The Bull Hotel

Hotels
8.4 (1165 reviews)
Bull Ring Horncastle , Horncastle , gb

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Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
Family rooms
Garden
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great breakfast
Cons:
Noise from the bar
Creaky floorboards

Categories

Cleanliness
7.86
Overall, reviews indicate the hotel is clean, but there are minor issues mentioned.
Service
8.83
Staff were consistently described as friendly and helpful.
Location
8.87
The hotel is centrally located and convenient for visitors.
Room Quality
7.82
Rooms were mostly comfortable, though there were concerns noted about noise levels.
Amenities
8.35
Amenities include a good breakfast and options for food and drink; positively received.
Value for Money
8.31
Felt good value for the quality of stay based on guest feedback.
Food and Beverage
8.86
Breakfast and bar offerings received high praise from multiple reviews.
Overall Experience
8.33
General sentiment reflects a positive experience with some minor areas for improvement.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-06 10:52

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation
The Bull Hotel in Horncastle offers elegant rooms with modern amenities, including flat-screen TVs and free WiFi. Some rooms even boast picturesque garden views, ensuring a relaxing stay for all guests.

Entertainment and Recreation
Guests can enjoy evening entertainment at the hotel, along with fun activities like table tennis and darts. Whether you're looking to unwind after a long day of sightseeing or simply have some indoor fun, The Bull Hotel has something for everyone.

Convenient Location
Situated just 34 km from popular attractions like Skegness Pier and Tower Gardens, and within close proximity to Lincoln University, The Bull Hotel is the perfect base for exploring the vibrant city of Horncastle and its surroundings.

Experience comfort and leisure at The Bull Hotel - book your stay now for an unforgettable getaway!

Important information:

A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 3 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 3 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 1165 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.86
Service: 8.83
Location: 8.87
Room Quality: 7.82
Amenities: 8.35
Value for Money: 8.31
Food and Beverage: 8.86
Overall Experience: 8.33
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Martyn • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

The staff at the bull were very friendly. I happen to leave my house keys in the room when we left. After i had contacted the bull they posted back to me the next day. Thanks very much

2026-07-10 • via Nuitee
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Cynthia Margaret • family_with_children • gb
9
A quiet stay in historic Horncastle.
Pros:

Ideally positioned to the shops in Horncastle and many antique shops. Nice staff and brakfast.

Cons:

Hard to keep room cool.

2026-07-10 • via Nuitee
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Stephen • couple • gb
4
Would not book again very dated and shabby
Pros:

Staff were good

Cons:

Towel rail in bathroom red hot 30 degrees outside. Could not turn off shower held up with cable ties toilet seat loose handle missing on wardrobe end curtain ring missing tied up with string

2026-07-10 • via Nuitee
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Bedford • solo_traveller • gb
7
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Small room no wardrobe or hanging space.

2026-07-10 • via Nuitee
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Cynthia Margaret • couple • gb
8
Pros:

Nicely positioned for shops especially the antique shops. A nice breakfast .Friendly staff.

Cons:

Hard to keep bedroom cool at night even though in an old property which are usual cooler.

2026-07-10 • via Nuitee
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Kevin • couple • gb
7
It was a pleasant stay. But when we come back later in the year with our 4friends we won’t stop with purely because brea
Pros:

The staff were very friendly and helpful. Especially Tracey who in the very hot weather loaned us her own fan from here flat . Because our room was quiet small and warm

Cons:

On the website and on the in room information it said breakfast was till 9am but when we checked in we were told 8am and this was very inconvenient.

2026-07-10 • via Nuitee
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Sarah • family_with_children • gb
7
Lovely pub, nice rooms, great location
Pros:

The location was great, the clientele were great, the outside courtyard was beautiful

Cons:

The room was absolutely boiling hot, with the temperature so hot outside there was no way of cooling the room down, I asked for a fan but there wasn’t any. I had to sleep with a wet cold towel on me all night to try and stay cool. In the morning I was told the heating was on!

2026-07-09 • via Nuitee
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Kevin • solo_traveller • us
9
The place to stay for exploring the Wolds (biking and hiking in my case).
Pros:

Just what I was looking for when I booked. Wanted a room attached to a pub and near the town center. The room was sizeable and the bed comfortable. There was plenty of room to unpack with more than enough hangars in the wardrobe. I showed up early and had to call for assistance but once connected, they stored my bag which allowed me to embark on an extra excursion. About 200m from the bus station and plenty of parking should it be needed. Turns out it is on the Viking Way (out the back door across the car park), so easy to do a walk into the surrounding countryside, the Wolds, which are the reason to visit Horncastle. Being in the town center also made it easy to rent a bike from the bike shop which was about 300m away. Food in the pub was tasty and the staff pleasant.

Cons:

Could have used a small fan. Two other of my stays provided one and it made a big difference.

2026-07-08 • via Nuitee
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Nick • extended_group • gb
8
2026-07-07 • via Nuitee
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Gordon • solo_traveller • gb
10
Used same location on my first stay last year and will continue to do so as lots of stays planned in future
Pros:

Perfect location for me. Room ideal for one person. Clean and tidy

Cons:

All good

2026-07-05 • via Nuitee
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Ivan • solo_traveller • gb
9
A pleasant stay!
Pros:

Clean and friendly!

2026-07-04 • via Nuitee
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Mary • couple • gb
9
2026-07-03 • via Nuitee
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Croash • extended_group • gb
9
Great location in the centre of Horncastle, we had an excellent meal too, a seafood platter.
Pros:

Ideal location for our stay and the staff especially Tasha was most helpful and answered all of our questions.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-06-29 • via Nuitee
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Derek • extended_group • gb
8
2026-06-29 • via Nuitee
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Mike • couple • gb
3
Very poor
Pros:

Not much

Cons:

Old dated, not clean, mould around shower, cobwebs etc etc

2026-06-28 • via Nuitee
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Chloe • couple • gb
8
2026-06-28 • via Nuitee
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paula • solo_traveller • gb
7
Short Stay Over
Pros:

Good location, restuarant food good. Polite staff and lovely breakfast
Clean room

Cons:

The double bed was too hard and very uncomfortable. Also the room was very hot with no fan to help in the exceptionally hot weather we experienced. The windows were full of cobwebs and spiders and the old sashes didn't stay up very well and kept slipping down.

2026-06-28 • via Nuitee
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Tasker • solo_traveller • gb
5
Pros:

Perfect location and a decent nightly rate. Breakfast was good. Check in was good with friendly staff.

Cons:

Room didnt have a fan which made it very uncomfortable.
Bathroom needed a good clean, numerous thick cobwebs, especially around light fitting. Shower was dirty, significant black mould build up around all seals and joints.
Overall the bathroom was extremely tired and required some attention.

2026-06-26 • via Nuitee
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Carol • couple • gb
8
2026-06-25 • via Nuitee
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TERRY • extended_group • gb
8
GREAT LOCATION
Pros:

BUFFET BREAKFAST HAD BEEN STANDING FOR SOME TIME AND WAS A LITTLE DRY.

Cons:

CHOICE OF CASK ALES WAS POOR. JUST ONE (HOBGOBLIN) WHICH IS A CRAP BEER.

2026-06-24 • via Nuitee