[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # The Black Lion, Long Melford Inn with free parking, a quick walk to Melford Hall ![Garden](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4120000/4111400/4111341/423b643e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4120000/4111400/4111341/b3cc097f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Point of interest](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4120000/4111400/4111341/d542e000.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Comfort Double Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4120000/4111400/4111341/8a29c3e6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Standard Double Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4120000/4111400/4111341/53b97abb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies In the heart of Long Melford, The Black Lion offers a warm and inviting atmosphere. Savor local flavors at THE ORANGERY restaurant, unwind in the garden or on the terrace with a drink from the bar, and stay connected with free in-room WiFi. Other amenities include bicycle parking and newspapers to keep you informed during your stay. 9.0 Wonderful ## Popular amenities - - Bar - Housekeeping - Pet-friendly - Parking included - Free WiFi ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Oct. 13 - Oct. 14](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-13&endDate=2025-10-14&selected=4111341&PinnedHotelID=4111341&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-13&endDate=2025-10-14&selected=4111341&PinnedHotelID=4111341&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Oct. 14 - Oct. 15](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-14&endDate=2025-10-15&selected=4111341&PinnedHotelID=4111341&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-14&endDate=2025-10-15&selected=4111341&PinnedHotelID=4111341&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Oct. 17 - Oct. 19](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-17&endDate=2025-10-19&selected=4111341&PinnedHotelID=4111341&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-17&endDate=2025-10-19&selected=4111341&PinnedHotelID=4111341&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Oct. 24 - Oct. 26](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-24&endDate=2025-10-26&selected=4111341&PinnedHotelID=4111341&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-24&endDate=2025-10-26&selected=4111341&PinnedHotelID=4111341&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed 2 beds Showing 6 of 6 rooms ![Standard Double Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4120000/4111400/4111341/9a6cdf34.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Double Room ### Highlights Heating Flat-screen TV Portable fan Separate bedroom Spring water bathtub Shower/tub combination Private bathroom Free bottled water - 183 sq ft - Sleeps 3 - 1 Double Bed ![Deluxe Double Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4120000/4111400/4111341/2343c73a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Double Room ### Highlights Heating Flat-screen TV Portable fan Separate bedroom Spring water bathtub Shower/tub combination Private bathroom Free bottled water - 258 sq ft - Sleeps 3 - 1 King Bed ![Deluxe Suite](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4120000/4111400/4111341/278842fc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Suite 10.0 Exceptional 1 review ### Highlights Separate sitting area Heating Flat-screen TV Separate bedroom Portable fan Spring water bathtub Shower/tub combination Private bathroom - 377 sq ft - 2 bedrooms - Sleeps 3 - 1 King Bed ![Family Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4120000/4111400/4111341/4055735a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Family Room 10.0 Exceptional 1 review ### Highlights Heating Flat-screen TV Portable fan Separate bedroom Spring water bathtub Shower/tub combination Private bathroom Free bottled water - 312 sq ft - Sleeps 4 - 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed ![Comfort Double Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4120000/4111400/4111341/8a29c3e6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Comfort Double Room 9.0 Wonderful 2 reviews ### Highlights Heating Flat-screen TV Portable fan Separate bedroom Spring water bathtub Shower/tub combination Private bathroom Free bottled water - 183 sq ft - Sleeps 3 - 1 Double Bed ![Deluxe Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4120000/4111400/4111341/e291c30c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Room ### Highlights Heating Flat-screen TV Separate bedroom Portable fan Spring water bathtub Shower/tub combination Private bathroom Free bottled water - 183 sq ft - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. 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[Sign in](https://www.expedia.ca/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FSudbury-Hotels-The-Black-Lion.h4111341.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.ca/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FSudbury-Hotels-The-Black-Lion.h4111341.Hotel-Information) ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C52.08586%2C0.72087&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=fjnrdFCNH5jN6EvLUV19uXffLCM=) The Green, Long Melford, Sudbury, England, CO10 9DN #### What's nearby - Melford Hall - 3 min walk - 0.3 km - Gainsborough's House - 8 min drive - 6.3 km - Little Hall Lavenham - 11 min drive - 10.2 km - Kentwell Hall - 11 min drive - 2.4 km - Ickworth House - 27 min drive - 24.9 km #### Getting around - Sudbury Station - 14 min drive - Stansted Airport (STN) - 64 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive - ‪Grover & Allen (Wetherspoon) - ‬7 min drive - ‪The Crown - ‬4 min drive - ‪Cock And Bell - ‬12 min walk - ‪The Bay Horse - ‬7 min drive ## About this property ### The Black Lion, Long Melford Upscale inn near Melford Hall Located close to Kentwell Hall, The Black Lion, Long Melford provides a terrace, a garden, and a bar. The on-site local cuisine restaurant, THE ORANGERY, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and kids' meals. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. You'll also find perks like: - Free self parking - English breakfast (surcharge), a reception hall, and smoke-free premises - Meeting rooms, bicycle parking, and luggage storage Room features All guestrooms at The Black Lion, Long Melford have amenities such as free WiFi, espresso makers, and free bottled water. More conveniences in all rooms include: - Heating and portable fans - Bathrooms with spring water tubs - Wardrobes/closets, electric kettles, and daily housekeeping ## Similar properties ![Bar (on property)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2570000/2563100/2563002/194a2e9a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Bull Hotel Long Melford by Greene King Inns Sudbury - Parking included - Free WiFi - Restaurant - Business services 8.6 Excellent 347 reviews CA $101 CA $121 total includes taxes & fees Oct 26 - Oct 27 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-26&endDate=2025-10-27&selected=2563002&PinnedHotelID=2563002&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7880000/7871800/7871703/b0e1aa50.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Mill Hotel Sudbury - Parking included - Free WiFi - Restaurant - Breakfast available 8.0 Very good 598 reviews CA $101 CA $122 total includes taxes & fees Nov 9 - 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THE ORANGERY ### Conveniences - Luggage storage - Newspapers in lobby ### Guest services - Housekeeping (daily) ### Business services - Meeting rooms ### Outdoors - Garden - Terrace ### Accessibility - No elevator ### More - At least 80% of food locally-sourced - At least 80% organic food - Humane treatment of captive wild animals - Local culture and ecosystem education - No plastic coffee stirrers - No plastic soft drink bottles - No plastic water bottles - Reception hall - Smoking not allowed - Vegan dining options - Vegetarian breakfast available - Vegetarian dining options ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - Hair dryer (on request) - Private bathroom - Shower/bathtub combination - Spring water bathtub - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Flat-screen TV ### Food and drink - Coffee/tea maker - Electric kettle - Espresso maker - Free bottled water ### More - Heating - Iron/ironing board on request - Portable fan - Water-efficient toilets ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM Minimum check-in age: 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 11:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions There is no front desk at this property The host will greet guests on arrival This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in ### Access methods Host will greet you ### Pets Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 25 per pet, per stay Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs only Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation Food and water bowls are available ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 15.0 per day Cribs (infant beds) are available for GBP 15.0 per day ### Property payment types ## Important information ### Optional extras - Fee for English breakfast: approximately GBP 18.50 for adults and GBP 5 for children - Pet fee: GBP 25 per pet, per stay - Service animals are exempt from fees - Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 15.0 per day - Rollaway bed fee: GBP 15.0 per day The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### 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 and cash ### We should mention This property does not have elevators ### Property is also known as Black Lion Hotel Sudbury Black Lion Sudbury The Black Lion, Long Melford Inn The Black Lion, Long Melford Sudbury The Black Lion, Long Melford Inn Sudbury ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Black Lion, Long Melford pet-friendly? > Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 25 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. ### How much does it cost to stay at The Black Lion, Long Melford? > As of Oct 13, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Black Lion, Long Melford on Nov 9, 2025 start from CA $175.49, excluding 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](https://www.expedia.ca/Sudbury-Hotels-The-Black-Lion.h4111341.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### How much is parking at The Black Lion, Long Melford? > Self parking is free at this property. ### What time is check-in at The Black Lion, Long Melford? > Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available. ### What time is check-out at The Black Lion, Long Melford? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is The Black Lion, Long Melford located? > Situated in Sudbury, this inn is within 1 mi (2 km) of Melford Hall and Kentwell Hall. Gainsborough's House and Giffords Hall Vineyard are also within 6 mi (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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