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The Old Bell Hotel

4.0 star property
Savor authentic local cuisine in a historic Malmesbury setting with attentive service just steps from Highgrove House and Gardens

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The Old Bell Hotel captures Malmesbury's essence with British cuisine and genuine hospitality. Enjoy meals at Abbey Row bistro, relax in the garden or terrace. WiFi and two bars add convenience, while the staff consistently earns praise for their helpfulness.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Business services
The current price is HK$1,684
HK$2,021 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Mar - 16 Mar

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Memory-foam beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Classic Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Memory foam bed
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Memory-foam beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Master Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Memory foam bed
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Memory-foam beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Standard Single Room, 1 Single Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Memory foam bed
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
  • 172 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Memory-foam beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Cosy Double Room - Coach House

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Memory foam bed
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
  • 172 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Memory-foam beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Character Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Memory foam bed
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
  • 194 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Memory-foam beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Junior Master Suite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Memory foam bed
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • 226 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for 19B Abbey Row-One-Bedroom Townhouse (Separate Building)

Living area

19B Abbey Row-One-Bedroom Townhouse (Separate Building)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Dining table
  • Hill view
  • 836 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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Memory-foam beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

21B Abbey Row- 2 Bedroom Townhouse (Separate Building)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Dining table
LCD TV
  • Hill view
  • 805 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Living area

35 Abbey Row- Three-Bedroom Townhouse (Separate Building)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
  • 1030 sq ft
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds, 1 Single Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

View all photos for 68 Abbey Row- Two-Bedroom Townhouse (Separate Building)

Memory-foam beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

68 Abbey Row- Two-Bedroom Townhouse (Separate Building)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
  • Hill view
  • 797 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Single Sofa Bed

View all photos for 52A Abbey Row - 3 Bedroom Townhouse (Separate building)

Living area

52A Abbey Row - 3 Bedroom Townhouse (Separate building)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Free cots/infant beds
Dining table
LCD TV
3 bedrooms
  • Hill view
  • 1188 sq ft
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 King Beds

View all photos for 52B Abbey Row - 2 Bedroom Townhouse (Separate building)

Living area

52B Abbey Row - 2 Bedroom Townhouse (Separate building)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
2 bedrooms
Memory foam bed
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
  • Hill view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Master Cosy Room - Coach House

Memory-foam beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Master Cosy Room - Coach House

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Memory foam bed
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the area

Malmesbury is home to The Old Bell Hotel. Malmesbury Abbey and Highgrove House are notable landmarks, and some of the area's popular attractions include Highgrove Shop Tetbury and Westonbirt Arboretum. Looking to enjoy an event or a match while in town? See what's going on at Castle Combe Circuit. Visit our Malmesbury travel guide
Map
Abbey Row, Malmesbury, England, SN16 0BW

What's nearby

  • Wonderful place for autumn colours.
    Westonbirt Arboretum
    14 min drive - 14.0 km
  • Cotswold Country Park has its own family beach, 50 miles from the coast, beside South Lake near Cirencester in Gloucestershire.
    Cotswold Country Park and Beach
    20 min drive - 21.3 km
  • Malmesbury Abbey
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Highgrove House and Gardens
    9 min drive - 10.1 km
  • Castle Combe Circuit
    17 min drive - 19.5 km

Getting around

  • Kemble Station
    16 min drive
  • Bristol International Airport (BRS)
    68 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Three Cups
    1 min walk
  • Whatley Manor
    5 min drive
  • malmesbury rendevous
    5 min walk
  • The Summer Cafe
    3 min walk
  • The Birdcage
    3 min walk

About this property

The Old Bell Hotel

Upscale hotel near Malmesbury Abbey
Located close to Highgrove House and Gardens and M4 Karting, The Old Bell Hotel provides a terrace, a garden and laundry facilities. The on-site British cuisine bistro, Abbey Row, offers breakfast, brunch, dinner, light fare and children's meals. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as 2 bars and conference space.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), a banquet hall and a 24-hour front desk
  • Newspapers in the reception, a front desk safe and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms are individually furnished, and offer amenities, such as free WiFi, safes and free bottled water.
More amenities include:
  • Baths or showers, free toiletries and hairdryers
  • 42-inch LCD TVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, electric kettles and daily housekeeping

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Green Tourism Programme – a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Weekend full breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: GBP 20 per person
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Abbey Row

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • No lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Memory foam mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch LCD TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 AM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 25.00 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 25.0 per day.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately GBP 20 per person
  • Pet fee: GBP 25.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 25.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

The Old Bell Hotel Hotel
The Old Bell Hotel Malmesbury
The Old Bell Hotel Hotel Malmesbury

Frequently asked questions

Is The Old Bell Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 25.00 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at The Old Bell Hotel?

As of 6 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Old Bell Hotel on 15 Mar 2026 start from HK$1,684, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The Old Bell Hotel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Old Bell Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 AM.

What time is check-out at The Old Bell Hotel?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is The Old Bell Hotel located?

Situated in Malmesbury, this hotel is steps from Malmesbury Abbey and within 6 mi (10 km) of Highgrove House and Highgrove Shop Tetbury. Highgrove House and Gardens and M4 Karting are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

The Old Bell Hotel Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.4

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 218 out of 290 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 53 out of 290 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 290 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 290 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 290 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Anjaneya

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, fantastic staff and delicious food!!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Katie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel, nice breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was great , good variety, good quality very friendly helpful & efficient breakfast team
Giraffe on the loose
Tiger too
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Room was extremely clean,third time we have stayed,a little disappointed with the fish and chips we had on evening,which were very over cooked,(disappointed),we will be back though.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very homey, comfortable and cozy. The beds were comfortable, bathrooms were clean and the water pressure was fantastic. It was a home away from home. We wish we could have stayed longer.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely, well equipped room, very clean and comfy bed. All staff extremely helpful and friendly. Extremely well organised private function for a family 80th birthday celebration.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Rob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff team - excellent breakfast - good clean room
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic place. Full of authentic charm and character. Fabulous rooms. The team were exceptional.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was lovely with a comfy bed and nice shower room. The fancy kettle was easier to use than it looked. We felt well looked after. The breakfast was really tasty, with a number of choices.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Hotel, full of character, lovely friendly service Would definitely stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pieter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent location - more than enough options for dining and sightseeing
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Glen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent short stay for family get together. Friendly staff, great location, clean, comfortable and quirky. Perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Rooms are wonderful and the staff go above and beyond
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

MIKE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous hotel, the hotel staff were amazing they looked after us and our dog in every way. Would highly recommend the Old Bell hotel. Thank you for making us feel so welcome!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful hotel

Beautiful hotel, comfy and cosy rooms, amazing restaurant serving delicious food and breakfast. Would love to stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay at the Old Bell. Faultless. Super friendly staff, hotel, town and food perfect. Would go back tomorrow
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I love staying at this hotel. It is quirky, comfortable and with superb friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exceptional staff,very helpful, rooms very clean and beautifully presented
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Antony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, friendly and helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautifully appointed, unusual and excellent food, beautiful rooms, helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and customer service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A wonderful find

A wonderful find in a fascinating town. Excellent atmosphere, service and food.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A charming old hotel with very friendly and helpful staff. Nicely appointed comfortable room. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maurice J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We didn't plan to eat here, but due to convenience we ordered lunch, which was so good we returned for dinner, then breakfast (which was included). All in all, a great place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

G

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place. Excellent service
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023