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The Old Bell Hotel

4.0 star property
4-star eco-certified hotel near Malmesbury Abbey

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Front of property
Front of property
21B Abbey Row- 2 Bedroom Townhouse (Separate Building) | Living area
Interior entrance
35 Abbey Row- Three-Bedroom Townhouse (Separate Building) | Private kitchen

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Guests liked:

Friendly staff

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

Map
Abbey Row, Malmesbury, England, SN16 0BW
  • Malmesbury Abbey
    1 min walk
  • Lacock Abbey Country House
    6 min drive
  • M4 Karting
    9 min drive
  • Bristol (BRS-Bristol Intl.)
    62 min drive

Room options

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Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Cosy Room

Cosy Room

  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Classic Double Room

Classic Double Room

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Single Room

Standard Single Room

  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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35 Abbey Row- Three-Bedroom Townhouse (Separate Building) | Living area

35 Abbey Row- Three-Bedroom Townhouse (Separate Building)

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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19B Abbey Row-One-Bedroom Townhouse (Separate Building) | Living area

19B Abbey Row-One-Bedroom Townhouse (Separate Building)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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68 Abbey Row- Two-Bedroom Townhouse (Separate Building)

68 Abbey Row- Two-Bedroom Townhouse (Separate Building)

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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21B Abbey Row- 2 Bedroom Townhouse (Separate Building)

21B Abbey Row- 2 Bedroom Townhouse (Separate Building)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Traditional Double Room

Traditional Double Room

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Junior Room

Junior Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Malmesbury

Malmesbury retreat .A stay at this hotel places you within half a mile (1 km) of Malmesbury Abbey and 6 miles (10 km) of M4 Karting. Highgrove House and Highgrove Shop Tetbury are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Malmesbury Abbey - 1 min walk
  • Highgrove House - 8 min drive
  • Highgrove House and Gardens - 10 min drive
  • Westonbirt Arboretum - 12 min drive
  • Cotswold Country Park and Beach - 16 min drive

Getting around

  • Kemble Station - 16 min drive
  • Bristol International Airport (BRS) - 62 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Malmesbury Garden Centre Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Golden Dish - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Potting Shed Pub - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Somerford Arms - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Whole Hog - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Old Bell Hotel

4-star eco-certified hotel near Malmesbury Abbey
There's a restaurant on site. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Public spaces have free WiFi. The eco-certified The Old Bell Hotel also features a terrace, a garden, and laundry facilities. Self parking is free.

This 4-star Malmesbury hotel is smoke free.

  • 34 guestrooms or units
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Meeting rooms
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Newspapers for purchase
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
The Old Bell Hotel offers 34 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include desks. Beds feature memory foam mattresses. This Malmesbury hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Tourism Program, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Languages

English, French, Romanian, Spanish

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee daily 8:00 AM–10:00 AM: GBP 25 per person
  • 1 restaurant
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • Room service available

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stair-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Memory foam mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Desk
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 AM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 25.00 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 25.0 per day.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for GBP 15.0 per night.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately GBP 25 per person
  • Pet fee: GBP 25.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 15.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 25.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

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The Old Bell Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 183 out of 245 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 45 out of 245 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 245 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 245 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 245 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
An oldie but a goodie.
The Ye Olde Bell Hotel is reputed to be the oldest hotel in England. Despite the fact it has been operating since 1220, it offers the same level of service and luxurious accommodation as many of today’s modern hotels have to offer. I would go back in a heartbeat.
The exterior view.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa, Banbury

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quite simply, the perfect place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Antony

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, friendly and helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our stay in Malsembury
Very large room with large comfortable bed. So unique and a great experience overall. Wish we could have stayed more than one night
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel with wonderful friendly staff. Lots of quirky features and fabulous food. Hot water a bit hit and miss but will still go back
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Geoffrey

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dean

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always loved the Town and now haveing stayed here at The Old Bell Hotel we have been completely Blown away, fantastic property, deco, staff and service. We will return for sure. Many thanks to all for the hard work that goes on behind the scenes. Absolutely great.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Grant

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gordon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderous break. Cannot fault it at all.
Absolutely superb stay. No issues what so ever. Will be back asap.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

BRANDON

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exceptional staff,very helpful, rooms very clean and beautifully presented
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheila

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Was amazing thank you so much
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

G

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place. Excellent service
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved it
Lovely lounges, staff and room. Outstanding restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

david

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Lovely Hotel
Truly luxurious relaxing breakaway. I felt very welcome and at home with lovely friendly staff. Very comfortable and warm room.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023