About The Mill

Enjoying considerable media acclaim over the past few years, The Mill offers guests a cosy and relaxing break in a choice of just two, bespoke rooms.

Rooms are located in a converted cottage, on ground floor level with no stairs. They are separate from the main house of the owners, with both the Melford Room and the Garden Room having private off road parking and individual entrances, offering complete privacy and flexibility so guests can come and go as they please.

In August 2025, The Mail on Sunday featured the Mill as one of ‘Britain’s best B&B’s, in addition to being voted the East of England B&B winner in 2024.

The Mill has also ​​featur​ed​ twice in The Sunday Times as a special place to stay; and The Guardian newspaper who recommended The Mill in their ‘top 40 cosy B&B’s for the winter’ article. In 2021, The Mill appeared in The Sunday Observer in a feature called ‘Literary stays’ featuring Edmund Blunden, and has recently achieved a KAYAK travel award.

Inspected and selected by Sawdays, The Mill is included in Sawdays ‘great British B&B guide’ and has been awarded an amazing seven certificates of excellence by TripAdvisor (2019 – 2025) click the TripAdvisor link at the bottom of the page to see what guests are saying about us.

Enjoy a hearty home cooked breakfast taken in the conservatory of the main house before exploring the village and further afield. To compliment your stay, The Mill offers free use of sit on kayaks and bicycles, enabling guests to navigate the delightful river Stour in Sudbury or the numerous cycle routes in and around the village.

OUR PRICING IS SEASONAL - PLEASE CLICK THE BOOK A ROOM BUTTON ON OUR WEBSITE FOR PRICING.

WE OFFER WINTER DEALS FOR £199 FOR 2 NIGHTS - SEE OUR SPECIALS PAGE.

Facilities

Wi-Fi
On-site parking
Wood-burning stove or fireplace
Balcony or terrace
Garden or outdoor space
Free parking

Nearby Businesses

001 nt melford hall

This romantic turreted brick mansion, home of the Hyde Parker family, features Regency, Georgian…

001 nt melford hall
Attractions

Melford Hall – National Trust

This romantic turreted brick mansion, home of the Hyde Parker family, features Regency, Georgian…

001 the black lion hotel long melford

Proud to have been voted Best Place to Stay in the East by The Sunday Times, we offer ten…

001 the black lion hotel long melford
Accommodation

The Black Lion Hotel

Proud to have been voted Best Place to Stay in the East by The Sunday Times, we offer ten…

001 kentwell hall long melford
Attractions

Kentwell Hall

A timeless Manor House set in acres of stunning, family-friendly gardens and parkland, in the…

001 kentwell hall long melford
Attractions

Kentwell Hall

A timeless Manor House set in acres of stunning, family-friendly gardens and parkland, in the…

Ark Wines Mount Farm Vineyards Vines Suffolk

Set over 30 acres of land, Mount Farm Vineyards is home to eight different varieties of grapes,…

Ark Wines Mount Farm Vineyards Vines Suffolk
Attractions

Ark Wines - Mount Farm Vineyards

Set over 30 acres of land, Mount Farm Vineyards is home to eight different varieties of grapes,…

Stay In Touch

Sign up for our newsletter for East of England holiday ideas, places to stay, seasonal guides and local events. We’ll share inspiration for days out, coastal breaks and countryside escapes, plus occasional highlights worth bookmarking. No spam, just helpful updates when there’s something good to share.

Pattern