This 17th century coaching house is set in the quaint village of Stilton. With a history dating back to the 1500s, it offers charming accommodation with a stylish restaurant, bistro and cosy bar. Built around the old courtyard, rooms at The Bell Inn, Stilton, Cambridgeshire are individually furnished and include Sky TV, free Wi-Fi, tea and coffee making facilities and an en suite bathroom with hairdryer. A full English breakfast is served and guests can enjoy locally sourced, seasonal cuisine in The Galleried Restaurant. Traditional British and international flavours are offered in The Bistro and The Village Bar. Renowned as the birthplace of stilton cheese, the village is steeped in history. Dick Turpin, the famous 18th century highwayman, is even said to have lodged at The Bell Inn. The property has free parking and good access to the A1. It is 15 minutes’ drive from Peterborough and 45 minutes’ drive from Cambridge.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended

Free private parking available at the hotel

Loyal customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
2 single beds
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
1 double bed
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.6
Facilities
9.2
Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
9.1
Location
9.2
Free WiFi
8.2
High score for Peterborough
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See what guests loved the most:

  • David
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Olde worlde coaching inn. Full of character. Small but well designed bathroom Good breakfast
  • C
    Clive
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Brilliant breakfast and loved the history to the place.The room was far beyond what we expected.
  • Alan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Flexibility of Room allocation. The first room offered had a connecting door something we absolutely hate. we were reallocated - fortunately into a beautiful room which made our 55th Anniversary stay perfection

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • The Bell Inn, Eatery & Coffee House
    • Cuisine
      British • International • European

Facilities of The Bell Inn, Stilton, Cambridgeshire
Great facilities! Review score, 9.2

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Coffee machine
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible).
  • Street parking
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Pet bowls
  • Daily housekeeping
    Additional charge
  • Luggage storage
  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Packed lunches
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge
  • Room service
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Lower bathroom sink
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages spoken
  • English

Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

House rules

The Bell Inn, Stilton, Cambridgeshire takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 15:00

Check-out

Until 11:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Adult (18+ years)
Extra bed upon request
£10 per person, per night

Prices for extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no cots available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

Groups

When booking more than 8 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Maestro Mastercard Visa American Express Cash is not accepted The Bell Inn, Stilton, Cambridgeshire accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please be aware that the property is licensed for marriage ceremonies and should you be booking on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday there may be a wedding and evening reception taking place in the hotel. For your information, the 3 Garden Rooms are situated well away from the function part of the hotel.

Children are allowed on request. Please contact the property if travelling with a child. Additional fees apply.

When booking more than 8 rooms, please note that different conditions may apply.

Pets are allowed in the classic rooms on request. Additional fees apply, please contact property in advance to ensure a pet-friendly room is allocated.

The hotel does not take cash payments at the property.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries, during dates where such guidelines exist.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service operating hours.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.

FAQs about The Bell Inn, Stilton, Cambridgeshire

  • The Bell Inn, Stilton, Cambridgeshire offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Check-in at The Bell Inn, Stilton, Cambridgeshire is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

    • The prices at The Bell Inn, Stilton, Cambridgeshire may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Room options at The Bell Inn, Stilton, Cambridgeshire include:

      • Double
      • Twin
      • Single
      • Family
      • Suite

    • The Bell Inn, Stilton, Cambridgeshire is 5.6 miles from the centre of Peterborough. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • The Bell Inn, Stilton, Cambridgeshire has 1 restaurant:

      • The Bell Inn, Eatery & Coffee House