The Bell Motel in North Hertfordshire

We were going to a party nearby and opted to stay over at The Bull, for a Village Pub with rooms, it is very clean and comfortable with ample parking. The staff in the pub were warm and welcoming, the “on site chip shop” meant we could have a quick bite before heading to the party and they kindly ordered a cab and provided the number to contact for the cab back. Breakfast was very good and served with a smile. This is just what it says on the tin, with the addition of friendly staff.

The location is very good for access around the area but I regret to say the accommodation was a bit basic. In fact it reminds me of some less desirable Motels that I have experienced in the USA in fairness to the pub/motel they did say they were going through a refurbishment programme but they clearly had not reach my room. The breakfast was excellent and the service ok for a village pub. It is very reasonable price for an overnight stay but if you go ensure you get a refurbished room

Not much atmosphere in restaurant and very slow service to start but OK later Menu is different from that on their website. Excellent fresh tempura prawns. Steak was fine but chicken on skewer rather overdone with black patches and no lamb available. Too much dressing on salad.

A wonderful stay right in the heart of Codicote. Food was great, plenty of bar beverages to choose from, friendly staff, good television (brilliant sport coverage), the room was also well presented with clean towels and complimentary tea and coffee. I highly recommend a stay here!!

Stayed at the bell motel as myself and my partner had got tickets to see Jim Davidson live at the arts theatre in Stevenage on the Sat night.so thought we would make a weekend of it.found the motel online it looked OK so we booked it to stay over on the Sat night after the show.it was a basic room but as it was October it was a bit chilly and the heating was just a wall heater which we had to switch on when we arrived.I would say the best bit of the stay was the breakfast on the Sunday morning.I thought the room was a bit overly priced.

Amazing food although a little pricey. Friendly staff but sometimes slow. Took one girl ten minutes to pour a glass of cola as is was 'really fizzy'. If you ask for a cola make sure you say from tap otherwise you get a can. Lovely garden/park round the back with slide and toys and a bouncy castle.

Stayed at this motel Friday 8th July 2016 after reading some 'horror Stories' regarding people's stay, to my surprise I found welcoming friendly staff. And the room was lovely and clean, fresh towels left out for us and tea coffee and biscuits :) lovely clean floors. Had a lovely sleep in the comfy bed and in the morning went into the restaurant which was nice for a full English breakfast. I will defiantly be returning there very soon. Well done staff at the bell motel keep up the good work. Mr and Mrs smith

I was surprised when i pulled up as i was expecting a pub B&B style room, i was was greeted by small little shally style attached mini bungalow's, the room i had was very clean and tidy i shall admit the whole place could do with a make over and referb as it's looking tied the staff where fantastic and friendly they seem to cater for family's too as the was a small play area for them with a bouncy castle during the day and the food food menu was good well worth a stay if your looking for a good place to stay and eat

If you need a basic place to stay which is clean and value for money then this should be on your list. A good, honest motel which I'd stay at again. Wifi needs improvement though!

We stayed at the bell as a party of 4 adults and one child. This motel offers great value for money,and is in a very peaceful location a great getaway. The rooms are clean and a good size even with a travel cot.. the staff went above and beyond to make our stay very enjoyable and they could not have done any more for US. The breakfast was very enjoyable and cooked to order. We ate meals in the pub over the course of the weekend from the bar snacks to a delicious meat and cheese sharing board that was enough to have fed 3 to 4 people. As our stay ended we had the carvery which was excellent food and fantastic value for money. The staff were very kind and pleasant and put up the bouncy castle for the little one to play one and the children's play area was large and contained. We will defiantly be returning to the bell for another relaxing get away. Thanks to all that made our weekend very enjoyable

See my review of the motel The menu is very 1970's the music matches and the food bland. The service was average with bar staff serving on. With no other customers other than our small party of 8 the dining room had no atmosphere

It is just hopeless, if you are looking for quality forget it.The pub was full of loud ignorant opiniopated unpleasant people.

went with friends, we sat outside, and the friends' granchildren enjoyed the bouncy castle. Only one beer available that night. Fish and chips was ok.

Close to our event so a short drive after open air theatre at Shaws Corner. Good, clean spacious room with everything we needed. Staff helpful and efficient. We will certainly come here again.

20 of us went to the Bell Motel for lunch after a 6 mile ramble in the surrounding countryside. Although the dining area doesn't look that special, our visit was a great success. We did order our food before we set off on the ramble but even with this warning experience has shown us that not all restaurants can produce well prepared meals served on time. The Bell did just that, all of our group were served promptly and all agreed that the meals were delicious.

I felt sad during my stay at The Bell Motel mainly because, to me, it had the feeling of a place that was struggling to make ends meet with owners who had lost heart. I may be wrong and it may just be that I...

Lunch here and chose ham,egg and chips which was going to be good as it was £11. Oh no! I was expecting really good quality ham, not the two slices from pre rolled and with very little taste. Ambiance nil staff friendly.

We chose to eat out because we were working late and needed a break from cooking. This pub is our nearest eatery, so I wish it was a more enjoyable experience. The pub always seems to feel cold and is not comfortable. The ambience could...

When we arrived we thought it was quite nice, but then we realised it was not very organised. We then went to the room and they key was hard to get in and turn. The room was freezing and it was hard to work out...

We needed a meal as our kitchen was out of action. The food is good, in fact the portions are almost too large, even when the one main was served without any potatoes and vegetables and we had to then ask for them. Later, I...

Great pub and hotel, very reasonable in price, breakfast excellent, Paul the manager was very welcoming and a credit to the Motel,

Ignore the desserts board on the wall, they don't do those on a Friday. Oh, and the kitchen had closed at 2:30 when I tried to order a dessert to follow our main courses. Why didn't anyone tell us the quirks of the place when...

Stayed recently as part of a visit to Sonisphere. We paid massively over the odds but I guess that is what happens when there is a big event locally and rooms are hard to come by. The bar was fine and the breakfast good. As...

It looks good on the internet but we found it shabby and dirty and smelly. the floor in our room had rotted away and was only held together by the sagging lino. Bathroom mouldy with a dodgy shower. We could not eat as planned at...

no frills restaurant, generous sized portions , good food , ambiance is more a pub than a restaurant. very good for the price .

The bathroom was not clean, there were soap dregs in the sink which had dried up from the previous occupants and the walls in the shower were not clean. The overall impression was dirty and the whole place was tired and worn. The food at...

We stayed at The Bell end of August.. I didnt like the first room but this was no problem we were given the keys to room 9, It is a great place to stay Paul and all staff are very helpful and friendly....We had to...

I booked this for our first football game away, the rooms were nice and clean, spacious and the area was very pleasant. When we arrived Paul the manager met us who allowed us to check in early. We had a drink in the bar before...

The rooms were lovely, clean and very comfy beds, the pub it's self was great, had good live music and Paul and his staff were very good! Oh and the breakfast was really good, i booked six rooms for the night and all were very...

Stayed her for the first time, we were able to check in early as we were on our way to london. the motel was busy as it was a village fun day and lots of people enjoying the entertainment. usual ensuite, clean and tidy only...

I have stayed once before in the winter and it was not the warmest room I have ever had. however this week in this amazing summer it was getting rid f the heat !!!!! Overall the rooms are reasonable sixze with TV and en suite....

Stayed here for the first time last week, I always stay at a hotel in London but this made a nice change. The rooms were tidy and had everything you would need for an overnight stay and the rooms are in a nice setting behind...

We arrived late to find that our reservation had been incorrectly put in for the Sunday night and they could only offer us a twin room.They did apologise for their mistake, but when we discovered that our next booking had been put in the diary...

We came down for a wedding on the 25th May.Trip Advisor didnt sound too good but for 1 night.....We were met by Paul the manager who was very friendly and showed us to our rooms which were spotless.Only quibble was the bed on castors on...

under new management staff very friendly. Ask your self what do you want in a room for the night. 1,clean bed/room- which it was. 2,hot shower- which it was 3, a good breakfast-which it was. yes the shower was a little brocken but yes there...

Five of us had an overnight stay at the Bell Motel. Paul the manager was outstanding, he was so welcoming and check in was very prompt. The rooms are at the back of the motel and the setting is lovely. Our rooms were great, they...

Just been taken over by new management team. Paul looked after us very well, Rooms clean, food great, atmosphere fab and breaky spot on. if your visiting Welwyn, need a stopover on your way to London or visiting London and dont wanna pay London prices....

We went along to support our friends' band but would definitely go again based purely on the motel! Very friendly staff and owner, from the moment we arrived we felt welcomed and taken care of. Dinner was just what we needed; high quality, great prices...

Not the best pub in the village and the restaurant continues to dissapoint. A large building with little atmosphere but probably fine if you are on the road. The rooms are said to be good.

Stayed here for four nights on a business trip to nearby Stevenage. The food was fine and big portions, as were the breakfasts, but the rest was poor. The accommodation is very tired and needs freshening up, but that's ok, however neither of the built-in...

Having driven back from Faversham and finding every eating house packed we drove into The Bell. The car park was nearly empty and it was 1.45pm on a Sunday? Entering the bar there were half a dozen blokes watching football and a few obvious regulars...

Just had our works Christmas Do at the Bell Motel and had an excellant evening, the food was brilliant, staff very helpful and the rooms were comfortable and clean, the breakfast was enough to feed an army and the whole experience a great success and...

On our way home from another shopping trip we called into The Bell Motel for a snack. We did see the large number of chalets to let at the rear which looked well maintained. The large bar with a mixture of leather furniture and wooden...