The Black Lion Hotel

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“A charming hotel, overlooking the village Green. Classic English interiors with antique pieces, bold florals and roaring fireplaces. The award winning restaurant serves up locally sourced seasonal produce in a variety of settings, from formal dining to Al Fresco in the walled garden. A family spot.”

Hotel review

Six years ago hotelier Craig Jarvis bought this 17th-century inn with a colourful history and transformed it into a hotel full of quirky character. Downstairs, with its comfortable bar, informal bistro and elegant dining room, there’s no hint of the extravagant bedrooms upstairs: some exotically flamboyant, others coolly romantic. Sink into one of the bar’s squashy sofas for a drink before a first-rate dinner.

Fiona Duncan
Fiona Duncan Review published: 26/02/2024

Recommended for

  • Value chic

    • A gourmet's heaven, with picturesque views of the square and majestic fourposter beds — all for a reasonable price tag.

  • Families

    • An ideal spot for a family getaway (dogs and all) with rocking horses, high chairs, childrens menus and free use of cots.

  • Great walks

    • The Green is wonderful dog walking spot just across the road, or head out of town for a longer ramble.

  • Sights nearby

    • Next door to 15th century Holy Trinity Church, and just across from Melford Hall.

  • Child friendly

    • Children of all ages welcome, plus toys and high chairs are readily available.

  • Local markets

    • Long Melford has a great antiques emporium and plenty of arts and crafts.

  • Views

    • Wonderful views of the Tudor manson, Melford Hall.

  • Other Activities

    • Relax with a book in the Victorian walled garden.

  • Gourmet

    • Seasonal produce inspires the restuarant menu.

  • Pet friendly

    • Dogs welcome at £15.00 a night.

  • Family Suites

  • Lively

  • Free wifi

  • Organic food

  • Sit-out Terrace

  • Full of character

  • House party feel

  • Restaurant

  • Artworks

  • Boutique

  • Inn

  • Antiques

  • Village

  • Retro/Vintage

  • Owner managed

  • Traditional

  • Charming

  • Four poster beds

  • Intimate

  • Romantic

  • Townhouse

Facilities

  • Rooms

    10 rooms in this hotel

  • Child friendly

    Children of all ages welcome, plus toys and high chairs are readily available.

  • Views

    Wonderful views of the Tudor manson, Melford Hall.

  • Garden

    Charming Victorian walled garden.

  • Pet friendly

    Dogs welcome at £15.00 a night.

  • Parking

    Free parking on site.

  • Bath robes

  • Family Suites

  • Bar

  • Car not required

  • Fireplace

  • Outdoor dining

  • Internet

  • Meeting Room

  • Sit-out Terrace

  • Suites

  • Restaurant

  • Sitting Room

  • Room service

  • Satellite / Cable TV

  • Four poster beds

  • Wifi

  • Free wifi

  • Safe

Activities

  • Great walks

    • The Green is wonderful dog walking spot just across the road, or head out of town for a longer ramble.

  • Sights nearby

    • Next door to 15th century Holy Trinity Church, and just across from Melford Hall.

  • Local markets

    • Long Melford has a great antiques emporium and plenty of arts and crafts.

  • Other Activities

    • Relax with a book in the Victorian walled garden.

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