The Bell Inn, Stilton, Cambridgeshire - The Coaching Inn Group

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Scored 9
Rated superb

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9.5

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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Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar

Property highlights

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

  • 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

Hilary
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“Everything went well, from check in to a lovely meal in the bar before a very quiet night's sleep then a good breakfast in the pleasant dining room.”
Jo
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“Exceptional, beautiful old hotel, staff are super attentive, rooms are stunning.”
Elizabeth
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“Beautiful old inn. Excellent supper. Very friendly and helpful staff.”
Rochine
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“The staff were amazing, very polite and attentive. We liked the general feel of the whole place and its uniqueness. Good value for money.”
Karen
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“The layout of the hotel, very welcoming. Liked the different areas, bar with fire was cosy. My mum couldn' t walk upstairs very easily so the staff were very welcoming and we could have breakfast downstairs which they brought to us. Everyything...”
Sue
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“Comfortable room, interesting historic building, delightful Christmas decorations with friendly accommodating staff, would recommend”
Graham
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“Perfect stay very close to the A1 but you would never know it. We always stay here when travelling to Scotland from Belgium as it is very convenient, the rooms are great, the beds comfy and the breakfast delicious.”
David
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“Beautiful Coaching Inn with a great history. Kind helpful staff made our stay really enjoyable. Really nice breakfast menu too.”
Alena
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“Everything about the Bell Inn was exceptional. The breakfast was amazing, staff friendly and food in the bar fantastic with so much to choose from absolutely loved the white Stilton pate was delicious.”
Alyn
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“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...”

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Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

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

House rules

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Check-in
From 15:00
Check-out
Until 11:00
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Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
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.

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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.