About this property

Comfortable Accommodation: The Black Horse in Swaffham Bulbeck offers recently renovated bed and breakfast rooms with private bathrooms. Each room includes a tea and coffee maker, hairdryer, chocolates or cookies, work desk, free toiletries, shower, carpeted floor, TV, electric kettle, and wardrobe. Dining and Leisure: Guests can enjoy a restaurant, bar, and coffee shop. The property features a beautiful garden and free WiFi in public areas. Free on-site private parking is available. Local Attractions: Located 56 km from London Stansted Airport, The Black Horse is near the University of Cambridge (14 km), Audley End House (32 km), and other attractions.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.7)

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish, Vegetarian

  • Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
1 single bed
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1 double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • John
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Excellent value, staff very pleasant. Evening food and breakfast were great. If in the area would definitely stay again.
  • Fiorenzo
    Italy Italy
    Breakfast on request and fully accepted Food good and perfect staff service.
  • David
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Nice layout with outside cabin rooms and a neat little garden
  • Agnieszka
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The breakfast was delicious! all local produce, fresh and served with a smile. The full English was delicious, bread was freshly baked and black budding very well cooked.
  • Deborah
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    It’s been tastefully renovated & the rooms are set across from the pub.
  • Johan
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Good room, the veggie mushroom burger in the restaurant was pretty amazing. All in all a good place to stay for a night.
  • Teresa
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very friendly and relaxed atmosphere. The food was very good aswell.
  • Alan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The room was spotlessly clean and very comfortable. All amenities were provided and the staff were very friendly.
  • Claire
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The host were really friendly and the food was fabulous. The location was close to Newmarket race course and only 25 minutes from Cambridge. We would definitely stay again!!
  • David
    United States United States
    Good food, comfortable bed and friendly staff. A family run pub who are making good improvements.

Hosted by The Black Horse

9
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The Black Horse
The recently refurbished Black Horse Inn is nestled in the picturesque village of Swaffham Bulbeck, only a short drive from historic centre of Cambridge and the Newmarket racecourses. The Black Horse offers a seasonal menu featuring locally sourced ingredients available Monday to Sunday. Additionally, it provides seven comfortable double rooms, each with en suite bathrooms, along with plenty of parking space. Breakfast is available upon request for an additional charge. Pre booking required.
There are numerous local attractions just a short distance from the Black Horse. Whether you wish to immerse yourself in the great outdoors or delve into the rich history and culture that Cambridge has to offer, there is truly something available for everyone regardless of age. Discover some of our favourites listed below: Cambridge City Centre 9.1 miles Kings college Cambridge Cambridge Arts Theatre Cambridge Corn Exchange Punting on the river Cam Cambridge Botanical Gardens Fitzwilliam Museum Sedgwick Museum Newmarket Racecourse 4.9 miles Newmarket National Stud 4.9 miles Kings Theatre 6.5 miles National Horseracing Museum 7 miles Bottisham Airfield Museum 2.7 miles Burwell Windmill 4 miles Milton Country Park 7.3 miles Anglesey Abbey House and Gardens ( National Trust) 1.6 miles Wicken Fen ( National Trust) 8.2 miles by Bike, 11 miles by car Denny Abbey and Farmland Museum ( English Heritage) 12 miles While most attractions are just a short drive away, but you can also reach both Newmarket and Cambridge via the number 11 bus, which operates Monday to Saturday. For those who enjoy cycling, we are conveniently located along Nation Cycle Routes 11 and 51, making it easy to explore on two wheels. Exploring Further: City of Ely and Cathedral 13 miles Bury St Edmunds 21 miles Imperial War Museum Duxford 18 miles Wimpole Hall and Estate (National Trust) 21 miles Ickworth Estate (National Trust) 22 miles Houghton Mill (National Trust) 24 miles Auderly End House and Gardens (English Heritage) 22 miles Shepreth Wildlife Park 22 miles High Lodge Thetford Forest 22 miles West Stow Country Park 21 miles
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
  • Restaurant #1

    No additional info available

House rules

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Check-in
From 16:00 to 21:00
Check-out
From 05:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
Free
Cot upon request
Free
3+ years
Extra bed upon request
Free

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No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.