Old Bull Inn

Hotels
7.7 (782 reviews)
56 High Street , Royston , gb

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Family rooms
Luggage storage
Non-smoking throughout
Free wired internet
Golfing on site
Self parking (surcharge)
Offsite parking discounted rates available
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Good breakfast
Convenient location
Cons:
Tired decor
Issues with room cleanliness
Overpriced rooms

Categories

Cleanliness
7.08
Many reviews indicated worn or tired decor and lack of thorough cleaning.
Service
8.55
Staff were consistently described as friendly and helpful.
Location
8.09
Location was noted as ideal and convenient for guests.
Room Quality
7.24
Rooms were often mentioned as dated and needing updates.
Amenities
7.07
Limited amenities were addressed; a few issues were mentioned with heating.
Value for Money
7.53
Prices were noted as a bit high for the overall experience.
Food and Beverage
8.58
Breakfast was frequently highlighted as very good.
Overall Experience
7.45
Overall experience was mixed; guests had both positive and negative feedback.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-16 02:29

Property Description

Historical Charm and Traditional Features
Set in a 16th-century coaching inn, The Old Bull exudes historical features and traditional charm, offering a unique stay in Royston.

Individually Designed Rooms
Royston’s oldest hostelry, The Old Bull, boasts individually designed rooms with features like large windows and exposed beams, providing a cozy and characterful accommodation experience.

Delicious Dining Options and Convenient Location
Enjoy traditional homemade British cuisine and Sunday lunches at the inn's restaurant, with beverages and snacks available at the bar. Conveniently located near attractions like Duxford's Aviation and Imperial War Museum and Royston Golf Club, The Old Bull is the perfect choice for your stay in Royston.

Book your stay at The Old Bull now to experience a blend of history, comfort, and convenience in Royston.

Important information:

Early check-in (before 2 p.m.) will be accommodated where possible, subject to advance notification and availability. Late arrivals (after 11 p.m.) should be notified in advance.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible).

  • Internet

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

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 16 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

Location

Guest Reviews

7.7
Based on 782 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.08
Service: 8.55
Location: 8.09
Room Quality: 7.24
Amenities: 7.07
Value for Money: 7.53
Food and Beverage: 8.58
Overall Experience: 7.45
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Alistair solo_traveller gb
1
Dirty not a pleasant experience never stay there again
Pros:

Hotel in a good location in Royston. Bathroom was dirty with hairs on toilet seat and shower. Shower hose split with water spurting all over the place, could face even attempting a shower waited until I got home. Definitely not value for money will not stay there ever again !

Cons:

Read above

2026-02-14 via Nuitee
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Terry solo_traveller gb
8
Great central town location and excellent breakfast
Pros:

Location

2026-02-12 via Nuitee
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Paul couple gb
10
Comfortable stay.
Pros:

We really enjoyed our stay. Friendly staff, very comfy bed, excellent cooked breakfast, central location. All good - Thank you!

Cons:

Nothing.

2026-02-09 via Nuitee
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Lorna solo_traveller gb
5
OK for one night
Pros:

Breakfast was excellent and staff were very friendly. Location worked well for me, on the high street a 10 min walk from the station. Water pressure was good and shower was hot.

Cons:

The room was a bit shabby and carpet quite dusty, especially around the edges, as if the middle has been hoovered but the edges round the skirting boards hadn’t been done for a long time. Mattress was saggy.

2026-02-08 via Nuitee
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Richard couple gb
5
Great location….need to brush up on other things !!
Pros:

Location was fab for a surprise 50th birthday party. Bed very comfy. Breakfast was great. Room was comfy and warm

Cons:

Needs a more deep clean. Water pressure very low in bath and shower. TV signal was rubbish. Lights in bathroom of bedroom 4 need sorting out. Noise from downstairs up until midnight was too loud.

2026-01-31 via Nuitee
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Carol couple gb
6
Ok, glad to have room in convenient place.
Pros:

Facilities would be good for a longer stay (we only booked as it was the last room left, we did not need for cooking/dining/lounge etc. The pub is so lovely (so a shame we couldn’t get a room in-house).

Cons:

Sound of person walking around above was as if they were in our apartment! Presumably also had laminate floor and noise echoed around as so few soft furnishings in our space to dampen the sound. Bed small and lumpy. We slept so badly that we did not manage to get to breakfast - having been told it was only available til 9:30. When we checked out any 9:45 we were then told by another staff member that we could have breakfast if we liked! By then we had agreed to meet friends (to pay again) for breakfast elsewhere. Timing of breakfast and checkout both seem early for a Sunday?

2026-01-30 via Nuitee
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Suzanne extended_group gb
7
2026-01-29 via Nuitee
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DAVID couple gb
1
i would avoid staying in The Old Bull Inn, It is a very old building requiring repairs.
Pros:

Nothing.

Cons:

I asked for a double bed but only got 2 single. One window would not close as falling apart and had to be covered with a towel to stop very cold air coming into room. 2 lights were blown. The TV only had a mobile indoor aerial and so picture often pixalated. Early on when flushed toilet dirty water bubbled up into bath, A very bright light shone outside one of the windows so as a result we only had a couple of hours sleep.

2026-01-27 via Nuitee
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Timothy extended_group gb
7
Spoilt for no hot water to wash/shower in the morning
Pros:

it was ok

Cons:

No hot water whatever in the taps to wash/shower in the morning !!!!

2026-01-26 via Nuitee
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julie solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

It was nicely situated with pleasant surroundings

Cons:

The only thing was the car park,it was extremely busy and only one entrance / exit so had to reverse all the way out ,which for some people is quite off putting .I had to park in the car park in the street and wait for an available space .

2026-01-22 via Nuitee
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STEPHEN solo_traveller gb
9
2026-01-20 via Nuitee
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Mark solo_traveller gb
8
2026-01-20 via Nuitee
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Ian solo_traveller gb
7
Friendly staff, good food, parking good, room to brown snd dated
Pros:

Breakfast was ok , good choice
Location was fine

Cons:

Room was a little dated

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Robert couple gb
7
Fair for the overnight but why is Royston so expensive to stay
Pros:

Staff where are good and so helpful
Hotel hasn't changed much
Beer kept well and nice choices of wine
Breakfast good

Cons:

Rooms nice and tidy and clean but the green emergency light was far to bright and kept me awake and our room 3 was above a massive noisy fan
Breakfast came out cold

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Maggie extended_group ie
10
2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Stéphanie extended_group be
6
Het was oke
Pros:

Het ontbijt en de service van het personeel daar, dat was allemaal heel goed geregeld. Ontbijt ruime keuze en goed geserveerd. Heel erg fijn en goed.

Cons:

Het schoonmaken van de kamer niet goed. Het is een kleine kamer maar op zich goed te doen. De douchedeur van de cabine was bij aankomst kapot, niemand heeft het gerepareerd en iedere keer was de badkamer nat. Soms geen nieuwe handdoeken. Misschien is het hotel aan renovatie toe, daar er ook tapijt in de hotelkamer lag, niet bevorderlijk tegen stof en hygiëne.

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Wendy couple gb
9
Lovely
Pros:

Peace

Cons:

Small room

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Michael solo_traveller gb
7
Nice staff with safe room but building bit tired
Pros:

Friendly staff
Parked car in car park
Breakfast was very good

Cons:

Room was a little tired and bit noisy from other rooms / other running water.
Car park bit tatty / overhanging trees / damaged fence

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Vaughan couple gb
7
great stay
Pros:

locations great, helpful staff, breakfast good

Cons:

Rooms and generally the upstairs need some TLC
All looks a bit tired and needs some decoration.

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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allan solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

Probably not the fault of the hotel but the room was incredibly hot and that was using 2 fans that they supplied which made it more bearable. Breakfast set me up for the day and overall cannot fault but the heating the room was an issue

2026-01-19 via Nuitee