Old Bell Hotel | Hotel in Malmesbury

| 8.9 (789 Reviews) |   Pet Friendly  6 Bathrooms  16 Guests
Malmesbury Hotel | Old Bell Hotel

Hotel in Malmesbury

England’s oldest hotel (from 1220) in England’s first capital offers quintessentially English service and hospitality. Experience levels of service that you would find hard to better anywhere in England. The highly rated Old Bell, reputed to be England's oldest purpose-built hotel, is adjacent to the famous Abbey in the historic town of Malmesbury, on the edge of the Cotswolds, 5 miles from Junction 17 of the M4 motorway and near Chippenham. The Old Bell is steeped in character with log fires, paintings, stone-walls and period furniture. The bedrooms are individually furnished: those in the main house are more period in character, some with beams and fireplaces; those in the Coach House have a light and airy feel to them. Please note that for bookings of 3 nights or more, a 25% nonrefundable prepayment of the Full amount is required.

Old Bell Hotel is located in Malmesbury.

This 34 Bedrooms Hotel is suitable for tourists and travelers. It has several amenities that would guarantee your comfort. These amenities include: Entertainment, Pet Friendly, Balcony/Terrace, and several others. This is a 4 star rated property and has over 789 reviews with the average score of 8.9 . Coming to Malmesbury and needing a place to stay? Be it for work or for leisure, consider staying at this Hotel for your next visit, you will surely love it.

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Amenities

Parking
Pet Friendly
View
Balcony/Terrace
Security/Safety
Business Services
Fireplace/Heating
Restaurant
Bar
Guest Services
Entertainment
Breakfast
Child Friendly
Internet
Laundry

Facility Overview

Breakfast
  • Bar
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruit
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Wine/Champagne
Parking
  • Parking on site
  • Parking
  • Private Parking
  • Free parking
General
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Pet friendly
  • Smoke-free property
Guest Services
  • Room service
  • Packed lunches
  • Pet bowls
  • Laundry
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Pet basket
  • Invoice provided
Internet
  • Internet
Outdoors
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Security/Safety
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against coronavirus
  • Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning
  • Guest accommodation disinfected between stays
  • Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
  • Linens, towels, and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
  • All plates, cutlery, glasses, and other tableware sanitized
  • Delivered food covered securely
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
  • Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
  • Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and common areas
  • First aid kits available
  • Screens or physical barriers between staff and guests in appropriate areas
  • Cashless payment available
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Contactless check-in/out

Policies

Check-in
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation
Pet Policy
Pets are allowed upon request and charges may apply.

Reviews

Value for money:
8.22
Location:
9.46
Staff:
9.38
Facilities:
8.94
Comfort:
9.23
Cleanliness:
9.25
Lauren
Jan 26, 2026 08:00:00 AM
Review Score:   10
United Kingdom
Reviewer Type: Couple
Travel Purpose: leisure
Positive: The location, the decor, the staff and the food.
Negative: N/A
Summary: The hotel was perfectly located in the small town of Malmesbury. A short walk from the town high street, beautiful field
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Room Arrangement

Room Info Facilities
Cozy Double Room - Coach House
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 16 m2
1 Full bed(s) Bed

Bathroom

Shower, Bathrobe, Hairdryer, Free toiletries, Bathtub or shower, Toilet paper, Guest bathroom, Bathtub, Toilet, Private bathroom

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, TV, Radio, Telephone

General

Iron, Ironing facilities, Heating

Living Area

Desk

Kitchen

Electric kettle

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Childrens' cribs
Classic Double Room
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 20 m2
1 Full bed(s) Bed

Bathroom

Shower, Bathrobe, Hairdryer, Free toiletries, Bathtub or shower, Toilet paper, Guest bathroom, Bathtub, Toilet, Private bathroom

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, TV, Radio, Telephone

General

Iron, Ironing facilities, Heating

Living Area

Desk

Kitchen

Electric kettle

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Childrens' cribs
Master Double Room
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 25 m2
1 Full bed(s) Bed
1 Sofa bed Bed

Bathroom

Shower, Bathrobe, Hairdryer, Free toiletries, Bathtub or shower, Toilet paper, Guest bathroom, Towels, Bathtub, Toilet, Private bathroom

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, TV, Telephone

General

Iron, Ironing facilities, Heating, Carpeted

Living Area

Desk, Sofa

View

View

Services

Wake-up service

Kitchen

Electric kettle

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Childrens' cribs, Linens
Double Room - Character
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 18 m2
1 Full bed(s) Bed

Bathroom

Shower, Bathrobe, Hairdryer, Free toiletries, Bathtub or shower, Toilet paper, Guest bathroom, Bathtub, Toilet, Private bathroom

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, TV, Telephone

General

Iron, Ironing facilities, Heating

Living Area

Desk

View

View

Kitchen

Electric kettle

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Childrens' cribs
Single Room
Room Type: Single
Room Size: 16 m2
1 Twin bed(s) Bed

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, TV, Telephone

Bathroom

Bathrobe, Hairdryer, Free toiletries, Bathtub or shower, Toilet paper, Guest bathroom, Toilet, Private bathroom

General

Iron, Ironing facilities, Heating

Kitchen

Electric kettle

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet
Deluxe King Room
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 21 m2
1 King bed(s) Bed

Bathroom

Shower, Bathrobe, Hairdryer, Free toiletries, Bathtub or shower, Toilet paper, Bathtub, Toilet, Private bathroom

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, TV, Telephone

General

Iron, Ironing facilities, Heating

Living Area

Desk

View

View

Kitchen

Electric kettle

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet
Deluxe Double Room
Room Type: Double
1 Full bed(s) Bed
1 Sofa bed Bed
Deluxe Double Room
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