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

Hotels
9 (1994 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.
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 1994 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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Christopher couple gb
10
Very pleasant & relaxing. I'd stay there agai. One of the noces hotels we've we've ever stayes at.
Pros:

All very good, with friendly staff. The olde worlde decor.

Cons:

All good

2026-06-05 via Nuitee
S
Sean solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Everything

Cons:

Nothing

2026-06-04 via Nuitee
B
Berry couple nl
6
Prima.
Pros:

Mooi, oud en sfeervol hotel. Restaurant prima, goede bedden.

Cons:

Kleine kamer, versleten badkamer, douchen in het bad.

2026-06-04 via Nuitee
C
cristobal extended_group fr
10
Lieu raffiné, “old England”.
Pros:

Service de haute qualité. Lieu d’exception.

2026-06-03 via Nuitee
J
John couple gb
9
2026-06-03 via Nuitee
E
Elizabeth couple gb
8
2026-06-02 via Nuitee
A
Alexander solo_traveller gb
9
Overnight in Stilton
Pros:

Friendly staff, nice dinner & Breakfast, spacious room, parking, wi-fi and location..

Cons:

The mattress on the bed was on the "firm" side.

2026-06-01 via Nuitee
C
Christopher couple gb
10
2026-05-31 via Nuitee
M
Matthew solo_traveller gb
4
2026-05-31 via Nuitee
A
Anne couple au
10
Beautiful, spacious, clean. Staff were lovely and welcoming.
Pros:

Walked into our room and was blown away at how beautiful it was. I felt like a queen.
Large room with all the facilities. Large bathroom.

Cons:

The parking is minimal and initially it was an issue but once the evening came i was able to move the car into the car park.
The one other issue was we specially booked for dinner not knowing that Sunday dinner menu was basic, not like the menu we had looked at on line.

2026-05-29 via Nuitee
A
Andrea couple nl
9
2026-05-27 via Nuitee
K
Karen couple gb
9
Great hotel would thoroughly recommend it.
Pros:

We had one of the garden rooms, very comfortable and pleasant .

Cons:

Nothing

2026-05-27 via Nuitee
C
Chris couple gb
8
Good value hotel
Pros:

Good breakfast

Cons:

More parking

2026-05-26 via Nuitee
P
peter couple gb
7
Looks great from the outside but maintenance standards and poor value would put us off another visit
Pros:

Staff

Cons:

Tired maintenance state
noisy in front bedroom
Food mediocre and expensive for the quality

2026-05-26 via Nuitee
E
Edward-Martine solo_traveller nl
10
Pros:

Mooi verzorgd hotel met gezellig terras.
Erg vriendelijk personeel, heerlijk ontbijt en een hondvriendelijk hotel.

Cons:

Niets.

2026-05-25 via Nuitee
L
Lisa couple gb
10
Perfect room, food and every member of staff we met were professional, friendly and efficient.
Pros:

Everything

Cons:

Nothing

2026-05-25 via Nuitee
R
russell solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Nice people ,nice venue ,good food

2026-05-25 via Nuitee
W
Wendy Higgins solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Lovely hotel. Rooms a good size. Staff were very helpful and cheerful.

Cons:

Uneven floors but it is an old building.😃

2026-05-24 via Nuitee
M
Marian solo_traveller gb
7
Okay and convenient. Nothing special.
Pros:

Conveniently position for our needs. Comfortable bed. Good parking.

Cons:

Room was quite noisy. Doors closing, wardrobe doors closing, talking in the corridors. Restaurant drinks expensive.

2026-05-23 via Nuitee
C
Christine solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

We had a lovely stay, our room was delightful, very clean and well presented. Breakfast was superb. Liked it so much we booked to stay again before leaving.

Cons:

Bathroom was a tad small

2026-05-22 via Nuitee