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About this hotel

The Old Bell Hotel is a 4-star hotel in Malmesbury, United Kingdom.

Historic Charm and Character Step back in time and immerse yourself in the rich history of England's oldest purpose-built hotel. From log fires to period furniture, every corner exudes historic charm. Prime Location Nestled next to the famous Abbey in Malmesbury, and conveniently located near the Cotswolds and M4 motorway, The Old Bell offers the perfect base for exploring the picturesque surroundings. Unique Room Experience Individually furnished rooms provide a blend of traditional elegance and modern comfort. Whether you prefer a cozy, period-style room in the main house or a light-filled retreat in the Coach House, each accommodation is a unique experience in itself. Experience quintessential English hospitality at The Old Bell.

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9.0
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Christina🇩🇰
20 Aug 2026
10.0

Completed and super cozy

Completed and fantastically cozy. Super sweet staff

Stephanie🇬🇧
19 Aug 2026
5.0

Unless we are given a room away from the main road next time, we will not stay here again!

Pros: Quirky and spacious. The staff were very friendly and helpful, and the food in the restaurant was excellent. Cons: We were told on arrival that we had been upgraded. The room we were given was right on the main thoroughfare through the town. We had virtually no sleep as there wasn’t double glazing due to the age of the property. Traffic stopped in the early hours and began again around 4am. We were so disappointed.

John🇬🇧
19 Aug 2026
9.0

Pros: The location is spectacular and the hotel is very historic and nice Cons: Very hot room

Neil🇬🇧
18 Aug 2026
10.0

Exceptional. Treat yourself!!

Pros: Everything. Beautiful building, stunning location, amazing room. Breakfast was exceptional too. Walkable to local pubs and restaurants. Also within easy driving distance to other local places of interest (we went to Longleat safari park). Cons: Really can't criticize anything. A touch expensive for the rooms, but you feel very special as a guest.

Celia🇫🇷
17 Aug 2026
10.0

Amazing and comfortable

Pros: The Old Bell is absolutely beautiful, a little British jewel right in the heart of Malmesbury. The staff were incredibly nice, and the room was very comfortable, with a beautiful view over the north of Malmesbury. I stayed during the heatwave and was slightly worried that an old hotel like this might be unbearably warm, but thankfully that wasn’t the case at all. I absolutely loved my stay and will definitely come back! Cons: Nothing, everything was perfect. If I really want to be difficult, I feel that the breakfast could have been even better with some fresh bread.

Typical weather

November here averages 7°C, with around 86 mm of rain across the month.

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