Bel and The Dragon-Cookham

Hotels
8.9 (774 reviews)
Bel & The Dragon , Cookham , gb

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Children allowed

Facilities

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

Pros:
Friendly, professional and helpful staff
Excellent breakfast and quality restaurant/dinner
Charming historic setting with pleasant garden/patio
Clean, immaculate rooms and property
Comfortable beds and tasteful, quirky decor
Private dining room available
Cons:
Some bedrooms are small with limited hanging/storage space
No private parking (street/nearby parking only)
Occasional noise and lack of air conditioning in some rooms
Intermittent water pressure in bathroom

Categories

Cleanliness
9
Repeatedly described as immaculate/spotless in multiple reviews, indicating very strong cleanliness standards.
Service
9.6
Staff repeatedly praised as friendly, professional, helpful and efficient (early check-in accommodated, excellent service at restaurant), supporting a top-tier service score.
Location
9
Central Cookham location with lovely garden/patio and pleasant setting; some mentions of main-road facing rooms but not bothered by traffic overall.
Room Quality
8.2
Rooms described as cozy, quirky and comfortable with large beds, but several notes about rooms being a little small and limited hanging/storage space.
Amenities
8.3
Strong food/restaurant, bar, private dining room and garden facilities noted, but negatives include no private parking, occasional water-pressure issues and no air conditioning in some rooms.
Value for Money
8.9
Standard quality for this hotel tier
Food and Beverage
9.4
Food repeatedly praised (excellent/full English breakfast, delicious dinner, highly recommended dining), indicating very strong F&B performance.
Overall Experience
8.8
Many reviewers described lovely, relaxing stays and willingness to return; overall very positive but tempered slightly by room size/parking/amenity issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-08-13 04:40

Property Description

Charming Countryside Retreat
Nestled in Cookham, Bel and The Dragon-Cookham offers a picturesque escape with its garden, terrace, and inviting restaurant and bar.

Elegant and Comfortable Rooms
Each room is thoughtfully designed with a cozy ambiance, featuring modern amenities such as a flat-screen TV, plush bedding, and a private bathroom for a relaxing stay.

Convenient Location and Nearby Attractions
Situated close to popular landmarks like Dorney Lake and Windsor Castle, and with Legoland Windsor and LaplandUK a short drive away, there's no shortage of entertainment options.

Ready to experience tranquility and luxury at Bel and The Dragon-Cookham? Book now for an unforgettable stay.

Important information:

A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: LHR

Location

Guest Reviews

8.9
Based on 774 reviews
Cleanliness: 9
Service: 9.6
Location: 9
Room Quality: 8.2
Amenities: 8.3
Value for Money: 8.9
Food and Beverage: 9.4
Overall Experience: 8.8
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Emmanuella • couple • gb
10
Wonderful experience
Pros:

The staffs were very friendly… Charlotte and every other person

2026-08-14 • via Nuitee
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KENNETH • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Well appointed room

Cons:

Our room was one of the smaller ones and we would have preferred a larger one

2026-08-14 • via Nuitee
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David • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

Great ambience helped by friendly and helpful staff.
A quirky 600 year old building with atmospheric restaurant and bar and garden.

Cons:

Poor lighting in the bedrooms and a lack of air conditioning which will be a future must have.

2026-08-12 • via Nuitee
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Karen • couple • gb
10
2026-08-11 • via Nuitee
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Carolyn • couple • gb
9
Great stay in Cookham
Pros:

Excellent comfortable room, lovely dog welcome pack.
Freshly cooked breakfast very tasty and an extra sausage for the dog

Cons:

O my downside no parking but plenty nearby

2026-08-11 • via Nuitee
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Clare • couple • gb
10
2026-08-08 • via Nuitee
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Wendy • couple • gb
8
Great stay on a very hot weekend.
Pros:

Lovely evening meal and great breakfast.

Cons:

Room a little small .

2026-08-04 • via Nuitee
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Harry • couple • gb
9
Would stay again
Pros:

Pleasant stay, excellent food especially breakfast.

2026-08-03 • via Nuitee
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John • couple • gb
9
2026-08-02 • via Nuitee
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Maggie • couple • gb
9
We had a lovely relaxing break and would absolutely return to the hotel again. ☺️
Pros:

The hotel was immaculate, staff were super friendly and the food was delicious

Cons:

N/A

2026-08-02 • via Nuitee
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Lorna • couple • gb
10
2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
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Morgan • family_with_children • be
9
Beautiful charming place to stay with lovely staff.
Pros:

Lovely little hotel with a charming feel. The staff were exceptional, really welcoming and helpful. Comfy bed and in a great setting. The breakfast was delightful!

Cons:

As expected with a property like this there was no air conditioning. Luckily staying in the week it wasn’t that loud at night, but could still hear quite a lot of noise.

2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
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Sharmila • solo_traveller • my
10
2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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Marcus • couple • gb
10
2026-07-16 • via Nuitee
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Ingrid • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-07-16 • via Nuitee
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Justine • extended_group • gb
10
2026-07-14 • via Nuitee
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Gordon • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-07-11 • via Nuitee
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Lucy • solo_traveller • gb
10
Boutique hotel and classy restaurant vibe. Highly recommended.
Pros:

The setting and decor are gorgeous. The staff are friendly and well trained. The room was quirky and comfortable. The private dining room was ideal and breakfast was delicious. Highly recommended.

2026-07-10 • via Nuitee
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Kevin • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

Very comfortable, welcoming hotel. Staff deal with large numbers of hotel and dinner guests with efficiency and cheerfulness.

2026-07-08 • via Nuitee
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Lavers • family_with_children • gb
9
2026-07-07 • via Nuitee