The Bull Inn Lodges

The lodges are lovely, as is the pub itself. The staff are friendly and helpful. However, we were very disappointed with the breakfast, which consisted of two squashed almost stale croissants in a plastic container in the fridge, with a choice of rice crispies or cornflakes, yogurt and fruit juice, to be eaten in our room. There was no table service or cooked breakfast option. There was no WiFi in the rooms, nor in the pub itself. The evening meal in the pub was disgusting. My pork was just a lump of fat that I couldn’t even cut with a knife.

Room rate was significantly reduced after we booked, but my email to them was ignored. Queried at check in and they simply weren’t bothered - just asked if we were booking for dinner! There was absolutely no chance of us handing over any more money when they’d already ripped us off. Bathroom was dirty, only a small amount of toilet paper left for us, no milk for the cereal; except 4 small pods for the hot drinks. Definitely not value for money, having paid £135. Didn’t bother complaining, as they clearly aren’t interested. Woken at 2am with the toilet cistern constantly running and then again at 4:30 by a vehicle directly outside the room leaving the gravelled car park. Would not return under any circumstances.

We were gifted a wine experience at Chapel Down vineyard so staying overnight at the lodge was ideal. We should have been texted a key code by 3pm on the arrival day but this didn't happen and we had to ask in the pub. The accommodation is clean and basic and is fine for a day or two. A cold continental breakfast is provided croissants, yoghurts, cereal, milk, butter and jam. A cooked breakfast is available in the pub. We also had an evening meal - macaroni cheese and a cheeseburger. Both were substantial and tasty. The room was £87 so value for money.

Plenty of car parking, Good comms for access to building, Nice and warm temp, good size room in number one. Clean, plenty of storage, No internet. not a problem, Cold breakfast in the room which was fine, shower easy to understand, nice towels, good lighting, would come back again. Close to pub for ev meal and drinks. Taxi ride to Chapel Down.

Stayed here for 3 nights whilst wife was in. Beneden hospital. Excellent accomodations. It is one large room (king-size bed), with separate sofa and writing table chair. There is an ensuite bathroom. Fridge is provided with Croissants, cereals, yoghurt, jams, butter and cheese / ha. All topped up each day. Room is serviced daily. There is a TV for watching from bed / sofa area. It is a very quiet area and I slept very well. There is a small village shop about 150 yards away on high street. Keypad door to access to room and code was sent by text on the day of arrival. Staff friendly and very helpful. Pub is about 30 yards away and they do excellent food / drink. Will definitely return as loads to do in the area. Hemsted Forest only a few minutes away, Bodiam Castle and Steam Railway about 15-20 mins away. Several other National Trust places and RSPB Reserves within 30 - 40 mins.

Lovely location, the lodges themselves was perfect, very spacious and welcoming the moment you walk through the door. Easy check in, kitted out with everything you need, even down to a continental breakfast waiting for you and tea and coffee facilities. The bed is 5 star 🌟 I wanted to take it home with me it was that comfortable.. The lodges are to a very high standard and we will definitely stay again.