The Blue Bell Inn

Hotels
8.5 (480 reviews)
Middle Lane Kettlewell , Kettlewell , gb

Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Restaurant
Pets allowed
Pet basket
Free wired internet
Self parking (surcharge)
Offsite parking discounted rates available
Internet access
Covered parking

Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great food
Cons:
Small room size
High drink prices

Categories

Cleanliness
8.08
Room was clean and well presented.
Service
9.05
Staff were friendly, welcoming, and attentive throughout our stay.
Location
9.09
Lovely location with easy access to excellent walking opportunities.
Room Quality
7.54
Rooms were too small and some beds uncomfortable.
Amenities
8.57
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Value for Money
8.03
Beer/drink prices were high, but overall experience was good.
Food and Beverage
9.08
Exceptional food, everything was freshly prepared.
Overall Experience
8.55
A very pleasant experience with great value for money.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-06 14:12

Property Description

Charming Countryside Retreat

Convenient Location: Nestled in Kettlewell, The Blue Bell Inn offers easy access to Ripley Castle and other nearby attractions like Royal Hall Theatre and Harrogate International Centre.

Comfortable Accommodation: The hotel provides well-equipped rooms with modern amenities including a flat-screen TV, private bathroom, and cozy bedding.

Free Parking and WiFi: Enjoy the convenience of complimentary private parking and stay connected with the free WiFi throughout the property.

Ready to experience a relaxing stay in the heart of Kettlewell? Book your getaway at The Blue Bell Inn now!

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed).

Location

Guest Reviews

8.5
Based on 480 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.08
Service: 9.05
Location: 9.09
Room Quality: 7.54
Amenities: 8.57
Value for Money: 8.03
Food and Beverage: 9.08
Overall Experience: 8.55
L
Lindsay couple au
9
Very comfortable & good value
Pros:

Great location, very comfortable & cosy, lovely meals

Cons:

Nil

2026-03-28 via Nuitee
C
Claire couple gb
10
Pros:

Comfortable beds, clean room, hot shower. We paid for breakfast and it was lovely. They also happen to do fantastic food in the evening too. There are four parking spaces behind the pub for people staying but we used the public carpark which was £7 for 24 hours or £8.50 for 48 hours. Kettlewell is generally quite pricey so I'd consider the price we paid for a room and breakfast good value.

2026-03-26 via Nuitee
S
Stephen extended_group gb
9
Excellent stay
Pros:

Superb

Cons:

Nothing

2026-03-26 via Nuitee
T
Trevor couple gb
10
2026-03-24 via Nuitee
G
Gillian couple gb
9
Would stay again.
Pros:

Very friendly staff good atmosphere in the pub and rooms very nice and clean.
Would definitely stay there again and would recommend it.

2026-03-23 via Nuitee
E
Eleanor couple gb
7
2026-03-22 via Nuitee
K
Karen couple gb
8
Pros:

Perfect location to access beautiful walks, food at dinner & breakfast was fabulous for a pub location

2026-03-21 via Nuitee
T
Trevor couple gb
9
Beautiful little inn with exceptional food and service, which made up for a poor start on arrival.
Pros:

The location in Kettlewell was beautiful. The food was superb, as was the lady who took our order for evening meal and breakfast. The lady who served our evening meal and breakfast was lovely too and worked really hard coping easily with multiple tables who all arrived at the same time on our 2nd morning.

Cons:

The reception when we arrived was a bit haphazard with the man behind the bar struggling to find our bookings at first and not knowing that we had requested breakfast (which we knew was an additional £20pp for both mornings). Also the parking was very limited and was on a first-come-first-served basis, but we were lucky that our rooms faced the carpark and we were able to see that a space became available early on our 2nd night, and the 1st night we found 2 spaces on arrival so the overall outcome was good.

2026-03-20 via Nuitee
A
Andrew solo_traveller gb
9
2026-03-16 via Nuitee
S
Simpson couple gb
8
Great stay would recommend
Pros:

Staff, location and room

2026-03-16 via Nuitee
J
Jacquelyn couple gb
10
2026-03-15 via Nuitee
B
Baz O'Brien solo_traveller gb
10
Friendly, comfortable, value for money.
Pros:

Breakfast was great. Staff were great. The bed was very comfortable.

Cons:

Only one vegatarien option on the dinner menu.

2026-03-12 via Nuitee
V
Vickery extended_group gb
10
Brilliant would highly recommend
Pros:

Superb welcome superb room very clean superb food and lovely atmosphere

Cons:

Nothing it was perfect

2026-03-11 via Nuitee
R
Roma solo_traveller gb
7
2026-03-10 via Nuitee
B
Becky couple gb
10
Pros:

Amazing food. Comfy and clean room. Welcoming and helpful staff. Lovely location.

2026-03-05 via Nuitee
R
Richard couple gb
10
Will definitely be going back to the Bluebell Inn at Kettlewell for some more great service, food and drinks. Thanks
Pros:

Great location. friendly staff. Great choice of food and drinks available

Cons:

Nothing

2026-02-26 via Nuitee
D
David couple gb
6
Wouldn’t stay again as we think there trying to get as much money as they can out of your stay
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Room 3 was very small the bed springs were poking in you and making awful noises when you move .food very expensive for what you got everything was extra cost even vegetables which should of come as standard with some dishes didn’t be prepared to pay London prices for beer

2026-02-22 via Nuitee
S
SUSAN couple gb
10
Super stay at the Blue Bell.
Pros:

We had a great one night stay at the Blue Bell Inn. Our room was lovely, comfortable, well equipped and warm. We really enjoyed the excellent food and drinks on offer. Great ambience and service by lovely friendly staff. We had a delicious dinner and breakfast. We had a car parking space available and everything about our stay was just spot on. Special mention for Alison who we thought was an absolute gem and a great asset to the Blue Bell. We will definitely return and would recommend this lovely place to everyone.

Cons:

No negatives at all.

2026-02-22 via Nuitee
D
David couple gb
10
2026-02-12 via Nuitee
E
Elizabeth couple gb
9
Great value for Kettlewell
Pros:

Perfect location

Cons:

No lounge area

2026-01-24 via Nuitee