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The Packhorse Inn

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Luxury
5.0 star property
9.0

Wonderful

Serene garden luxury near the station

Elegant and inviting, this luxury inn offers a serene garden and terrace near the train station. Delight in the on-site bar, restaurant, and complimentary in-room WiFi.

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Business services

Room options

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Luxury Double or Twin Room, Bathtub | Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Luxury Double or Twin Room, Bathtub

  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Large Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Classic Double or Twin Room, Courtyard Area | Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Classic Double or Twin Room, Courtyard Area

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Classic Double Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Classic Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Luxury Double Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Luxury Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Comfort Double Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Comfort Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Superior Double Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Superior Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Premium Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Premium Double or Twin Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Superior Double or Twin Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Located in Newmarket, The Packhorse Inn is near a train station. West Stow Country Park and Anglo Saxon Village and Suffolk Regiment Museum are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lackford Lakes and Wicken Fen National Nature Reserve. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Mildenhall Stadium, or consider a night out at Burwell House. Visit our Newmarket travel guide
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Bridge St, Newmarket, England, CB8 8SP

What's nearby

  • Ground level view on a race course of turnstiles used on a famous horse racing track in Newmarket, Suffolk, UK. Used to train horse and jockey of starting a race.
    Newmarket Racecourse
    10 min drive - 10.8 km
  • Red Lodge Karting
    7 min drive - 7.9 km
  • National Horseracing Museum
    7 min drive - 8.5 km
  • Royal Worlington & Newmarket Golf Club
    10 min drive - 13.1 km
  • National Stud
    12 min drive - 15.6 km

Getting around

  • Kennett Station
    3 min drive
  • Cambridge (CBG)
    28 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Packhorse Inn
    1 min walk
  • Squires and Roxanne Bar
    6 min drive
  • The Bell Inn
    4 min drive
  • Breadline
    5 min drive
  • Rumbles Fish Bar
    5 min drive

About this property

The Packhorse Inn

  • Luxury inn near Newmarket Racecourse
  • A terrace, a garden and a bar are just a few of the amenities provided at The Packhorse Inn. Free in-room WiFi and a restaurant are available to all guests.
  • You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
    • Free self-parking
    • Full breakfast (surcharge), newspapers in the reception and a banquet hall
    • Bike parking, smoke-free property and 1 meeting room
  • Room features
  • All guest rooms are individually furnished, and include amenities, such as free WiFi, free bottled water and room service.
  • Other amenities include:
    • Heating and portable fans
    • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hairdryers
    • Coffee/tea makers and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 18.50 for adults and GBP 10 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally sourced food prioritised
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Some profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Room service

More

  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Portable fan
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
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

There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on Monday and Tuesday:
  • Bar/lounge
  • Restaurant

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets are 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 on 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 per stay.
Cots (infant beds) are available for GBP 15 per stay

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately GBP 18.5 for adults and from GBP 10 for children
  • Pet fee: GBP 25 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 15 per stay
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 15 per stay

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, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Frequently asked questions

Is The Packhorse Inn 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 is parking at The Packhorse Inn?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Packhorse Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Packhorse Inn?

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

Where is The Packhorse Inn located?

Situated in Newmarket, this luxury inn is within 6 miles (10 km) of National Horseracing Museum, Red Lodge Karting and Newmarket Racecourse. National Stud and West Stow Country Park and Anglo Saxon Village are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The Packhorse Inn Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

9.2

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 56 out of 81 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 81 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 81 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 81 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 81 reviews

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice room, good food
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely inn. Very well looked after by the lively staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely room and very peaceful!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely buzzing inn! Great food!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

D J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was spacious and nicely decorated, had a great bath and toiletries. The pub was lovely and we found the evening meal delicious. The breakfast was very good also. Location was great 👍 not too far out of Newmarket itself . Easy parking, would definitely recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful inn and restaurant. Rooms are spacious, clean and well stocked. The restaurant is excellent and I enjoyed both evening meal and breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lucy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
From the start to the end our stay was amazing. The staff met all of our needs and Ben was great looking after us at dinner. Dinner was delicious and the breakfast catered for myself and 10 year old son with the waitress being very accommodating and professional.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lani

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Absolutely magnificent stay! Luxurious bedrooms with all the needed amenities. The staff were lovely and so helpful. We will definitely stay here the next time we are in the area. Thank you for the very special stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

One of the best places to stay

A lovely stay and great service. As a female solo traveler, you feel safe and secure. The team are very helpful and attentive, the food was lovely and I shall look forward to my next stay. This will be my go to spot to stay when working away on business.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

D J

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

Great stay

Great stay at the packhorse inn. Good choice of beer's , lovely restaurant. Found the staff and the food really nice. Our room was spacious with nice toiletries. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Stayed with you Friday and Saturday. Lovely room. Very comfortable bed. The room was spotless. Staff very friendly and nothing was too much trouble. The only negatives were the shower was blocked and the buffet breakfast choices were not as good on the Sunday.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A little gem! Great, peaceful location, fabulous room, friendly staff and the best breakfast we’ve had in a very long time. Definitely booking again to sample the restaurant menu.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bridie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We had a truly wonderful stay at The Packhorse Inn. We stayed in Warren Room which was really lovely a very comfortable bed and a fantastic bathroom. Areas of the room and the hallway leading to it are a little tired looking stained carpet and areas of paintwork could be refreshed. The food was absolutely amazing we had roast beef and sticky date pudding for our meal. Lovely service the waiter was very helpful and attentive. Breakfast was also very good the staff looking after us were so helpful and nothing was too much trouble. We will definitely return!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Visiting friends who live and are regular visitors to the pub. Great location. Excellent service and well worth a bisit
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gary

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

Overnight stay

My wife and I stayed overnight to meet up with family and have a meal together. The room was lovely, clean, and welcoming. Bathroom was modern and clean with good shower. The staff were very friendly and the service was great! We had a meal in the restaurant which was wonderful, the breakfast was equally as good! All in all a great stay and I can see us revisiting.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Phillip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the restaurant and the amazing staff and the location is wonderful. Only downside was the room that we were allocated while comfortable had an unimpressive aspect and was missing some finer details e.g. could have done with an extra chair and a small coffee table (the room was big enough) and it lacked hanging space. Overall though a lovely stay..
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fiona

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Weekend visiting Newmarket.

We had a lovely one night stay in the Warren room, it was very comfortable with a beautiful bathroom, two small notes, there is no accessible plug socket near the right hand side of the bed & the TV was not working while we were there but that wasn’t really a problem for us as we were out most of the time. The food was excellent and staff very friendly and attentive.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Maria

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

Overall good with some room for improvement

The room was decorated nicely and bed was comfortable but no air con, which was an issue in May but would be uncomfortable at the height of summer. Location is lovely and picturesque. Dinner was nice but felt overpriced for what it was.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice Inn. Room was spacious, clean and well maintained. There was no shower in my room which I prefer, and instead a bath was in the actjual bedroom with a shower attachment. The food was very good. I had the cured trout and fish and chips, which although expensive, was of top quality. The cooked breakfast was one of the best I've had, but as i don't eat much bread or pastries, they could have done with some yoghurt and a better selection of fresh fruit. Overall thoiugh, I would recommend this place.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joe

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

Very pleasant inn for business or couples trip!

The Packhorse Inn was a very pleasant inn to stay at for my business trip! The room itself was well air conditioned and the amenities were very comfortable. Any extras needed such as ironing board, etc were readily available from the staff. Had breakfast and supper multiple evenings of my trip and always enjoyed them throughly. Generous portions and reasonable pricing. The inn itself is located next to a quiet and quaint village which is a short few minute drive into Newmarket which is loaded with eateries and walking areas. All very nice due to the presence of the racehorse facilities surrounding the area. Would highly recommend the packhorse for business or a couples getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

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

Great hotel but let down by noise in room

Was staying for business, hotel and service were excellent and food a high standard. My only issue was the bedroom (The Folly) was directly above the kitchen so very noisy until just after 11pm and then again from 7am. Wouldn't return as I value a good night's sleep which is a shame as otherwise ideal for my needs.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

H

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Fabulous room. Great staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Always top class!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Luke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Honestly could not fault this place at all. Staff very welcoming and attentive. If things were not available in your room they would be more than happy to help and provide eg. Iron and Iron Board. The breakfast was amazing and the fresh pastel del nata was even better than what I’ve had in Portugal! 10/10 recommend
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bernie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The food was excellent. One of the best steaks I’ve ever had the pleasure. Staff were excellent & friendly. Set in beautiful countryside.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

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