The Old Bell
Wiltshire
📍 Malmesbury, SN16 0BW
Photo: Humphrey Bolton (CC BY-SA 2.0)
- Grade I listed hotel, rumoured to be England's oldest
- Dog-friendly with luxury fur bed, bowls and treats
- Townhouse Suites offer self-catering privacy near the hotel
- Historic market town of Malmesbury on the doorstep
- Rooms include Bramley toiletries, Teapig teas and local coffee
The Old Bell Hotel is a Grade I listed hotel in the hilltop market town of Malmesbury, Wiltshire, rumoured to be England's oldest hotel, welcoming guests since 1220. On site you'll find lounges, a bar and the Abbey Row restaurant, along with a choice of historic suites, cosy rooms and self-catering Townhouse Suites just a few minutes' walk away. Rooms feature Bramley toiletries, Teapig teas, Wiltshire roasted coffee and complimentary Wi-Fi, and the hotel is proudly dog friendly, with special touches for four-legged guests. The charming town of Malmesbury and river walks are right on your doorstep, while the Athelstan Museum is just 0.1 miles away, with the Tetbury Police Museum & Courtroom and REME Museum also within easy reach for a day exploring the surrounding Cotswolds and Wiltshire countryside.
How far to…
- Athelstan Museum
- 0.1 miles away
- Tetbury Police Museum & Courtroom
- 4.6 miles away
- REME Museum
- 7.9 miles away
- Station
- 7.1 miles away
- Townhouse
- a few minutes walk from the hotel
Practical details
- Pets
- Dogs welcome, additional charge per night
Accommodation on site
- Rooms
- Townhouse Suites
- Junior Master
- Character rooms
Details taken from the operator's own website on 12 Oct 2026 — check current terms when you book.
Facilities
- ✓ Bar
- ✓ Restaurant
- ✓ Disabled Access
- ✓ Pet Friendly
- ✓ WiFi
- ✓ Parking
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