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The Old Bell Hotel
Malmesbury, Wiltshire
Built as lodgings for the now-ruined abbey, 'Britain's oldest inn', much altered over centuries and cherished by its Texan owners, has a wide choice of beautifully presented rooms and appealing dining options.
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Once the guest house for the now-ruined 12th-century abbey, this mainly Edwardian inn retains fascinating vestiges of its 13th-century origins. Owned by Texans Kim and Whit Hanks, it has an interesting mix of rooms, including bijou singles, beamed ‘character’ rooms, cosy master rooms in the coach house, and self-catering accommodation in a townhouse annexe. A master suite has an antique four-poster. All are individually designed, with Hypnos mattress and Bramley toiletries. Everything is beautifully thought out and presented. In Abbey Row restaurant the short menu offers dishes such as vegetable risotto; plaice with confit fennel, tomato, clam and vanilla butter. Alternatively, dine from the lounge menu on steak, fish and chips, crab linguine. Dogs are welcome.
Hotel Details
Address
Abbey Row, Malmesbury, Wiltshire, SN16 0BW, England
Telephone
01666 822344
Bedroom
34, 1 on ground floor suitable for wheelchair user. 4 self-catering townhouse suites 2 minutes away.
Openings
all year.
Background Music
easy listening and contemporary in public areas.
Children
all ages welcomed, extra bed £25, children's menu.
Dogs
allowed in designated bedrooms (£25 per stay) and public areas, except restaurant.
Prices
B&B doubles from £195. À la carte £65. 2-night min stay Sat.
Facilities
restaurant, bar and outdoor restaurant, 3 lounges, in-room TV, wedding/meeting/event facilities, partial access for wheelchair users (ramp available), gardens, terraces.
