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About this property

Dating from 1782, the historic Bell Inn Hotel combines period features with contemporary guest rooms in the heart of the New Forest. It has 2 golf courses on the doorstep. Spacious rooms each boast a flat-screen TV, free tea and coffee and cotton bed linen. All rooms have a modern private bathroom with a hairdryer, and all rooms also have a trouser press. With a reputation for quality food and wine, guests can eat in the bar. All menus at the The Bell Inn use seasonal produce, much of it sourced from the New Forest. Guests at the Bell are only a minute’s drive from the M27, but are surrounded by peaceful scenery perfect for walking. The charming New Forest village of Lyndhurst is 15 minutes’ drive away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Perfect for a 3-night stay!

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

    • Breakfast Info

    • Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Buffet

    • Free parking available at the hotel


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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Colin
    Guernsey Guernsey
    Superb location; New Forest ponies ambling past whilst I was having supper was very special.
  • Philip
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great room, great staff, great food. We will definitely return and are planning a group visit with some friends for some golf and Spa. The hotel is exactly what we wanted and matched the descripton.
  • Claire
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Happiest staff I've seen for a long while. Really helpful and food great
  • John
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Set in the forest seeing the animals outside the hotel, the staff are very friendly. The rooms are nice and clean, outstanding breakfast
  • Gary
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Cosy feel, well maintained, plenty of parking, great decor
  • Colville
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    It is a lovely hotel and the staff were all kind and helpful. The food was very nice and I’d recommend for families.
  • Petra
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beautiful house,lovely setting,gorgeous rooms and very helpful staff.food was delicious
  • Nicholas
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The location of the hotel was excellent for exploring the area and the staff were superb.
  • Angela
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Clean and well located, close to M27 and to Lyndhurst
  • Kim
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beautiful location, amazing staff and dog friendly

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      British
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Traditional • Modern
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

The Bell Inn Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Check what conditions apply to each option when making your selection.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
£40 per child, per night
Crib upon request
£20 per child, per night
3 - 11 years
Extra bed upon request
£40 per child, per night

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All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests wishing to dine at the restaurant should pre-book a table.The restaurant is open from 18:30 until 20:30.

Kindly note that there is no elevator at the hotel and all rooms are accessed via stairs only. Therefore it may not be suitable for guests with mobility impairment. Please check with the hotel prior to booking if you have any concerns.

Please inform The Bell Inn Hotel of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

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