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

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9 (2030 reviews)
Great North Road , Peterborough , gb

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Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
Terrace
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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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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 2030 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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Mike • couple • gb
8
2026-06-27 • via Nuitee
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Paul • couple • gb
10
2026-06-26 • via Nuitee
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Bailey • solo_traveller • gb
10
Would stay again!
Pros:

Friendly staff lovely clean room

2026-06-25 • via Nuitee
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Matthias • couple • de
9
Schönes altes Gebäude mit viel Charme. Super Frühstück und aufmerlsames Personal.
Pros:

Schönes altes Gebäude mit viel Charme. Super Frühstück und aufmerlsames Personal.

2026-06-23 • via Nuitee
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Lesley • solo_traveller • gb
10
A welcome stop that exceeded my expectation
Pros:

Reception was friendly and helpful. The dinner menu was excellent and the food very good. The room was comfortable and quiet. Breakfast was well organised and the choices good. I enjoyed my overnight stay and would stay longer with pleasure.

In general it was the perfect stay however the establishment is old and there are a lot of stairs so if there are mobility issues make sure the Inn knows when booking.

Cons:

N/A

2026-06-22 • via Nuitee
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Isabelle • couple • fr
8
Un bel endroit plein de charme , so british !
Pros:

Petit déjeuner au top et en plus servi à table ( pas de self) dans une salle extraordinaire belle

Cons:

Insonorisation des chambres

2026-06-22 • via Nuitee
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Linda • couple • gb
6
Decent hotel as a one might stop over.
Pros:

Nice hotel facilities.

Cons:

Location, there was pra tically nothing else there.

2026-06-22 • via Nuitee
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Jason • couple • gb
9
Good value for money, would recommend
Pros:

excellent

Cons:

location

2026-06-21 • via Nuitee
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Martine Ducros • couple • fr
9
2026-06-21 • via Nuitee
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Steven • couple • gb
10
Great place to stay
Pros:

Sunday lunch was excellent

2026-06-21 • via Nuitee
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Leslee • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Everything it was beautiful..staff was so friendly and helpful. We were blown away by the beauty of the area

Cons:

Nothing..honestly no faults.

2026-06-20 • via Nuitee
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Charles • extended_group • gb
9
2026-06-19 • via Nuitee
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Sarah • solo_traveller • au
6
An old pub with a good bar and restaurant. Rooms are comfortable but small.
Pros:

The hotel is comfortable and the food is good.

Cons:

The stairs with heavy luggage and no one to help you up or down with it. The bathroom was very small and tight and the shower over the bath awkward to climb in and out of. Sadly the village has no other amenities or points of interest anymore. (just one small corner shop) so no where interesting to walk to without a car.

2026-06-19 • via Nuitee
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michael • couple • gb
9
uick stay - only one night, but very comfortable. Would stay there again.
Pros:

very comfortable room - we arrived very late and were able to relax immediately.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-06-18 • via Nuitee
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Richardson • couple • gb
10
Great stay in wonderful building
Pros:

Wonderful old building which has been sympathetically refurbished and extended to provide a great hotel and fantastic restaurant. Convenient location just off the A1M makes a great overnight stay on long journey as well as a good base to explore the region. I must applaud the staff who were all cheerful, friendly and extremely helpful. Although the room was small, the facilities were excellent including coffee machine, quality radio, heated bathroom mirror and tasteful furnishings.

Cons:

My wife's gluten free toast was a bit soggy, otherwise all was perfect.

2026-06-17 • via Nuitee
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Marion • family_with_children • de
10
Toll!
Pros:

Tolles Frühstück, sehr nettes Personal. Die Bar war äußerst gemütlich, wir haben dort am ersten Abend gegessen. Tolles Essen! Insgesamt ein sehr gemütliches, uriges Hotel mit Wohlfühlcharakter. Immer gerne wieder!

2026-06-16 • via Nuitee
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Lindsay • couple • gb
10
Excellent, hopefully be back soon
Pros:

Comfortable
Good food
Lovely seating areas
Friendly staff

Cons:

Parking is limited

2026-06-16 • via Nuitee
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Marie • couple • gb
10
A lovely night away - great experience!
Pros:

We booked a dog-friendly room, of which there are 3, and were given a garden room with access to the lawned area in case the dog needed to go out in the night.
The room was well furnished and very comfortable, and the toiletries were amazing!
We didn't stay for breakfast but dined in the restaurant the previous night. Food was excellent. A good range of dishes.

Cons:

Nothing.

2026-06-16 • via Nuitee
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John • solo_traveller • gb
9
Good value for overnight stay
Pros:

Evening meal and breakfast. Both excellent.

2026-06-15 • via Nuitee
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JAH • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-06-14 • via Nuitee