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

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9 (2096 reviews)
Great North Road , Peterborough , GB

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
Terrace
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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

Location

Guest Reviews

9
Based on 2096 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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Karran • couple • gb
8
Nice place to stay off the A1 to start our travels
Pros:

Lovely quirky inn, nice courtyard and comfy bed

Cons:

Property was ok but the cheese sandwich had a distinct lack of filling in ratio to the bread
The manager said the sandwiches are not usually on the menu in the evening so how could we get it ?

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Alex • solo_traveller • de
5
Besenkammer
Pros:

Das Cruzcampo im Pub. Englisches Bier gibt es ja scheinbar nicht mehr.

Cons:

Zimmer Größe ein Scherz, Badezimmer Größe auch lustig, Größe der Dusche noch witziger, Teppichboden, null Platz für Koffer, alles alt und renovierungsbedürftig. Ach ja die Länge des Bettes...

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Urs • solo_traveller • ch
8
Als Ausgangspunkt für meine Besuche optimal gelegen!
Pros:

Gute Lage Nähe Autobahnanschluss, Grosser Parkplatz
Hotel im British Old Style

Cons:

Sehr kleines Zimmer

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Paul • couple • gb
9
Great stop-off point.
Pros:

Great location. Good food and wine.

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Chris • couple • gb
9
2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Nicola • couple • gb
8
Location was beautiful, the room was spacious and comfortable. The food was superb and I must say the youngsters workin
Pros:

Beautiful location with loads of history

Cons:

Had a small problem that the plug in the sink was stuck in, so we were unable to drain the water. Told reception within half an hour of us arriving but no one came to resolve the issue.

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Lorna • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Alison • solo_traveller • gb
4
I won’t be returning but the serving staff being EXCELLENT
Pros:

The breakfast was AVERAGE,the breakfast staff were EXCELLENT

Cons:

The breakfast food was AVERAGE… only one egg, and deep fried sausage
The food at dinner was POOR

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Craig • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Ronald Michael • solo_traveller • gb
9
A welcome break and overnight but a few niggles to be resolved
Pros:

Breakfast - Good choice, English breakfast well cooked and continental gave plenty of choice
. Evening meal was cooked to order but I couldn't see why I was relegated to the bar when the restaurant was open with several guests enjoying a more conducive and comfortable environment.

Cons:

The shower controls were very antiquated and the on off selector didn't run smoothly between flow and stop. The other problem was the water heat control - again very antiquated and difficult to determine the function of the tiny plunger on the tap housing - presumably this was to differentiate between hot and cold, but the just didn't prove to be the case.

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Barbara • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Everything. This is a lovely hotel. We stayed on our way to Belgium and decided to stay on the way back. Good location in a quiet village. Comfortable beds, excellent breakfast cooked fresh and brought to your table which is so much better than the usual buffets! We had dinner on both nights which was lovely too

Cons:

Nothing.to complain about.

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Billie • couple • gb
10
Just excellent from beginning to end.
Pros:

Absolutely everything. Best food, best room and great people

Cons:

Nothing it was smashing

2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Denise • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

Very helpful and professional staff. Charming building. Great food

2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Judith • extended_group • gb
10
Lovely room and atmosphere. Breakfast generous, de.lightFul surroundings.
Pros:

Dietary requirements were accommodating. Extra tea and toast offered

Cons:

Nothing

2026-09-06 • via Nuitee
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Brian • couple • gb
5
2026-09-04 • via Nuitee
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Mark • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Great hotel , steeped in history . Good food.

Cons:

No complaints

2026-09-03 • via Nuitee
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John Barnes • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-09-03 • via Nuitee
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Lynda • couple • au
10
Character hotel stay
Pros:

Friendly staff. Lovely hotel

Cons:

Nothing

2026-09-02 • via Nuitee
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Jahangir • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-09-01 • via Nuitee
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steve • solo_traveller • gb
7
Pros:

The positives were the staff who were all very pleasant and helped make our stay enjoyable. The Hotel itself is very well situated and definitely has that oldy workday charm.

Cons:

This was a family reunion for my Dad's 80th birthday and unfortunately we picked a night when there was a live singer and music literally blaring until 2355...our rooms were literally above the venue and being an old building you could feel the bass as well as hear it. 'who let the dogs out' at 2330 is not a good vibe at what we thought was going to be a quiet location. My advice is check before you book for any entertainment nights

2026-09-01 • via Nuitee