Discover Malmesbury's charm at The Old Bell Hotel, where British cuisine and warm hospitality meet. Enjoy a meal at the on-site bistro, Abbey Row, or unwind in the garden or on the terrace with WiFi and 2 bars nearby. Helpful staff have impressed previous guests.
Reviews
9.49.4 out of 10
Exceptional
Popular amenities
24/7 front desk
Bar
Gym
Laundry facilities
Pet friendly
Main amenities (12)
Daily housekeeping
Restaurant and 2 bars/lounges
Breakfast available
Room service
Meeting rooms
Terrace
24-hour front desk
Garden
Front-desk safe
Self-serve laundry
Conference space
Luggage storage
Feel at home (6)
Garden
Terrace
Daily housekeeping
Laundry facilities
Coffee/tea maker
Bathtub or shower
The current price is $220
$220
$264 total
includes taxes & fees
May 26 - May 27
Room options
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Deluxe Double Room
Highlights
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Free cribs/infant beds
Memory foam bed
Bathrobes
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
25 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 Double Bed
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Cosy Room
Highlights
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Free cribs/infant beds
Memory foam bed
Bathrobes
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
16 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 Double Bed
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Classic Double Room
Highlights
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Free cribs/infant beds
Memory foam bed
Bathrobes
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
20 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 Double Bed
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Standard Single Room
Highlights
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Memory foam bed
Bathrobes
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
In-room safe
16 sq m
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed
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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
Bristol International Airport (BRS) - 62 min drive
Kemble Station - 16 min drive
Chippenham Station - 23 min drive
Melksham Station - 24 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
At The Old Bell Hotel, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Thames River. Guests looking for a bite to eat can check out Abbey Row, which serves British cuisine and is open for breakfast and dinner. Other highlights at this eco-certified hotel include 2 bars/lounges, a terrace, and a garden. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.
Languages
English, French, Romanian, Spanish
At a glance
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Hotel size
34 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 AM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets
Pets allowed (dogs only)*
Service animals welcome
Restrictions apply*
Food and water bowls available
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Free onsite self parking
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Full breakfast (surcharge) on weekend mornings 7:30 AM–10:30 AM
2 bars/lounges
Restaurant
Room service (limited hours)
Traveling with children
Children's menu
What to do
Free use of nearby fitness center
Working away
Meeting rooms
Conference space
Services
24-hour front desk
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Facilities
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Terrace
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Handrails in stairways
Stair-free path to entrance
Room amenities
Home comfort
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Sleep well
Memory foam mattress
Bed sheets provided
What to enjoy
Individually furnished and decorated
Freshen up
Bathtub or shower
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Free bottled water
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Special features
Dining
Abbey Row - This bistro specializes in British cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, dinner, and light fare. A children's menu is available.
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.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 20 per person
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for GBP 25.0 per day
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 25.00 per pet, per night
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Cashless transactions are available.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
Also known as
Old Bell Hotel Malmesbury
Old Bell Hotel
Old Bell Malmesbury
Old Bell
Classic Hotel Old Bell
Malmesbury Classic Hotel
Classic Hotel Malmesbury
The Old Bell Hotel Malmesbury
The Old Bell Hotel Hotel
The Old Bell Hotel Malmesbury
The Old Bell Hotel Hotel Malmesbury
Frequently asked questions
Are pets allowed at The Old Bell Hotel?
Yes, dogs are welcome. There's a charge of GBP 25.00 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.
Is parking offered on site at The Old Bell Hotel?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Old Bell Hotel?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 AM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at The Old Bell Hotel and nearby?
The Old Bell Hotel has 2 bars and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near The Old Bell Hotel?
Yes, Abbey Row offers British cuisine.
What's the area around The Old Bell Hotel like?
The Old Bell Hotel is located a short 1-minute walk from Malmesbury Abbey.
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The Old Bell Hotel Reviews
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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9.4/10
Cleanliness
9.4/10
Staff & service
8.6/10
Amenities
9.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
Service staff
Room
Food
Breakfast
Location
Restaurant
Parking
Bed
Lobby
Welcoming
What guests liked
Breakfast was freshly cooked to order and delicious. (7 reviews)
The restaurant served delicious food of high quality, with breakfast cooked to order and a modern British menu. (5 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.
Reviews
10/10
Great Hotel, full of character, lovely friendly service
Would definitely stay here again
Louise
1-night trip
10/10
Excellent short stay for family get together. Friendly staff, great location, clean, comfortable and quirky. Perfect.
Glen
1-night trip
10/10
Rooms are wonderful and the staff go above and beyond
Nicola
1-night trip
10/10
Excellent location - more than enough options for dining and sightseeing
Pieter
1-night trip
10/10
Really nice hotel
Les
1-night trip
10/10
I love staying at this hotel. It is quirky, comfortable and with superb friendly staff.
Deborah
1-night trip
10/10
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!
Sophia
1-night trip
10/10
Beautiful hotel, comfy and cosy rooms, amazing restaurant serving delicious food and breakfast. Would love to stay again.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
10/10
Every detail has been thought of, would recommend and definitely stay again
Sean
1-night trip
10/10
Quite simply, the perfect place to stay.
Lisa
2-night trip
10/10
A wonderful find in a fascinating town. Excellent atmosphere, service and food.
Dave
1-night trip
10/10
Great staff and customer service
Andrew
1-night trip
10/10
Very clean, friendly and helpful staff
Antony
1-night trip
10/10
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.
Maurice J
1-night trip
10/10
Exceptional staff,very helpful, rooms very clean and beautifully presented
Nicola
1-night trip
10/10
Beautifully appointed, unusual and excellent food, beautiful rooms, helpful staff.
Wendy
1-night trip
10/10
Very large room with large comfortable bed. So unique and a great experience overall. Wish we could have stayed more than one night
Angela
1-night trip
10/10
Great stay, came to a wedding in the local area. This hotel was perfect for us all, location bars and food.
All staff are very polite and helpful.
M
4-night trip
10/10
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
Elizabeth
1-night trip
10/10
Great place. Excellent service
G
2-night trip
10/10
A charming old hotel with very friendly and helpful staff. Nicely appointed comfortable room. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Deborah
4-night trip
10/10
Lovely lounges, staff and room. Outstanding restaurant
Verified traveler
1-night trip
10/10
Was amazing thank you so much
Samantha
1-night trip
10/10
Truly luxurious relaxing breakaway.
I felt very welcome and at home with lovely friendly staff. Very comfortable and warm room.