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

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9 (1851 reviews)
Great North Road , Peterborough , gb

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Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Electric bicycle charging station
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Luggage storage
Fax/photocopying
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Comfortable rooms
Great food
Cons:
Minor service delays
Some maintenance issues

Categories

Cleanliness
8.25
Several mentions of cleanliness being good, but some areas mentioned as needing improvement.
Service
9.25
Generally positive comments about staff friendliness and helpfulness, with some service delays.
Location
9.25
Positive mentions of the beautiful setting and convenience to attractions.
Room Quality
9.25
Guests frequently mention comfortable and well-maintained rooms.
Amenities
8.75
Amenities were well-received, with mentions of tea and coffee but some areas could improve.
Value for Money
9.25
Reviews suggest good value for the quality and experience provided.
Food and Beverage
8.75
Overall positive experiences with food, but individual dishes sometimes noted as average.
Overall Experience
9.25
High satisfaction expressed in multiple reviews, summarizing a very enjoyable stay.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-06 22:10

Property Description

Historic Charm and Modern Comforts

Charming Accommodation: The Bell Inn, Stilton, Cambridgeshire, a 17th-century coaching house, offers individually furnished rooms with modern amenities like Sky TV and free Wi-Fi, blending historic charm with comfort.

Culinary Delights: Guests can indulge in a full English breakfast and savour locally sourced, seasonal cuisine in The Galleried Restaurant, as well as traditional British and international flavors in The Bistro and The Village Bar.

Convenient Location: Set in the birthplace of stilton cheese, the property provides free parking and easy access to the A1, making it an ideal base for exploring nearby attractions like Peterborough and Cambridge.

Book your stay at The Bell Inn for a delightful blend of history, comfort, and culinary excellence!

Important information:

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 located well away from the function part of the hotel.

Children are allowed on request. Please contact the property if traveling 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.

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

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible).

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 8 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Internet

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

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Adults 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

9
Based on 1851 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.25
Service: 9.25
Location: 9.25
Room Quality: 9.25
Amenities: 8.75
Value for Money: 9.25
Food and Beverage: 8.75
Overall Experience: 9.25
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Stephen • extended_group • gb
8
Only one night so hard to determine
Pros:

Convenient

Cons:

No lift

2026-03-28 • via Nuitee
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Stephen • couple • gb
9
An excellent stay, good food, staff excellent, ready to please and assist
Pros:

All staff ready to help

Cons:

Carpet in room had a couple of stains

2026-03-28 • via Nuitee
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Moira • family_with_children • gb
8
2026-03-27 • via Nuitee
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karl • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-03-27 • via Nuitee
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amanda • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-03-25 • via Nuitee
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Ann • family_with_children • gb
8
The Bell Inn is a very friendly comfortable and welcoming place to stay.
Pros:

The restaurant dinner and bar meals were excellent, the food was exceptional.
The Room in the main Inn was very comfortqble and beautifully decorated.

Cons:

The sound proofing where our Room was below another Room in the old part of the Inn, could have been better.

2026-03-23 • via Nuitee
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Gillian • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

the friendliness

2026-03-22 • via Nuitee
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Darrin • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-03-21 • via Nuitee
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David • couple • gb
10
Very Enjoyable
Pros:

Breakfast & Dinner offering were excellent

Cons:

N\A

2026-03-18 • via Nuitee
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Henry • couple • gb
9
Really enjoyed our stay and will return!
Pros:

Lovely old coaching Inn with quaint courtyard in a nice village.
Two comfortable lounges with flame gas fires, friendly staff.

Cons:

Car park could have been bigger

2026-03-17 • via Nuitee
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Nicholas • couple • gb
9
Super place to stay
Pros:

Great old coaching in with EV charging. Great staff good food and wide drink selection.
Staff go the extra mile
We always stay there when in the area

Cons:

Nothing

2026-03-16 • via Nuitee
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Zeleika • couple • gb
10
Very pleasant stay - thank you
Pros:

Very busy and friendly staff

2026-03-16 • via Nuitee
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Paula • solo_traveller • gb
7
Disappointed
Pros:

Nice location, plenty of parking. Room was exceptionally clean and bed comfortable. Coffee machine in room.

Cons:

Staff member checking me in wasn't particularly friendly or helpful. Just kept repeating that the restaurant would be busy and it would be difficult to fit me in as a solo guest, so I didn't eat there as really didn't feel welcomed. Didn't realise breakfast service didn't start until 8am on Saturday which delayed my onward travels. Breakfast served by two pleasant ladies but breakfast plain and they focussed on a large, rowdy wedding party staying there. Coffee machine in room only had one type of pod and cups provided too small so Coffee overflowed onto table. Room overall tired and could do with renovating

2026-03-15 • via Nuitee
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Janice • couple • gb
9
2026-03-15 • via Nuitee
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Amanda • couple • gb
10
I treated my mum for Mother’s Day .we had afternoon tea .
Pros:

Just look beautiful big . Lovely rooms .
Staff lovely
Chef well best !

Cons:

Every think was spot on.

2026-03-15 • via Nuitee
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Phil • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-03-14 • via Nuitee
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Steve • couple • gb
9
Pros:

Lovely old coaching house recently refurbished. Clean and tidy. Good food and the staff are friendly. Toy and treat for our dog.

Cons:

The dog friendly room was a bit noisy.

2026-03-13 • via Nuitee
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Steve • couple • gb
9
Great place to stay on the way north or south
Pros:

Clean, comfortable, well situated, helpful and friendly staff very nice bar, two chairs in the room!!

Cons:

Nothing

2026-03-12 • via Nuitee
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Johan • family_with_children • za
9
2026-03-10 • via Nuitee
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Stuart • couple • gb
10
Lovely stay
Pros:

From the start at book in the staff were excellent. We had a small dog with us and made us comfortable in the bar. In the morning at breakfast (which was very nice) they brought an extra sausage for the dog. The food was generally excellent and very reasonable. The room was lovely and well set up. Highly recommended.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-03-09 • via Nuitee