With a traditional restaurant, cosy bedrooms and period features, The Bell is situated in the heart of Thetford. Just 2 miles from Thetford Forest, the inn offers free parking and a leafy garden. Set in a 16th-century building, the individual rooms at Bell each have a private bathroom and a work desk. Some feature original Tudor wall paintings and exposed beams, and all have a hairdryer, TV and CD player. King James Restaurant serves traditional British cuisine and seasonal specials. The historical bar boasts original features, and offers a range of real ales and snacks. The Bell Hotel was also featured throughout the Dad’s Army TV series. Situated on the corner of King Street and Bridge Street, The Bell is a short walk from Thetford’s shops and restaurants. The A11 motorway is a 3-minute drive, and nearby Brandon is a 10-minute drive away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.

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Hotel chain/brand

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.7)

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish

Free parking available at the hotel

Loyal customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
1 single bed
2 single beds
1 double bed
or
1 large double bed
1 double bed
and
1 sofa bed
1 double bed
and
1 sofa bed
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Guest review summary
Guests commended the <b>friendly staff</b> and excellent <b>location</b> of Bell by Greene King Inns. <b>Breakfast</b> received mixed reviews, with some enjoying the variety while others noted delays. <b>Room comfort</b> and <b>cleanliness</b> were also mixed, with some guests finding them spacious but in need of refurbishment. <b>Bed comfort</b> varied.
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Staff
8.8
Facilities
7.2
Cleanliness
7.9
Comfort
7.8
Value for money
7.7
Location
8.7
Free WiFi
7.0
Low score for Thetford

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Traditional

Facilities of Bell by Greene King Inns

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Family rooms
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle

Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

Activities

  • Golf course (within 3 km)

Living Area

  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Telephone
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Bar

Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible).

  • Accessible parking

Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Wake-up service
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Wake up service/Alarm clock
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
  • Room service

Reception services

  • Invoice provided

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security

General

  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Languages spoken

  • English

House rules
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Check-in
From 14:00 to 23:30
Check-out
From 01:00 to 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.

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
Cot upon request
Free

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

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
Groups
When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
American ExpressVisaMastercardMaestroCash is not accepted

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

Please note that the hotel does not have a lift and there are no ground-floor rooms.

Please note, the Bell is a popular wedding venue. If you stay on Fridays or Saturdays, there may be noise and a disco taking place.

Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

It is not possible to stay at this property for Coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

FAQs about Bell by Greene King Inns

  • Check-in at Bell by Greene King Inns is from 14:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • Yes, Bell by Greene King Inns is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Guests staying at Bell by Greene King Inns can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.2).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Full English/Irish
  • Bell by Greene King Inns is 400 yards from the centre of Thetford. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Bell by Greene King Inns offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Golf course (within 3 km)
  • Bell by Greene King Inns has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant #1
  • The prices at Bell by Greene King Inns may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Room options at Bell by Greene King Inns include:

    • Double
    • Single
    • Twin
    • Family