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The Old Bell
Abbey Row, Malmesbury SN16 0BW
- Total number of rooms34
About
This beautiful period property is steeped in character with log fires, paintings, stone walls and period furniture. It is reputed to be England's oldest hotel, adjacent to the famous Abbey in the historic town of Malmesbury, on the edge of the Cotswolds. Dine in Edwardian splendour in the award winning restaurant. This ideal location, 5 minutes from Junction 17 of the M4 motorway, makes a perfect base to explore the Cotswolds, Westonbirt Arboretum and many other attractions in the area. Cirencester, Chippenham and Swindon are a short drive away and so are the Roman city of Bath and Bristol. **We also provide gift wrapped chocolates and house champagne, for those special occasions. Please call the hotel directly if you wish to purchase these gifts, and we can ensure they are placed in your room prior to arrival, along with a personalised message**
- Wi-Fi
- Spa & wellness
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Gym
Facilities
Facilities
- Car park
- 24-hour reception
- Check-in hour (15:00–11:00)
- Check-out hour (11:00)
- Wi-fi
- Laundry service
- Babysitting service
- Hotel safe
- Garden
+ 4 more
- Terrace
- Gym
- Newspapers
- Luggage room
Catering
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Banquet hall
Health & wellness
- Sauna
- Steam bath
Business
- Conference room
- Meeting room
Meals
- Breakfast
Payment methods
- American Express
- MasterCard
- Visa
Good to know
- Non-smoking establishment
- Minimum check-in age (18)
Green programmes
- Green Tourism
Rooms
| Room type | Guests | Adults / children |
|---|---|---|
| Double room | up to 4 | 4 adults / 3 children |
| Junior suite | up to 5 | 5 adults / 3 children |
| Quadruple room | up to 6 | 4 adults / 3 children |
| Single room | up to 1 | 1 adults |
| Triple room | up to 5 | 3 adults / 4 children |
Room types and occupancy come from the Hotelbeds catalogue and have not been confirmed by the hotel, so treat them as indicative. Ask the hotel for current rooms, bed layout and the number of guests.
Location
Abbey Row, Malmesbury SN16 0BW
- Land's End307 km
- Penzance293 km
- St Ives285 km
- Falmouth264 km
- Newquay248 km
- Padstow233 km
- Bude193 km
Straight-line figures from the hotel's coordinates. Cornish lanes and the coast path are slower than the map suggests, and rail and bus services can be sparse outside summer; see the walks.
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Meals
Meal plans
Type of stay
Key facts
- Total number of rooms
- 34
Book direct with the hotel
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- Email [email protected]
- Website oldbellhotel.co.uk
- Map Google Maps
Hotel data: Hotelbeds, updated 27/09/2026.


