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The Old Bell Hotel

4.0 star property
Hotel with free parking, steps from Malmesbury Abbey

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Front of property
Terrace/patio
21B Abbey Row- 2 Bedroom Townhouse (Separate Building) | Living area
Interior entrance
21B Abbey Row- 2 Bedroom Townhouse (Separate Building) | Living area

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Laundry
The current price is AU$912
includes taxes & fees
19 Nov - 20 Nov

Explore the area

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Abbey Row, Malmesbury, England, SN16 0BW
  • Place, Malmesbury Abbey
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Highgrove House
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Highgrove House and Gardens
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bristol (BRS-Bristol Intl.)
    ‪59 min drive‬

Room options

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Classic Double Room

Classic Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Memory foam bed
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Free cots/infant beds
Memory foam mattress
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Memory foam bed
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Free cots/infant beds
Memory foam mattress
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Single Room

Standard Single Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
LCD TV
Memory foam bed
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Memory foam mattress
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Cosy Room

Cosy Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Memory foam bed
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Free cots/infant beds
Memory foam mattress
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Traditional Double Room

Traditional Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Memory foam bed
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Free cots/infant beds
Memory foam mattress
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Junior Room

Junior Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Memory foam bed
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Free cots/infant beds
Memory foam mattress
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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19B Abbey Row-One-Bedroom Townhouse (Separate Building) | Living area

19B Abbey Row-One-Bedroom Townhouse (Separate Building)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Dining table
Separate sitting area
Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
  • 78 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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21B Abbey Row- 2 Bedroom Townhouse (Separate Building)

21B Abbey Row- 2 Bedroom Townhouse (Separate Building)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Dining table
LCD TV
Separate sitting area
Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
  • 75 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for 35 Abbey Row- Three-Bedroom Townhouse (Separate Building)

35 Abbey Row- Three-Bedroom Townhouse (Separate Building) | Living area

35 Abbey Row- Three-Bedroom Townhouse (Separate Building)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Patio
Separate sitting area
Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
  • 96 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

View all photos for 68 Abbey Row- Two-Bedroom Townhouse (Separate Building)

68 Abbey Row- Two-Bedroom Townhouse (Separate Building)

68 Abbey Row- Two-Bedroom Townhouse (Separate Building)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Patio
Separate sitting area
Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
  • 74 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

View all photos for 52A Abbey Row - 3 Bedroom Townhouse (Separate building)

52A Abbey Row - 3 Bedroom Townhouse (Separate building) | Living area

52A Abbey Row - 3 Bedroom Townhouse (Separate building)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Free cots/infant beds
Dining table
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Separate sitting area
Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Free cots/infant beds
Dining table
  • 110 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 King Beds

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Townhome | Living area

Townhome

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Memory foam bed
Hairdryer
2 bathrooms
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Free cots/infant beds
Memory foam mattress
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

About the area

Malmesbury

At The Old Bell Hotel, you'll be 0.1 km (0.1 mi) from Malmesbury Abbey and 7.6 km (4.7 mi) from M4 Karting. Highlights at this hotel include 2 bars/lounges, a restaurant and free self-parking. .The bistro, Abbey Row, serves British cuisine and is open for breakfast, brunch and dinner. Business amenities include meeting rooms and conference space. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. On weekend mornings full breakfast is served between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this 4-property class Malmesbury hotel include Highgrove House and Highgrove Shop Tetbury.

What's nearby

  • Malmesbury Abbey - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Highgrove House - 9 min drive - 9.8 km
  • Highgrove House and Gardens - 9 min drive - 10.1 km
  • Westonbirt Arboretum - 14 min drive - 14.0 km
  • Cotswold Country Park and Beach - 20 min drive - 20.6 km

Getting around

  • Kemble Station - 16 min drive
  • Bristol International Airport (BRS) - 62 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Summer Cafe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪malmesbury rendevous - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Birdcage - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Somerford Arms - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Coffee #1 - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Old Bell Hotel

Hotel with free parking, steps from Malmesbury Abbey
There's a restaurant on site. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Public spaces have free WiFi. The business-friendly The Old Bell Hotel also features a terrace, a garden, and laundry facilities. Self parking is free.

This 4-star Malmesbury hotel is smoke free.

  • 34 guestrooms or units
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Conference rooms
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Newspapers for purchase
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
The Old Bell Hotel offers 34 accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation includes desks. Beds feature memory foam mattresses. 42-inch LCD televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include baths or showers, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and an iron/ironing board. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Green Tourism Programme – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Weekend full breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: GBP 20 per person
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Abbey Row

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • No lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Memory foam mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch LCD TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 AM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 25.00 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 25.0 per day.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately GBP 20 per person
  • Pet fee: GBP 25.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 25.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at The Old Bell Hotel?

Yep, The Old Bell Hotel has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at The Old Bell Hotel?

As of 9 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Old Bell Hotel on 19 Nov 2025 start from AU$912.21, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does The Old Bell Hotel serve breakfast?

Yeah, full breakfast is offered at weekends between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Old Bell Hotel?

No, The Old Bell Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Old Bell Hotel?

Yep, you can grab a meal at The Old Bell Hotel's onsite restaurant that serves British cuisine.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Old Bell Hotel?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Old Bell Hotel?

Dogs are welcome at The Old Bell Hotel, with food and water bowls on offer.

Reviews

The Old Bell Hotel Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 205 out of 273 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 50 out of 273 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 273 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 273 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 273 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Olamide

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Tabby

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel and staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay at the Old Bell. Faultless. Super friendly staff, hotel, town and food perfect. Would go back tomorrow
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Ian

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

MIKE

Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous hotel, the hotel staff were amazing they looked after us and our dog in every way. Would highly recommend the Old Bell hotel. Thank you for making us feel so welcome!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I’ve been staying at this beautiful hotel for close to 30 years each time I return to Malmesbury to visit Family. It’s always a special treat, no matter what season!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent short stay for family get together. Friendly staff, great location, clean, comfortable and quirky. Perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Hotel, full of character, lovely friendly service Would definitely stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Neil

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Loren

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sophia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stunning family weekend away!

My family and I had an amazing weekend, we had a small child and 2 dogs with us and everything was great. The lounge area was stunning, this is where we had drinks and breakfast. The Townhouse we stayed in was absolutely stunning and actually looked so much better in person, the photos didn't do the place justice. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Travelled with partner
Rooms are wonderful and the staff go above and beyond
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Tullie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pieter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent location - more than enough options for dining and sightseeing
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I love staying at this hotel. It is quirky, comfortable and with superb friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vance

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A wonderful find

A wonderful find in a fascinating town. Excellent atmosphere, service and food.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Les

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Really nice hotel
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful hotel

Beautiful hotel, comfy and cosy rooms, amazing restaurant serving delicious food and breakfast. Would love to stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and customer service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maurice J

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We didn't plan to eat here, but due to convenience we ordered lunch, which was so good we returned for dinner, then breakfast (which was included). All in all, a great place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Every detail has been thought of, would recommend and definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Tony

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024