Dating from 1782, the historic Bell Inn Hotel combines period features with contemporary guest rooms in the heart of the New Forest. It has 2 golf courses on the doorstep. Spacious rooms each boast a flat-screen TV, free tea and coffee and cotton bed linen. All rooms have a modern private bathroom with a hairdryer, and all rooms also have a trouser press. With a reputation for quality food and wine, guests can eat in the bar. All menus at the The Bell Inn use seasonal produce, much of it sourced from the New Forest. Guests at the Bell are only a minute’s drive from the M27, but are surrounded by peaceful scenery perfect for walking. The charming New Forest village of Lyndhurst is 15 minutes’ drive away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Buffet

  • Free parking available at the hotel


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
1 full bed
1 queen bed
or
2 twin beds
1 full bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Colin
Guernsey Guernsey
Everything. Wild ponies walking past is such a treat.
Colin
Guernsey Guernsey
Superb location; New Forest ponies ambling past whilst I was having supper was very special.
Philip
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Great room, great staff, great food. We will definitely return and are planning a group visit with some friends for some golf and Spa. The hotel is exactly what we wanted and matched the descripton.
Claire
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Happiest staff I've seen for a long while. Really helpful and food great
Whiteway
United Kingdom United Kingdom
The room was spotless & the bed was so comfortable. Friendly staff who are very helpful. I had a good night's sleep ☺️. Definitely recommend.
Belbest
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Good quality food. good menu. pleasant environment in the Restaurant. Nicely decorated
Ann
United Kingdom United Kingdom
The bed was comfy, the room was lovely, the house was beautiful and the breakfast was really good.
Debra
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Very cosy and inviting. The staff were lovely. Shout out to Luke.
Michelle
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Breakfast at The Bell is super quality and plentiful - the full English kept us going for most of the day!
Denver
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Great location. Gold standard service. Amazing staff. Super comfortable. Incredible breakfast and food in the restaurant. 5 star all day long!!

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Restaurant #1
  • Cuisine
    British
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambience
    Traditional • Modern
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

The Bell Inn Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
£40 per child, per night
Crib upon request
£20 per child, per night
3 - 11 years
Extra bed upon request
£40 per child, per night

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All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests wishing to dine at the restaurant should pre-book a table.The restaurant is open from 18:30 until 20:30.

Kindly note that there is no elevator at the hotel and all rooms are accessed via stairs only. Therefore it may not be suitable for guests with mobility impairment. Please check with the hotel prior to booking if you have any concerns.

Please inform The Bell Inn Hotel of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.