The Bell Hotel

The Bell Hotel is situated on the quay of the River Stour in the heart of the medieval town of Sandwich in Kent - south east England - Sandwich is approximately 125km from London 20km from the channel ports and channel tunnel of Dover and Folkestone and 20km from Canterbury - There has been a Bell Inn on the quay of this ancient Cinque Port since the 14th century always playing an important part in Sandwich life - From the time Queen Elizabeth 1 took wine on the steps of The Bell when visiting Sandwich to review her fleet in Sandwich Haven to the golfing greats setting off for world class challenges at Royal St Georges golf club - a regular home of the UK Open Championship - The present listed building is mainly 19th century and its elegant Regency Room complete with Minstrels Gallery was once used as the town Assembly Room - Now the Bell Hotel is making its mark in the 21st century offering guests a delightfully elegant but unstuffy place to relax and enjoy a little time out in arguably the most complete medieval historic town in England - Guests are offered a choice of single - twin and double bedrooms and suites - some with balconies and views over the river - As you would expect in an historic building - each room has its own individual style but all have been redecorated and upgraded with new en-suite bathrooms and showers - natural fabrics - the very best mattresses - soft duvets - feather or hypoallergenic pillows - Egyptian cotton sheets - thick fluffy white towels and spa therapy toiletries - The Old Dining Room conservatory restaurant and bar offers a menu based on fresh seasonal and local produce - Seafood and fish from the day boats - salt lamb from nearby Romney Marsh and vegetables - salads and herbs supplied by local farmers - The Bell Hotel is an ideal venue for conferences - meetings - private dining - events - anniversaries - celebrations - parties and weddings - The Regency room can cater for up to 120 guests