This 17th century coaching house is set in the quaint village of Stilton. With a history dating back to the 1500s, it offers charming accommodation with a stylish restaurant, bistro and cosy bar. Built around the old courtyard, rooms at The Bell Inn, Stilton, Cambridgeshire - The Coaching Inn Group are individually furnished and include Sky TV, free Wi-Fi, tea and coffee making facilities and an en suite bathroom with hairdryer. A full English breakfast is served and guests can enjoy locally sourced, seasonal cuisine in The Galleried Restaurant. Traditional British and international flavours are offered in The Bistro and The Village Bar. Renowned as the birthplace of stilton cheese, the village is steeped in history. Dick Turpin, the famous 18th century highwayman, is even said to have lodged at The Bell Inn. The property has free parking and good access to the A1. It is 15 minutes’ drive from Peterborough and 45 minutes’ drive from Cambridge.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

  • Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended

  • Free private parking available at the hotel

Loyal customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


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Guests who stayed here loved

Alyn
United Kingdom United Kingdom
The room was very good, well appointed and comfortable. The bathroom was clean and the actual bath itself was very large, the biggest I've seen for a while. The furnishings were very good and in keeping with the overall style of the...
Amanda
United Kingdom United Kingdom
We love The Bell, it was our annual stay for a yearly works function and it never disappoints, cosy quirky and and fabulous breakfast with lovely staff. See you next year 😍
Sarah
United Kingdom United Kingdom
excellent breakfast, friendly staff and great coffee.
Christina
Australia Australia
Everything. The building was gorgeous. The staff and services were excellent and so efficient. Would 100% search for hotels by the coaching inn again when in England.
Christine
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Very comfortable. Staff very helpful Room clean and warm
Helen
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Comfortable, cosy rooms. Lovely tea & coffee, classical music on the radio. Nice selection of toiletries. Lots of areas for a drink or a meal. Food served all day inc tea, coffee and fresh baked goods. Great breakfast, cooked to order, served at...
Ross
Australia Australia
A very comfortable overnight stay in Stilton en route to York from London. A beautiful old property well maintained. The Restaurant and Bar were very good, food was great, and an excellent breakfast the following morning which far exceeded out ...
Luke
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Everything - room was great. Evening meal and breakfast were all really good - nice selection of drinks. Staff were superb and friendly. Great place to stay.
Clare
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Very welcoming and comfortable pub hotel. We were here for a wedding which was lovely a really excellent venue.
David
United Kingdom United Kingdom
We have always wanted to stay in this hotel and we finally did. It did not let us down, the staff were friendly and helpful and the room surpassed our expectations. Unfortunately we didn't get to sample the food, but we definitely will next time...

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
The Bell Inn, Eatery & Coffee House
  • Cuisine
    British • International • European

House rules

The Bell Inn, Stilton, Cambridgeshire - The Coaching Inn Group takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 13 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Cot upon request
£5 per child, per night
4 years
Cot upon request
£5 per child, per night
Extra bed upon request
£10 per child, per night
5 - 12 years
Extra bed upon request
£10 per child, per night

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.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Groups
When booking more than 8 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please be aware that the property is licensed for marriage ceremonies and should you be booking on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday there may be a wedding and evening reception taking place in the hotel. For your information, the 3 Garden Rooms are situated well away from the function part of the hotel.

Children are allowed on request. Please contact the property if travelling with a child. Additional fees apply.

When booking more than 8 rooms, please note that different conditions may apply.

Pets are allowed in the classic rooms on request. Additional fees apply, please contact property in advance to ensure a pet-friendly room is allocated.

The hotel does not take cash payments at the property.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries, during dates where such guidelines exist.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service operating hours.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.