Donington Park Racing Circuit - 16 min drive - 13.6 km
St. George's Park - 19 min drive - 17.9 km
Getting around
East Midlands Airport (EMA) - 31 min drive
Birmingham Airport (BHX) - 42 min drive
Nottingham (NQT) - 47 min drive
Coventry (CVT) - 58 min drive
Willington Station - 17 min drive
Peartree Station - 18 min drive
Burton On Trent Station - 18 min drive
Airport shuttle
Area shuttle
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
When visiting Swadlincote, Bulls Head is a great choice to consider. After visiting the indoor tennis courts for a workout, you can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant or unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.
Languages
English, French
At a glance
Hotel size
4 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 6:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Check-out time is 10:00 AM
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions.
Special check-in instructions
The host will greet guests on arrival
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Free offsite parking nearby
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Traveling with children
Children's menu
What to do
Mountain biking nearby
Horse riding nearby
Sailing nearby
Surfing/body boarding nearby
Ice skating nearby
Working away
Computer station
Services
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Facilities
Indoor tennis courts
Outdoor tennis court
Room amenities
Home comfort
Heating
Electric kettle
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Free toiletries
Towels
Fees & policies
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards.
Also known as
Bull's Head Swadlincote
Bulls Head Inn Swadlincote
Bulls Head Inn Swadlincote
Bulls Head Swadlincote
Inn Bulls Head Swadlincote
Swadlincote Bulls Head Inn
Inn Bulls Head
The Bull's Head
Bulls Head Inn
Bulls Head Inn
Bulls Head Swadlincote
Bulls Head Inn Swadlincote
Frequently asked questions
Are pets allowed at Bulls Head?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Bulls Head?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Bulls Head?
Check-in start time: 6:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.
What is there to do at Bulls Head and nearby?
Practice your swing on the tennis courts. Additional recreation nearby includes birdwatching.
Are there restaurants at or near Bulls Head?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
Bulls Head Reviews
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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9.6/10
Cleanliness
9.6/10
Staff & service
9.4/10
Amenities
9.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.2/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 26, 2024
Great place to stay
Always a lovely stay, first choice when in the area on business. Lovely breakfasts too.
Rhodri
Rhodri, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 3, 2024
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.
Michael
Michael, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 31, 2024
The food in the evening was excellent and very good value with great service. Excellent breakfast which was tailored to our needs.
patricia
patricia, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 21, 2024
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
Alex
Alex, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 18, 2024
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.
Philippa
Philippa, 1-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 28, 2024
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.
Meurig
Meurig, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 26, 2024
Great place to stay
Great property - lots of character, room very clean, with staff being extremely friendly and welcoming.
Verified traveler
1-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 25, 2024
Excellent hotel
Excellent room, comfy and spacious and very clean. Great shower. Awesome breakfast.
Rhodri
Rhodri, 1-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 16, 2024
James
James, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 15, 2024
Julian
Julian, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
May 21, 2024
Loverly place
Very clean and confy. Great friendly service. Loverly place, excellent food and breakfast
Simon
Simon, 1-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional
May 19, 2024
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.
BRIAN
BRIAN, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
May 6, 2024
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.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 31, 2024
Lovey night away
My
Husband and I staged here this weekend. David was a fantastic host. The food was plentiful, amazing and a very good price. Breakfast was also amazing.
For me a found the pillows great for watching TV for the support, but a bit too hard for sleeping, but the bed was comfy and the sheets were soft. I am always very cold but I was very warm at the bulls head. The shower was huge and powerful.
Our room had a large free fire exit sign above our door. This illuminated green and at night it made our room quite bright, with no way to make the room dark. For me I found this difficult to sleep as I like a really dark room. This is just for info for others, not a criticism by any means.
We live quite close so will definitely be returning for the fantastic food.
Lucille
Lucille, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 4, 2024
Excellent Hotel
Great place to stay overnight. Lovely room only hampered by a very stiff door mechanism and a broken bath plug. Room great quality, lots of drink options including extra bottled water, and a very comfy bed and large TV. Breakfast excellent and the staff couldn't have been nicer, both on arrival and in the morning. Plan to use for future visits to the area.
Rhodri
Rhodri, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Feb 14, 2024
Catherine
Catherine, 2-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 13, 2024
Lovely place to stay.
Very welcoming and comfortable. Not the most modern of hotels but very relaxing all round.
Chris
Chris, 2-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 12, 2023
This booking was delightful, I could park safely and the welcome was warm and friendly. The room was fine for a short stay being warm and comfy. The evening meal was very good, the service attentive and caring for a lone female traveller.
The bed was clean and comfortable. The breakfast was definitely FULL. All in all the Bulls Head was a good find!
Helen
Helen, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 26, 2023
Fantastic little place. Rooms clean and tidy. Nice and quiet and good location. Staff very friendly.
Johnpaul
Johnpaul, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 29, 2023
Very comfortable and staff very friendly. Breakfast is lovely
This is second time we have stayed and will be staying again
Thank you for a lovely couple of days
Donna
Donna, 2-night family trip
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8/10 Very Good
Sep 21, 2023
We stayed for a night and enjoyed it. Lovely place. While the building is really old it is well looked after and the quality of all the finishing touches just make the place nice. Great staff. Had a good breakfast cooked for us in the morning, felt more like a B&B. Great place to stay. The only downside was the bed being a bit firm for our liking and the pillows could use an upgrade. It was a small twin bed but that was fine for us as we are smaller people. All in all though a great place to stay while travelling through
Naomi
Naomi, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Sep 15, 2023
Jill
Jill, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Aug 26, 2023
Dale
Dale, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 20, 2023
Lovely place to stay quite friendly staff
Breakfast was lovely
Will be staying there again hopefully before christmas
Donna
Donna, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 15, 2023
Friendly staff and comfortable accomodation.
Stayed for one night whilst visiting Calke Abbey and the National memorial arboretum.
Friendly welcome, quiet and comfortable room and nice evening meal.
Good breakfast to set us up for our day. Would highly recommend and would stay again.
Thank you to Dave and the team at the Bulls Head.