The Old Bell Hotel - Malmesbury

unique accommodation with caring and best staff members with excellent customer care service. unbeatable location in the garden in the evening for dinner, easy to get anywhere. plenty of food options a 10-15 minute walking distance from the venue.

The cosy double room room was included with iron and kettle.

The hotel stands out due to its historical charm, nestled right next to a 12th Century Abbey and with a mix of architecture spanning centuries, including a striking hooded stone fireplace in the dining area. The well-maintained garden and stone patio outside offer a nice retreat to relax in the fresh air.

The setup of some rooms in the annex facing the car park can be a drawback, as external noise from gathering guests can disrupt sleep, especially for early birds. The lighting inside the Cozy Double Room felt subdued, and shower controls posed a bit of a challenge with small instructions that required glasses to read, which certainly isn't ideal when juggling a hot water setup. The breakfast selection might leave something to be desired, as the cold buffet felt minimal and lacked variety-definitely could use some improvement.

Well-equipped and nicely decorated rooms.

We loved the setting, the charm of the place. Beautiful place in a lovely old town. The breakfast was lovely also. The room was charming also.

The shower wasn't up to scratch.

The staff were attentive and cheerful, making us feel welcomed.

The room was uncomfortably hot due to a lack of air-conditioning, making it hard to sleep.

We travelled with our two large dogs. The facilities we had in our room were ideal for the dogs, easy exit, plenty of space etc. The room was clean and modern, the gardens lovely, and the staff helpful and friendly.

It is worth going for an upgraded room. Very nice public areas.

Restaurant was poor . Food in the restaurant was far too fussy and complicated. A simpler menu using local fresh ingredients would have been so much better. Service was also slow

Consider asking for a late checkout to fully enjoy the breakfast and lounge areas without rush.

Beautiful old hotel ambiance

Fantastic stay. Great location, hotel, staff and setting. Extremely impressed and would highly recommend this for a stay

Very good food. Reasonably priced wine. Comfortable rooms. Attentive yet unobtrusive staff. Ideal location for exploring this area of the Cotswolds.

The staff were excellent and the food was of a good standard. The location was good for getting around the countryside. would certinly visit again perhaps I might stay longer than two nights

Like everything about the hotel. May have gone for a upgrade room next time,

The breakfast was a feast for the senses, with freshly made pastries and perfectly poached eggs! The cozy vibe of the dining area and attentive staff added to the experience. Plus, they're vegan-friendly, which deserves a shout-out!

very comfortable hotel excellant location would stay again