Guest Rating: 
4.1 / 5
The Six Bells is a perfect country escape set on the edge of the village green, near the duck pond in the pretty Suffolk village of Bardwell.
Originating in the late 1500s, the Inn was enlarged in the 19th century and more recently by ourselves. It now offers a characterful blend of old and new. Totally surrounded by countryside, it offers total peace and tranquillity, great food and a country atmosphere. Yet due to good major roads links of the M11/A11 & A14, it is a surprisingly easy drive from London and the Midlands.
We offer all of the delights of a country inn: excellent food and drink in a friendly and hospitable atmosphere. Gordon Ferguson and his team prepare a varying 3-course dinner menu each evening. The dishes range from the contemporary to the traditional. Prime local produce, fresh fish, Suffolk pork and lamb, and game in season are prepared daily for you to enjoy. We also offer a limited vegetarian menu and a small evening supper menu. We can prepare additional vegetarian dishes, gluten free dishes and cater for other dietary needs if we are advised of your requirements prior to your stay.
Important! Some policies may vary from these depending on your room, date and rate selection. Please check the room information when booking.
If cancelled up to 1 day before the date of arrival, no fee will be charged. If cancelled later, the first night will be charged. In case of no-show, the total price of the reservation will be charged.
To cancel an existing booking please go to the Cancellation page.
VAT is included. Service charge is included. City/tourist tax is not applicable.
Free private parking is possible on site.
Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
No internet access available.
No deposit will be charged.
All children are welcome. All children under 3 years stay free of charge when using existing bedding. All children under 2 years are charged GBP 5.00 per night and person for cots. All older children or adults are charged GBP 12.50 per night and person for extra beds. Maximum capacity of extra beds/babycots in a room is 1.
Next to the inn, our old barn and stables have been converted into ten comfortable cottage-style bedrooms. Each is individually colour co-ordinated with solid pine furniture and en suite shower-room. Situated on the ground floor, they offer you a peaceful and charming retreat with lovely views over the unspoilt East Anglian countryside but with all modern facilities - colour TV and radio, complimentary tea and coffee making facilities, individually controllable heating and electric blanket.
All rooms have an en suite shower. The rooms are cottage style - some are in a converted barn and stables. A lovely view over the countryside with views towards the village.
All rooms have en suite shower rooms. Wonderful views over the countryside.
A en suite room with a four poster bed. Beautiful views over the countryside.
An en suite room comprising of a single and double bed. The room sleeps 3 people. A wonderful view overlooking the countryside.
Ground floor room with en suite facilities. View over the countryside or garden.
Heavily beamed dining room with old Suffolk range, bread oven and copper. Rustic pine tables & chairs. Breakfast is served between 8:30am and 9:30am in the conservatory, which has views overlooking the garden. We are closed for lunch.
We are situated approximately 9 miles north east of Bury St Edmunds. Exit the A14 at the Bury St Edmunds Central junction. Proceed northwards on the A143 towards Diss. Take turning on left (with brown tourist board sign for Six Bells) situated at the Stanton village junction. This junction also has a tourist board sign for Bardwell Windmill. Follow Six Bells signs to the village of Bardwell (about 1 mile). The inn is on the left by the duck pond at the approach to the village green. We are about 45 minutes drive from Ipswich, Cambridge and Norwich, 1 hour's drive from Stansted Airport and the Port of Harwich and about 2 - 3 hours drive from London or the Midlands. Please note that public transport is very limited in our area (only a few buses per day). Taxis can also be difficult/impossible to arrange, especially at short notice. If you plan to arrive after 10pm, please let us know and we can arrange to leave a key in the door for you.
*Directions included in email booking confirmation
