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The Bell Inn

3.5 star property
Inn in Stanford-le-Hope with 2 restaurants and bars

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Meeting facility
Fireplace
Exterior
Terrace/patio
Rooms at the Inn | Egyptian cotton sheets, Select Comfort beds, desk, iron/ironing board
Travelers find comfort at The Bell Inn, with a peaceful garden and a quiet library. Enjoy authentic British cuisine at two restaurants for lunch and dinner. Free WiFi is available. Staff members are ready to help create a truly relaxing stay.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included

Room options

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Rooms at the Inn | Egyptian cotton sheets, Select Comfort beds, desk, iron/ironing board

Rooms at the Inn

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Select Comfort bed
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Cosy Rooms | Egyptian cotton sheets, Select Comfort beds, desk, iron/ironing board

Cosy Rooms

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Select Comfort bed
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Wardrobe or closet
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Comfy Plus | Egyptian cotton sheets, Select Comfort beds, desk, iron/ironing board

Comfy Plus

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Select Comfort bed
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Wardrobe or closet
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Super Comfy | Egyptian cotton sheets, Select Comfort beds, desk, iron/ironing board

Super Comfy

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Select Comfort bed
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Super Duper | Egyptian cotton sheets, Select Comfort beds, desk, iron/ironing board

Super Duper

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Select Comfort bed
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, Select Comfort beds, desk, iron/ironing board

Comfy

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Egyptian cotton linens
Select Comfort bed
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Snug Rooms | Egyptian cotton sheets, Select Comfort beds, desk, iron/ironing board

Snug Rooms

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Select Comfort bed
Egyptian cotton linens
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Wardrobe or closet
Daily housekeeping
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Ground Floor Cosy | Egyptian cotton sheets, Select Comfort beds, desk, iron/ironing board

Ground Floor Cosy

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Select Comfort bed
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Wardrobe or closet
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Stable | Egyptian cotton sheets, Select Comfort beds, desk, iron/ironing board

Stable

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Select Comfort bed
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Stanford-le-Hope is home to The Bell Inn. Lakeside Shopping Centre and Bluewater Shopping Centre are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Thames River. Essex Wildlife Trust Thameside Nature Discovery Park and Festival Leisure Park are also worth visiting.
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High Road, Horndon-On-The-Hill, Stanford-le-Hope, England, SS17 8LD

What's nearby

  • Festival Leisure Park - 11 min drive - 7.1 miles
  • Lakeside Shopping Centre - 12 min drive - 8.5 miles
  • London Cruise Terminal - 12 min drive - 9.0 miles
  • Bluewater Shopping Centre - 20 min drive - 13.4 miles
  • Cooling Castle Barn - 41 min drive - 33.0 miles

Getting around

  • Stanford-Le-Hope Station - 4 min drive
  • London (SEN-Southend) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mj’s Delicious Bakes - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Ye Olde Plough House - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Fox Orsett - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Wild Bean Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬4 min drive

About this property

The Bell Inn

Property highlights
A terrace, a garden, and a library are just a few of the amenities provided at The Bell Inn. Be sure to enjoy lunch, dinner, and British cuisine at the two on-site restaurants. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with laundry facilities and a fireplace in the lobby.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), express check-out, and express check-in
  • Meeting rooms, luggage storage, and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at The Bell Inn include amenities such as free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Egyptian cotton sheets and Select Comfort beds
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • Electric kettles, daily housekeeping, and desks

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; GBP 3.95 to 8.95 per person
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 restaurants

Restaurants on site

  • The Bell Inn
  • The Ostlers

Things to do

  • Library

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and lockbox information; access will be through a private entrance
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests will receive an email with special check-in instructions 24 hours prior to their arrival.

Access methods

Lockbox, private entrance

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 15 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
1 total pets
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 30.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are available for GBP 10.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately GBP 3.95 to 8.95 per person
  • Pet fee: GBP 15 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 10.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 30.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Bell Inn Stanford-le-Hope
Bell Stanford-le-Hope
The Bell Inn Inn
The Bell Inn Stanford-le-Hope
The Bell Inn Inn Stanford-le-Hope

Frequently asked questions

Is The Bell Inn pet-friendly?

Yes, this inn allows pets (limit 1 total). There's a fee of GBP 15 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at The Bell Inn?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Bell Inn?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Bell Inn?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is The Bell Inn located?

Situated in Stanford-le-Hope, this inn is within 3 mi (5 km) of Essex Wildlife Trust Thameside Nature Discovery Park, Langdon Hills Country Park, and Westley Heights Country Park. Pegasus Country Club is 3.1 mi (5 km) away. Stanford-Le-Hope Station is 26 minutes by foot.

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The Bell Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 232 out of 322 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 70 out of 322 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 322 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 322 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 322 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The surrounding area is what makes this hotel such a nice place to stay. The hotel is family friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gareth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice venue with friendly and helpful staff. Our room was modern and spacious. We will definitely return at some point soon.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have stayed at this property numerous times and have loved it every single time
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely room very quirky. Breakfast good and reasonably priced too.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Angela

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
An overnight stay after attending a wedding. Friendly staff and very good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nigel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent Food accommodation all very good
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Phillip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Overnight stay after local family gathering Lovely friendly staff , nice comfortable room & bed. Good breakfast choice. Handy country footpath nearby for walking the dog:)
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All the staff in both the pub and hotel were very helpful, The choice on the breakfast menu was very good and reasonable priced.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Garry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Bright clean rooms in quiet location.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay

Had a great stay ,was in the area visiting friends for the weekend ,room was very clean and comfy
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We just wrapped up a lovely stay at the Bell Inn. Rooms were immaculate, bathroom immaculate, linens clean, amazing breakfast and dining options and a friendly staff. Would highly recommend The Bell Inn.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect for what we needed

Fantastic find, lovely staff, comfortable, well stocked room. Pub was really nice, restaurent was great for breakfast. Will def be back if we are in the area
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Lovely olde, worlde Inn which delivered once again

This is our second stay at The Bell. Once again the staff were welcoming and friendly. Our room was super clean, the bed was comfortable, bathroom spacious and we had all the facilities we needed. Wrap all this up with the olde, worlde charm of the building and it all combined once again into a lovely break.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay

Excellent room & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Safia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is amazing, the service was great. The village was quiet with not much nearby but if you are looking for something out of the way and good quality, this is a good shout
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Room 26 is worth a visit

Excellent-100% Worth a visit
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Toni-Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely olde world hotel with lots of character. Lovely menu and friendly staff. Surprise room upgrade at checkin which was fab. Thankyou.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Awesome

Awesome
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A great night spent at Horndon-on-the-Hill

Although I only stayed for one night at this lovely hotel the staff and the atmosphere made my stay a wonderful experience. Definitely eat at the pub downstairs - they have some excellent food!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Definitely worth a visit!

From the moment arrived, the staff were really pleasant & helpful. Lovely big room. Beautiful bathroom. Bed a bit hard (but that’s cos I like a soft bed). The food was fabulous. I never seen a pub so busy on a Monday night (especially the week before payday)! Breakfast was lovely. Definitely recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We love the location of this hotel. Nice and quiet though a little crazy for traffic & parking at busy times. Also the bar closed far too early at the weekend! Rooms are very spacious clean & comfortable. Breakfast is good though you have to pay extra for this. We would definitely visit again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pinal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely spot in a small village
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Spencer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely period timber framed building with good sized rooms. The staff were excellent, going above and beyond, and I can thoroughly recommend a stay here.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gillian

The rooms are quirky and beautiful.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

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