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The Black Lion, Long Melford

Name: The Black Lion, Long Melford
Address: The Green, Long Melford, Sudbury, England, CO10 9DN, Sudbury, GB

★★★★·9.4/ 10Excellent

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📍The Green, Long Melford, Sudbury, England, CO10 9DN · Sudbury ↗

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No single-use plastic water bottlesNo single-use plastic stirrersNo single-use plastic soda bottlesNewspapers in lobby (surcharge)Meeting roomsGuest education on local ecosystems and cultureAll 30 facilities +

Review

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With a stay at The Black Lion, Long Melford in Sudbury, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Holy Trinity Church and Melford Hall. This 4-star inn is 15. 6 mi (25. 1 km) from Ickworth House and 0. 5 mi (0. 8 km) from Long Melford Heritage Centre. Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless Internet access. Free self parking is available onsite. At The Black Lion, Long Melford, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. English breakfasts are available daily from 8 AM to 10 AM for a fee. Make yourself at home in one of the 10 guestrooms featuring espresso makers and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature spring water baths and hair dryers. Conveniences include electric kettles and complimentary bottled water, and housekeeping is provided daily.

Guest scores & sentiment

From 280 guest reviews · multi-source · as of 2026-07-11

Guests praise the renovated ambiance, friendly staff, and excellent food, especially breakfast and steaks. Complaints focus on small rooms, lack of elevator, outdated amenities, slow service, and inconsistent portion sizes.

Dimension scores · cross-source

Location9.3

Cleanliness9.2

Rooms9.1

Service9.0

Facilities8.8

Surroundings8.6

Value8.4

Wi-Fi8.1

＋ PraisedExcellent location · Friendly and helpful staff · High-quality food and breakfast · Comfortable and clean rooms

－ ComplaintsPoor soundproofing/Traffic noise · Maintenance issues (showers, Wi-Fi) · Tight or confusing parking · Noise from old pipes

KEYIdeal for food lovers. Avoid small rooms; note no elevator. Allow extra time for meals.

FAQ · grounded in hotel data & reviews

locationHow is the location? What attractions are nearby?＋

Rated 9.3 for location, it offers free parking and bike access near Melford Hall and Kentwell Hall.

diningIs breakfast and dining varied?＋

Highly rated dining with vegetarian, vegan, and organic options at THE ORANGERY, though breakfast incurs a surcharge.

coupleIs it suitable for couples?＋

Highly recommended by 156 couples for its stylish atmosphere, professional service, and excellent food.

familyIs it convenient for families with children?＋

Please note: Children are not allowed. While some family reviews praised the food, the policy restricts child stays.

roomWhat are the room facilities? Is there an elevator?＋

Rooms score 9.1 with coffee makers, but there is no elevator and stairs are steep. Some rooms have outdated amenities.

serviceHow is the service experience?＋

Service scores 9.0 with friendly staff, though some guests report occasional slowness or billing errors.

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Room types · 6

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Deluxe Suite

1 × King bed35 ㎡up to 3

1 King Bed377 sq feet Layout - 2 bedrooms and sitting areaInternet - Free WiFi Entertainment - Flat-screen TV Food & Drink - Espresso maker, electric kettle, and free bottled waterSleep - Bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, spring water bathtub Practical - Desk, iron/ironing board (on request), and wardrobe or closet; rollaway beds (surcharge) and cribs (surcharge) available on requestComfort - Daily housekeeping, heating, and portable fanNon-Smoking, pet friendly

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Family Room

1 × King bed / 1 × Bunk bed29 ㎡up to 4

1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed312 sq feet Internet - Free WiFi Entertainment - Flat-screen TV Food & Drink - Espresso maker, electric kettle, and free bottled waterSleep - Bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, spring water bathtub Practical - Desk, iron/ironing board (on request), and wardrobe or closet; cribs (surcharge) available on requestComfort - Daily housekeeping, heating, and portable fanNeed to Know - No rollaway/extra beds availableNon-Smoking, pet friendly

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Deluxe Double Room

1 × King bed24 ㎡up to 3

1 King Bed258 sq feet Internet - Free WiFi Entertainment - Flat-screen TV Food & Drink - Espresso maker, electric kettle, and free bottled waterSleep - Bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, spring water bathtub Practical - Desk, iron/ironing board (on request), and wardrobe or closet; cribs (surcharge) available on requestComfort - Daily housekeeping, heating, and portable fanNeed to Know - No rollaway/extra beds availableNon-Smoking, pet friendly

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Comfort Double Room

1 × Double bed17 ㎡up to 3

1 Double Bed183 sq feet Internet - Free WiFi Entertainment - Flat-screen TV Food & Drink - Espresso maker, electric kettle, and free bottled waterSleep - Bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, spring water bathtub Practical - Iron/ironing board (on request) and wardrobe or closet; cribs (surcharge) available on requestComfort - Daily housekeeping, heating, and portable fanNeed to Know - No rollaway/extra beds availableNon-Smoking

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Deluxe Room

1 × Double bed17 ㎡up to 2

1 Double Bed183 sq feet Layout - Bedroom Internet - Free WiFi Entertainment - Flat-screen TV Food & Drink - Espresso maker, electric kettle, and free bottled waterSleep - Bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, spring water bathtub Practical - Iron/ironing board (on request) and wardrobe or closetComfort - Daily housekeeping, heating, and portable fanNeed to Know - No cribs (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds availableNon-Smoking

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Standard Double Room

1 × Double bed17 ㎡up to 3

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The Black Lion, Long Melford

Guest scores & sentiment

Room types · 6

Deluxe Suite

Family Room

Deluxe Double Room

Comfort Double Room

Deluxe Room

Standard Double Room

Facilities · 30

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