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About this property
England’s oldest hotel (from 1220) in England’s first capital offers quintessentially English service and hospitality. Experience levels of service that you would find hard to better anywhere in England. The highly rated Old Bell, reputed to be England's oldest purpose-built hotel, is adjacent to the famous Abbey in the historic town of Malmesbury, on the edge of the Cotswolds, 5 miles from Junction 17 of the M4 motorway and near Chippenham. The Old Bell is steeped in character with log fires, paintings, stone-walls and period furniture. The bedrooms are individually furnished: those in the main house are more period in character, some with beams and fireplaces; those in the Coach House have a light and airy feel to them. Please note that for bookings of 3 nights or more, a 25% non-refundable prepayment of the Full amount is required.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Free parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Family rooms
- Bar
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Katja
United Kingdom“Everthing! Quirky interior Beautiful bedroom with lavish bathroom Exceptional staff Fabulous guided tour through the Abbey Gardens” - Michael United Kingdom“Unique, very comfortable, great staff. Lovely location.”
- John United Kingdom“We particularly liked the atmosphere of the place with all the different lounges downstairs etc. Very nice décor. Service good.”
- Richard United Kingdom“Great location. Characterful building. Good food and drinks.”
- Keith
United States“Great location, large room/bathroom, nice sitting area, numerous quiet sitting areas throughout the downstairs, both outside and inside, which we used daily. Location next to the Abbey gives it views from several aspects.” - Katja United Kingdom“Recently fully renovated in a very quirky style. Beautiful large room in the old part of the building with an immense sense of history while also offering every modern convenience. Our room had a huge bathroom with shower and roll top bath tub...”
- Mark United Kingdom“Breakfast good although no pastries left first morning.”
- Michael United Kingdom“Great staff at the hotel from check in desk, restaurant staff and the friendly cleaners. Everyone we spoke with was helpful and if we asked a question it was promptly replied to and dealt with. Given the age of the buildings and the historical...”
- Nicola United Kingdom“Ben and the team were all so friendly and welcoming, the hotel is beautifully decorated with an eclectic mix of antiques and curiosities, the food was delicious and the location was perfect. The hotel is steeped in history, so it will appeal to...”
- Edwin United Kingdom“Charming old hotel, perfectly placed for exploring Malmesbury. Lovely touch of complimentary prosecco, and the tea/coffee offering in the room was superb. Staff were very friendly and breakfast was good.”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
- Abbey Row
- CuisineBritish • Local
- Open forBreakfast • Dinner
- AmbianceTraditional • Romantic
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
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Cot and extra bed policies
Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.
