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Old Bell Hotel

Malmesbury , Abbey Row, Malmesbury (Show on Map)

8.8

Excellent

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Summary of reviewsThe Old Bell Hotel in Malmesbury is a charming and historic four-star hotel that comes highly recommended by its guests. The hotel is nestled in the heart of the charming and ancient town of Malmesbury, making it a perfect location for history buffs and lovers of scenic locations. Guests appreciate the hotel's excellent location, which is conveniently close to the church, Abbey, museum and town centre, making it easy to explore on foot. The hotel itself is housed in a picturesque, beautiful old building that perfectly blends in with its surroundings. The food at the hotel is exceptional with guests raving about the delicious breakfast and superb dinner at the bon restaurant. The staff at the hotel are exceptional, friendly, helpful, obliging, considerate, courteous and efficient throughout their stay. The rooms are stunningly decorated and comfortable with amazing facilities that are tastefully designed and well appointed. The hotel is viewed as very clean and fantastic with excellent housekeeping. The Old Bell Hotel is a delightful hotel with an amazing history that offers guests a traditional old building and a beautiful interior. Overall, a positive experience that guests would definitely return to.
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Since the east wing of this hotel is built right next to a graveyard, the spooky atmosphere and the eerie occurrences are sure to abound. Guests have claimed that their personal items have been moved during the night, bed sheets have been removed from their place, while a heavy wardrobe has even been moved behind a door, locking its current occupants outside of the room.

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Room Types

Cosy Double Room - Coach House These rooms are in the coach house, which adjoins the main house. Each has a fresh, stylish, country-cottage feel. Twin rooms (2 single beds) may also be available - please request this when booking.

Classic Double Room These spacious rooms are in the coach house or the main house. Each has fresh, individual character and charm. Twin rooms (2 single beds) may also be available - please request this when booking.

Master Double Room Providing free toiletries and bathrobes, this double room includes a private bathroom with a bath, a shower and a hairdryer. The double room provides a wardrobe, an electric kettle, a sofa, a carpeted floor and a flat-screen TV. The unit offers 1 bed.

Double Room - Character Offering free toiletries and bathrobes, this double room includes a private bathroom with a bath, a shower and a hairdryer. The double room offers a flat-screen TV, a wardrobe, an electric kettle and heating. The unit offers 1 bed.

Single Room Featuring free toiletries and bathrobes, this single room includes a private bathroom with a bath or a shower and a hairdryer. The single room has a flat-screen TV, a wardrobe, an electric kettle, as well as heating. The unit has 1 bed.

Deluxe King Room Providing free toiletries and bathrobes, this double room includes a private bathroom with a bath, a shower and a hairdryer. The double room provides a flat-screen TV, a wardrobe, an electric kettle and heating. The unit offers 1 bed.

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Guest Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Location

The Old Bell Hotel is nestled in the heart of Malmesbury, a charming, ancient town that is perfect for history buffs and lovers of scenic locations. Guests appreciate the hotel's excellent location, which is conveniently close to the church, Abbey, museum and town centre, making it easy to explore on foot. The town's peaceful ambiance is beloved by visitors and the Abbey grounds are especially lovely. This idyllic setting makes it a perfect location for attending Wessex Week talks or simply wandering around the town. The hotel itself is housed in a picturesque, beautiful old building that perfectly blends in with its surroundings. If you're looking for a great location to stay while exploring the town's rich history and ambiance, the Old Bell Hotel is an excellent choice.

Breakfast

Guests rave about the delicious breakfast offered at the Old Bell Hotel with many describing it as superb, exceptional and fabulous. The food is said to be of high quality and locally sourced when possible. There is a good selection of breakfast options, including cooked breakfasts, croissants and meats and cheeses. Some guests particularly enjoyed the breakfast tacos, while others loved the orange juice. The restaurant itself is amazing and the atmosphere is great, although pop music in the breakfast room may not be to everyone's taste. While some guests noted an insufficient choice of cereals and a lack of fresh fruit, they still enjoyed the delicious range of food. The only downside mentioned was that some items on the menu had run out, but this was a minor issue in an otherwise excellent dining experience. Overall, guests highly recommend the Old Bell Hotel for its great food, friendly staff and fantastic breakfast.

Dinner

Guests at the Old Bell Hotel had a generally positive experience with their dinner at the bon restaurant. Many raved about the exceptional and superb food, as well as the great cocktails. The head waiter was also praised for his entertaining and attentive service. Some guests remarked that they had the best meal of their entire trip at the restaurant. While some negative comments were made about slow service or confusing menus, they were generally overshadowed by the overwhelming positive reviews. The only semi-negative feedback centered around some breakfast choices and one or two dishes on the dinner menu being unavailable due to busyness. Overall, guests were pleased with both the quality and value of the dinners offered at the Old Bell Hotel.

Rooms

The Old Bell Hotel offers stunningly decorated and comfortable rooms with amazing facilities that are tastefully designed and well appointed. Some rooms are small, but clean and cosy with comfortable beds and bedding. The staff is lovely and the hotel is beautifully refurbished, mixing traditional and contemporary designs. While some guests felt that the smaller, "cosy" rooms were not good value for money and in need of renovation, others enjoyed their upgraded and well thought out rooms with high-end amenities, spacious interiors and beautiful decor. Overall, the Old Bell Hotel is a beautiful property with character, comfort and delicious coffee and biscuits.

Beds

The Old Bell Hotel boasts extremely comfortable beds with some guests noting that they slept soundly despite the bed being a little small. The underbara sängar or wonderful beds, are described as super comfy, amazingly comfortable and extremely comfortable. While some guests were disappointed with the size of their bed, they still found the overall quality of the mattress and bedding to be good. A few guests noted that their bed dipped in the middle or was creaky, but housekeeping was excellent in ensuring that the rooms were clean and comfortable. Overall, the hotel provides spacious, spotless and comfortable rooms with very soft and firm mattresses available. The public seating areas are also very comfortable for relaxing.

Cleanliness

The Old Bell Hotel has been praised for its cleanliness with guests describing it as "beautifully maintained", "immaculately clean" and "spotlessly clean". Rooms are consistently described as clean and comfortable with excellent housekeeping. Overall, the hotel is viewed as very clean and fantastic. While there were some negative comments regarding a dinner incident, guests are generally satisfied with the nice clean accommodation offered by The Old Bell Hotel.

Staff

The staff at Old Bell Hotel received high praise from guests in their reviews. Guests described the staff as exceptional, friendly, helpful, obliging, considerate, courteous and efficient throughout their stay. The front desk staff, especially Elaine and Jacqueline, were singled out for their exceptional level of service. Guests also commended the staff at the restaurant and breakfast areas for the excellent service provided. The hotel's team was described as taking care of guests and going the extra mile to ensure their stay was enjoyable. The welcoming and attentive attitude of the staff left a lasting impression on guests and they would happily return for another stay. Despite minor issues, guests commented that the service was diligent, courteous, friendly and cheerful. Overall, guests gave high praise to the fantastic, attentive and friendly staff at Old Bell Hotel, who made their stay memorable.

4 Star

The Old Bell Hotel in Malmesbury is a brilliant and exceptional four-star hotel that comes highly recommended by its guests. Despite a steep price, the hotel is a beautiful and authentic property with unique decoration and a lovely setting. The food is excellent and the staff are superb with Elaine on reception being particularly friendly and accommodating. Guests also rave about the cozy and quirky atmosphere of the hotel, which makes for an enjoyable and relaxing stay. The rooms are amazing and perfect for a family weekend away. Overall, a positive experience that guests would definitely return to.

Historic

The Old Bell Hotel is a charming and historic hotel that's perfect for lovers of history. The hotel is steeped in history and benefits from being beautifully renovated over the years. Guests appreciate the authentic property, ancient complex building and stunning old building that retains a nice sense of history and style. The hotel is next door to Medieval Malmesbury Abbey and even being attached to the abbey adds to the antique and heritage feeling. The details throughout the hotel, such as old chairs, fireplaces and wallpaper, are simply stunning. The hotel is truly a hidden gem and a fantastic quirky hotel that's in the theme of an old Abbey hostelry. Overall, the Old Bell Hotel is a delightful hotel with an amazing history that offers guests a traditional old building and a beautiful interior.

No, Old Bell Hotel doesn't have any pool.

No, a spa isn't available at Old Bell Hotel.

Yes, Old Bell Hotel welcomes dogs.

No, parking facilities aren't available at Old Bell Hotel.

No, Old Bell Hotel doesn't have a gym.

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