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

Hotels
9 (1979 reviews)
Great North Road , Peterborough , gb

Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Electric bicycle charging station
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Luggage storage
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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 1979 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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barrie couple gb
9
Relaxing and enjoyable break in our journey
Pros:

Friendly welcome. Enjoyable supper. Relaxing stay

Cons:

Portuguese wine

2026-05-07 via Nuitee
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Roddy solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

The Bell Inn is my home from home in Stilton as work takes me to Peterborough quite often.
Comfortable accommodation in a unique and beautiful setting. Exceptional pub food. Brilliant staff who clearly enjoy working there and go out of their way to ensure that your stay is perfect.

2026-05-07 via Nuitee
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Sara couple gb
6
Don’t stay if there is a function taking place!
Pros:

The room was clean and the bed fairly comfortable. Lovely welcome note from the housekeeping team - who were very helpful.

Cons:

There was a wedding on the first night of my stay. Despite not being with the wedding party, I was given a room above the function room. The music was so loud that the whole room shook and the windows vibrated. (It stopped at midnight.) In the morning, I couldn’t switch the shower off - I had to fetch housekeeping who said the hotel knew there was an issue with one of the showers (but had clearly not fixed it!) The coffee machine didn’t work.

2026-05-05 via Nuitee
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Deborah solo_traveller gb
9
Excellent stay!
Pros:

The staff were so friendly and helpful. The venue was really cosy, the breakfast was excellent and very good value for money. The courtyard was a lovely atmosphere to relax and have a drink. The bed and pillows were so comfortable.
I would definitely stay here again.

2026-05-04 via Nuitee
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Marty solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

The Staff were incredibly friendly. Nothing too much trouble. They made our stay.

Cons:

It was all good. No complaints

2026-05-03 via Nuitee
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John couple gb
9
Excellent!
Pros:

A perfect location to break our long journeys, no wonder it was a coaching inn! Comfortable, good hardworking staff, clean, just lovely.

Cons:

One thing - I wish they’d replace the two Tesla car chargers with more generic ones! I won’t have a Tesla account, and I know many electric car drivers who give Tesla a wide berth for obvious reasons. Maybe would gain custom if replaced?

2026-05-02 via Nuitee
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James couple gb
9
2026-05-02 via Nuitee
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Katie solo_traveller gb
10
2026-05-01 via Nuitee
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Jane couple gb
9
loved the hotel shame about the food
Pros:

how the room had radio playing when you arrived

Cons:

breakfast was v poor quality staff were v good though

2026-05-01 via Nuitee
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janet solo_traveller gb
10
Lovely old coaching house
Pros:

The staff were so friendly and helpful
It's a lovely old coaching house very clean and comfortable.

Cons:

No fridge in the room .my sister needed to keep her injection cold, it wasn't too much of a problem as the staff put it in their fridge but would have been better kept in the room.

2026-05-01 via Nuitee
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Stephanie solo_traveller gb
8
2026-05-01 via Nuitee
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Sam couple gb
10
2026-05-01 via Nuitee
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Piroska couple nl
8
Very Nice and charming hotel.
Pros:

Very Nice, very cosy, beautiful hotel.

Cons:

Nothing.

2026-05-01 via Nuitee
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Carolyn solo_traveller gb
9
Great location for Huntingdon area
Pros:

Great breakfast and dinner in the pretty restaurant

Cons:

Slightly dirty bathroom by windows

2026-04-30 via Nuitee
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Stephen solo_traveller gb
9
2026-04-30 via Nuitee
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Carla solo_traveller gb
10
A fabulous stay
Pros:

Lovely welcoming & pretty

Cons:

Nothing all good

2026-04-29 via Nuitee
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ian solo_traveller gb
10
lovely short break at the Bell
Pros:

very friendly staff. clean room good food. nice location.
nothing was too much trouble for them. would definitely stay there again. five star*****

Cons:

nothing.

2026-04-29 via Nuitee
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Deborah solo_traveller gb
10
Lovely room, comfortable bed and helpful, attentive staff.
Pros:

The Bell Inn is a beautiful building, Cody and welcoming.

2026-04-28 via Nuitee
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Tim couple gb
10
2026-04-28 via Nuitee
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Sophie couple gb
7
Felt very comfortable and warmly welcomed at The Bell and good experience overall.
Pros:

Check-in was smooth and we felt warmly welcomed. Our room was comfortable and plenty warm enough given we checked in at 9pm. Breakfast was standard with ample choice and the service exemplary - Julie and Dinah both efficient, friendly and professional. Nothing too much trouble.

Cons:

No space to park in hotel carpark when we arrived at 9pm (wedding party in full swing so presumably a number of guests also staying overnight). The bathroom was pretty basic, shower (in bath) pressure a bit lame.

2026-04-27 via Nuitee