Old Bull Inn

Hotels
7.7 (790 reviews)
56 High Street , Royston , gb

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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 790 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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Sam • extended_group • gb
8
Stayed in the Bull apartments for one night. Whilst the staff were very friendly & we had a nice stay. We were in th
Pros:

There was plenty of room in the apartment for 4 people

Cons:

The facilities were very basic

2026-03-21 • via Nuitee
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Neil • solo_traveller • gb
7
Pros:

Cracking old building with periods features

Cons:

Sorry but the place is very worn and actually dirty

2026-03-20 • via Nuitee
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Anna • couple • gb
6
Fine for an overnight stay
Pros:

Friendly staff unpretentious

Cons:

Small double bed

2026-03-19 • via Nuitee
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Alison • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-03-17 • via Nuitee
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philip • couple • gb
10
2026-03-16 • via Nuitee
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Paul • family_with_children • gb
9
2026-03-16 • via Nuitee
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Darrell • couple • gb
8
2026-03-15 • via Nuitee
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Gary • solo_traveller • gb
7
Nice, comfortable stay, but only for 1 night. Don’t think I could stay for any longer than that. However, the staff were
Pros:

Great character and lovely pub.

Cons:

Rooms are slightly outdated and the radiator needed bleeding as the noice was constant all night.

2026-03-10 • via Nuitee
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Ian • family_with_children • gb
5
Save your money, there’s better places!!
Pros:

I didn’t like it

Cons:

Dirty!! Not worth £630 for two nights!!!
Advertised as an executive two bedroom department, but in all honesty it was like a grubby two bedroom students apartment that needed a good claim. Our socks were actually filthy black when we took our shoes off after walking around.

2026-03-01 • via Nuitee
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Annie • couple • gb
4
Overpriced and underwhelming!
Pros:

Very friendly helpful staff.
Nice breakfast.

Cons:

Pretty disappointing accommodation - the room was stiflingly hot when we arrived and the bed had a 10cm block of foam on top of the mattress - the cheapest most useless mattress topper ever!
The shower screen fell off in my husbands’ hand when he finished showering. The shower water backed up and he had to unplug the drain!

2026-02-25 • via Nuitee
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Vincent • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-02-23 • via Nuitee
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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