Blue Bell Hotel

Hotels
7.2 (1478 reviews)
Market Place Market Place , Belford , GB

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Heating
Terrace
Family rooms
Garden
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Good location
Helpful service
Pleasant dining options
Cons:
Inconsistent cleanliness
Cold rooms
Limited amenities

Categories

Cleanliness
5.91
Several reviews mentioned issues with cleanliness, including dirty rooms.
Service
8.38
The staff were noted to be friendly and accommodating across multiple reviews.
Location
8.42
The location was praised for being a good base for exploring nearby attractions.
Room Quality
6.37
Room quality was a mixed sentiment, with concerns about cold temperatures.
Amenities
7.4
Adequate amenities were mentioned, yet some improvements were suggested.
Value for Money
6.86
Reviews indicate a fair value, though some noted that the hotel felt a bit run down.
Food and Beverage
6.91
Food was described as fair with some issues noted.
Overall Experience
7.38
Overall experience included both positive and negative aspects, balancing out to a good stay.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-11 16:45

Property Description

Lush Garden Oasis

Nestled in Belford, Blue Bell Hotel offers a serene escape with its lush garden, inviting shared lounge, and a charming terrace. Indulge in delicious meals at the on-site restaurant and unwind at the bar after a day of exploration.

Comfortable Rooms

Each room at Blue Bell Hotel is thoughtfully designed for your comfort, featuring amenities such as a desk, flat-screen TV, and a private bathroom. Relax in style with the cozy bed linen and fluffy towels provided.

Nearby Attractions

Explore the rich history of the area with Bamburgh Castle just 10 km away and Lindisfarne Castle a short 20 km drive. Don't forget to visit Alnwick Castle and The Maltings Theatre & Cinema, both within easy reach of the hotel.

Ready to experience tranquility at Blue Bell Hotel? Book your stay now for a memorable getaway!

Important information:

A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

7.2
Based on 1478 reviews
Cleanliness: 5.91
Service: 8.38
Location: 8.42
Room Quality: 6.37
Amenities: 7.4
Value for Money: 6.86
Food and Beverage: 6.91
Overall Experience: 7.38
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Peter Grinter • solo_traveller • gb
4
Very disappointing!
Pros:

Breakfast was adequate

Cons:

Hotel was advertised as being open for dinner with good menu. Arrived to find that the kitchen was close for holidays. Checked other food facilities in the village - all were closed for the same period (as if by general agreement). I was put in accommodation away from the main hotel which was in need of refurbishment. Bed very uncomfortable.

2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
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Janette • couple • gb
9
Pros:

Ideal location, lovely staff. Great breakfast, would visit again

2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
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patricia • couple • gb
6
2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
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Brian • couple • gb
8
Pros:

Nice dining room. Good breakfast and dinner

Cons:

Room in the courtyard was a bit basic and bed was not great

2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
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Kimberley • couple • gb
8
2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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David • family_with_children • gb
7
Met our needs very well for an enroute overnight stop.
2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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Judy • solo_traveller • gb
7
Great place. Very helpful. I’m sure they will sort the hot water soon!
Pros:

Breakfast was excellent . Very helpful staff.

Cons:

Hot water! In the end I topped up my bath with a kettle full .

2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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Roger • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

It provided a room for the night when it was needed. I enjoyed the bar facilities

Cons:

A little dated inside and could do with a freshen up

2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
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Sabine • solo_traveller • at
9
Nostalgisches Hotel
Pros:

Das Hotel hat sehr viel Charme und die Lage ist . Ausreichend Parkplätze vorm Hotel vorhanden. Mein Zimmer war sehr groß und gemütlich mit schönen Ausblick! Alles was man benötigt, ist vorhanden. Das bad war ebenso sehr geräumig, allerdings schon ein bisschen in die jahre gekommen. Frühstück war gut und ausreichend und der Service beim Frühstück nett und bemüht!

Cons:

Was mir nicht so gefallen hat, war die unflexible, gleichgültige Art am Abend was spontanes Essen angeht. Da in dem Ort nicht viel zu finden ist punkto Gastro, hätte ich gern eine "Kleinigkeit" im hotel gegessen, auch im Pub statt Restaurant, das hätte keine rolle für mich gespielt und allein bleibt man sowieso nicht lang irgendwo sitzen...Das war allerdings nicht möglich bzw war es der Dame ziemlich egal. Sie hat mich auch über keine Alternativen informiert.

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Ryan • solo_traveller • gb
4
Hate giving a review like this
Pros:

The breakfast was good

Cons:

The rooms was not clean especially the light shades so much dirt and dust, very dated it desperately needs an update and shower was terrible and all the walls was in bad state of repair

2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Andrew • couple • gb
8
Great staff, great breakfast , lovely place generally
Pros:

Staff are excellent,cannot do enough for you.

Cons:

Being woken by other residents that had locked themselves out of hotel and were banging all windows and doors at 1am after being out at a different pub . Wasted a great stay otherwise.

2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Phil • couple • gb
10
Fab hotel in a fantastic location
Pros:

A lovely hotel in a fantastic location, the staff were friendly and helpful. The food was great and good value and I can thoroughly recommend the breakfast. We will definitely be visiting again.

Cons:

Our only gripe was that the shower was underpowered and although warm enough wouldn’t go any hotter. A minor issue which didn’t detract from our stay.

2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
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Darrin • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
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Michael • couple • gb
9
Great budget price hotel
Pros:

Wonderful food, breakfast and evening meals, all staff were very friendly and professional

2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
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Mitchell • couple • gb
10
Really enjoyable.
Pros:

Excellent breakfast,lovely,friendly staff.

Cons:

Maybe restaurant menu.

2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
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Nancy • couple • ca
8
2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
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Tim • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Nice food, good staff. Main building is nice.

Cons:

The room is not luxury, but that is reflected in the price. The rooms in the house block opposite the pub are cheap and cheerful. The beds are still good.

2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
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David • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

The staff very friendly
The food in the restaurant was very good

2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
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David • solo_traveller • gb
7
Not bad> Good location and I'd probably give it another try.
Pros:

Good location in a lovely town in a lovely part of the country. Breakfast was excellent as were the attending staff.

Cons:

I stayed in the annexe. Decor a bit tired and the skirting boards needed repair if not replacement. The main building looked lovely and maybe rooms in there were smarter.

2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
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Daniel • couple • gb
8
Wonderful Coaching Inn Even Better Staff
Pros:

The hotel is in need of some TLC as it is an old coaching inn but given the current cost of living then this is forgivable. What the decor lacked was more than made up for by the attitude of the staff that we came across while checking in, having dinner and then breakfast. Everyone was extremely polite and ant request was met with a polite and enthusiastic positive response which made for an enjoyable stay

Cons:

Room standards (Furnishings/cosmetic touches)

2026-10-09 • via Nuitee