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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.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Free private parking available at the hotel


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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
1 single bed
1 extra-large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
9.0
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.3
Value for money
8.3
Location
9.5
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Susan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    everything but one thing. the receptionist was really welcoming and helpful
  • Griffiths
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    History & location of hotel were perfect. Staff outstanding.
  • Lesley
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The decoration The design of all the area Our room The restaurant The staff
  • Peter
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    A very welcoming Hotel. Friendly staff, good decor and good service.
  • Sharon
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely clean room. Very good service. Excellent breakfast.
  • Penny
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The hotel is very central to Malmesbury and has its own parking. The staff were very welcoming and helpful. The glass of prosecco on arrival was a nice gesture. Our room was in the coach house and we could access it either via the hotel or via...
  • Emilie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    This is a lovely hotel with quirky, cool decor, lovely staff and quaint, cosy rooms. The food and drink offerings are also fantastic. Would highly recommended a visit.
  • Suzanne
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Friendly welcome, lovely decor, great breakfast. Would certainly return.
  • Sarah
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Convenient for my son’s wedding. Bedroom was very comfortable. Staff really helpful
  • Rowena
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beautiful, quirky decor. Incredibly helpful staff. Amazing location

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Abbey Row
    • Cuisine
      British • Local
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Traditional • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Facilities of Old Bell Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 9

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Family rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
Bedroom
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruits
    Additional charge
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
Internet
Wired internet is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Services
    • Pet bowls
    • Pet basket
    • Fax/photocopying
      Additional charge
    • Packed lunches
    • Laundry
      Additional charge
    • 24-hour front desk
    • Meeting/banquet facilities
      Additional charge
    • Room service
    Reception services
    • Invoice provided
    Safety & security
    • CCTV in common areas
    General
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Heating
    • Family rooms
    • Ironing facilities
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Iron
    Languages spoken
    • English
    • Spanish
    • French
    • Romanian

    House rules
    Old Bell Hotel takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 15:00
    Check-out
    Until 11:00
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

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

    Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

    The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

    All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

    No age restriction
    There is no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
    Groups
    When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
    Accepted payment methods
    American ExpressVisaMastercardJCBMaestroCash

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Please note that for bookings of 3 nights or more, a 25% deposit will be taken.

    FAQs about Old Bell Hotel

    • Old Bell Hotel has 1 restaurant:

      • Abbey Row
    • The prices at Old Bell Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Check-in at Old Bell Hotel is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

    • Room options at Old Bell Hotel include:

      • Double
      • Single
    • Old Bell Hotel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Old Bell Hotel is 350 yards from the centre of Malmesbury. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.