews.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-20 00:27

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation
Experience comfort and style at The Bull Hotel in Downton. Our rooms are equipped with modern amenities including flat-screen TVs, free toiletries, and comfortable bedding, ensuring a relaxing stay for all guests.

Diverse Dining Options
Indulge in a culinary journey at our on-site restaurant offering a variety of cuisines from American to French. Start your day with a delicious breakfast featuring continental, Full English/Irish, or gluten-free options. Special dietary needs? We have you covered with vegetarian, dairy-free, and vegan choices.

Relaxing Garden and Bar
Unwind in our garden or enjoy a refreshing drink at the bar. With a terrace to soak in the surroundings, The Bull Hotel provides the perfect setting for a memorable stay in Downton.

Book now for an unforgettable experience at The Bull Hotel.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

7.3
Based on 227 reviews
Cleanliness: 5.51
Service: 9.48
Location: 10
Room Quality: 6.47
Amenities: 6.5
Value for Money: 7.46
Food and Beverage: 6.51
Overall Experience: 6.49
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chris • solo_traveller • gb
1
Pros:

booked this hotel - while I was on my bike in the middle of nowhere and then they rang me to say they were shut. and I should go on booking.com and try and get myself a refund. useless.

2025-08-20 • via Nuitee
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Barbara • family_with_children • it
1
Pros:

Abbiamo trovato chiuso per cessata attività

2025-08-20 • via Nuitee
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Miroslaw • family_with_children • pl
1
2025-08-18 • via Nuitee
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Mel • family_with_children • gb
1
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

We didn't even get to stay there. Didn't find out that they had a broken boiler until we arrived.

2025-08-18 • via Nuitee
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Catherine • solo_traveller • gb
1
PUB HAS CLOSED DOWN & STILL TAKING BOOKINGS & TAKING PAYMENTS
Pros:

NOTHING!!! IT WAS CLOSED DOWN THE BUILDING WAS EMPTY

Cons:

THIS HOTEL HAS CLOSED DOWN BUT IS STILL ACCEPTING BOOKING AND TAKING PAYMENT

2025-08-12 • via Nuitee
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Dawn • group • nz
4
Very disappointed
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Staff non existent breakfast not supplied no soap in bathroom only 2 mugs for 3 people
It was quite a let down no staff when you needed them and no staff when leaving told to leave key in door .

2025-08-02 • via Nuitee
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Mike • review category business travellers • gb
6
Pleasant
2025-08-01 • via Nuitee
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Majumder • family with young children • gb
1
Very Very dirty & uncleaned carpet
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

Very much dirty

2025-07-28 • via Nuitee
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Ian • young couple • gb
3
Disappointing
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

Room facing main road, hot & noisy, no restaurant service . We checked out & moved somewhere else

2025-07-25 • via Nuitee
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Stuart • family with young children • gb
9
Superb
2025-07-24 • via Nuitee
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Lisa • family with young children • gb
8
Very good
2025-07-20 • via Nuitee
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Fiona • solo traveller • gb
7
All good for one night
Pros:

Location good and very close to Salisbury

Cons:

No WiFi working

2025-07-18 • via Nuitee
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Anonymous • review category business travellers • gb
6
bit basic but clean and comfortable; however, probably not good value for the money
Pros:

clean, spacious room; comfortable bed
great location for exploring the village and environs

Cons:

No internet; constant generator din from 6 am.

2025-07-18 • via Nuitee
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Barbara • young couple • gb
6
Pleasant
Pros:

Large comfortable room. Good location.

Cons:

Dinner not available in the evening. We were told the owner was out but would sort something when he returned in three quarters of a hour. We went to the pub just down the road and when we returned soon after 10.00pm the place was in darkness.

2025-07-16 • via Nuitee
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Brian • family with young children • ie
1
Complete and utter dump
Pros:

Pub food was nice and the village itself was lovely

Cons:

I don’t know what this is called a hotel. It’s a dingy bedsit behind a pub. It was absolutely filthy run down and rough It was so stuffy. There was dust and dirt everywhere the bathroom was vile

2025-07-13 • via Nuitee
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Jennifer • solo traveller • gb
8
Very good
2025-06-27 • via Nuitee
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Carolyn • solo traveller • gb
6
The Bull is fine for a stopover in Downton
Pros:

It provided a bed for the night where I needed it. The proprietors were friendly, but the B(&B) seemed to be very much a sideline for them. It was at the low end of the available price range, so expectations shouldn't be too high. Bearing that in mind it was fine, and did the job. I liked the socket by the bed. I liked that the duvet, for summer, was very light.

Cons:

I didn't get hot water in the basin, after running it for a considerable time. I know I should raise this with the owners rather than criticising, but it was a 1 night stop, with self checkout. Consequently it maybe a 1 off issue. Breakfast, continental self service, was 'free of charge', unfortunately not completely set up until 8.30, quite late on a weekday. Noisy fans from the kitchen under the window, this doesn't bother me, but it would some poeple.

2025-06-26 • via Nuitee
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Jasmine • solo traveller • gb
10
Exceptional
2025-06-24 • via Nuitee
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Hannah • family with young children • gb
8
Very good
Pros:

Staff were friendly and helpful, accommodation was exactly what we needed for a 1 night stay while walking the Avon Valley path.

2025-06-23 • via Nuitee
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Avis • solo traveller • gb
9
Superb
2025-06-20 • via Nuitee