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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
21B Abbey Row- 2 Bedroom Townhouse (Separate Building) | Living area
Interior entrance
21B Abbey Row- 2 Bedroom Townhouse (Separate Building) | Living area
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Abbey Row, Malmesbury, England, SN16 0BW
  • Malmesbury Abbey
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Highgrove House
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Highgrove House and Gardens
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Bristol (BRS-Bristol Intl.)
    ‪57 min drive‬

Room options

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Classic Double Room

Classic Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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52A Abbey Row - 3 Bedroom Townhouse (Separate building) | Living area

52A Abbey Row - 3 Bedroom Townhouse (Separate building)

  • 110 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 King Beds

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

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

  • 78 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed 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)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 75 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Traditional Double Room

Traditional Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Junior Room

Junior Room

  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Cosy Room

Cosy Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Single Room

Standard Single Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 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)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 96 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds, 1 Twin 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)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 74 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Townhome | Living area

Townhome

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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 - 0.0 km
  • Highgrove House - 9 min drive - 9.8 km
  • Highgrove House and Gardens - 9 min drive - 10.1 km
  • Westonbirt Arboretum - 14 min drive - 14.0 km
  • Cotswold Country Park and Beach - 20 min drive - 20.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Golden Dish - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Potting Shed Pub - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Somerford Arms - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Wheatsheaf Inn Pub - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Abbey Row - ‬1 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. 42-inch LCD televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. 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

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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

  • Weekend full breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: GBP 20 per person
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A restaurant

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • No elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 42-inch LCD TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Memory foam mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • 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 at the property

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.

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 full breakfast: approximately GBP 20 per person
  • Pet fee: GBP 25.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • 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, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. 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. 196 out of 262 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 49 out of 262 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 262 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 262 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 262 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

MIKE

Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous hotel, the hotel staff were amazing they looked after us and our dog in every way. Would highly recommend the Old Bell hotel. Thank you for making us feel so welcome!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I’ve been staying at this beautiful hotel for close to 30 years each time I return to Malmesbury to visit Family. It’s always a special treat, no matter what season!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent short stay for family get together. Friendly staff, great location, clean, comfortable and quirky. Perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Hotel, full of character, lovely friendly service Would definitely stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Neil

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Loren

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sophia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stunning family weekend away!

My family and I had an amazing weekend, we had a small child and 2 dogs with us and everything was great. The lounge area was stunning, this is where we had drinks and breakfast. The Townhouse we stayed in was absolutely stunning and actually looked so much better in person, the photos didn't do the place justice. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Travelled with partner
Rooms are wonderful and the staff go above and beyond
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Tullie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pieter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent location - more than enough options for dining and sightseeing
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I love staying at this hotel. It is quirky, comfortable and with superb friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vance

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A wonderful find

A wonderful find in a fascinating town. Excellent atmosphere, service and food.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Les

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Really nice hotel
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful hotel

Beautiful hotel, comfy and cosy rooms, amazing restaurant serving delicious food and breakfast. Would love to stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and customer service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maurice J

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We didn't plan to eat here, but due to convenience we ordered lunch, which was so good we returned for dinner, then breakfast (which was included). All in all, a great place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Every detail has been thought of, would recommend and definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Tony

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

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