About this property
In the heart of the National Forest, this early 18th-century pub provides modern, cosily furnished rooms with free Wi-Fi. It is just 5 minutes’ drive from Swadlincote, and East Midlands Airport is 15 miles away. Every elegant room at The Bull’s Head includes either a private bathroom or access to shared facilities. There is a flat-screen TV and free tea and coffee facilities in each room for guests to relax with. Hearty, full English breakfasts are served every day, and homemade, traditional dishes are provided in the pub. Sunday lunch is served every week, and guests can enjoy a range of real ales and a varied wine list. Scenic countryside walks can be experienced from just outside this historic pub. Free parking is available, and Burton upon Trent is a 15-minute drive away. Nottingham can be reached in less than 40 minutes by car.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Ian
United Kingdom“Excellent stay and made to feel so welcome by Becky and Carly.Our room was clean and comfortable with a superb breakfast.Thankyou for a lovely weekend..” 
Sam United Kingdom“Becky & Kev are so welcoming, warm & friendly. Room was very clean & tidy. Food was amazing, proper traditional pub food. We was booked in at another establishment for food but we changed our minds & stayed here, I'm so glad we did.”- Rachel United Kingdom“Lovely bedrooms, food was great and staff very helpful and friendly.”
- Janice United Kingdom“Breakfast was very good and the dinner menu had plenty of choice and very good value. The room was large with a comfortable bed and a good shower.”
- Michael United Kingdom“You can really tell that someone cares - the property was very clean, homely, well-managed and with great food. Friendly atmosphere too.”
- David United Kingdom“Lovely staff and lovely breakfast. Evening meal was lovely too!”
- Donald United Kingdom“Very well looked after from the minute of arrival until the minute of departure”
Michael United Kingdom“Booking in was friendly and welcoming. Room was lovely. Breakfast was also very good, Staff great.”
John United Kingdom“Friendly and helpful staff. Lovely room and comfortable bed Breakfast was great. Dinner was really exceptional”- Karl United Kingdom“Becky was amazing, very accommodating and couldn’t have been any more friendly.”
Property surroundings
Restaurants
- The Bulls Head
- CuisineBritish
- Open forLunch • Dinner
- AmbianceFamily friendly • Traditional
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Gluten-free
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
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Cot and extra bed policies
The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cots are subject to availability.
