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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Kelly • couple • gb
10
Would stay again
Pros:

It was perfect for us as we were at a party just outside.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-04-16 • via Nuitee
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FATIMA FIGUEIRA NOBREGA • solo_traveller • ve
7
Pros:

El Personal y la ubicacion

Cons:

Todo tenia mucho Polvo y la ducha solo salía agua por 5 de los agujeros
... imposible ducharse adecuadamente

2026-04-14 • via Nuitee
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Rita • solo_traveller • pt
9
Pros:

The comfortable bed, the old world feeling and delicious breakfast.

2026-04-13 • via Nuitee
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Andrew • couple • gb
9
Generally very good
Pros:

Convenience for friend’s party

Cons:

Sadly the breakfast wasn’t very good.

2026-04-09 • via Nuitee
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Jonathan • solo_traveller • gb
7
A great place to stay & unwind
Pros:

Nice friendly staff

2026-04-06 • via Nuitee
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Jonathan • solo_traveller • gb
8
Great place to stay
Pros:

Nice friendly staff

2026-04-06 • via Nuitee
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Jonathan • solo_traveller • gb
7
2026-04-06 • via Nuitee
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Declan • couple • ie
2
2026-04-02 • via Nuitee
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Gregory • solo_traveller • gb
4
Barely Ok but not good value for money
Pros:

Location

Cons:

We had the same room that we had in November 2025. We raised comments on the very poor TV reception and the general condition of the room (No 9) which looked shabby. The toilet seat mounts were broken, and the carpet was well worn. Occupying the same room revealed the same issues (nothing has been done to improve those issues). The two redeeming items were a very good full English breakfast and good parking adjacent to the hotel

2026-03-29 • via Nuitee
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bonnie • couple • gb
9
Perfect for a night away or event being held in the pub!
Pros:

It was a beautiful venue and lovely pub!

Cons:

The parking was difficult and no priority parking for people who are staying - the bathroom could have been a touch cleaner but overall great standards and beautiful room!

2026-03-29 • via Nuitee
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Store • solo_traveller • gb
3
I paid top money for a poor room .
Pros:

Location was great in the centre of Royston

Cons:

Toilet seat broken , shower didn't work properly and wasn't fixed to the wall properly, noisy from 6am onwards , no drinking water provided , when I asked for drinking water I was given 4 small bottles and charged 12 pound . There were stains on the sheets . The room was very small and out dated . Definitely not worth the money.

2026-03-28 • via Nuitee
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Peter • solo_traveller • gg
8
Lovely hotel for a short stay, the character of the building adds greatly to the experience.
Pros:

Clean, comfortable, staff service was excellent

Cons:

Everything was as expected

2026-03-25 • via Nuitee
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Adam • couple • gb
6
Pleasant stay for the price
Pros:

Staff were all very friendly and pleasant. Room was big and the bed was very comfortable. Breakfast was good. We had drinks and some food in the bar. The portions were HUGE! We would have stayed longer but had a party to go to.

Cons:

Everything seemed very dated. The shower over the bath was terrible! The door codes to access the landing were tricky to master and why not use the same code for both doors? There was an unpleasant smell on the landing. Checkout at 10am is too early.

2026-03-23 • via Nuitee
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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