The Olde Bell, Nr Maidenhead

The Olde Bell, Marlow - Hotel Description

This modernised coaching inn provides restful rooms with a rustic elegance, and simple, tasty local food.

Parts of the building date back to 1135, and the inn's crooked floors and modest decor stylishly echo its origin. The Olde Bell is one hour from Central London, and 20 minutes from Heathrow via good transport links.

In warmer months, enjoy local ales and food from the 'summer kitchen' in the huge meadow garden. In winter, open fires create an inviting cosiness. Wi-Fi internet is available throughout.

The Olde Bell is a re-invention of the traditional English Inn. It is not a hotel where the rooms dominate, but where the common spaces are just as important. The buildings are almost like a village - the main building for the overnight guests and locals, with others for private gatherings. Not at all like a typical modern chain hotel!

During the warmer months you can relax on the terrace, surrounded by a wild flower garden.

7/10 Overall rating

The Olde Bell, Marlow - Guest Services

• Activities: Tennis Court.
• General: Terrace, 24-Hour Front Desk, Non-Smoking Rooms, Heating, Bar, Garden, Pets Allowed, Restaurant, All Public and Private spaces non-smoking, Parking, Newspapers, Free Parking, Rooms/Facilities for Disabled Guests.
• Services: Free Wi-Fi Internet Access Included, Dry Cleaning, Breakfast in the Room, Laundry, Wi-Fi/Wireless LAN, Bicycle Rental, Meeting/Banquet Facilities, Internet Services, Fax/Photocopying, Bridal Suite, Room Service.

The Olde Bell, Marlow - Restaurants and Bars

Eating and drinking is central to the Inn. The kitchen provides locally sourced food, served simply. Ingredients are sourced from local farms and producers. Open from breakfast until dinner, the menu changes daily with fresh bread baked on site. Home-baked biscuits and cakes, plates of Welsh rarebit and fruitcake with Cashel Blue cheese are a taster of the 'in-between' snacks available. The restaurant is open for lunch daily 12:00 to 15:00 (16:00 on Sundays), and for dinner from Monday to Saturday (18:30 to 22:00). The summer kitchen is open from May until October. The bar at the Olde Bell aims to create a sense of place and community. Visitors can enjoy home-roasted spiced nuts or cheese straws, with a pint of the local Real Ale or other traditional drinks. Bar food is available from 12:00 until 22:00. Private gatherings of up to 60 can be catered for.

The Olde Bell, Marlow - Hotel Policies

Important! Policies may vary from these depending on your room, date & rate selection. Please check the room information when booking.

Cards accepted at the hotel:
• Visa,  Maestro,  American Express,  MasterCard
• Deposit: No deposit will be charged.
• Internet: Wireless internet is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.
• Pets: Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
• Parking: Free private parking is possible on site.
• Extra Charges: 15 % VAT is included. Service charge is not applicable. City/tourist tax is not applicable.
• Children and extra beds: All children are welcome. All children under 11 years stay free of charge when using existing bedding. All children under 2 years stay free of charge for cots. All older children or adults are charged 100 % of the room stay per night and person for extra beds. Maximum capacity of extra beds/babycots in a room is 1.
• Cancellations: If cancelled up to 1 day before the date of arrival, no fee will be charged. If cancelled later or in case of no-show, the first night will be charged.

The Olde Bell, Marlow - Directions

From the M4: From London join the M4 motorway and head west towards Heathrow Airport. Pass Heathrow and follow the M4 until Junction 8/9. Come off at this junction and follow the signs for Henley. Leave the road at the turn off for Henley and at the next roundabout (Burchetts Green) take the A4130 towards Hurley and Henley. *Follow this road, passing the Red Lion on the left and the Temple Golf Club on your right. Continue down the hill and at the bottom there is a right turning into Hurley Village; take this turning. The hotel is approximately 800 yards down towards the village on the right, with the car park immediately opposite. The journey from Heathrow takes approximately 30 minutes. From the M40: From London join the M40 heading towards Oxford. Exit at junction 4 and proceed onto the A404 going in the direction of Maidenhead / Henley. At the first roundabout continue on the A404 towards Henley / Hurley. This dual carriageway now links with the M4 so look for the new slip road signposted Hurley / Henley (A4130). At the roundabout (Burchetts Green) turn right onto the A4130 and follow directions as above*. The journey from the M40 takes approximately 10 / 15 minutes.

*Directions included in email booking confirmation