The Old Bell Hotel

Eclectic design. Lovely sitting areas

Breakfast portions differed a lot from one day to the next.

Such a beautiful and unique hotel, full of history and charm. ✨ Our room was absolutely stunning and every detail felt special. We loved the atmosphere and character of The Old Bell, a truly memorable stay!

The only small point for improvement would be breakfast. We had expected a little more freshness, and the breakfast room was quite cold, especially with the door left open. A warmer, cosier setting would have made the experience even better.

Very clean and cost

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An attractive hotel with many quirky features.  The staff were friendly and helpful and service was good, apart from breakfast on our second day (more below).  Our room was large and comfortable and breakfast was excellent, with plenty of choice and all hot dishes cooked freshly to order.

Unfortunately, the hotel wasn't up to its 4-star rating.  When we arrived, there was an unpleasant smell of chemicals that pervaded the whole hotel, including the public spaces and our room and we had to open the windows all evening before it dissipated.  The hotel fabric is a little careworn and the stair carpet was threadbare in places, very nearly creating tripping hazards. On our second morning, the breakfast waitress brought us our tea and then disappeared, leaving us waiting to place our orders.  After a considerable wait, my wife found her talking to her friend around the corner. The restaurant's dinner menu was extremely ordinary and unimaginative, so we ate elsewhere.  Luckily there are several places to choose from in and around Malmesbury.