The Bull Hotel, Stony Stratford ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2025

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About the Hotel

64 High Street, Stony Stratford, United Kingdom, MK11 1AQ

The Bull Hotel is a historic establishment in Stony Stratford, England, where the phrase 'Cock Bull story' is said to have originated. This 4-star hotel features a range of accommodations and dining options, making it suitable for both leisure and business travelers. With free private parking and convenient access to local attractions, it stands as a notable destination in the area. Additionally, its proximity to the famous Silverstone Circuit enhances its appeal among motorsports enthusiasts.

Location

Located in a busy area of Stony Stratford, the hotel is conveniently situated 12 km from Bletchley Park and 22.5 km from Northampton. Popular attractions like Xscape Milton Keynes and the Ouse Valley Park are within a few kilometers. London Luton Airport is 50 km away, while the Silverstone Circuit is just a 20-minute drive from the hotel.

Rooms

Each room at The Bull Hotel is equipped with an en suite shower room and free toiletries. Rooms come with a flat-screen TV, hairdryer, wardrobe, ironing facilities, and tea and coffee making facilities. Many of the rooms display original fireplaces, adding to the hotel's character. The hotel provides free Wi-Fi in all areas.

Eat & Drink

The Gastro restaurant at The Bull Hotel serves a variety of meals, including breakfast, lunch, and dinner. High tea is also available with an à la carte menu focused on local cuisine. Guests can enjoy cakes and pastries served fresh during the day. In addition, the Vaults Bar offers a selection of real ales and lagers.

Leisure & Business

The Bull Hotel features a comfortable lounge area, snug, and bar for guest relaxation. A function room is available, which can accommodate between 50-60 attendees. For leisure activities, guests can play darts within the hotel premises. Free car parking and luggage storage services are also provided.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Standard Double Room

Max:

2 persons

20 m²

Bed options:

1 Double bed

City view

Shower

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Superior Double Room

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2 persons

20 m²

Bed options:

1 Double bed

City view

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Deluxe Double Room Bath

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2 persons

25 m²

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1 Double bed

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Getting around

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City Centre

Stony Stratford400 m

Airports

London Luton (LTN) 49.7 km

Cambridge (CBG) 90.0 km

Bus

Bus stop300 m

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Super Comfortable Bed

“The Taurus room was incredibly comfortable and quiet, providing the perfect environment for a restful night's sleep.” view full review

Delicious Breakfast!

“The full English breakfast was absolutely fantastic, featuring freshly cooked ingredients that set a great tone for the day.” view full review

Charming Room Decor

“I stayed in a large room that beautifully showcased historic charm, enhancing the overall feel of my visit.” view full review

Eccentric Charm

“Despite a few minor operational hiccups, the overall experience at the Bull was enjoyable, with warm and comfortable accommodations.” view full review

General

Wi-Fi
Free parking
Safe deposit box

Guest Parking

Electric kettle
Dryer

Children

Cots

Room features

Tea and coffee facilities
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Self-catering

Electric kettle
Dryer

Media

Flat-screen TV

Room decor

Carpeted floor

Location

64 High Street, Stony Stratford, United Kingdom, MK11 1AQ

Map view

64 High Street, Stony Stratford, United Kingdom, MK11 1AQ

City landmarks

Park

Ouse Valley Park

2.1 km

Museum

Milton Keynes Museum Trust Ltd

3.3 km

Church of St Guthlac

1.3 km

Nature reserve

Stony Stratford Nature Reserve

1.8 km

Buckingham Arm

1.0 km

(Hazard Alley) (Hazard Alley) 18 Carters Lane

Safety Centre

2.3 km

Church

Holy Trinity

1.8 km

All Saints Church

1.5 km

Bridge

The Iron Trunk Aqueduct

3.0 km

Church

New Life Church

1.6 km

Burial Mound

1.7 km

Church of St Peter and St Paul

2.0 km

Night club

Xscape Milton Keynes

3.0 km

Wolverton Castle

1.8 km

Amusement Park

Safari MK Soft Play

2.0 km

Safari MK

2.0 km

Iron Trunk Hide

2.3 km

Nature reserve

Floodplain Forest Nature Reserve

2.6 km

Kingdom Hall of Jehovahs Witnesses

2.4 km

Artola

2.4 km

Farm Hide

2.5 km

Wolverton

3.6 km

Nearby

Parish Church of St Mary and St Giles

50 m

Church

Stony Stratford Community Church

350 m

On The High Street

40 m

Church

St Giles and St Mary's Parish Church

60 m

Stony Stratford Christmas lights switch-on

130 m

Stony Stratford Methodist Church

280 m

Evangelical Free Church

290 m

Kindermusik

330 m

Restaurants

French Affaire

50 m

5 Odell's Yard

First Class Restaurant

60 m

52 High Street

Miss Havisham's Tearoom

110 m

6 Timor Court High Street High Street

Twenty3C

100 m

42-44 High Street

The Coffee Bean

100 m

75 High Street Stony Stratford

Royal Thai

120 m

32 High Street

The Crown Stony Stratford

200 m

9 Market Square Stony Stratford

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.

64%

liked the hotel and would stay again

6.4/10

Nice

Rooms

7.2

Location

6.0

Service

7.0

Dining

6.0

Dave

United Kingdom, May 2024

6.6/10

The hotel offers comfortable rooms above a lively wedding function room with some nice features but noise issues at night. The service was friendly but had some checkout concerns. The location is central but noisy, and the dining experience was withdrawn. Overall, a mixed experience.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms were very nice, clean, and comfortable, with some great features like walk-in showers and comfy beds.

Service

7.0

The staff were very friendly and helpful, though slightly overzealous about checkout times.

Location

6.0

The hotel is centrally located, directly opposite the church but suffers from noise from nearby establishments.

Dining

5.0

The dining experience was withdrawn after booking, leaving a bit to be desired.

Facilities

7.0

Robert

United Kingdom, May 2024

6.8/10

Staying at the hotel was an interesting experience. The rooms, while large with funky modern decor, were above a pub, so be prepared for noise until about midnight. The location is great, being central in the town; however, it was directly above a bar which led to noise until late. The dining experience was all right, with one evening meal in the bar and complimentary breakfast but with limited hours. The facilities were satisfactory.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms were large with funky modern decor, but be prepared for noise from the pub until about midnight.

Service

8.0

Location

6.0

The location is great, central in the town; however, it is directly above a bar leading to noise until late.

Dining

7.0

The dining experience was decent with one evening meal in the bar and complimentary breakfast, but limited availability.

Facilities

6.0

The facilities were satisfactory.

Alan

United Kingdom, September 2023

6.2/10

I stayed at this hotel which had its ups and downs. The location was ideal for what I needed, being close to the village center, but the noise from the nearby pub was quite bothersome, especially on weekends. The rooms were okay overall, but the constant ringing of bells from the church opposite was quite disruptive, especially at night. The service was a mixed bag - some staff were exceptionally friendly and helpful, while one person was quite grumpy and seemed bothered by any requests. The dining experience was decent, but some menu items were no longer available. The facilities were okay, nothing extraordinary.

Rooms

6.0

The rooms were facing a church with bells ringing every 30 minutes, even at night, which was quite disruptive. The temperature in the rooms was too warm, and the bathroom was the highlight for me. The rooms were above the bar, so noise could be an issue.

Service

5.0

The service was a mixed experience. Most of the staff were exceptionally friendly and helpful, but one individual was quite grumpy and even rushed us to leave before check-out time. He didn't take kindly to our suggestions either.

Location

7.0

The hotel's location was close to the village center and where I needed to be, which was convenient. However, the noise from the nearby pubs and restaurants, especially the one directly below the hotel, made it quite loud until late at night, which may not suit everyone.

Dining

7.0

The dining experience was acceptable with some good food options, but the menu was missing certain items that were no longer available.

Facilities

6.0

The facilities were average. There was nothing particularly outstanding about them.

John

United Kingdom, August 2023

5.6/10

The hotel is located in the center of Stony Stratford, however, being directly above a bar and opposite a church resulted in noise disturbances late into the night. The rooms, though small, were clean and had adjustable heating. The service was a mix of friendliness and pushiness towards check-out time. The dining experience varied from good to not satisfactory, with an emphasis on the noise levels around the property.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms were a bit small but had everything we needed, clean, and had adjustable heating.

Service

6.0

The staff had a mixed approach, with some being friendly and relaxed while others were pushy towards check-out time.

Location

5.0

The hotel's location in the center of Stony Stratford was convenient, but being above a noisy bar and next to a church with loud bells affected the tranquility of the stay.

Dining

5.0

The dining experience fluctuated from delicious to not up to expected standards, with noise levels affecting the breakfast arrangements.

Facilities

6.0

The facilities did not stand out, but the noise levels around the property impacted the overall experience.

Andy

United Kingdom, August 2023

7.4/10

I had the best sleep ever in the room overlooking the courtyard of the Vaults Bar despite it being really cold. The staff provided a dry breakfast on the go when I had to leave early, which was much appreciated. However, their friendliness was a bit lacking as they were not very welcoming, just matter of fact.

Rooms

8.0

The room with a view of the courtyard of the Vaults Bar was surprisingly peaceful, and I had the best sleep ever despite it being really cold.

Service

9.0

The staff were fabulously friendly and took care of my breakfast needs when I had to leave early.

Location

7.0

The location was good for me visiting family, but the noise from the bar below until late at night was a downside.

Dining

6.0

The dining staff were really nice, but the breakfast service was inconsistent with delays and unavailability.