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

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

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
J
John • couple • gb
8
A nice hotel with good food. The risk of noise is to high if you have adjoining rooms.
Pros:

The food in the evening was good.

Cons:

If we had known that the room was a connecting one we would not have booked. It was only a bit of luck that the child next door was very young but did not cry a lot. The adjoining room was the reason for my previous comments in this review.

2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
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Rob • couple • gb
10
2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
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Jahangir • couple • gb
2
2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
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Karen • couple • gb
9
Great place and very nice dog friendly rooms, great well trained staff.
Pros:

great dog friendly accommodation, and very nice decor.

2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
M
Mark • couple • gb
9
very enjoyable, best stay we've had in the Peterborough area
Pros:

great breakfast with espresso - cooked to order

2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Philip • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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barrie • couple • gb
10
Helped making a family meeting very enjoyable
Pros:

Cheerful, helpful staff - excellent food - comfortable room

Cons:

Nothing

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Craig • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Perrin • couple • gb
8
2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Iole • couple • it
10
2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
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Caroline • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Great location, friendly staff and comfortable one night stay. Would definitely return.

2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
K
Kerry • couple • gb
10
Excellent- We will return
Pros:

The hotel itself is beautiful and steeped in history. There are little lounges and seating areas throughout the building. Our room was lovely with little touches like a nespresso machine with pods and fresh milk available from reception. The staff are warm and welcoming and breakfast was lovely. I would recommend the hotel and we will return ourselves.

2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
D
Danny • solo_traveller • gb
8
Lovely, friendly staff. Lovely food and comfortable stay.
2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
B
Brian • couple • gb
9
Worth a stay.
Pros:

Beautiful location, staff, comfortable environment.

Cons:

Room a little cramped

2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
S
Stuart • couple • gb
9
Another great stay
Pros:

Food is lovely - both breakfast and dinner. Great selection at breakfast of hot and cold food (both buffet and freshly cooked). Dinner was delicious too.

Cons:

It's a shame you can't eat dinner upstairs in the restaurant area anymore (I believe) as it's such a beautiful room.

2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
G
Graham • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Roger • couple • fr
10
Character and quality
Pros:

First stay and I hope not the last! Great location close to the A1 but peaceful. The Bell is rich in character and is further enriched by the proactive and friendly staff. The attention to detail shines across decor, in room facilities and overall character. Good selection of beers and a very good menu. Dinner was excellent (we ate in the bar) and breakfast superb. Throw in good secure parking and you have a truly great venue which combines English character with contemporary efficiency - thank you to all the team and we look forward to returning

Cons:

Nothing at all

2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
K
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