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Reviews of The Bell Inn

19, high street Cawston, Norwich, NR10 4AE, United Kingdom

#46 of 46 B&Bs and Inns in Norwich

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 168 hotel reviews

7.9

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.5

  • Comfort

    8.2

  • Location

    8.7

  • Facilities

    7.5

  • Staff

    9.2

  • Value for money

    8.6

  • Free WiFi

    8.0

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  • Reviewed: 20 May 2024

    8.0
    Relaxing
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    It is a friendly homely run pub that made you feel very welcome . The breakfast was lovely and the service was excellent.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 May 2024

    8.0
    The price, location and facilities were ideally suited to our one-night stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The three rooms are located outside the pub and up some stairs, so wouldn't do for someone who is disabled. The heating went off quite early and only one room had a heater.

    The rooms were very small and basic, but this was expected for the price. The breakfast was excellent and staff didn't mind that we appeared at 9.30.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was overly warm but I got a fan out of the cupboard. They needed more lightweight bed linen on the bed as the weather was very warm.

    It was pleasant nice view of the church it was also clean. The staff were friendly and the breakfast was good.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The Tv is a bit too small.

    This is the second time I've stayed here whilst on a cycling tour. It's a nice pub in a quiet area, and they kindly secure my bike in an out building overnight. Small room but adequate or short stay. Good breakfast. The location is great for cycling or walking as is adjacent to the Marrion Way.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 May 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nothing

    Breakfast was excellent

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 April 2024

    9.0
    Cosy, friendly and traditional.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lovely view of the church from the bedroom window, very comfy beds. Traditional and family run. Good value for money.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 April 2024

    9.0
    Excellent staff and a good location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing really.

    My stay was chosen on location during a trip to the area. The staff members were great, very proficient and accommodating. I like my breakfasts but I had to leave some of it on the plate, there was a lot of food to eat. All delicious and properly prepared. I would stay again if in the area.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 April 2024

    7.0
    Nice and clean, and friendly staff.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Menu looked nice but sadly I chose a night when the kitchen was closed.

    Friendly and helpful staff. Easy parking. Nice and clean.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 April 2024

    8.0
    Great little gem
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bathroom was quite snug which should be OK if you're not on the bigger side! Was quite cold the first night but there was a space heater available to use. The sink was a bit leaky and there was water on the floor.

    Staff super friendly. Bed and pillows were very comfy. The breakfast was really good! Cawston doesn't have much street lighting so the view of the stars is absolutely magical.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Friendly and helpful staff, room clean very small but had everything we needed for one night, evening meal and breakfast very good. Nice looking cafe/delicatessen in same street as the Bell inn.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 March 2024

    7.0
    Nice, quiet the food was excellent at the Bell inn
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The privacy was good with private entrance the staff were very helpful

    The room was quaint but rather bijou the bathroom area was minute

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 January 2024

    9.0
    Would definitely recommend
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    N/A

    Our second stay at The Bell....excellent breakfast included

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 January 2024

    9.0
    Superb value stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nothing.

    Exceptional value accommodation in convenient location. Breakfast and dinner were great.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 December 2023

    8.0
    We enjoyed ourselves
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Heating could have been better controlled in bedrooms

    Nice pub ambience

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 November 2023

    9.0
    Lovely Stay
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There wasn't anything I didn't like

    Staff were very friendly, and chatty ( told us a lot about Bell Inn, & local area) very helpful, room was cosy, nice breakfast

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 November 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    brekky superb

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 November 2023

    8.0
    Would stay again if I was that way
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great value for money. Good amazing , staff lovely

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 October 2023

    8.0
    Exceeded expectations.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Food and service was exceptional. Team are a credit to the Bell Inn

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 October 2023

    8.0
    Friendly Pub in Cawston
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    We were in room 1 which has a very comfortable double bed but the room is small and badly arranged. The wardrobe in the corner should be turned 90 degrees to allow more room to get between it and the bed. The bed is on castors and moves a long way as soon as someone sits on it. Because of the small size of the room, when my husband sat on the bed and it moved on its castors, I was trapped between the bed and the side coffee table and my foot and leg were hurt. Probably a good idea to remove the castors for safety! The en-suite is cramped but better than having a shared bathroom. There is no shelf to put toiletries on - it looks as though there was one previously as there are brackets on the wall; this should be replaced. It was very dusty/dirty where the sliding door runs - missed by cleaners as they have probably not closed the door from the inside. Otherwise the room was very clean.

    Lovely relaxed pub location with very friendly helpful staff. We had supper there and the food was very good. Our bed was very comfortable, so nice after a long drive! Breakfast was served rather than buffet which was very pleasant; we hardly needed to eat for the rest of the day! We were revisiting Norfolk, where we spent our first honeymoon 34 years ago. The pub was in lovely countryside, very convenient for visiting Blickling Hall National Trust property and for visiting Cromer and Norwich.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 October 2023

    9.0
    Most pleasant, ideal for a quiet getaway
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Interesting building. Nice friendly staff. Busy in the evening. Excellent pub food. Quiet location. Nice breakfast.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 September 2023

    8.0
    Comfy, quite and relaxing
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bed moved exceedingly easily, but I suppose was necessary as room very small and had to get around the bed

    Bed was very comfortable, the food was amazing and staff so friendly and welcoming

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 September 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Rooms were quite small

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 September 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Would have liked somewhere to have used my laptop, a small desk for instance.

    The room was lovely, comfortable bed and very clean

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 September 2023

    8.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Climbing two flights of stairs

    Quirky and full of history Large comfortable room

    Stayed in September 2023

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