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The Mill Hotel

3.0 star property
Riverside relaxation meets local gastronomy at this welcoming retreat where attentive staff provide round-the-clock assistance for a seamless stay

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The Mill Hotel, by the river, offers peaceful garden and terrace views. The restaurant serves local cuisine, and the bar is perfect for evening drinks. In-room WiFi keeps guests connected, and the staff are consistently praised for their helpfulness.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
  • Bar

Room options

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi

Standard Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi

Superior Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi

Superior Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi

Single Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi

Family Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi

Standard Twin Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds
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About the area

Located in Sudbury, The Mill Hotel is in the historical district and on a river. Gainsborough's House and Melford Hall are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Assington Barn and Colne Valley Railway. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Milbank Stadium or Colchester Community Stadium.
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Walnut Tree Lane, Sudbury, England, CO10 1BD

What's nearby

  • Gainsborough's House - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Sudbury Water Meadows - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Ipswich Waterfront - 42 min drive - 50.6 km
  • Audley End House - 49 min drive - 53.2 km
  • Addenbrooke's Hospital - 59 min drive - 64.6 km

Getting around

  • Sudbury Station - 13 min walk
  • London (STN-Stansted) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Grover & Allen (Wetherspoon) - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Prince Of Wales Free House - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Greggs - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Prado Lounge - ‬7 min walk

About this property

The Mill Hotel

Hotel by the river
At The Mill Hotel, you can look forward to a terrace, a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services. The on-site local cuisine restaurant, The Mill, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, light fare and children's meals. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a bar and conference space.
Other perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk and wedding services
  • Tour/ticket information and a banquet hall
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 62 rooms have amenities such as free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and free toiletries
  • LCD TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, free infant beds and electric kettles

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; GBP 12 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Mill Bar
  • The Mill

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 1,672 square feet of conference space

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a river
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 4 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately GBP 12.00 per person
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Legacy Mill Hotel
Legacy Mill Hotel Sudbury
Legacy Mill Sudbury
Elizabeth Hotel Mill Riverside
Mill Hotel Sudbury
Mill Sudbury
The Legacy Mill Hotel Sudbury, Suffolk
Mill Hotel
The Mill Hotel Sudbury, Suffolk
The Mill Hotel Hotel
The Mill Hotel Sudbury
The Mill Hotel Hotel Sudbury

Frequently asked questions

Is The Mill Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at The Mill Hotel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Mill Hotel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at The Mill Hotel?

Checkout is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is The Mill Hotel located?

Situated in the historical district, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Gainsborough's House and Sudbury Water Meadows. Great Cornard Country Park and Assington Mill are also within 3 miles (5 km). Sudbury Station is 13 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

The Mill Hotel Reviews

8.0

Very good

8.4

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

8.4

Staff & service

7.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 243 out of 633 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 228 out of 633 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 98 out of 633 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 37 out of 633 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 633 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Veronique

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A unique place to stay in Sudbury. Simple, quiet with character. Recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Robert

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I think even Basil Fawlty would have raised an eyebrow. Room was very dusty, generally dirty, and our first impressions were ones of lack of care, attention, and standards. The last users contact lenses were next to the toilet, the shower cubicle was covered in mould, the beams thick with dust, and the mattress so old and worn that you could feel the individual springs, let alone find yourself being swallowed by the bed itself due to its age. The night was incredibly hot, and no climate control of any sort existed. We stayed over Christmas 2025, and had the window open and the dusty fan on full our entire stay, just to make it a bareable temperature. Cleaners left pillows on corridor floors. The door to the room did not even fit the frame, with over an inch of space at the bottom- something I am sure must be a fire safety hazard/failure. The windown blind chain was floor-length, not tied up, and clearly also a choking risk for children. We only had breakfast at the hotel, and that was just as poor as the roof. I think the Little Chef in its day would have been preferable. Bread run out, pastries run out, orange juice empty (only to be refilled with cheap long-life cartons), "hot" food lukewarm at best, and even the lid of the container fell off mid serving, only to just be left on the floor and not replaced. At no point at exit did anyone ask how our stay was, whether there were any issues, or if any improvements could be made. I would not stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharron

Liked: Amenities
Lovely venue with great views.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jaime

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice facilities and clean. Breakfast was good. Staff welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel very friendly in a beautiful location
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

dana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
wery nice ,comfortable bed and clean room
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Sadly, there is no lift and for my wife to climb to the third floor was a challenge. We understand that the listed status of the building does not permit a lift. Could this be reviewed? Otherwise a lovely hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Hilary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would have liked to see some fresh fruit salad at breakfast. Also more choice of breads. The bedroom was very comfortable and relaxing. We were fascinated by the old mill wheel in the bar. Beautiful view of the Meadows.
View from the hotel entrance
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Maria

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely location however our room was absolutely tiny and had no hot water so couldn’t even shower in the morning. Complained and was told that management would be informed; still waiting for a call. Very poor
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kirsi

Disliked: Staff & service
The room was very small, with no proper place for bags and the bathroom could use some upgrading. The staff at the bar and breakfast were excellent but unfortunately, the same cannot be said about the reception staff, especially the young girl with dark hair and glasses. The reception staff could learn about customer service from the bar staff. We were not made feel welcome and it felt like we were inconvenience both at check-in and check-out by the same person.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Marion

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
My room was adequate but quite sparse. It was clean and warm. I would have liked a bedside cabinet. There was nothing by the bedside. The view was lovely.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melvyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was great, staff we're lovely and the setting excellent. A great stay we will be back.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Much improved since our visit about 2 years ago. Bar staff Friday supper helpful & friendly, v good. Breakfast Sunday, good service and good food.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Susan

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
As a single woman I hate it when a receptionist openly states my room number for anyone to hear. Then inadequate signage in a series of corridors, a broken step, missing carpet treads, an uncomfortable mattress, rock hard pillows and a very poor shower all convinced me I will never return to this hotel. A shame because its location, the mill wheel and views are superb.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
a very picturesque area and view from my room,easy walking distance in to the town and great for local walks
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, great staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice very helpful front desk helped us get a taxi after phoning round many!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was a lovely hotel, felt nothing was too much troible, from the welcome on reception, to the dining room staff. Our room was ample size and had all you would expect, including extras like a coffee machine and biscuits. The views from the room were a bonus too
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Annette

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff very good. Try hard to be helpful. Had to move rooms after one night with no heating. Second room had broken toilet seat and tv not working properly. Room maintainance very poor. Hotel in nice location by fields and river.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Lynn

Liked: Room comfort
Surprised that no connection to Reception from room - a long walk for a couple with arthritis and dementia. Also no room service- trying to take food back to our room would be extremely difficult.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

80th birthday stay

We thoroughly enjoyed the trip. The hotel was very comfortable and the position of the hotel is lovely
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

amera

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The hotel is in a lovely location, surrounded by nature, shops, and restaurants, which makes it very convenient. The staff were friendly and welcoming, the receptionist even offered to help carry our luggage, which we really appreciated. That said, the hotel could benefit from some refurbishment. There is no lift, which makes it difficult when carrying luggage to higher floors. Our room, located on the second floor, was very warm despite the heating being off. We had to keep the windows open, and unfortunately, that meant a few spiders found their way inside. The bathroom was quite small and heated up quickly. I also found the tap a little stiff to use, and it broke while I was trying to open it. We had a family room with a sofa bed, but unfortunately, it wasn’t comfortable, the mattress was uneven, creaked loudly, and caused us two sleepless nights. When we asked about alternatives, we were told the only option was a zip bed, which didn’t sound like a significant improvement. Breakfast was good and had all the basics, but it would have been helpful if staff mentioned that different styles of eggs could be requested, we only found out afterwards, and the scrambled eggs didn’t appeal to us. Overall, this hotel is fine for a short stay, especially if you value the location and friendly service. For longer family stays, however, comfort may be an issue, particularly with the sofa bed.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Micaela

Liked: Staff & service

Poor accomodation but excellent service and food

I was allocated a room in the annex. It would have been helpful to have had a map or better instructions on how to find the door /room or better still walk customers to the door! The room was cosy and basic but the shower room was not clean. The shower had residue on the tiles (I didn't use it!). The bed was hard as were the pillows. Bar staff were incredibly helpful and the food was incredible.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pet friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025