The Bell Inn Hotel

Hotels
9.2 (1533 reviews)
High Road , London , gb

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

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

Pros:
Great staff attitude
Individually furnished rooms
Cons:
Some noise disturbances
Expensive food quality

Categories

Cleanliness
9.09
The room was lovely and clean, providing a pleasant atmosphere.
Service
9.56
Staff are very friendly and experienced, contributing positively to the stay.
Location
9.6
Excellent location and good proximity to the Essex area.
Room Quality
9.55
Luxury room with individually furnished decor.
Amenities
9.08
Good amenities including a cozy bar area.
Value for Money
8.54
Some aspects like food felt overpriced for the quality received.
Food and Beverage
8.59
Dinner was excellent, but some meals were considered overly priced.
Overall Experience
9.56
Overall a very pleasant stay with a few minor inconveniences.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-16 07:35

Property Description

Charming Accommodation in Horndon on the Hill

Historic Charm and Modern Comfort
The Bell Inn Hotel offers a unique blend of historic charm and modern comfort. With rooms in both the historic Inn and a modernized building, guests can choose their preferred ambiance. Every room comes equipped with essential amenities like a private bathroom, fluffy towels, and a tea/coffee maker, ensuring a cozy stay.

Convenient Amenities and Dining Options
Enjoy the convenience of free WiFi throughout the property, a terrace to relax on, and a restaurant to savor delicious meals. For a delightful start to your day, visit The Ostlers for freshly brewed coffees, teas, and a selection of breakfast items. The hotel's attention to detail ensures a memorable stay for every guest.

Explore London's Vicinity
Conveniently located near London, The Bell Inn Hotel provides easy access to the city while offering a peaceful retreat in Horndon on the Hill. With nearby train stations connecting to London's popular destinations, guests can enjoy the best of both worlds during their stay.

To experience the charm and comfort of The Bell Inn Hotel, book your stay now!

Important information:

If there has been any date modifications to your booking, after the cancelation period, your policy will become nonrefundable.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for £10 per person per night when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 16 years old stay for £20 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    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

9.2
Based on 1533 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.09
Service: 9.56
Location: 9.6
Room Quality: 9.55
Amenities: 9.08
Value for Money: 8.54
Food and Beverage: 8.59
Overall Experience: 9.56
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Victoria couple gb
10
2026-07-03 via Nuitee
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Anthony solo_traveller gb
5
Pros:

The room was clean and the staff were helpful when we had a problem

Cons:

It was a 35c heatwave and when we arrived, there was no Aircon, which is fine. However, the windows had been left shut all day and so the room felt incredibly hot and uncomfortable for a long time, even with the fan on. We also were not told about there being a 10k run/ road closure the next day and so we could not leave the carpark for 1.5 hours upon checkout. We were not offered the room for longer or even a free drink during this time.

2026-07-02 via Nuitee
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Mark couple gb
10
Great location, staff always friendly 👍
Pros:

Always a very enjoyable stay.

Cons:

All good 👍

2026-07-01 via Nuitee
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Linda couple gb
10
2026-07-01 via Nuitee
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Jules1466 solo_traveller gb
9
Lovely stay as always
Pros:

Beautiful room and comfortable bed.
Had a lovely evening meal as always.
The chef had changed since our last stay, and the food was on point.

Cons:

Toilet cistern in our room took forever to fill and was quite noisy.

2026-06-30 via Nuitee
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Patrick solo_traveller gb
8
2026-06-30 via Nuitee
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Claudia solo_traveller de
10
2026-06-30 via Nuitee
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Christian solo_traveller nl
7
As expected and good
Pros:

Nice staff and good breakfast. Also the fact that the hotel had it's own restaurant and pub as well was enjoyable

2026-06-28 via Nuitee
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Tracey couple gb
10
Pros:

Lovely friendly staff and great value for money

2026-06-28 via Nuitee
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Brian family_with_children gb
10
A relaxing stay
Pros:

This is one of the best places we have stayed. So much thought has been put into making for a great stay. The historic inn is beautifully kept, the food excellent and the staff extremely pleasant.

Cons:

There was nothing not to like in our opinion

2026-06-26 via Nuitee
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Antoinette solo_traveller es
8
2026-06-23 via Nuitee
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Patricia couple gb
10
2026-06-23 via Nuitee
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Aston couple gb
7
Good hotel, great pub and will stay again, just outside of the summer months unless the above was implemented
Pros:

Location was perfect for visiting family in the local area. The building and Horndon itself is a lovely place to stay in Thurrock to be in a quiet corner of the county.

Room was always clean, well stocked and staff were friendly and helpful.

Pub is good and beer garden is the best place to be in Horndon during warmer weather.

Cons:

Only two things to note for staying in the summer, the room does not come with a fridge or air conditioning.

For the former, the cost of the room I would expect a small fridge to keep the water provided cold at least if not a few more soft drinks especially when taking into account the second point.

The latter was an issue during our stay because of staying in the summer months, when the temperature was above 22-24 degrees (common for the area between late May and early September and during our stay it peaked at 28 during the night) the fan was not sufficient to cool the room down leading it to be stuffy and uncomfortable.

I appreciate the age of the building retricts the ability to have aircon integrated into the room, however the addition of a portable unit is a viable option to replace the fans and is only exacerbated by the lack of a fridge for cool drinks.

2026-06-21 via Nuitee
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Victoria solo_traveller gb
10
2026-06-21 via Nuitee
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Cecile solo_traveller gb
8
Charming country pub hotel and friendly staff.
Pros:

Lovely country pub hotel in a little village. Comfortable room and bed, nice and quiet. The staff were very helpful in providing information prior to my stay and welcoming upon arrival.

Cons:

Nothing I didn't like although a full length mirror mirror in the particular room I stayed in would have been useful.

2026-06-19 via Nuitee
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Des couple gb
9
Very good pub with rooms, would stay again.
Pros:

Good room and comfortable bed, bathroom was fine. All very clean and in good condition.
Pub was welcoming and well-stocked. Restaurant food very good indeed.

Cons:

Our only problem was that the restaurant stopped serving food at 6pm on the Sunday, which we hadn’t realised.

2026-06-16 via Nuitee
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Lauren couple gb
9
Beautiful hotel in a delightful location - food is out of this world!
Pros:

Wonderful hotel - the restaurant is still as amazing as I remember as a child. Fantastic staff and comfy rooms. We will definitely be back!

Cons:

nothing!

2026-06-16 via Nuitee
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Alessia solo_traveller it
9
Pros:

It is lovely, from room to staff

2026-06-15 via Nuitee
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Mary solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Staff were all friendly and helpfuf. Except for the young fella who had obly just started. But he was polite.

Cons:

Not quite enough tea bags for ua, but we managed.

2026-06-15 via Nuitee
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Bev couple gb
8
Lovely village hotel with great breakfast
Pros:

Friendly staff on check in. Lovely room

2026-06-14 via Nuitee