Blue Bell Country Inn

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Scored 9.5
Rated exceptional

Staff

9.8

Located in the picturesque village of Arkendale, North Yorkshire, Blue Bell Country Inn offers a restaurant, free WiFi access, free parking and a bar. From the property, Fountains Abbey is a 26-minute drive away and Ripon is 10 miles away. Each room has a TV, an iPod dock and tea and coffee making facilities. Room 3 has a roll top bath and separate shower, while all the other rooms have showers. Shared facilities include the bar area with an outside terrace, a seating area and also a restaurant where breakfast is also served. Using fresh Yorkshire produce, the restaurant serves a great range of dishes including pub classics, light bites and sandwiches. The Blue Bell is 8 miles from the spa town of Harrogate and Knaresborough, the location of Mother Shipman's Cave, is 4 miles away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Restaurant
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar

Property highlights

  • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

  • Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended!

  • Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Buffet

  • Free private parking available at the hotel

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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Paul
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Lots of nice personal touches to welcome us. Very clean room.”
Jeff
United States United States
“The staff was very pleasant and the breakfasts were delicious. The rooms were a good size as well. I will always stay there when in York.”
Gretchen
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“our stay was well-planned/thought out by the staff; we enjoyed a designated parking place, great breakfast, comfortable bed, clean room, large bathroom and lovely walk-out balcony, we only wish it had been warmer and that we could have stayed...”
Malcolm
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“First impressions were amazing, beautiful big country inn with lovely outdoor seating area to enjoy a beer or 2 in the sunshine. Interior furniture and decor continued to impress and was immaculate. Finally our bedroom was large modern and...”
Iain
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Have stayed at the Blue Bell several times and this time was as good as previous visits. Excellent accommodation, good food and pleasant helpful staff. The complimentary drink on arrival was a new pleasant surprise (thanks).”
Trevor
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Very friendly helpful staff. The place was well presented. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.”
Stephen
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Warm and cosy after a long drive, staff helpful with good advice about rooms and area Rooms were large and spacious bathroom clean and warm food was excellent in the evening Breakfast was a bit of a rush for us as we were leaving early but the...”
Daniel
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Very friendly, and very comfortable just what we needed thank you”
William
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Clean, cosy, warm, welcoming, lovely staff, only 20 mins from Harrogate.”
Ian
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Staff very friendly and excellent and very large comfortable bedroom”

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Food and Drink

Breakfast

  • Wonderful breakfast available at the property for $24.21 per person, per day.
  • Served daily
    08:00 to 10:00
  • Food
    Bread • Pastries • Pancakes • Butter • Cheese • Cold meat • Eggs • Yogurt • Fruit • Local specialities • Cooked/warm meals • Jam • Cereal
Restaurant #1
  • Cuisine
    British
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
  • Ambience
    Family-friendly • Traditional • Modern
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House rules

Blue Bell Country Inn takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

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

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.