• Garden
  • Pets allowed
  • Free WiFi
  • Balcony
  • Free parking
  • Bath
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Heating

With a traditional restaurant, cosy bedrooms and period features, The Bell is situated in the heart of Thetford. Just 2 miles from Thetford Forest, the inn offers free parking and a leafy garden. Set in a 16th-century building, the individual rooms at Bell each have a private bathroom and a work desk. Some feature original Tudor wall paintings and exposed beams, and all have a hairdryer, TV and CD player. King James Restaurant serves traditional British cuisine and seasonal specials. The historical bar boasts original features, and offers a range of real ales and snacks. The Bell Hotel was also featured throughout the Dad’s Army TV series. Situated on the corner of King Street and Bridge Street, The Bell is a short walk from Thetford’s shops and restaurants. The A11 motorway is a 3-minute drive, and nearby Brandon is a 10-minute drive away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.4 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

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Hotel chain/brand

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.4)

Free 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
1 single bed
2 single beds
1 double bed
or
1 large double bed
1 double bed
and
1 sofa bed
1 double bed
and
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.5
Facilities
6.8
Cleanliness
7.4
Comfort
7.5
Value for money
7.1
Location
8.4
Free WiFi
6.3
Low score for Thetford
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Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Traditional

Facilities of Bell by Greene King Inns

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Family rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
Activities
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible).
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Wake-up service
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Wake up service/Alarm clock
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
  • Room service
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages spoken
  • English

Property practice

This property has told us they implemented a practice in one of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

House rules

Bell by Greene King Inns takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 14:00 to 22:00

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 of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

Groups

When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Maestro Mastercard Visa American Express Cash is not accepted Bell by Greene King Inns 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 note that the hotel does not have a lift and there are no ground-floor rooms.

Please note, the Bell is a popular wedding venue. If you stay on Fridays or Saturdays, there may be noise and a disco taking place.

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

It is not possible to stay at this property for Coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

FAQs about Bell by Greene King Inns

  • Room options at Bell by Greene King Inns include:

    • Double
    • Single
    • Twin
    • Family

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

  • Bell by Greene King Inns is 400 yards from the centre of Thetford. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Bell by Greene King Inns offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Golf course (within 3 km)

  • Yes, Bell by Greene King Inns is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Bell by Greene King Inns has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant #1

  • Check-in at Bell by Greene King Inns is from 14:00, and check-out is until 11:00.