The Black Horse in is a traditional family run Inn situated in the village of Swaffham Bulbeck close to the historic city & Towns of Cambridge & Newmarket.
The Black Horse Inn is a traditional family run Inn situated in the village of Swaffham Bulbeck close to the historic city of Cambridge and the home of horse racing, Newmarket.
Swaffham Bulbeck derived the main element of its name from 'home of the Swaefe' and its modern byname, in use since the 1220s, from the Bolbecs who were 12th-century manorial lords.
The Black Horse was originally known as the Horse and Groom which was established in 1765 with the name being changed in 1870. Swaffham Bulbeck once had 6 public houses, the Black Horse Inn is now the only one remaining.
The black Horse Inn offers a warm, relaxing and friendly welcome as well as freshly prepared home cooked food, traditional Sunday Roast, fine wines, and six regularly changing cask ales. And if you are looking for accommodation, then we offer bed and breakfast; 7 rooms in a converted stable block in a courtyard setting. All rooms are fittingly named after some of the colleges of Cambridge University.
Available are 3 twin rooms and 4 double rooms. All rooms have flat screen TV with Freeview, DVD and Wi-Fi access throughout, tea and coffee-making facilities and complimentary toiletries.
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Absolutely dreadful, would not recommend if you are looking for a place to stay, stayed a total of 3 nights already paid for breakfast and didn't get it 2 of the 3 days. Breakfast was suppose to be at 8.30 which is already late for a B&B especially for workers staying away, even though in the leaflet in your room it says 7am. The second day one of the workers arrived and told us the landlady won't be there till gone 9am so me and my work colleague had told just head to work. And again on the 3rd morning no where to be seen by 8.35 so had to leave because would be gone 9am by the time we get food. Their excuse was traffic but that's absurd you should leave earlier then to get there for 8.15 so food can start at 8.30. Also no evening food with an array of 'reasons' about why. First day they Said they don't do food on Mondays which is fair, 2nd day apparently the chef had an ear infection so again no food and the 3rd night he then got covid apparently I'd like to say we were going to stay the week before this but didn't as they said no food all week because chef was 'ill'. Thirdly don't get your hopes up for WiFi, although there is WiFi In the pub it does not reach your room so be prepared to use a lot of data. Overall a very bad time here will not be returning and would recommend to anyone who doesn't literally want a bed for the night.
Lovely little pub. Jodie was so welcoming and friendly, and super helpful. Stayed here to go racing at Newmarket, great location, only a 10min drive. The breakfast was fab, generous portions and just good food. Will definitely stay here again. Room was clean and had everything we needed.
Lovely ambiance, very relaxed, couldn't ask for more from the hosts. Good pub grub, both dinner and breakfast, managed to cater for 9 adults perfectly and service was flawless. Rooms are more than adequate, very funny all staying in our own personal stable, would thoroughly recommend a visit.
Second time staying overnight at the pub in the converted stables within a month. The rooms are reasonably small but ideally quaint and clean and was perfect for our purpose at a very reasonable cost, with a wonderful management team and employees lead by Aaron and Jodie. They were extremely friendly and helpful and can't thank them enough for their support to us in this charming, beautiful village opposite the village green. Good beers and food and a very friendly reception from everyone down to the cleaning staff. Many Thanks, Tim And Claire Nottingham
It’s the people that make this place, Jodie and Aaron have recently taken over the place a month ago. They have massive plans to rejuvenate the rooms, which to be honest is needed. But not everything can happen overnight and the main thing is the plan is in place! They’re so kind hearted and can’t do enough for you. I am staying due to my dog being in hospital and they’ve been checking in on me and making me feel so comfortable and welcome. They’ve given my other dog who’s with me a welcome sausage, haven’t tried to food yet (as you can imagine can’t eat much with the stress!) but I just know it’ll be great because these two are putting their heart and soul into the place. Can’t recommend highly enough and I really wish them the best with this new venture, well deserved. I will absolutely be back to visit on more positive terms to see the new rooms when they’re done.
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Opening Times
| Mon | 12:00 – 23:00 |
| Tue | 12:00 – 23:00 |
| Wed | 12:00 – 23:00 |
| Thur | 12:00 – 23:00 |
| Fri | 12:00 – 23:00 |
| Sat | 12:00 – 23:00 |
| Sun | 12:00 – 21:00 |
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Bottisham, Cambridge, CB25