Bell House Hotel Restaurant & Bar in Wiltshire

stayed one night on 07.08.24. 2x people, 2x rooms. Clean 10/10. Ambience 10/10. Friendliness 10/10. Comfort 10/10. Beautiful rooms, view across to 500 year old church from the bedroom window. Large free car park as part of the hotel. And the breakfast was honestly the best breakfast i ever had in a hotel setting, 12/10 for that. Highly recommended place to stay by us.

Terrible place. Looks shut down from outside. Read the website,sounded ok so due to work,decided to stay. On check in,owner told us bar and restaurant had shut down,so no food or drinks. Nothing open for miles. Shower is either scalding,or freezing.Toilet filthy.

We stayed a night here during a short trip to the west country. Chris keeps a very nice and clean place. The rooms were very charming, we got a double at the front of the building. The bathroom tub was wonderful for a nice warm bath and the bed was very comfortable and warm. The kids stayed in a twin room which was very nice as well. The full English breakfast in the morning was great and everyone left full and ready for the day. We inquired about a sack lunch as well, but chose to do lunch out the next

No estuvimos en el hotel, pero si en el bar en terraza. Quería hacer un comentario porque lo atención fue muy buena. Además los cócteles son BUENÍSIMOS y mas baratos que en otros bares de la zona. La amabilidad y la sonrisa del camarero brindan una estancia muy agradable. No lo olvidaremos.

Stayed here recently for a works Christmas party. The host is brilliant, can not do English to make sure your stay is perfect. Cracking breakfast as well Will be coming back to stay for sure

We had dinner twice. Good dinners value for money ! I was reading the story about this place, It was connected with 'Badminton shooting event'

I had an excellent meal with work colleagues in the very cosy restaurant. Service was very friendly and the food was enjoyed by all. Nice place to go on a cold winters evening!

Great food and an altogether great Sunday family meal. Many thanks again Chris; we had a lovely time :-)

Wonderful pub, pies are amazing!!! Had such a nice meal we game back two nights in a row, warm and friendly host and all round great service. Unfortunately wasn’t staying in the hotel so can’t rate but judging by the meals, can’t recommend this pub enough!! Have been telling everyone in Essex. Sadly missed out on buying a pie to take home but will definitely be back!

Had a lovely meal at the Bell House last night. Enjoyed the Steak Night. Steaks are very high quality, taste wonderful and were beautifully cooked exactly as we requested. Extremely good value. Lovely decor, with the woodburning stoves adding to the cosy friendly atmosphere. Chris the owner and his staff are friendly, welcoming and attentive.

We had a super meal in the this really lovely hotel/restaurant. Amazing pies with beautiful pastry. A couple of items we would have liked to try were missing from the menu but what we had was great! Staff efficient and really friendly. Will definitely be back.

What a warm welcome we received when arriving at Bell House. Chris was very attentive, kind and very entertaining. He noticed my sister from Australia had trouble climbing the stairs so made arrangements for her to have garden room on the ground floor. The breakfasts were delicious and plentiful. Would not hesitate to recommend a stay here. Thank you Chris From Justine, Margaret & Anne

Pub is lovely, Menu is limited but good. Food was amazing! Well done chef! Service poor. Manager rude.

Stayed for one night. Book direct to get breakfast included in the price. The room (no 7) was very nice and spacious with a newly fitted bathroom. Breakfast was also very well presented with good quality ingredients cooked to perfection. Service was excellent and the hotel owner was very friendly and polite. Would definitely stay again when we. Come back next to visit our friend who lives locally.

Wow! This was the perfect place to bring my Australian partner who had never seen proper traditional buildings especially this one that has been standing since the 17th century. We were blown away by the beauty of the building as well as the restaurant, the cosy bar and the lovely staff. It is located in a beautiful little town and is easily accessible to the Cotswolds where we were able to explore a little bit more.

What a great place excellent food just thought would pop in have not been in for years would go again with more of us

Reviewed yesterday Another wonderful evening and overnight stay We have visited the Bell House Hotel annually now for the past 3 years for fireworks night and it never fails to disappoint. The fireworks were amazing and the food and staff were faultless. We stayed in room 12 and we had a very comfortable sleep and then woke up ready for the lovely English Breakfast. The Manager was very accommodating as I have food allergies and we will definitely be returning next year! Thanks Chris see you next year!

last visit July 2015 We revisited the Bell House last weekend and had a great time, we were taken to our room no 7 which had a certain charm to it, we were in the old part of the building this visit and were told every room was different in size etc and even the floors we were walking on to that part of the building brought back great childhood memories of being in ‘The Crooked House’ at the fairground.... our room was lovely clearly been renovated We had a great dinner in the restaurant both had steaks and have to say the chef certainly knows how to cook them. It was nice to catch up with Chris the manager again and get an update of this charming old place. As always he was full of stories and still passionate about the place which is great. We had breakfast (tip - book direct on their own website and then breakfast is complimentary ) otherwise via Booking.com it’s not included . Full English was delicious, we couldn’t set off without that inside us lol We will definitely be back and would recommend to people, who like us love traditional places , good pint, good food and very friendly staff who are all very welcoming

We had the misfortune of staying in this hotel whilst visiting family in the area and attending a function, as the was the only hotel close by we had no other choice but to stay here. From the moment we walked into the hotel reception the smell hit us in the face and not in a good way. The assault on my nostrils continued for the entire two days we stayed in the hotel. So much so that I Dreaded going back each evening and ensured we stayed out for as long as possible. Everyone in our party felt the exact same and had nothing good to say about their experience either.

Popped in Cafe for a quick Hot Chocolate and piece of cake with my Husband on the way home at 16.55pm Closing time on door stated 17.30pm. We were served. However, Lady on Post Office counter asked her colleague if the drinks machine was off at 17.00pm as she 'wasnt going to serve anymore hot drinks at this time!!!' Very unprofessional, unwelcoming behaviour. Will NOT be returning to Cafe or Post Office to send parcels. Will spend our money elsewhere.

I had a Christmas meal here with friends. The staff so friendly nothing was to much trouble.when the food arrived i thought wow then more veg arrived it was hot and absolutely tasty I really can’t wait to go back .chris the manager came to our table and chatted the manager is not rude he pilot friendly pleasant go visit here you will not be disappointed we had great time ..

My husband,mother and myself had a wonderful meal here while on holiday,we each had different meals but all were of high standard.my pie was delicious,My husband had chops and mother a chicken fabulous .

I went to bell house in Sutton with friends the the staff are friendly and nothing was to much trouble. The food was fabulous and worth very penny. The owner is really friendly I really can’t wait to dine here again

It makes a change to go somewhere as well run as the Bell House. Staff are helpful, smiley and polite and the food is top knotch. There is a fine selection of draught beers and it was a pleasure to have lunch there.

Fantastic 3 course meal. So much meat on our Roast dinner and it was fabulous. Landlord so friendly and attentive as were all the staff. Will definitely eat here again.

My family and I have just had a delicious Sunday lunch at The Bell. The food was exceptional, beautifully cooked, all fresh and the crispiest of roast potatoes!

Met my daughter and son in law for a pre Christmas festive lunch. It was fantastic ! The food was amazing and the service brilliant. Mine host Chris made us most welcome and we were made to feel like friends instead of first time visitors. We will return for sure. Brilliant.

The food was outstanding, the atmosphere was horrific. The way the boss treats his staff is extremely nasty.

Dropped into this the gem whilst on our 40 mile cycling ride, it was cold outside but lovely and warm in, coffee and wonderful cake all round both served with a welcoming smile..

Four for us went for the steak night , two steaks and a bottle of wine for £35.we ordered are steak but the salad came with a dressing on it which my wife do not like it.so the lettuce came over onto my plate, as we were eating the owner came over

The Bell House was well located for my visit. It is a very friendly and homely hotel. The staff are excellent and as I can only comment on the breakfast, it was a lovely personal service and well presented and fully recommended. The staff during the evening, when having a drink at the bar, were always very friendly and helpful. Ideally located for any visit to major attractions in the area. Would certainly book again if in the area. Dave Brown

A very good restaurant interior and bar offering good choice of beer. The menu is varied and we only had starters and dessert but these portions were more than enough and very good quality.

La comida era excelente y el personal era tan esperando, sin embargo el director era increíblemente grosero. A pesar de tener una comida encantadora logró enteramente arruinarlo por hacernos sentir bastante incómoda. Está claro que él es desagradable a su personal como él gritó y gritó en ellos al otro lado de la barra para cosas de menor importancia y generalmente ellos trataron muy irrespetuosamente. Nos hicieron sentir tremendamente apenado por ellos, pues parecía que nunca podría hacer nada justo según él! En realidad eran muy buenos y profesionales, mucho mejor que el jefe que es seguro. No lo recomendaría si no te gusta la gente con modales prácticamente sin.

Llamados hoy a mandar un paquete de asos. El hombre detrás del mostrador de la cafetería me miraban como entré y sighed como él se trasladó a el mostrador de la oficina de correos. No me dejaron terminar una sola frase sobre mi paquete. Él era extremadamente grosero. Siento que él tiene un trabajo y tiene que lidiar con clientes, pero dirigir una oficina de correos es una industria de servicios. Aprender a mejorar sus mejores habilidades de interacción y me gustaría decir que capacidad de escucha, pero estos eran inexistentes.

Visitamos el bar por primera vez después de haber vivido en la zona durante muchos años. Pero nunca pensé que visitar. Realmente acogedor y amable equipo y el director Chris era un verdadero! Anfitrión y excelente. Volveré a saborear el restaurante también como algunas recomendaciones muy buenas de Freund's que están allí.

Das Reich von Dem Besitzer Chris ist urgemütlich, die Drinks gut das Essen selbst für britische Verhältnisse sehr gut. Draußen gibt es noch Tische für Raucher. Die Bar ist selbst urgemütlich und man kann Einheimische treffen.

We really enjoyed our stay. Chris and his staff made us more than welcome. They are really friendly and professional. Would definitely stay there again.

We were very impressed with the quality of the pies we had last night for dinner. We can safely say they were one of the best pies we have ever had. The whole meal was lovely. Would recommend a visit.

Having read glowing review of Sunday lunches and great evening meals - decided to give it a try for a Friday lunch only to find it BOLTED,BARRED,LOCKED,SHUT!Apparently it only opens lunchtime on Sundays and only opens for restricted hours in the evenings and yet it's supposed to be a Hotel.Couldn't see the interior but the exterior looked very tatty and run down. There was a Post Office/Shop/Coffee establishment in an outbuilding off the car park where I obtained the above information and a pleasant, if over priced, mug of coffee. While I was there the Postmaster/Barrista answered the phone as the Hotel Receptionist!WIERD,WIERD,WIERD - I wouldn't bother

We have been along on many Thursday evenings for the Pie and a Pint. Wonderfully tasty, well cooked and well filled pies in proper pastry made in the hotel kitchen, with a decent selection of interesting vegetables and local beer or a glass of wine. Chris is always welcoming and takes the time to come over for a chat. A good meal in a nice place and all for under £10 each. Comfort food done well.Try it!

We booked in for a meal for 8 on the 21st December. They had no steaks and most of the menu was unavailable. This is a truly bad restaurant with poor owners. They let us down badly and I would NEVER go back there. The manager sent his inexperience staff out to deliver bad news and we felt bad for them. He shouldn't be allowed to trade.

Had a fantastic meal for 10 from the Christmas menu. Table was decorated beautifully, host was charming and service very good. Food was great - soup tasty if a little too plentiful! Turkey was succulent, roasties gorgeous and extra gravy/veg for those who could fit it in.Super evening, thanks Bell House!

Really enjoyed our visit to Bell House for evening meal - delicious roasted vegetable soup as starter - nut roast new potatoes and vegetables to follow (excellent)

Did a very nice walk through the national trust meadows and along the river then called in for lunch. Had a large table in the spacious, nicely decorated bar. We all opted for th roasts (lamb, beef and chicken) which all cane with enormous Yorkshire puddings and a choice of different gravies to complement the meat. Great beef dripping roasties and seasonal veg. As the desserts are included in the £13.95 cost it would have been a shame not to partake so 3 of us had the raspberry and white chocolate bread and butter pudding and one opted for ice cream from Te local Rowdey Cow dsiry. Portions were a good size, staff were excellent and very friendly. Toilets were spotless. Would definitely visit again especially as they permit dogs in the bar.

This was a great find, stayed only one night sadly, for work. As with previous business use reviews, fed up with corporate budget places and I am really glad I picked this place to stay. Restaurant inviting and food great value, well cooked and yes, chicken pie is fab!Room very clean and comfortable, especially the bed. Only one small point no hairdryer. Chris is very welcoming and helpful, running a coffee shop, post office and the hotel. I will be back if needing a bolthole for work and would happily stay for leisure if in the area.

I arrived at this very Nice looking hotel in a lovely village opposite the Village church on a nice warm September evening. I made a cup of tea in my room and decided to go down to the bar for an early doors pint of Cider i was asked if i would like to dine and told about the Pie and a pint evening not being somebody who would normally order a pie I asked what pies are on offer and I liked the sound of Chicken and pancetta to cut a long story short It was absolutely first class Pie, Chips, Veg and wait for it GRAVY it reminded me of being a kid. Bloody Lovely.Thanks Chris and his staff for being so Friendly and professional.

A lovely old building once a large house with loads of history. I travel a lot on business and tire of the corporate hotels so am always looking for somewhere more personal. The Bell House was recommended by a colleague and fits this spec perfectly! Chris and the team couldn't be more friendly and welcoming and I love the huge bell key ring! The restaurant is a class above, beautifully cooked and presented food, great choices and reasonably priced - the full English breakfast has many options and marmite for my toast as well as the usual jams and marmalades. the rooms I have stayed in are lovely - clean, spacious, the quirks you expect from an old building all mod cons and the most amazing beds! Quiet, there is a lovely garden and the PO next door. I am almost reluctant to review this lovely place in case too many others use it! Can't wait for my next stay.

Welcomed by friendly staff into a well designed classy yet cosy atmosphere. In a beautifully well kept beer garden we had an far from average roast dinner and average fish and chips overlooking the village church. We dont live locally but it is tempting to return.

I eat here whenever I stay at the hotel. Good quality , good choice of food. I always eat in the bar area but the restaurant area looks good.Polite efficient staff , never had a problem ,,always enjoyed food, beer and service

Not been out here for ages, now under new management very nice guy runs the place comes and as a chat with every table, all the staff have changed since my last visit but all very friendly, the food was very nice and very filling no complaints at all we will go there again

We had lovely welcome here, beautiful beer garden, lovely atmosphere, drinks spot on. Toilets emaculate, booked Sunday dinner here and OMG.. Ate the BEST meal , puddings were too die for. Staff were lovely and what a warm welcome. Locals you need too eat here it was amazing. Next time I'm in Chippenham this is where we will be staying, Thank you all for a warm welcome .

Friendly service, and something a little different from your typical budget chain hotel. I spend a fair few nights a year travelling for work, and I appreciate a place with a bit of character and can forgive the odd quirk. You also can't argue with the price, excellent value for money. If your travels bring you to the Chippenham area, then its location is excellent, in quiet village, equidistant between the M4 and town.Breakfast was excellent, good coffee and tasty food, beautifully prepared.

We came here for dinner and was hoping for a good night. The food was alright- more like pub food than restaurant food. For the price of it, I was expecting more. The staff were friendly but were sooo forgetful! Numerous times I had to remind them to bring something they forgot. Maybe they should carry notepads? Just until they get their bearings with the place? I don't know... but back to the food, it was fine but should be more flavorful and unique to make it worth the bill. The owner was friendly, but the way the place was running makes me think he doesn't have much experience with running this type of business. Hopefully things improve because I do like this location and I'd like a reason to try it again.

I was staying at the Bell House Hotel for work, as i was working in the local area. The Manager of the Bell House Hotel, is extremely friendly an helpful. Anything that was needed was supplied within minutes of requesting i.e fresh towels or more tea and coffee for the room.The rooms are really nice and spacious all with en-suite bathrooms, the bar in the hotel is open and friendly. A great atmosphere and the drinks are served with a smile. The hotel is located just approx 3 miles from Chippenham that has good transport links to London, Bristol and the West Country and Wales by train, Its well worth walking around the town centre, or just walking around the park along the river. The M4 Motorway is approx 5-6 miles away giving good access both east and west. Royal Wootten Bassett is approx 8-9 miles away and is well worth a wonder around having good selection of shops in the High Street.All in all a good and quiet location to stay, in a beautiful part of the England.

Me and my partner have just moved to the village of Sutton Benger so we thought we'd try the local restaurants. We visited the bell house for an evening meal and we were made to feel like we weren't good enough to dine there by the manager. It can't be a coincidence that both of us noticed a negative attitude towards us that night. The water was slammed on the table, the managers attitude was awful and generally he spent the whole night being bad mannered towards us, so many observations to list! Luckily we were able to laugh it off. Maybe our faces didn't fit.... ? Won't be going there again.

A very warm welcome from the staff. The bar is well stocked and the wine was exceptional, a white called First Fleet. The menu was inventive and adapted to my request. The environment was perfect with various seating available. I would highly recommend a visit here.

My Partner and I have just returned from 3 days at the Bell House, and have enjoyed a really wonderful time away. Chris welcomed us warmly, and was keen to tell us the wonderful History of this beautiful House, which he is lovingly restoring to its former glory. We ate both Breakfast and Dinner in the charming Restaurant, and were really impressed with the ambience, friendliness and Professionalism of the Staff. Dinner was a great experience, with a fabulous Pie one evening, and the superb Duck the next, all aided by an excellent wine list! We will look forward to our return visit.

Have been here to eat many times, but called in to try the pie on Friday evening. Wow it was lovely, we chose the Chicken, Leek and Pancetta and was not disappointed. It is a proper pie with a base and top, and the pastry was delightful. I asked for vegetarian gravy as I can't have anything laced with beef essence, and low and behold out came a beautiful chicken gravy. I have to say the whole meal was lovely.

Had a lovely lunch and felt at home thanks to the wonderful staff. Very laid back place with delicious good and drink

Had a fantastic meal here tonight, courtesy of the new chef. We are regular visitors as it's a very welcoming venue for a drink, Chris always makes us welcome and his staff reflect his high standards of service, especially Angus who serves drinks professionally but with a touch of welcome humour. We've booked our wedding party here and fully expect to have a great evening with family and friends. Highly recommended.

My wife and I went to the Thursday Pie and Pint Night and saw the Saturday Lunch Menu. Had to give it a go and we were not disappointed, especially the bottomless Prosecco if you spent over £15 per head (we did). Good choice and value, everything made to order, really fresh. The warm Scotch a Egg was fantastic, so was the Burger.

This has not been a popular place since it was run down by previous owners but we thought we would give it a try for a Valentine's dinner with two friends and honestly didn't have very high expectations.How wrong we were. The quality of our food was very high indeed, the scallops especially and the welcome we received was superb. We had a very enjoyable evening and went home wondering why we had waited so long to try out somewhere that is virtually on our doorstep. People who have lived in the area for years say the Bell used to be a local favourite as well as having film stars staying whilst filming at Castle Combe. It deserves to regain its reputation.

We found the Bell by accident half way though a 4hr trip home from a interview. After having very disappointing food for the entire day and being tired and hungry this place was like a breath of fresh air. The owner had an extensive knowledge of a Gluten Free diet and its requirements and I have the tastiest burger I have ever had. My husband also had a burger but the normal version and he agreed it was amazing. This place will now be a regular stop place when we are travelling the M4 and we defiantly want to stop over one night just to try the breakfast which has gluten free sausages!!!! Highly recommended. The owner is a great character and we had a great laugh.

The Veggie Christmas roast comes cold with meat gravy. Enough said. Cheese souffle very nice. Expected more from it being such a lovely village.

Just got home from dinner at the Bell. It's our local but we don't eat there enough - sorry Chris. We really enjoyed our dinner - earthy Beet (yes, that's beet) Strog for the other half and a wonderfully delicate sea bream for me. Followed by a great cheese board with home made chutney, which was very good.Service was relaxed but good. Will be back.

We stayed here for one night while at a party nearby.The manager and staff are friendly and welcoming. The room was toasty warm which we needed on a very chilly November evening. The room was a good size and the beds were comfy and warm. The breakfast was great. Really nice sausage and bacon. The bathroom needed redoing and the shower was not great. We would stay again if in the area.

We stopped here for a family lunch after driving past on another occasion. My partner and mother in law had been here some years ago so we were keen to give it a try! Whilst the menu was limited (only about 6 mains) and some items were unavailable, there were still a few dishes to choose from (I personally struggled to choose as there were at least 4 dishes I would have had!). We sat in the bar and I believe from the website that there is a bar menu, but we were not given this. We had the venison (£20), steak (£20) and burger (£15) which was well worth it. All perfectly cooked, nice sides and no over priced drinks. The desserts were nice too (especially the cheesecake!). The waitress was very professional and the owner was very friendly. We will definitely be back! There is a step getting into the bar area and no disabled toilets, just something to bear in mind if you are travelling with anyone with physical disabilities. This is also a hotel and the rooms seem reasonably priced.

It has been a little time since we had visited the Bell, but thought we would try again after hearing recommendations from a few friends. We were not disappointed. The 2 course Sunday lunch was excellent quality and good value. The beef was very tender and accompaniments well cooked/seasoned. The children especially enjoyed their brownies for dessert. The decor compliments the relaxed atmosphere and the service is attentive. My only comment was that the horse radish soauce was a little mild ( a very minor point). Overall, well worth a visit.

Had a delicious meal here with my parents. Service was second to none. Food was some of the best I've tasted. Dogs welcome in the bar. Landlord Chris although busy made time to chat and extend a courteous welcome. We will return.

Happily stumbled across the farmers market, which had wonderful produce and charming local people selling their wares (bought lots of items, all excellent, especially the flavoured oils, seriously good). Decided to have a cup of tea at the cafe, whilst at the counter a tray full of freshly baked pies were right in front of us looking utterly tempting..! It was only 10am, but thought we'd try one anyway! And oh my gosh, so glad we did, they weren't just good, they were utterly flipping gorgeous. Seriously the best pies we've ever eaten. Pastry, buttery, light, flavoursome. Inside the beef was abundant, and in the most delicious sauce. We commented on our way out to the lovely young lady serving behind the counter, just how much we enjoyed the pies. She said they maybe selling them frozen to purchase soon and extending the range etc, due to popularity. PLEASE do!! We live in Oxfordshire but would and will travel over to purchase, freeze and eat as and when. Whoever the chef is who produces these is a star. Should go in to pie competitions, he/she would win hands down. Coming over again asap just for a warm pie. Probably almost a 100 round trip, but worth it. p.s lovely garden to sit out in too, loved the apple orchard :0)

I dropped in for a quick pint with a friend one evening knowing that it was late I knew that there was a small chance that the bar had stopped serving. The barman served us begrudgingly even though we would have left if he told us to. He then took it upon himself to charge us 5 pounds per pint due to the timing which was extortionate and was not made clear before pouring the drinks. He then continued to be rude for the rest of our visit which made up of about 15 minutes. A terrible and uncalled for experience.

Stopped here for a bite to eat one evening and will certainly be coming back. A warm welcome, lovely atmosphere and great food.

We popped in on our way home from a day out. There is no children's menu but they offer a child's portion of everything on the menu, based on the ethos that families eat together. This is fantastic, too long have children been offered chicken nuggets, fish fingers and sausages - which lets be honest is not decent food. The food was lovely, well seasoned and reasonable. The service was quick, attentive and friendly. Definitely worth a visit

A little wobble with a starter which was quickly resolved, didn't feel at all rushed between courses so time to chat and get to know our host who was most welcoming, along with the young lady who served us. I do like a veggie meal for a change and the meals here were a nice variation and not the usual, lots of salad that you experience elsewhere, I would highly recommend them even if like me you are not a vegetarian per se. We came here with a friend, to enjoy a nice atmosphere and great food for our Anniversary and our friend's birthday and were not dissapointed. No tv screen, fabulous, you can chat and relax, that's what we were looking for, we shall definitely return. Love the idea of having a coffee shop so can pop in during the day too.

My Fiance and I visited again, third time since Chris has taken over, and once again we left full bellied and satisfied!The dining room is stylish, although perhaps not to everyone's taste. The service has been consistantly excellent. We've always felt at the centre of the waiting staff's attention even when most other tables are full. I had the pleasure of speaking directly to the Chef who explained some of the painstaking preparation involved in his dishes. From finely hand chopped herbs in the homemade marinades to the red onion chutney that's prepared across 2 days. John certainly puts all his energy in producing quality food. We can't wait to try the new spring menu!A good selection of beverages and focused, smiling waitresses!It's a high recommendation from both of us!

We have eaten at the bell house several times and highly recommend it. A lovely dog-friendly atmosphere, wood burner and warm welcome from the friendly front of house team every time. Menu is traditional pub food cooked beautifully with huge portions. We often nibble on a cheese board and lovely chunky chips with alioli or burgers are amazing. Pork belly also a winner!We will definitely be coming back again and again.

We had Dinner for around 20 people previously booked and meals selected.Most of the group chose Beef Wellington with Apple Pie to follow.To our surprise the Beef wellington was presented individually and the Apple Pie was also individual! We expected a beef wellington which would be carved and served, not the individual portions.The pastry was excellent and the beef perfectly cooked. We will certainly book next years Annual Dinner.Many thanks to the staff and especially to the Chef!

The Bell House is our local and we have seen it rise and fall in popularity through the years. Chris the landlord has really turned the place around since taking the wheel, even incorporating the local post office into the premises.We stopped for a Family dinner and were all very impressed with the menu options and our selected meal choices. I have eaten here a handful of times in the few years Chris has ran the place and have always been happy with the experience. I wish Chris well with his future plans for the hotel and restaurant and would recommend the Bell House to anyone who wants a tasty and reliable dinner experience.

Nine of us enjoyed the two course Sunday lunch of roast beef and choice of crumble or chocolate brownie for pudding on December 21st. The beef was absolutely amazing, just melted in the mouth, vegetables plentiful and cooked to perfection, lovely Yorkshire pudding, perfect roast potatoes and plenty of tasty gravy. Puddings delicious and all homemade - if anything the helpings were too large!The staff were excellent and Chris cheerful and attentive. Restaurant beautifully decorated for Christmas with lovely seasonal music playing in the background. Really good value for money. Our new favourite place!

This wonderful coffee shop can be found in the grounds of the Bell House Hotel. It serves a range of coffees and delicious cakes. The chef from the hotel also makes pies, pasties and sausage rolls. They also sell their own brand of sausages and a range of cheeses. It's only a mile and a half from where I live but I make frequent visits and it is a great place to meet up with friends. There is also a farmers market held on the second Saturday of the month. Well done to Chris for providing an invaluable asset for the community and to Emma, Bethan and Ed for looking after customers so well.

We booked the hotel whilst attending an Auction nearby - Lovely quaint setting, Very Friendly Manager Chris - and staff. The a la carte food was absolutely superb - Lovely restaurant and friendly and relaxing bar. We were really impressed and will definitely be back again in early 2015. Thanks, Dawn and Nick, Suffolk.

WHAT CAN I SAY…. Thank you to Chris, Beth, Danielle, Celine, John and all the other staff for making me feel very welcome, it was a home from home, I stayed here for 7 months due to work and I was made to feel very welcome, nothing was too much effort.The hotel is in a lovely quiet location, the room was large and very comfortable, the food was great, would highly recommend it. I’m looking forward to coming back in the new year if I’m back working in the area :o)

The Bell has been completely internally rejuvenated and also benefits from fantastic new management of the Brasserie and Restaurant. Whilst I was having a rubbish time in another local hostellerie my wife, daughter and mother-in-law were having a lovely time here in the Bell. It is also the oldest functioning hotel in England and right beside the old Abbey. All in all in can't be bested, I don't know why I keep trying out other places when we have this on our doorstep.

Just had to write a quick thank you to Chris and the staff at the Bell House Hotel. We recently held a birthday party there and it was just totally fab on all counts. The venue, staff, and food were all fantastic and could not be praised enough thus making the party a complete success. Please support this fantastic pub hotel as it s a real village asset set in the heart of the Wiltshire countryside with good access to the M4 and it so warrants a visit when passing. Thank you x

Just had a delicious Sunday Roast dinner for four at The Bell House and it was fantastic. Roast beef was to die for and cooked just to your liking. Tasty veg and even tastier gravy. At £12.50 for 2 courses I thought it was very good value for a quality meal.

01/11/14 Dinner for 5, all meals Impeccable, by chance we each had different starters and mains which usually means someone is disappointed but NOT this time, friendly and efficient service from the delightful servers with sincere attention from host Chris. Having visited all other local restaurants and pubs within 8 miles this one stands out as far the best. The Bell warrants a visit and with more patronising could easily be the place to eat. the family Taylor-Walker.

Walked in asked about Sunday lunch ? reply "sorry we have no beef left" ( seems be the only meat on the menu as we weren't offered an alternative )" and we are too understaffed to serve you ! " Walked out !

One of the best Sunday lunches I have had in years the beef just melted in the mouth! Staff are really friendly and service is excellent. Excellent value for money. Highly recommended

We spent a most wonderful Sunday at the Bell House Hotel with a large group of family and friends. The roast beef dinner was devine and desserts fantastic particularly the chocolate brownie. Chris and his team are excellent, friendly, provide a good service and nothing is too much trouble. The ambience of the restaurant and bar was very relaxed and made the day even more special. We would highly recommend this venue.

We decided to go out for Sunday lunch for a change and chose the Bell House, good decision! In addition to the menu items they do a Sunday a Roast, two courses for £12.50. Beautifully cooked and served. The vegetables were cooked to perfection, the Yorkshire Pudding light and crisp and the beef probably the best ever, not thinly sliced and reheated in gravy but two full slices carved just before serving. No fatty bits and cooked to perfection. Overall great value and great service. Highly recommended.

Stopped by as there is a new owner, wow what a surprise, beautiful dinning room with lovely lovely staff, great food , we had such a great evening. If you live local you really need to go, best in the area.Friendly ,clean fab food and great value, we will be back.

Good atmosphere starting to buzz with village folk now the village post office has moved their. The coffee shop has the best cakes and sausage rolls!

Made a quick lunch time trip to The bell. Very impressed with the décor of bar and restaurant.Had a very nice glass of red and a lunch snack. Food was great and presented well.Chris is a great host and its great to meet an enthusiastic manager that can turn this place around. He has great ideas for the future.Haven't been in the rooms but I understand that he is slowly renovating the entire place.will definitely come back.

We booked The Bell for a party of 45 for a special occasion. Everyone agreed the location is perfect for groups - the food was plentiful and used local produce. Chris was the most perfect host and his attention to detail is what is going to turn this bar/restaurant into the place go. Chris has only been here for a year but what a transformation and he has more ideas to come. We will definitely return for a more intimate evening or as a group again.

The Bell could be the pride of Sutton Benger, the location is great the car park is plentiful, the refurbishment in the Bar and Hotel is great, even the food is good though the menu is limited. What is missing is atmosphere ! whether you visit on a Wednesday afternoon or a Friday and Saturday night, there is hardly ever anyone in there. The Manager " Chris " would tell you its because people in Sutton Benger are weird but ,,,,,take a walk up tother end of the village to The Wellesley and you see where all the people are !

We arrived with a toddler, baby & 4 adults & the attentive service was second to none - very friendly & practical. The menu choice for lunch was varied & suited everyone. They were kind enough to slightly alter the pasta sauce for my grandson & portion according to his size which was perfect. We had a most relaxing lunch while watching a wedding leave the church opposite - always entertaining! Lunch with small people is not always a relaxing experience & can be nerve wracking but we were made very welcome with no rush & hurry. We will definitely be visiting the Bell House again when down that way. Delicious.

Went to lunch today, waited and waited to be served! no acknowledgement from the staff/owners and to add insult to the situation two separate parties entered the bar and were promptly served before us even though it was obvious they had come in after us! Will never set foot in that place again it was the worse service I have ever had the misfortune to receive.

My wife and I popped into the Bell House last night for a meal on our way back from a photography trip. We hadn't been here for a number of years, and it looks like the interior has been redecorated since we last visited - there's a very nice modern-looking bar area with a more formal restaurant area just off to the side, though as it was a nice evening we ended up sitting outside, opposite the church.My wife had cod and chips and reckoned it was one of the best she's ever had. I just went for chips with aioli, as I'd had a very big late lunch earlier, followed by some Marshfield ice cream. The food was very good and the service was terrific - the landlord was really friendly and the serving staff were all great.We'll definitely be back soon!

We really enjoyed our meal here. The hotel is just lovely, and the quality of the food superb. Try the asparagus!

The standard of food and service was top-notch - definitely up there with our previous fine-dining experiences. Staff were lovely and very attentive. Beautiful old building in a stunning location.