Bel & The Dragon, Cookham, SL6 9SQ, United Kingdom
#1 of 2 hotels in Cookham
Guests' ChoiceBased on 525 hotel reviews
8.5Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
8.9
Location
9.2
Facilities
8.6
Staff
9.4
Value for money
8.4
Free WiFi
7.7
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 2 June 2024
Paula
United KingdomCracked wash hand basin. The room was a bit hot overnight despite opening the window, even though we were on the ground floor!
Lovely room, great restaurant and breakfast Chocs in room and complimentary gin in the hall!
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 29 May 2024
Guy
United KingdomDrink and food prices.Food was good.
Friendly staff and good atmosphere in quaint old building.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 19 May 2024
Clare
United KingdomBreakfast was a little disappointing in taste and quality (bacon and sausages) as was the coffee but service was lovely. Cost was a little high due to demand.
Beautiful historic pub with a lovely garden and well located. Room was lovely and comfortable and extremely clean.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 6 May 2024
Mircea
United StatesThe room I had (William) was quite small, without anywhere to sit except for the bed and a tiny wicker chair. There was barely enough space to leave opened bags on the floor. No mini fridge made it impossible to store food - ok only for a very short stay where one can eat at the restaurant and nearby pubs. There is no food shop on the high street. Neither of these issues would matter if the price were lower. As it stands the value proposition may not quite be there.
The location can't be beat - if you need to be in Cookham for any reason (work or pleasure) this is a lovely place to stay, located right in the middle of the village. The staff were exceptionally kind and helpful, making sure all my needs were met (from leaving luggage to arranging a taxi to the station). The restaurant was great with plenty of spacious outdoor seating. The room was nicely decorated with a comfortable bed and amenities - the large soap and shampoo dispensers were particularly appreciated.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 5 May 2024
Steve
United KingdomWarmth, friendly
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 30 April 2024
Rachel
United KingdomNothing
Full if character, beautifully clean.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 30 April 2024
Narinder
AustraliaI wouldn't change anything.
Our room was great and had everything we needed. I loved the quirkiness, and steeped in history it was modernised and extremely comfortable. The breakfast was fantastic and the staff super helpful. We loved our stay and will definitely consider returning again soon.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 21 April 2024
Kristina
LithuaniaThe only concern is about cleaning - I stayed for 5 nights, however bin was never emptied, sink not cleaned, etc. If this part is fixed - then this is more than perfect place to stay :)
Very nice location, cozy apartament, fantastic staff.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 7 April 2024
Michael
IrelandLovely staff fabulous garden
Very cosy beautiful location
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 9 March 2024
Ian
United KingdomEvening meal was average and expensive Bathroom in “Patricia” was far too small for the extra charge of a larger room
Good location
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 7 March 2024
Sidney
United StatesLocation
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 6 March 2024
Liane
United KingdomI am struggling to get a receipt for expenses and have had no response despite trying via booking, phone and email to contact them
It had a nice charm and the food was good although a little on the expensive side.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 5 March 2024
Luke
United KingdomN/A
It was excellent when we stayed in 2014 and still lived up to expectations. Great food. Friendly and attentive staff.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 4 March 2024
Karen
United KingdomNoise after hours in street, to be expected when staying in a pub in a high street. Disappointing fires were not lit on Saturday. However they were all lit Sunday after breakfast.
Historic old building, love the venue, visited often but never stayed previously. Nice touch complimentary Whisky & Sloe Gin on landing. Quirky rooms, all named after local characters.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 27 February 2024
Anna
United KingdomI couldn’t find fault
Comfortable and clean room. The staff are brilliant
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 27 February 2024
Philippa
United KingdomCan’t think of anything
Lovely pub B&B great location and very welcoming and comfortable
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 19 February 2024
Judy
IrelandThe rooms were on the small side, and there could have been more fresh fruits at breakfast
The staff were very pleasant and helpful. The building was very old and quaint. The windows opened, and you could control the room temperature. Large sized superking bed. Rooms were spotless. Pretty village close to the river Thames.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 31 January 2024
Sarah
United KingdomWould have liked a bedside table but the building is old and there was no space.
Staff were very friendly. Pub area was cosy. Dinner was lovely, especially the pudding.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 22 January 2024
Debra
United KingdomOnly that it was so nice that we ate here all the time and spent way more than we’d planned to.
Lovely, cosy pub and very helpful staff. Food grea.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 21 January 2024
Andrew
United KingdomExcellent service and great accommodation.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 13 January 2024
Jo
United KingdomNothing!
Quirky, quaint and full of history.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 8 January 2024
Julie
United KingdomNothing
The location & the staff
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 7 January 2024
Tanya
United KingdomLovely comfortable bed, and gorgeous bathroom with great shower. Breakfast was exceptional!
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 5 January 2024
Sian
United Kingdombeautiful pub with rooms - staff exceptional.
Stayed in January 2024
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