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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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Property highlights

    • Perfect for a 3-night stay!

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

    • Free private parking available at the hotel


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Single Room
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Breakfast included in the price
  • 1 single bed
US$696 for 3 nights
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  • 1 single bed
172 feet²
Ensuite bathroom
Flat-screen TV

  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Toilet
  • Bath or shower
  • TV
  • Telephone
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron
  • Heating
  • Hairdryer
  • Additional toilet
  • Electric kettle
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Toilet paper
Max adults: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$232 per night
Price US$696
Excluded: 20 % VAT
  • Fabulous breakfast included
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  • Only 3 rooms left on our site
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Katja
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Everthing! Quirky interior Beautiful bedroom with lavish bathroom Exceptional staff Fabulous guided tour through the Abbey Gardens
  • John
    United Kingdom 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 United Kingdom
    Great location. Characterful building. Good food and drinks.
  • Keith
    United States 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 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 United Kingdom
    Breakfast good although no pastries left first morning.
  • Nicola
    United Kingdom 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 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.
  • Pam
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Delicious breakfast. Dining room was not overcrowded as breakfast service spanned three hours. Good choice of food and liked the fact that it was locally sourced where possible. A personal preference but an option of overnight oats would be a...
  • Linda
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The building is old but beautifully & tastefully updated

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
  • Abbey Row
    • Cuisine
      British • Local
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Traditional • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

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Check-in
From 15:00
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children and beds

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

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
£25 per child, per night
Cot upon request
Free
3 - 12 years
Extra bed upon request
£25 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
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Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Groups
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