The Old Bell Hotel

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Scored 8.9
Rated excellent

Excellent location!

9.6

England’s oldest hotel (from 1220) in England’s first capital offers quintessentially English service and hospitality. Experience levels of service that you would find hard to better anywhere in England. The highly rated Old Bell, reputed to be England's oldest purpose-built hotel, is adjacent to the famous Abbey in the historic town of Malmesbury, on the edge of the Cotswolds, 5 miles from Junction 17 of the M4 motorway and near Chippenham. The Old Bell is steeped in character with log fires, paintings, stone-walls and period furniture. The bedrooms are individually furnished: those in the main house are more period in character, some with beams and fireplaces; those in the Coach House have a light and airy feel to them. Please note that when booking 5 or more rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Breakfast Info

Full English/Irish, Buffet

  • Free private parking available at the hotel

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Sofia
Sweden Sweden
“Beautiful hotel, we loved our room with a view of the abbey. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Great breakfast.”
John
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The location was great: next to the Abbey; in easy walking distance to the shops and restaurants. The staff were were attentive and friendly. Everywhere in the hotel was comfortable. The food was fine.”
Lanan
United States United States
“Such a remarkable hotel! Gorgeous history, decor, food and most of all staff!”
Robert
Canada Canada
“It was a wonderful experience staying in an historic hotel with so much character. The public rooms were colourful, whimsical and inviting. Our room was just lovely. Our dinner in the evening as well as breakfast the following morning were...”
Diane
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Room was large clean comfortable and with great kettle / cafeteria. Coffee provided was excellent. Fridge with cans of water etc . Food was delicious at breakfast and dinner. Some good choices for me as a non meat eater which was nice. Very dog...”
Sellers
Switzerland Switzerland
“Had so much personality in terms of interior, while not compromising on quality: professional and welcoming staff, great dinner at the cozy restaurant, for evening drinks and morning coffees and cozy tea room and clean and colorful bedroom....”
Lisa
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Breakfast was exceptional. We asked to move and were actually upgraded to a fabulous room, which was airy and had a much bigger bed. We thought the rooms were well stocked with Dyson hair dryers, a lovely touch, and fab coffee, and the latest...”
Debbie
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Lovely hotel, great lounge areas, beautifully decorated, attentive staff, free glass of fizz on arrival. Great dinner in the restaurant & very good value & lovely hot breakfast the following day.”
Jim
United States United States
“We loved the hotel, loved our room, loved the bathtub and the view from our room of the Abbey was fantastic. Great dining room... good food. Great staff. Overall one of the BEST hotel rooms/hotel we've stayed in over all our years of traveling...”
Anthea
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The staff were all smiling Nothing was two much trouble for them and they were more than helpful. I have never had nicer bath towels in any hotel. So very soft and white!”

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Abbey Row
  • Cuisine
    British • Local
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Dinner
  • Ambience
    Traditional • Romantic
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of The Old Bell Hotel

Great facilities! Review score, 8.9

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

House rules

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Check-in
From 3:00 PM
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
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Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
£25 per child, per night
Crib upon request
Free
3 - 12 years
Extra bed upon request
£25 per child, per night

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No age restriction
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Pets
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Groups
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that the following rooms are located on upper-level floors:

- Double Room - Character

- A unit of 'Deluxe Double Room'

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