Bell by Greene King Inns
  • ★★★
  • Hotel
  • Thetford
  • 7.4/10

Bell by Greene King Inns

With a traditional restaurant, cosy bedrooms and period features, The Bell is situated in the heart of Thetford. Just 2 miles from Thetford Forest, the inn offers free parking and a leafy garden. Set in a 16th-century building, the individual rooms at Bell each have a private bathroom and a work desk. Some feature original Tudor wall paintings and exposed beams, and all have a hairdryer, TV and CD player. King James Restaurant serves traditional British cuisine and seasonal specials. The historical bar boasts original features, and offers a range of real ales and snacks. The Bell Hotel was also featured throughout the Dad’s Army TV series. Situated on the corner of King Street and Bridge Street, The Bell is a short walk from Thetford’s shops and restaurants. The A11 motorway is a 3-minute drive, and nearby Brandon is a 10-minute drive away.

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)
  • Breakfast info: Full English/Irish
  • Free parking available at the hotel
  • Loyal customers: There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.

Kids

Children of any age are welcome.

Dogs

Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

Address

King St, Thetford, IP24 2AZ, United Kingdom, Thetford, United Kingdom

Facilities

Free parking Free WiFi Restaurant Non-smoking rooms Room service Family rooms Bar Good breakfast Free on-site parking Pets allowed Private bathroom Balcony

Gallery

a garden with a wooden fence and a tree with pink flowers at Bell by Greene King Inns in Thetford
a dining room with a table and a fireplace at Bell by Greene King Inns in Thetford
a white bathroom with a sink and a mirror at Bell by Greene King Inns in Thetford
a conference room with red chairs and a flat screen tv at Bell by Greene King Inns in Thetford
a wooden table and two chairs sitting on a balcony at Bell by Greene King Inns in Thetford
a hotel room with a large bed and a chair at Bell by Greene King Inns in Thetford
a white bathroom with a sink and a shower at Bell by Greene King Inns in Thetford
a desk in a hotel room with a lamp and a mirror at Bell by Greene King Inns in Thetford
an old white building on the corner of a street at Bell by Greene King Inns in Thetford

Reviews

Judy 9/10
United Kingdom 🇬🇧

Pros: Really friendly staff and lovely size rooms, breakfast was a great selection and very tasty. The food in the restaurant was lovely and a good variety.

Cons: Nothing bad to say

Robert 8/10
United Kingdom 🇬🇧

Pros: Food was good. Was particularly impressed with the breakfast. Room was very quiet.

Cons: Bed too soft for my liking.

Stephen 8/10
United Kingdom 🇬🇧

A comfortable and welcoming hotel with extraordinarily good staff.

Pros: The hotel is conveniently located in the centre of Thetford, and has plenty of parking. It is an old building, with considerable character. The outstanding feature was the helpfulness and courtesy of all the staff I met; in this respect this was one of the best hotel stays I have experienced.

Hammond 8/10
United Kingdom 🇬🇧

Fine for a 1-2 night stay but will need doing up for longer stays

Pros: The local area was lovely, the bed was confortable and clean.

Cons: Room left dated and needs a renovation shortly due old tired materials.

Colleen 8/10
United Kingdom 🇬🇧

Good for one night stay

Pros: In the middle of Thetford so no distance to shops. The bedroom was a nice surprise with a four poster bed and settees! The breakfast was good with variety.

Cons: It is in need of some TLC! The bar area was cold and lacking in atmosphere. Some furniture was in disrepair!

John 10/10
United Kingdom 🇬🇧

Pros: Always like coming to the bell lovely hotel staff are brilliant 😃

Cons: N/A

Penelope 9/10
United Kingdom 🇬🇧

Lovely location, facilities and friendly staff

Pros: It is such a convenient location right in the centre of town and close to the family we were visiting. The breakfast was delicious - I had the pancakes. The staff were all attentive, professional and friendly. The bed was comfortable and it was very peaceful.

Cons: The pancakes were my second choice. I had wanted the avocado and eggs but sadly the avocado delivery was delayed. There was no hook on the bathroom door to hang any clothing - this was a minor inconvenience. The rest of the facilities in the room are all top notch.

Paul 10/10
United Kingdom 🇬🇧

Will be Back

Pros: The food served in the restaurant and the bar was excellent, they was a good choose. All the staff were very friendly (especially the restaurant and bar staff) and took time to give us some useful information regarding the town we were staying in. I would definitely recommend the Bell Inn to friends and family, and would stay there again. The whole experience of our (joint birthday treat for myself and a close friend) stay really made it extra special.

Pauline 8/10
United Kingdom 🇬🇧

Conveniently located in town, comfortable room, great breakfast, historical links to Dad's Army.

Pros: Great quality breakfast, warm room, loved the double poster bed and the links back to the Dad's Army crew during filming in the 1960s. Staff loaned me a phone charging plug which was most appreciated.

Cons: A lift would be much appreciated (I was on the second floor), although I did note that there was no lift at the premises when I booked it. Some softer pillows too wouldn't go a miss.

Fiona 8/10
United Kingdom 🇬🇧

Pros: The hotel is lovely, pretty much all staff were amazing, bed was amazing, breakfast was gorgeous and the whole place has a nice feel to it, will definitely stay again when up that way.

Cons: Literally there were only 3 things we could say.....the light in the toilet didn't work which wasnt a problem, the bath and shower need a sort as mould in the silicone which doesnt look great and when we arrived the first lady that greeted us wasnt great and didn't seem like she wanted to be there, obviously just having a bad day as we all do.

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