This 17th century coaching house is set in the quaint village of Stilton. With a history dating back to the 1500s, it offers charming accommodations with a stylish restaurant, bistro and cozy 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 private 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 flavors 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 in particular 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 twin bed
and
1 full bed
1 full 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:

  • Graham
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Nice Friendly Staff, Stilton Shop, relaxed bar area, warm comfortable room and a good hearty breakfast.
  • Kim
    United States of America United States of America
    While visiting family in the area, we stayed at The Bell Inn and had an exceptional stay. The staff was wonderful and always so helpful and friendly, the food was delicious and our room was very clean and comfortable. We will be staying again the...
  • Suze
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Friendly staff and very helpful with booking a taxi to an event we were attending. Lovely breakfast and comfy well appointed room

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

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

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

Most popular amenities
  • 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
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • 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 apply.
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not possible).
  • Street parking
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Pet bowls
  • Daily housekeeping
    Additional charge
  • Baggage 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
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Lowered sink
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages Spoken
  • English

Property practices

This property told us they've 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 3:00 PM

Check-out

Until 11:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

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

Prices for extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no cribs 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 apply.

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
Must-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 located well away from the function part of the hotel.

Children are allowed on request. Please contact the property if traveling 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 minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries on dates where such guidelines exist.

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

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

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

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

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

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), make sure you're booking this property in accordance with the destination's local government guidelines, including (but not limited to) the purpose of travel and maximum group size.

FAQs about The Bell Inn, Stilton, Cambridgeshire

  • Check-in at The Bell Inn, Stilton, Cambridgeshire is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

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

    • The Bell Inn, Eatery & Coffee House

  • The prices at The Bell Inn, Stilton, Cambridgeshire may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

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

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

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

      • Double
      • Twin
      • Single
      • Family
      • Suite