The Old Bell Hotel





The Old Bell Hotel & Restaurant is a comfortable, country hotel full of character and charm, reputed to be the oldest purpose built hotel in England (c.1220) and Grade I Listed. The hotel nestles in the beautiful medieval Cotswold town of Malmesbury.
With crackling log fires, cosy corners, squashy sofas, plump duvets, fine linen and fabulous food and wine - this is pure indulgence.
The Old Bell Hotel is 75 yards from the famous Abbey House Gardens (open March - October) with over 2000 roses. These fabulous gardens were featured on BBC Gardeners' World in June 2002. Westonbirt Arboretum which runs the International Festival of Gardens event from June until September is 3 miles distant, and Highgrove, home of HRH Prince Charles, is also within 3 miles near the pretty town of Tetbury.
There is great shopping within 30 minutes' drive at Bath and the Swindon Designer Outlet. Or try an after lunch walk in the nearby Westonbirt Arboretum, followed by the newspapers and a traditional tea.
Experience History with comfort and delightfully individual.
We have 34 rooms individually designed and furnished with named after local historical figures and previous owners of this Grade 1 listed hotel. Each room is equipped with luxury bathrobes and Noble Isle toiletries plus 24 hour room service and free Wifi. We also have a number of dog friendly rooms.
Master
Master in size, decoration and facilities. They are made for King and Queens. One room has a four poster and the other a super king size bed. The rooms are uniquely decorated and offer Hypnos mattresses, shower over a bath or bath and shower, Nespresso machine, safe, fridge, flat screen TV (free channels), complimentary Wi-Fi, parking and 24hrs room service with our night porter team. Freshly baked cookies, fresh fruits and macaroons on arrival.
Junior Master
All five rooms are in our main house on either the first or second floor, they are uniquely decorated and offer King size Hypnos mattresses, shower over a bath, Nespresso machine, safe, fridge, flat screen TV (free channels), complimentary Wi-Fi, parking, 24hrs room service with our night porter team and freshly baked cookies on arrival.
Classic
These rooms are in the main house on either the first or second floor, they are uniquely decorated and offer king size Hypnos mattresses, shower over a bath, Nespresso machine, safe, fridge, flat screen TV (free channels), complimentary Wi-Fi, parking, 24hrs room service with our night porter team and freshly baked cookies on arrival.
Character
These rooms in the main house, are full of character and uniquely decorated. Larger than cosy room, they have stoneware with some exposed original beams and are situated on the first and second floors. King size Hypnos mattresses, shower over a bath, Nespresso machine, safe, fridge, flat screen TV (free channels), complimentary Wi-Fi, parking, 24hrs room service with our night porter team and freshly baked cookies on arrival.
Master Cosy
Both master cosy rooms are in our coach house, which adjoins the main house, have king size Hypnos mattresses and shower over a bath. The rooms benefit of a lounge space with a sofa bed, tea and coffee facilities, flat screen TV (free channels), complimentary Wi-Fi and parking, 24hrs room service with our night porter team and freshly baked cookies on arrival. These rooms are perfect for families
Cosy
Cosy rooms are in our coach house, which adjoins the main house. King size Hypnos mattresses, shower over a bath, tea and coffee facilities, flat screen TV (free channels), complimentary Wi-Fi, parking 24hrs room service with our night porter team and freshly baked cookies on arrival. Some of the rooms are large enough to accommodate either a Z-bed or a travel cot. Interconnecting cosy rooms are also available on the ground floor or first floor.
Ask for more details of our very special weekend breaks which are subject to season and availability.
Deel dit met vrienden
From M4, junction 17 M4 junction 17, follow signs to Cirencester and Malmesbury. Follow signs to town centre, turn left at top of High Street in front of Market Cross and drive round corner. Old Bell is then directly in front of you next to the Abbey. Parking at rear of hotel.
Chippenham or Kemble railway station then taxi.
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