The Five Bells, The Cross, Lower Street, Sandwich, CT13 0HX, United Kingdom
#6 of 8 B&Bs and Inns in Sandwich
Guests' ChoiceBased on 131 hotel reviews
8.6Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
9.0
Location
8.9
Facilities
8.5
Staff
9.7
Value for money
8.6
Free WiFi
8.2
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 2 June 2024
Suki
United KingdomDidn't realise the bathroom for the room we were given was separate from the room and we needed to access it through the outside of our room. No direct access into the bathroom without leaving the room.
Staff were very friendly and host was great and really helpful.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 1 June 2024
Mark
United KingdomThere really wasn’t anything to dislike here.
The hotel itself is old but has great character. The rooms are clean, the bed was very comfortable and breakfast was superb.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 28 May 2024
Hannah
United KingdomThe room was lovely and clean with a lot of character, great value delicious breakfast and the staff were so friendly and helpful! We stayed for a wedding at the Blazing Donkey, and it was the perfect location for us to walk back to at the end of the night.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 20 May 2024
Robin
United KingdomLack of offer of some cereals
Cooked was outstanding and the cooked range was good.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 19 May 2024
Wendy
United KingdomNothing really
Lovely area. Very kind people. Excellent breakfast
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 13 May 2024
Jackie
United KingdomEverything great place to stay The staff are superb food is delicious
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 28 March 2024
Les
United KingdomNothing
Friendly and helpful staff, who went out of their way to make our stay enjoyable.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 26 March 2024
Claire
United KingdomBathroom separate from bedroom
Location was ideal for our stay
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 12 March 2024
Manoli
United KingdomThere was nothing we disliked.
Everyone was super friendly and helpful. Breakfast, lunch and was all delicious and plenty of choice. Make sure you are hungry when you order as portions are large, which suited us just fine 😊 room was super clean and comfortable.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 22 February 2024
Naughtyangel247
United KingdomMake sure you book taxis in advance if you need them as there arent taxi companies in the village.
Really welcoming atmosphere in the pub and from the staff. Amazing breakfast that set me up for the day. I really appreciated the communication before I came to make sure I knew the times the dining room was going to close and to check if I needed car parking. I would definitely recommend a stay to friends or colleagues.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 22 February 2024
Sarah
United KingdomGreat location proper traditional pub - very welcoming
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 31 January 2024
Emily
United KingdomLovely people and a lovely breakfast!
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 30 December 2023
Kim
United KingdomVery comfortable. Friendly hosts.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 18 December 2023
Christine
CroatiaThere was nothing to dislike only that our stay was to short due to our travel schedule.
Very welcoming & friendly staff . Very comfortable clean room. With tea & coffee kettle aswell. Lovely atmosphere & restaurant. Beautiful old building in a beautiful village. Although we didn’t have much time to look around the village what we saw was great . Near to shops & fish & chips & Chinese take away . And free parking right outside the door. We had to leave early to get the ferry to Calais so we were given a lunch bag in which we could choose what sandwich we would like .a chocolate bar. Bag of crisps. An Apple & a can of drink. Which was left outside our door at 6am when we woke up . Which as great no hanging around waiting for check out ect . Plus only 30 minutes on the docks . Very easy to find . Will definitely stay again .
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 24 October 2023
Scott
United KingdomThe staff were top class .
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 11 October 2023
Edric
United KingdomNot ensuite
Very good but would prefer budget stylr
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 24 September 2023
Abel
United KingdomThe staff were really lovely and the area was great for a wander (very picturesque) in the little time that we had before heading off to the wedding venue.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 19 September 2023
Gill
United KingdomStaff very helpful welcoming and friendly. Good service. Breakfast was generous and a comprehensive menu.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 18 September 2023
Paul
United KingdomNothing really.
Nice quiet location within 15 mins drive from Dover and Deal. Friendly helpful staff. Quiet outside area at the rear of the pub which was nice to have a drink in the sun after our days out. Nice food for the evening meals and an excellent breakfast which was included in the price.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 7 September 2023
Kim
United KingdomVery pretty property with spacious and well-equipped room. We didn’t hear any noise from the pub below our room. The staff were friendly and helpful at all times. We needed to prolong our checkout time and this was no problem at all. We would highly recommend.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 4 September 2023
Julia
United KingdomCould have had a better range of breakfast cereals and fresh fruit available.
Good home cooking. Many people came in especially for a cooked breakfast.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 27 August 2023
Jamie
United KingdomFriendly reception, beautiful well presented room, great atmosphere, good break fast a lovely pub to stay in.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 20 August 2023
Nick
United Kingdomgreat
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 14 August 2023
Debbie
United KingdomNice friendly country Pub
Stayed in August 2023
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