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The Bluebell features a garden, shared lounge, a restaurant and bar in Helpston. The property is located 5.6 miles from Burghley House, 8.1 miles from Longthorpe Tower and 9.2 miles from Peterborough Cathedral. Free WiFi and room service are provided. The rooms in the inn are equipped with a flat-screen TV. Each room has a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. Guest rooms will provide guests with a desk and a coffee machine. You can play tennis at The Bluebell, and the area is popular for fishing and cycling. Fotheringhay Castle is 15 miles from the accommodation, while Rockingham Castle is 25 miles away. East Midlands Airport is 58 miles from the property.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Full English/Irish, Vegan, Gluten-free

Free Parking Available On Site

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There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 twin beds
1 king bed
1 king bed
1 king bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.7
Facilities
9.1
Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.3
Value for money
9.3
Location
9.3
Free Wifi
9.1
High score for Helpston

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Maria
    United States of America United States of America
    The Bluebell was conveniently located to family we were visiting. The room was quiet and comfortable for two. Breakfast was delicious (cooked to order) and service was very friendly. Fresh towels every day were appreciated.
  • Stephen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Set in a pretty village location with easy access to main roads, the Bluebell Inn gives exceptionally good value. The staff are friendly and go out of their way to make you feel comfortable & at home. Good beers & wines with superb, home cooked...
  • David
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    A lovely village pub with loads of character Hosts were very welcoming and the breakfast was amazing.
  • Tina
    United States of America United States of America
    Lovely pub, cosy and comfortable with an amazing breakfast.
  • Jackie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely room, great staff who were very obliging and a fab meal. Definitely recommend the Bluebell Inn.
  • David
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    location and layout of room was excellent. Parking good, Staff friendly and helpful. Booked meal on both nights food was excellent. Dogs welcome and reasonable extra charge. Nice quite location. Nice court yard to sit in outside rooms....
  • Joannecoleman1
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Gorgeous room. Lovely food really lovely staff. Manager running it Paul. He is so friendly and professional. Breakfast was perfectly cooked lovely location too.
  • Geraldine
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very pleasant host and staff. Good food. Not sure about wet room.
  • Mick
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Perfect location as a base for visiting Stamford, Market Deeping, Bourne and the surrounding area. Lovely pub, attentive staff and landlord, excellent food, beautiful accommodation. Can't fault it
  • Marie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The room was amazing - very comfortable bed! The fridge is a great touch, complete with fresh milk and slices of home-made lemon drizzle cake - a lovely surprise. The shower was great, hot and powerful, and the courtyard for guests was well used...

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      British

Amenities of The Bluebell
Great facilities! Review score, 9.1

Most popular amenities

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

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens

Outdoors

  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Coffee machine
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack

Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.

Activities

  • Cycling
  • Fishing
  • Tennis court

Living Area

  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV

Food & Drink

  • Kids' meals
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
Wifi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.

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

  • Accessible parking

Services

  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Baggage storage
  • Room service

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Board games/puzzles

General

  • Adults only
  • Smoke-free property
  • Carpeted
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms

Accessibility

  • Entire unit located on ground floor

Languages Spoken

  • English

House rules
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Check-in
From 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

When traveling with pets please note that the following extra charge is applicable 10 GBP per night per pet. Please inform the property before stay.

Please inform The Bluebell of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

FAQs about The Bluebell

  • The Bluebell has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant #1
  • Yes, The Bluebell is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Room options at The Bluebell include:

    • Twin
    • Double
  • The prices at The Bluebell may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • The Bluebell is 1.3 miles from the center of Helpston. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The Bluebell offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Fishing
    • Tennis court
  • Guests staying at The Bluebell can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.9).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegan
    • Gluten-free
    • À la carte
  • Check-in at The Bluebell is from 5:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.