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The Old Bell Hotel

4.0 star property
Hotel with 2 bars/lounges, near Malmesbury Abbey

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21B Abbey Row- 2 Bedroom Townhouse (Separate Building) | Living area | 42-inch LCD TV with satellite channels
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Terrace/patio
21B Abbey Row- 2 Bedroom Townhouse (Separate Building) | Living area | 42-inch LCD TV with satellite channels
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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Gym
  • Bar
  • Laundry facilities
  • Pet-friendly

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants 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
  • Bath or shower
The current price is £195
includes taxes & fees
23 Jun - 24 Jun

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Classic Double Room | 1 bedroom, memory-foam beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Classic Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Memory foam bed
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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52A Abbey Row - 3 Bedroom Townhouse (Separate building) | Living area | 42-inch LCD TV with satellite channels

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

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Free cots/infant beds
Dining table
LCD TV
3 bedrooms
  • 110 sq m
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 King Beds

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19B Abbey Row-One-Bedroom Townhouse (Separate Building) | Living area | 42-inch LCD TV with satellite channels

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

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Dining table
  • 78 sq m
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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21B Abbey Row- 2 Bedroom Townhouse (Separate Building) | 1 bedroom, memory-foam beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

21B Abbey Row- 2 Bedroom Townhouse (Separate Building)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Dining table
LCD TV
  • 75 sq m
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Traditional Double Room | 1 bedroom, memory-foam beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Traditional Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Memory foam bed
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Junior Room | 1 bedroom, memory-foam beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Junior Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Memory foam bed
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double Room | 1 bedroom, memory-foam beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Deluxe Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Memory foam bed
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Cosy Room | 1 bedroom, memory-foam beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Cosy Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Memory foam bed
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Single Room | 1 bedroom, memory-foam beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Standard Single Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Memory foam bed
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

View all photos for 35 Abbey Row- Three-Bedroom Townhouse (Separate Building)

35 Abbey Row- Three-Bedroom Townhouse (Separate Building) | Living area | 42-inch LCD TV with satellite channels

35 Abbey Row- Three-Bedroom Townhouse (Separate Building)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
  • 96 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds, 1 Single Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

View all photos for 68 Abbey Row- Two-Bedroom Townhouse (Separate Building)

68 Abbey Row- Two-Bedroom Townhouse (Separate Building) | 1 bedroom, memory-foam beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

68 Abbey Row- Two-Bedroom Townhouse (Separate Building)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
  • 74 sq m
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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About the area

Map
Abbey Row, Malmesbury, England, SN16 0BW

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

  • 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 visit Abbey Row, which serves British cuisine and is open for breakfast and dinner. Other highlights at this eco-friendly hotel include 2 bars/lounges, a terrace and a garden. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff.

Languages

English, French, Romanian, Spanish

More about this property

VISIBILITY

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 34 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 AM
    • Contactless check-in and check-out are available
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

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

Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs only)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Restrictions apply*
    • Food and water bowls available

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking

Other information

    • Smoke-free property
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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)

Travelling with children

  • Children's menu

What to do

  • Free use of nearby fitness centre

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 stairwells
  • Step-free path to entrance
ROOM

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 42-inch LCD TV
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Memory-foam mattress
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Bath or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Local maps
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Special features

Dining

Abbey Row – This bistro specialises 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 Programme – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.
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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 is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that 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
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The Old Bell Hotel Hotel Malmesbury
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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 social distancing 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

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
Shower
Lobby

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)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent short stay for family get together. Friendly staff, great location, clean, comfortable and quirky. Perfect.
Glen, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent location - more than enough options for dining and sightseeing
Pieter, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Rooms are wonderful and the staff go above and beyond
Nicola, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Really nice hotel
Les, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I love staying at this hotel. It is quirky, comfortable and with superb friendly staff.
Deborah, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful hotel

Beautiful hotel, comfy and cosy rooms, amazing restaurant serving delicious food and breakfast. Would love to stay again.
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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!
Sophia, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

A wonderful find

A wonderful find in a fascinating town. Excellent atmosphere, service and food.
Dave, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great staff and customer service
Andrew, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very clean, friendly and helpful staff
Antony, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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

Exceptional staff,very helpful, rooms very clean and beautifully presented
Nicola, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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
Angela, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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 Exceptional

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 Exceptional

Loved it

Lovely lounges, staff and room. Outstanding restaurant
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Was amazing thank you so much
Samantha, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We had a lovely stay. Will certainly be back. Excellent service.
Castanheira, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

First class accomodation and customer service.
Andrew, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderous break. Cannot fault it at all.

Absolutely superb stay. No issues what so ever. Will be back asap.
Gordon, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

A really nice welcoming Very clean & tidy
John, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Thomas, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Awesome

Great location to visit Costwolds and great service. Very helpful staff. Can’t wait to come back.
Carol, 6-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Truly lovely oldy worldy

Met friends for a one night stay. Dinner in hotel restaurant quite quirky but relaxed and food delicious. All staff are super friendly and helpful. Room clean and bed very comfortable. Would definitely stay again.
Valerie, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely hotel, staff were fabulous, always helpful a cheerful without being over bearing. Very comfortable room and we had a fab meal in the restaurant. Indeed, the food was of a high standard. There are lots of areas to sit and enjoy the hotel,?it’s been very well thought out.
Carolyn, 2-night trip