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The Blue Bell Inn

4.0 star property
Inn in Cornhill on Tweed with a restaurant and a bar

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Bar (on property)
Cottage, Ensuite (Two bedroom) | Private kitchen
Cottage, Ensuite (Two bedroom) | Private kitchen
Garden
Superior Suite, Ensuite (Sleeps 4) | 1 bedroom
The Blue Bell Inn offers an upscale yet comfortable experience with warm hospitality. Travelers appreciate the cozy bar, quality restaurant, and WiFi in public areas. Start your day with a satisfying breakfast. Visitors consistently praise the attentive and helpful staff.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Showing 8 of 8 rooms

Double Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Suite, Ensuite (Sleeps 3) | 1 bedroom

Standard Suite, Ensuite (Sleeps 3)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Iron/ironing board
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Suite, Ensuite (Sleeps 4) | 1 bedroom

Suite, Ensuite (Sleeps 4)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Single Room, Ensuite (Small) | 1 bedroom

Single Room, Ensuite (Small)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Iron/ironing board
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Twin Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Cottage, Ensuite (Two bedroom) | Lounge

Cottage, Ensuite (Two bedroom)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Separate dining area
Fireplace
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 King Bed

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Superior Suite, Ensuite (Sleeps 4) | 1 bedroom

Superior Suite, Ensuite (Sleeps 4)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

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Double Room, Ensuite | 1 bedroom

Double Room, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Pet friendly
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Cornhill on Tweed is home to The Blue Bell Inn. Flodden Battlefield and Lady Waterford Hall are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Hirsel Golf Club and Kelso Racecourse. Heatherslaw Light Railway and Home Park are also worth visiting.
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Pallinsburn, Nr Crookham, Cornhill on Tweed, England, TD12 4SH

What's nearby

  • Flodden Battlefield - 2 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Etal Castle - 5 min drive - 4.1 miles
  • Paxton House - 22 min drive - 18.2 miles
  • Northumberland Coast - 26 min drive - 21.7 miles
  • Bamburgh Castle - 30 min drive - 25.1 miles

Getting around

  • Reston Train Station - 30 min drive
  • Newcastle Intl. Airport (NCL) - 75 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Lavender Tearooms - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Besom Inn - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Maelmin - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Old Dairy Ford - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Victoria Hotel - ‬13 min drive

About this property

The Blue Bell Inn

Upscale inn
The Blue Bell Inn provides amenities like a bar and a restaurant. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • Breakfast (surcharge), luggage storage, and smoke-free premises

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The Lindisfarne Inn - The Inn Collection Group

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, 279 reviews
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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

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
This property accepts credit cards

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Blue Bell Cornhill on Tweed
Blue Bell Inn Cornhill on Tweed
The Blue Bell Inn Inn
The Blue Bell Inn Cornhill on Tweed
The Blue Bell Inn Inn Cornhill on Tweed

Frequently asked questions

Is The Blue Bell Inn pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Blue Bell Inn?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Blue Bell Inn?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Blue Bell Inn?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is The Blue Bell Inn located?

Situated in Cornhill on Tweed, this inn is within 3 mi (5 km) of Etal Castle, Flodden Battlefield, and Heatherslaw Light Railway. Lady Waterford Hall is 2.6 mi (4.2 km) away.

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The Blue Bell Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 230 out of 307 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 66 out of 307 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 307 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 307 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 307 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Second stay here for a reason, staff brilliant, food great and room perfect for one.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely fantastic - What a little treasure we found. Quiet, very clean and homely, gorgeous food and drink and exceptional service - A perfect night away with our children - thank you
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pieternella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everybody was very friendly and welcoming. The room was clean and comfortable, and the food and drink were amazing. A great place to stop if you're in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Volodymyr

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very charming place. We rented the cottage, and it was great for two of us with the kids. Great people working here. The dinner at the inn was great again. We highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jakey

Very friendly staff! And wonderful food!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness
Decor was unique. Breakfast excellent
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Food exellent, staff excellent, room excellent, would highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charmaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and good food.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

theresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good stop over with very good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Booked one night and would recommend staying there. Easy check in online saves time and excellent breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great place to stay friendly and helpful staff we would definitely recommend the Blue Bell Inn .The breakfast was excellent and the restaurant food was excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a lovely Inn. I stayed in smallest room but it was entirely adequate and spotlessly clean. The staff were brilliant and the food was amazing. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zoli

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice inn friendly staff Nataly was great and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and efficient staff . Excellent breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was very nice for a coating inn staff very friendly and hardworking food breakfast was really good and meals on a night very good from a menu I will stay again
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice room which was warm and cosy. The owners and staff were very friendly and accommodating. We had dinner and breakfast during our stay and both meals were delicious. Breakfast portions were enormous. We’d stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
On route to Edinburgh, great little pit stop from north England into Scotland. Wonderful breakfast and the room was very clean with an excellent warm shower. Loved our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, cosy room, excellent food and friendly staff. It was lovely to come 'home' for the weekend and have somewhere comfortable to stay while we visited the area and people we love.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean with all modern conveniences. Restaurant was very good. Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here for two nights. The room was spacious and comfortable, the breakfast was excellent and the dinner was better than the averaged pub food. We would return!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Phil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, clean room comfortable bed, more so as we left our pillow there.... Well equipped room and bathroom with good shower. Lovely pub, very nice food. Very dog friendly pub. Would definitely use again if travelling in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bethany

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

Brillant overnight!

Brillant place to stay! The room was spacious and clean! Beautiful bathroom as well. The breakfast was also delicious and was ready very quickly for us. Overall a wonderful place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Huw

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
2 night stay Cornhill on Tweed ( near Berwick upon Tweed). Bluebell Inn Fabulous old coaching inn. Great food, gd pricing. Lovely food, Excellent & very friendly hosts. 25mins on average to historical sites like Bamburgh Castle, Lindisfarne & The Battle of Flodden.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Well positioned for easy access to a range of places of interest. Comfortable and well maintained with helpful and obliging staff.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pleasantly surprised, very friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

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