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Sitting proudly next to the 12th Century Abbey in the heart of the historic, vibrant and charming market town of Malmesbury you'll find The Old Bell, England's oldest hotel. Grade I listed but restored to the height of elegance, glamour and English charm, this family-owned hotel is a romantic haven for lovers of fantastic food, dramatic cocktails and outstanding service.
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4 Special Offers for this hotel.
Luxury Country Getaway
From £120.36 pppn for a 7 night stay, to £152.50 pppn for a 1 night stay
Stay in a Character room and receive:
- A welcome drink on arrival (house wine, beer, soft drink)
- Dinner in the Abbey Row restaurant on the first evening (value £40pp)
- Complimentary bottle of house wine if dining in the restaurant on an additional evening (min. 2 courses)
- Full English breakfast daily
- Late check out at noon
- This package is non-refundable in event of cancellation
There are 4 special offers to choose from for this hotel.
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Highlights
- England's oldest Hotel
- Individually designed bedrooms
- Easy M4 access
- Garden terrace
- Located in the heart of Malmesbury
- Excellent Restaurant
Where is The Old Bell Hotel?
The Old Bell Hotel
Abbey Row
Malmesbury
Wiltshire
SN16 0BW
Good to know
Hotel check-in time:
3:00 PMHotel check-out time:
11:00 AMRestaurant
Opening Times
Breakfast: 7 am – 10 am Monday to Friday, 7.30 am -10.30 am Saturday & Sunday
Lunch: 12 pm - 2.30 pm Monday to Saturday, 12 pm - 3 pm Sunday
Dinner: 6.00 pm - 8.30 pm Sunday to Thursday, 6.00 pm to 9 pm Friday & Saturday
Afternoon Tea: 12 pm - 5 pm daily
Can you park at The Old Bell Hotel?
There is complimentary parking at the rear of the hotel.
Is The Old Bell Hotel accessible for disabled guests?
We want to ensure you enjoy your visit to us regardless of any medical condition, disability, impairment, or learning difficulty. However, as this is known to be the oldest hotel in England, you may wish to give us a call so we can explain the hotel layout.
The hotel does have some ground-floor bedrooms with walk-in shower facilities.
Can children stay at The Old Bell Hotel?
Children are welcome in certain room types, the maximum additional beds in a room is one. Additional charges are applicable.
History of the hotel
In 1220 Abbot Loring erected a hostelry for visiting dignitaries to Malmesbury Abbey, then an important and powerful seat of learning. The Old Bell Hotel, nowadays a mix of architecture which is mainly Edwardian, has welcomed guests continuously since then. There are traces of every century throughout the hotel, including a hooded stone fireplace in the Brasserie which dates from 1220.
Does The Old Bell Hotel allow dogs?
The hotel has 5 dog friendly rooms (2 Character, 2 Classic, 1 Junior Master), the charge is £25.00 per dog, per stay. Max 2 dogs per room.
Please contact us if a dog friendly room is required so that we can check availability.
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