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

Hotels
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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Lorraine • couple • gb
10
It was lovely and lived up to expectations
Pros:

Lovely room. Very helpful staff. Lovely breakfast room upstairs.

Cons:

Maybe have brollies so yu don't get wet running across the courtyard to dinner.

2026-02-12 • via Nuitee
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Anthony • solo_traveller • gb
9
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Kate • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-02-12 • via Nuitee
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Kim • couple • gb
10
2026-02-11 • via Nuitee
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Alessandro • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-02-09 • via Nuitee
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Elizabeth • extended_group • gb
10
Great hotel
Pros:

Very comfortable. Excellent value for money. Would happily stay again.

Cons:

Nothing. I liked it.

2026-02-09 • via Nuitee
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Robert • extended_group • gb
7
2026-02-09 • via Nuitee
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sara • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-02-08 • via Nuitee
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Andrew • couple • gb
9
2026-02-08 • via Nuitee
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andrew • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-01-31 • via Nuitee
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Anna • couple • gb
10
Pros:

Bed was fantastic 😍 5 stars for design

2026-01-30 • via Nuitee
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Andrew • couple • gb
10
We had an amazing couple of nights at the hotel and will definitely be back again
Pros:

The breakfast was excellent and surrounding were perfect

Cons:

Nothing

2026-01-30 • via Nuitee
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Reed • couple • gb
9
Always a pleasure to stay at the Bell
Pros:

Never fails to deliver. Staff are excellent.

2026-01-24 • via Nuitee
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David • couple • gb
8
Excellent but bar closed to residents on a Saturday evening was a bit of a downer.
Pros:

Nice spot, clean rooms, good food and helpful staff.

Cons:

Bar closed at 11pm even for residents and we were shooed out of the bar to a cramped residents lounge. Bit poor on a Saturday evening!

2026-01-23 • via Nuitee
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Linda • solo_traveller • gb
10
The Bell is a lovely establishment. The staff are warm and welcoming. Nothing was too much trouble. Breakfast was excel
Pros:

Lovely atmosphere, lovely set up. Staff friendly and accommodating

2026-01-21 • via Nuitee
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Lynn • extended_group • gb
9
2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
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Richard H • couple • gb
8
Lovely old Coaching Inn but disappointing room
Pros:

Attractive and historic coaching inn, full of interest with a comfortable residents lounge and good dining facilities. We had a good evening meal in the bar. Staff were pleasant and helpful.

Cons:

We were disappointed with our room. Described as a 'classic' double with bath robes and slippers it was anything but and the bathrobes and slippers were nowhere to be seen. It did have a comfortable king size bed but the room itself was cluttered with too much furniture and cushions etc. One chair partly obscuring the bathroom door the other would not fit under a small table which itself was not suitable for the tea and coffee making facilities - again very cluttered. Soundproofing is poor and sleep was much disturbed by people moving around in the middle of the night, seemingly from above. The bathroom was adequate although the shower temperature was difficult to control and guests are asked to open a window when showering, one would expect to find an extractor fan in such an establishment especially as the window had restricted opening. The electric radiator in the bedroom was very difficult to control.

2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
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Victoria • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
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Sylvia • couple • gb
8
Excellent location
Pros:

Location was excellent, just off the A1. Ideal for visiting the lovely town of Stamford.
Staff very helpful when we had problems with WIFI. Room was very clean and comfortable.

Cons:

Bathroom mirror was very high on the wall above the sink and so unusable.
We felt that the breakfast was quite expensive so we made alternative arrangements.

2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
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Julian • couple • gb
10
Fantastic hotel.
Pros:

Just an awesome hotel.

Cons:

Nothing.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee