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Bulls Head

3.0 star property
Inn in Swadlincote with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Enjoy a warm atmosphere with a crackling fireplace and a chalkboard menu featuring local specialties.
Modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower and towel rack.
Cozy retreat with a large bed, bedside tables, and lamps.
Traditional architecture with a central entrance and evenly spaced windows.
The Bulls Head features a traditional design with a dark door, white-framed windows, and hanging flower baskets.

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
The current price is AU$195
includes taxes & fees
11 Aug - 12 Aug

Explore the area

Map
1 Woodville Road, Hartshorne, Swadlincote, England, DE11 7ET
  • Ashby de la Zouch Castle
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Calke Abbey
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Donington Park Racing Circuit
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • East Midlands (EMA)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom

Superior Double Room, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom

Double Room, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Cots/infant beds
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Double Room, Ensuite

Superior Double Room, Ensuite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Cots/infant beds
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

About the area

Swadlincote

At Bulls Head you'll be 2.4 km (1.5 mi) from Foremark Reservoir and 3.2 km (2 mi) from Swadlincote Ski and Snowboard Centre. Highlights at this inn include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .Enjoy the indoor tennis court and outdoor tennis court. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a computer station and multilingual staff. There's also free parking nearby, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Within a 30-minute drive of this 3-property class Swadlincote inn, attractions include Donington Park Racing Circuit and Loughborough University.
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What's nearby

  • Foremark Reservoir - 7 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Melbourne Hall - 11 min drive - 10.5 km
  • Ashby de la Zouch Castle - 11 min drive - 9.3 km
  • Calke Abbey - 13 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Donington Park Racing Circuit - 17 min drive - 15.7 km

Getting around

  • Willington Station - 17 min drive
  • East Midlands Airport (EMA) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Hillcrest Fish Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Greyhound Inn - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Sir Nigel Gresley - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Smisby Arms - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Bulls Head

Inn in Swadlincote with restaurant and bar/lounge
Bulls Head offers its guests an outdoor tennis court and an indoor tennis court. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces.

Self parking is free.

This 3-star Swadlincote inn is smoke free.

  • 4 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Computer for guest use
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Bulls Head offers 4 accommodations with free toiletries.

Languages

English, French

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking
  • Airport shuttle available
  • Area shuttle
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Indoor tennis court
  • Outdoor tennis court

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Multilingual staff
  • No housekeeping service

Business services

  • Computer station

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 6:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Early check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The host will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Bulls Head?

Yep, Bulls Head has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at Bulls Head?

As of 1 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bulls Head on 11 Aug 2025 start from AU$195.23, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Bulls Head family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as children's meals and an outdoor tennis court, it's no surprise that Bulls Head is a hit with families.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Bulls Head?

No, Bulls Head does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Bulls Head?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Bulls Head?

Check-in begins at 6:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Bulls Head?

No, pets are not allowed.

Bulls Head Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 88 out of 125 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 31 out of 125 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 125 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 125 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 125 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Julian

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Bulls head

Lovely little pub accommodation, the room was spacious and the bed comfy. I would have liked an iron in the room, and a more powerful shower, as well as an earlier check in. The breakfast was lovely, as was the owner. A nice little place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Malcolm

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place, will use again and the people were friendly and rooms clean.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jayne

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The Bulls Head was a lovely place to stay warm friendly and they made you feel at home. The room was comfortable and spotlessly clean. I would definately stay again
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Relaxing long weekend "away from it all".

Absolutely delightful. Breakfast is indeed exceptional, the room is very comfortable and has everything that we needed for a three-day weekend. Netflix an unexpected bonus after a good walk in the nice countryside on the doorstep. Dinner was also excellent plus the Bangladeshi restaurant in Swadlincote provided one of the best "Indian" dinners in a very long time. Location is quiet and safe and Becky and the Staff couldn't be more helpful or friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First rate hospitality. Excellent menu. Useful location. Very welcoming owners. A little Jem in South Derbyshire.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A great place to stay

Lovely stay with excellent staff who were very welcoming and attentive during our one night stay. The accommodation was clean and well presented, although a little tired in places, which was absolutely fine for our stay. The bed was a small double, which was a little soft for my liking, although other reviews say the beds were great, so very much a personal preference. Don't let that put you off as out time here was great. The food is lovely in the pub, and as I said at the beginning, the staff are excellent and really make you feel appreciated. The host makes a fantastic breakfast too, and deserves to do well in her business, which we will return to at some point.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Don

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Definitely will come again

Wow, great stay, food when they say home cooked it was! Truly delicious and a fantastic engaging host Becky. Will definitely come again, highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Emma

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were told breakfast included, but then not availabke
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clare

Travelled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Lovely welcome and warm and friendly staff. Very comfortable room.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rhodri

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place to stay

Always a lovely stay, first choice when in the area on business. Lovely breakfasts too.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda, Fort Saskatchewan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our time at the Bulls Head. We checked in after a long travel day and enjoyed supper in the restaurant. The atmosphere and food were great. We had a good nights sleep and enjoyed a great breakfast in the morning. There is a pub about 15 mins away also called the Bulls Head and we ended up taking the scenic route to get here because of a bad google maps entry on our behalf.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Highly Recommended

The Bulls Head is a lovely old pub. The building has many interesting features, blended with the comfort of modern living. We had an en suite room which had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. The pub is friendly and mainly used by people going to eat. Whilst we didn’t have dinner at the pub, the breakfast was fantastic, beautifully laid out and freshly prepared. We went for a full English which was very generous, lighter options are available if you wish. David is very friendly and paid lots of attention to our needs with wonderful attention to detail. A great option.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Foliage_deliciosa

Travelled with partner
Nice location, but our room had a fire escape light above the door that was very bright that it disturbed our sleep. The showwr also dropped loudly in the night which woke us both. We were not asked on check out how our stay was. Stay was okay but would not return. .
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The food in the evening was excellent and very good value with great service. Excellent breakfast which was tailored to our needs.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great overnight stay

This was a perfect overnight stay for us. Dave was a great host, evening meal and breakfast was excellent - the puddings were amazing. Thanks
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Philippa

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Brilliant accommodation

Really lovely stay. Rooms was characterful and spacious but yet still cosy and really well thought out with plug sockets everywhere you would want them. Staff and service was brilliant, very kind and attentive. Breakfast was delicious too. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meurig

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A fantastic little pub with very friendly staff who made us feel very welcome. Comfortable bed and a lovely bathroom and of course a very good pint at very reasonable prices. Excellent breakfast set us up for the day. A big thank you to all the smiling staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place to stay

Great property - lots of character, room very clean, with staff being extremely friendly and welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rhodri

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent hotel

Excellent room, comfy and spacious and very clean. Great shower. Awesome breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julian

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Loverly place

Very clean and confy. Great friendly service. Loverly place, excellent food and breakfast
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

BRIAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Always worth a visit

Apart from cleanliness, comfort, location and all of the others terms describing a hotel room, for me there is one essential factor, namely friendly welcoming staff. This is a quaint country pub/hotel/restaurant with all that and more. A personalised breakfast offering that beckons you to come back for your evening meal.. a delightful experience. The Bulls head is a place to relax and enjoy the ambience of a wonderful country pub. A special mention to Dave and Sharon who work tirelessly to make your stay great. The attentive friendly bar staff make ordering your meal or a drink a pleasure. Would I stay here again? Yes, I have done, several times.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Location, brilliant service (the owner had taken time out to ask if everything was OK, a great touch) and room was clean and comfortable. Great choice on the food menu as well.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024