Bell Hotel by Greene King Inns

Hotels
Greene King's Pubs & Hotels
7.9 (2156 reviews)
Church St , Tewkesbury , gb

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Fax/photocopying
Packed lunches
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
Guest rooms disinfected between stays
Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
Physical distancing rules followed
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Good food quality
Nice location
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Room updates needed
Noisy guests

Categories

Cleanliness
6.61
Mentioned issues with bathroom cleanliness and remaining rubbish bags.
Service
8.58
Friendly staff and attentive service mentioned positively in multiple reviews.
Location
8.12
Good location noted for walks and accessibility, though slightly disrupted by noise.
Room Quality
7.07
Comments on tiny bathrooms, need for updates, and creaky floorboards affected rating.
Amenities
7.6
Basic amenities available, though there were complaints about WiFi and bathroom conditions.
Value for Money
8.06
Generally good experiences suggest reasonable value despite some issues.
Food and Beverage
9.11
Excellent food quality and dining experiences highlighted in reviews.
Overall Experience
8.08
Pleasant stay with both positive and negative aspects noted.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 14:24

Property Description

Historic Charm and Modern Comforts
Experience the charm of the 1696 half-timbered Bell, just steps away from Tewkesbury Abbey. Enjoy the blend of historic architecture and cosy modern amenities in our en suite bedrooms, some with stunning Abbey views.

Convenient Location and Free Parking
Perfectly situated for exploring the historic area, the Bell is a short walk from the town centre, local theatre, and shops. Forget about parking hassles with our complimentary guest parking, making your stay even more convenient.

Delicious Dining and Relaxing Bar
Indulge in a culinary journey at our friendly bar and restaurant, offering a variety of traditional and modern dishes made from fresh local ingredients. Pair your meal with a selection of real ales for a truly satisfying dining experience.

Book your stay at the Bell today and immerse yourself in history and comfort!

Important information:

Please note that full payment is taken at the time of booking.

Check available from 2pm-10pm Sunday - Thursday. Available 2-11pm Friday and Saturday

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: BHX

Property Policies

  • Groups

    When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Parking

    Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    People no matter the age stay for £10 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

7.9
Based on 2156 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.61
Service: 8.58
Location: 8.12
Room Quality: 7.07
Amenities: 7.6
Value for Money: 8.06
Food and Beverage: 9.11
Overall Experience: 8.08
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Jacqueline extended_group gb
10
Comfortable and friendly!!
Pros:

Excellent

Cons:

Nothing

2026-05-16 via Nuitee
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Neil couple gb
6
2026-05-16 via Nuitee
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Littlewood solo_traveller gb
3
Had a big problem but ROSIE sorted it all out with much satisfaction
Pros:

The room was beautiful but the whole experience was turned into a nightmare as all night there were sounds of plumbing noises ..clicking ..banging @ the people above us were not quite ( heard every footsteps) which was not their fault l complained politely @ the bell said l could be refunded if l contacted booking.com which l did ..the out come was that it couldn't be resolved so booking .com kindly gave us a £10 voucher off our next booking but it won't be the bell at Tewkesbury !!! They didn't even phone / tx me or give a complimentary breakfast ..we were travelling on sad family business which l explained @ they didn't even take that in to consideration !!! All about money ???? Where is the customer service from the bell ???

Cons:

As explained above !!! I would like to update this review now as ROSIE the manager of bell hotel has contacted me directly @ very genuinely sorted this problem out ..with genuine care @ consideration ..she understood my dilemma @ has refunded me accordingly ..this too k place just a week after we got back home ..at the time. The complaint was going backwards @ forwards between booking .com @ the bell hotel ..but ROSIE took the lead @ professionally @ kindly sorted it all out ..and she even called me back a few days later to make sure l had received my refund !!! So with a clean slate @ customer Satisfaction from myself ..l would @ will be returning to the bell hotel @ l would like to offer my total thanks @ gratitude to ROSIE ..from the bell @ Tewkesbury ....

2026-05-14 via Nuitee
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Bronte couple gb
10
2026-05-13 via Nuitee
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Malcolm couple gb
9
Enjoyed a relaxed stay.
Pros:

Location opposite Tewkesbury Abbey good. Ambiance good. Room as expected for old building. Quirky creeking floor boards. Relaxed atmosphere. Parking very helpful after long journey.

Cons:

All was ok.

2026-05-13 via Nuitee
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Poppy couple gb
6
Superb location.
Pros:

Good location. Complaint about meal dealt with quickly and satisfactorily

Cons:

Room excessively hot as next to boilers. Very squeaky - and entertaining- toilet seat!!

2026-05-13 via Nuitee
J
Jones couple gb
7
2026-05-12 via Nuitee
R
Reg couple gb
8
A convenient place to stay
Pros:

The hotel is in a great location opposite Tewkesbury Abbey

Cons:

The plumbing was noisy - but to be expected in such an old building.

2026-05-12 via Nuitee
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Philip solo_traveller gb
9
2026-05-12 via Nuitee
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Ailsa extended_group gb
7
2026-05-10 via Nuitee
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Tame solo_traveller gb
8
2026-05-09 via Nuitee
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Nicola solo_traveller gb
7
Pros:

Great location, helpful reception staff. Good breakfast. Stayed for two nights, clean and comfortable. Good value for money.

Cons:

Thin walls and floors in the annexe, no chance for a lie in.

2026-05-09 via Nuitee
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Chris solo_traveller gb
7
Functional, pleasant stay. Would stay again..
Pros:

Clean and functional bedroom, good shower. Good breakfast. Staff were very stretched but coped well and were very friendly.

Cons:

Had a room at the front of the hotel. Was noisy from around 6.30am with deliveries and road sweeper etc.. Wasn't a major issue and obviously unavoidable..

2026-05-08 via Nuitee
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Mark solo_traveller gb
8
2026-05-08 via Nuitee
A
Anthony solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

Parking, clean room, good breakfast, nice staff

Cons:

Bar drinks were pricey. Rooms slightly dated

2026-05-07 via Nuitee
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Simon couple gb
7
Very welcoming, pleasantly comfortable old fashioned hotel in picture-perfect location.
Pros:

Breakfast and location. We have stayed in the Bell before in its especially convenient location opposite Tewkesbury Abbey. The breakfast was better than remembered, freshly cooked and tasty. Our welcome when checking in was great!

Cons:

Although the room was spacious the floor creaked noisily. The traffic was also noisy because our room was at the front of the building.

2026-05-07 via Nuitee
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Thomas couple us
10
We'll promote The Bell to our friends and family and we will certainly return.
Pros:

This is a charming Inn in a great location across from the Tewkesbury Abbey. It has exceptional character, cozy, relaxing dining rooms and bar. The weather was great during our visit and we loved taking our lunch, dinner and drinks in the outside sitting area. Menu was very good and the staff were the best. Very friendly and responsive to every request.

Cons:

Everything was fine!

2026-05-07 via Nuitee
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Abigail solo_traveller gb
8
Lovely location with friendly staff. Great place to stay as a single traveller.
Pros:

Great staff, lovely breakfast.

Cons:

Car park signage a little unclear (accidentally parked in private resident space).

2026-05-07 via Nuitee
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Lorraine couple gb
7
Was fine for an overnight stay.
Pros:

Evening meal was good but would have preferred to have Sunday Roasts which had sold out by 6pm.

Cons:

Family room in Annex - would prefer something within hotel but appreciate this may have been because we asked for a dog friendly room.

As on ground floor couldn't open windows enough due to restrictive catches (and understand why) we would have preferred a bit more ventilation. Room was very noisy with ticking noise or tap drip throughout the night and could hear people in room above.

Evening meal and breakfast service could have been better.

2026-05-06 via Nuitee
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John couple gb
8
2026-05-06 via Nuitee