The Blue Bell Inn

Hotels
8.5 (565 reviews)
Middle Lane Kettlewell , Kettlewell , gb

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Restaurant
Pets allowed
Bar
Private parking

Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great food
Cons:
Small room size
High drink prices

Categories

Cleanliness
8.08
Room was clean and well presented.
Service
9.05
Staff were friendly, welcoming, and attentive throughout our stay.
Location
9.09
Lovely location with easy access to excellent walking opportunities.
Room Quality
7.54
Rooms were too small and some beds uncomfortable.
Amenities
8.57
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Value for Money
8.03
Beer/drink prices were high, but overall experience was good.
Food and Beverage
9.08
Exceptional food, everything was freshly prepared.
Overall Experience
8.55
A very pleasant experience with great value for money.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-06 14:12

Property Description

Charming Countryside Retreat

Convenient Location: Nestled in Kettlewell, The Blue Bell Inn offers easy access to Ripley Castle and other nearby attractions like Royal Hall Theatre and Harrogate International Centre.

Comfortable Accommodation: The hotel provides well-equipped rooms with modern amenities including a flat-screen TV, private bathroom, and cozy bedding.

Free Parking and WiFi: Enjoy the convenience of complimentary private parking and stay connected with the free WiFi throughout the property.

Ready to experience a relaxing stay in the heart of Kettlewell? Book your getaway at The Blue Bell Inn now!

Important information:

A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.5
Based on 565 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.08
Service: 9.05
Location: 9.09
Room Quality: 7.54
Amenities: 8.57
Value for Money: 8.03
Food and Beverage: 9.08
Overall Experience: 8.55
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Smith • solo_traveller • gb
7
Pros:

In an ideal spot for my walk, comfortable room away from bar so no noise. Staff were friendly, especially the lady who did breakfast

Cons:

I thought £20 was pretty steep for an average breakfast

2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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Dave • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pleasant, comfortable stay.
Pros:

Traditional country pub in a lovely location

Cons:

Having to pre order breakfast, and paying £20 per head for it was excessive.

2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
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Trickivicki • solo_traveller • gb
8
Very pleasant stay
Pros:

Great location, central for Yorkshire Dales.
Accommodation adequate for short stay. Very clean and finished to a good standard. Excellent food, breakfast and evening menu.
Staff very attentive and looked after us well. Very pleasant stay.

Cons:

Rooms are not visited daily. Towels, crockery and supplies only replaced when requested. Bed not good quality.
Parking on site can be an issue.

2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
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Pearl • solo_traveller • gb
5
Pros:

Comfortable room

Cons:

No fan and window only opened a little, so a really hot and difficult night. £120 for a basic room with no breakfast and no fan is very poor value.

2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
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David • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

Location..food was excellent...

Cons:

Nothing

2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
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Dave • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
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Alan • couple • gb
4
Very basic but expensive for what we got. The bed needed throwing out.
Pros:

good

2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
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Colin • extended_group • gb
8
2026-07-17 • via Nuitee
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Adrienne • extended_group • gb
9
2026-07-17 • via Nuitee
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Linda • extended_group • gb
4
2026-07-16 • via Nuitee
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Daniel S • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-07-12 • via Nuitee
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Mike • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

Great food, lovely staff

2026-07-11 • via Nuitee
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Alma • family_with_children • gb
10
2026-07-10 • via Nuitee
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Alan • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-07-05 • via Nuitee
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Lawrence • couple • gb
7
Pros:

The food in the bar was excellent.

Cons:

The toilet seat in the ensuite was not the same size as the toilet, and it was impossible to keep the seat in an upright position. There was no toilet roll holder, we put it on the surface by the sink, and of course the toilet roll got wet.

An early breakfast wasn't available. 8.30 am is rather late if you are planning a full day's walking.

2026-07-04 • via Nuitee
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Anon • solo_traveller • gb
6
Ideal location, but staff overwhelmed. Menu too big.
Pros:

The staff were friendly but service was chaotic. We were meeting with friends and ate on two nights the first meal was a disaster and one meal was sent back. Second meal was much better, but overall impression was that the menu was too big and staff were over-stretched.

Cons:

All felt a bit out of control.

2026-07-02 • via Nuitee
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Rose • couple • gb
9
Pros:

Food , friendly staff and the location

Cons:

NA

2026-07-02 • via Nuitee
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Ann • solo_traveller • gb
6
It served my purpose but not somewhere I'd go back to for itself.
Pros:

The room was fine. Breakfast was adequate & nicely cooked
The provision of excellent homemade jam was a nice touch

Cons:

The £20 charged for breakfast was excessive. For the price of the room I'd have hoped for more than just basic instant coffee sachets in the bedroom.

2026-06-27 • via Nuitee
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Adrian • couple • gb
6
2026-06-26 • via Nuitee
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Mary Ruth • couple • gb
8
A well situated Inn
Pros:

A well placed centrally situated inn . Food quality break fast and evening meals was good. Breakfast choices had to be ordered the night before . Staff were very helpful The rooms were fine for a 3 day stay.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-06-26 • via Nuitee