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

Hotels
9 (2030 reviews)
Great North Road , Peterborough , gb

Free
Children allowed
Pets 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

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 2030 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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Robert couple gb
9
Just off A1 for a Characterful stay with great food and drink.
Pros:

Character of building and location

Cons:

Doors and keys a bit stiff

2026-07-04 via Nuitee
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Dee couple gb
8
Overall, good.
Pros:

Lovely old building, beautifully decorated.

Cons:

The food was disappointing. The lamb was very rare and chewy. It wasn’t cheap.

2026-07-04 via Nuitee
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Joanna couple gb
6
Not clean enough and no a/c but food good
Pros:

Staff and food was good

Cons:

No air conditioning, fan in room but not comfortable at all. Wasn’t very clean, room and public areas

2026-07-04 via Nuitee
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Bart family_with_children be
9
Alles ok !
2026-07-02 via Nuitee
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Julie solo_traveller gb
2
Very disappointed
Pros:

Very old and quaint

Cons:

Put in top room not allowed to open windows in case birds came in fan broken we slept in our car

2026-07-01 via Nuitee
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Mike couple gb
5
Picturesque coaching inn with a few issues that need resolving.
Pros:

The location is handy for Peterborough and the bar and courtyard are comfortable. But there is traffic noise from the A1(M) motorway.

The staff are friendly though some are a little inexperienced in hospitality.

Cons:

Two things disappointed.

We ate in the bar for dinner on the first night. Our meal was interrupted by blue bottle flies, two of which ended up in my glass of wine. I asked to speak to the Duty Manager who was unavailable (for a good reason). When I explained the issue to the waitress, she replied that they were aware of the problem. In which case why hadn't it been resolved? Blue Bottle flies are usualy attracted to decaying meat, not wine.

We didn't eat there again.

Our room was of an average size but over furnished. Heavy furniture, cluttered bedside tables and desk. We couldn't easily access the wardrobe and there was no room on the desk to place belongings. The desk has a kettle with mugs and tea etc. And a separate coffee machine with capsules and cups.

And one wall has wall plugs on display where, I assume, a picture once hung?

Finally, being on old coaching inn, there are lots of steps. Some would find this difficult to navigate.

2026-06-29 via Nuitee
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Peter couple gb
9
2026-06-29 via Nuitee
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Louise couple gb
10
Loved this inn . Clean and comfortable bedroom . Will stay here again
Pros:

Beautiful old coaching inn with masses of character . Obviously refurbished recently .lots of places to sit outside or in . Good food and drinks and attentive service

Cons:

Nothing really . Room was hot but it was a heatwave and we had a fan

2026-06-29 via Nuitee
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Jef Stone solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

8

2026-06-29 via Nuitee
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Lilian solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

The beautiful courtyard

Cons:

Too many steps and stairs

2026-06-28 via Nuitee
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Mike couple gb
8
2026-06-27 via Nuitee
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Paul couple gb
10
2026-06-26 via Nuitee
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Bailey solo_traveller gb
10
Would stay again!
Pros:

Friendly staff lovely clean room

2026-06-25 via Nuitee
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Matthias couple de
9
Schönes altes Gebäude mit viel Charme. Super Frühstück und aufmerlsames Personal.
Pros:

Schönes altes Gebäude mit viel Charme. Super Frühstück und aufmerlsames Personal.

2026-06-23 via Nuitee
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Isabelle couple fr
8
Un bel endroit plein de charme , so british !
Pros:

Petit déjeuner au top et en plus servi à table ( pas de self) dans une salle extraordinaire belle

Cons:

Insonorisation des chambres

2026-06-22 via Nuitee
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Linda couple gb
6
Decent hotel as a one might stop over.
Pros:

Nice hotel facilities.

Cons:

Location, there was pra tically nothing else there.

2026-06-22 via Nuitee
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Lesley solo_traveller gb
10
A welcome stop that exceeded my expectation
Pros:

Reception was friendly and helpful. The dinner menu was excellent and the food very good. The room was comfortable and quiet. Breakfast was well organised and the choices good. I enjoyed my overnight stay and would stay longer with pleasure.

In general it was the perfect stay however the establishment is old and there are a lot of stairs so if there are mobility issues make sure the Inn knows when booking.

Cons:

N/A

2026-06-22 via Nuitee
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Jason couple gb
9
Good value for money, would recommend
Pros:

excellent

Cons:

location

2026-06-21 via Nuitee
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Martine Ducros couple fr
9
2026-06-21 via Nuitee
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Steven couple gb
10
Great place to stay
Pros:

Sunday lunch was excellent

2026-06-21 via Nuitee