The Bull i’ th’ Thorn is an 18th century Coaching Inn, positioned between Manchester and Derby. The hotel prides itself on offering a warm welcome to all its guests. Each of the rooms has been individually decorated and benefits from en-suite facilities. All rooms come with TV, tea and coffee-making facilities and other basic amenities. The hotel offers a campsite, complete with electric caravan and camping hook-ups which are available throughout the year. The hotel holds regular Haunted Happenings Spooky Nights, a ghost tour experience. The Bull i’ th’ Thorn is also a pub, serving traditional home-cooked meals throughout the day. Bar snacks are also available, as well as a children’s menu and catering for special dietary requirements. A number of ales, lagers, wines and spirits are served. The inn is situated between Ashbourne and Buxton in the beautiful Peak District, offering a number of walks and cycle routes close by.
A number of guests comment on the quirky, characterful nature of the inn, commenting that it has been well looked-after and is still very much in keeping with the traditional style. Rooms are reportedly comfortable, as are the beds, and the pub section of
The majority of guests comment on the host, Mick, who seems to be friendly, personable and witty. Guests seem to appreciate his charm and refreshing lack of formality. Guests also comment on the pub dog, Rosie, who seems to be well-received.
Guests comment that food is always cooked fresh to order, and is excellent quality. Portion sizes are reportedly generous, especially where breakfast is concerned. Food seems to be traditional English home-cooked food.
The campsite behind the inn seems to be very ill-received indeed. Guests comment that pitches are overgrown, ground is uneven and that there is a great deal of litter across the campsite, with bins reportedly left un-emptied. Guests comment that Mick beco
A few reviews comment that the exterior of the inn could do with some attention, as it reportedly appears run-down and unloved. Guests comment that the exterior should match the interior, which is charming and quaint.
A number of guests comment on the slow and limited service throughout the inn. The kitchen seems to be closed early, and when food is ordered it seems to take a while to arrive. However, most guests recognise that this is because all food is cooked to ord
No, The Bull i'th'Thorn doesn’t offer pool areas.
No, The Bull i'th'Thorn doesn’t allow pets.
Yes, The Bull i'th'Thorn provides Parking for guests.
Check-in at The Bull i'th'Thorn is available from: . Check-out time is by .
The Bull i'th'Thorn is located in Ashbourne Road, SK17 9QQ, Buxton, United Kingdom.
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