£1m Pear Tree Inn guest houses now open at The Bull

The Pear Tree Inn at The Bull Freehouse in Troston, near Bury St Edmunds, opened earlier this summer after a huge £1m investment. 

Sam Darling, owner of The Bull, renovated the pub during the COVID-19 lockdowns in 2021 after the building had sat empty for nearly a decade. 

One of the bedrooms in the guest house (Image: Hannah Dewar)He said: "It looked apocalyptic but we've had great reviews since we reopened.

"Times are changing and pubs have to adapt to serve their customers."

Since the guest house opened in July visitors have travelled from as far as Yorkshire to stay in the luxury rooms. 

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The Pear Tree Inn was converted from an old farm cottage dating back to 1760 and includes seven en-suite bedrooms. 

The rooms feature handmade furniture and bathtubs (Image: Hannah Dewar)Mr Darling added: "We want to make sure that the pub is around for years to come. 

"People have been blown away, there's no accommodation like this in the area.

"It's very bespoke."