The Five Bells

3.5 star property
Inn with free breakfast, near St. Mary the Blessed Virgin Church
your current months are October, 2024 and November, 2024.
October 2024
November 2024

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Garden
Front of property
Twin Room
Bar (on property)
Twin Room | Bathroom

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Parking included
    Parking included

Explore the area

Map
The Cross, Lower Street, Sandwich, England, CT13 0HX
  • St. Mary the Blessed Virgin Church
    2 min drive
  • Betteshanger Park
    5 min drive
  • Secret Gardens of Sandwich
    5 min drive
  • Lydd (LYX)
    62 min drive

Room options

Double Room (Double Spacious Room / Family)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Sofa bed - double
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Single Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Double Room

Highlights

Heating
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Hairdryer
Detached private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Sandwich

At The Five Bells you'll be 2.1 km (1.3 mi) from St. Mary the Blessed Virgin Church and 4 km (2.5 mi) from Barnsole Vineyard. Highlights at this inn include free daily breakfast, a restaurant and free self-parking. .At the inn's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. Free English breakfast is available daily between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM. There's also the convenience of free parking nearby. .With a stay at this 3.5-property class Sandwich inn, you'll be 4.6 km (2.8 mi) from Sandwich Guildhall Museum and 4.7 km (2.9 mi) from Secret Gardens of Sandwich.

What's nearby

  • Betteshanger Park - 5 min drive
  • Wingham Wildlife Park - 8 min drive
  • Walmer Castle and Gardens - 10 min drive
  • Royal St George's Golf Club - 11 min drive
  • Deal Beach - 22 min drive

Getting around

  • Sandwich Station - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Five Bells - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Algar Lodge Farm Shop & Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Griffins Head - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Ossies fish & chips - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Black Pig - ‬4 min drive

About this property

The Five Bells

Inn with free breakfast, near St. Mary the Blessed Virgin Church
Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Barbecue grills, an arcade/games room, and a garden are also featured at The Five Bells. Free self parking is available.

This 3.5-star Sandwich inn is smoke free.

  • 3 guestrooms or units
  • English breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Dry cleaning
  • Games room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
The Five Bells offers 3 accommodations with a hairdryer and free toiletries. This Sandwich inn provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a shower. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking within 2 metres
  • Street parking available
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email with check-in instructions; your host will greet you

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property is also known as

Five Bells Hotel Deal
Five Bells Hotel
Five Bells Deal
The Five Bells Deal, Kent
Five Bells Inn Deal
Five Bells Inn
The Five Bells Deal Kent
Five Bells Inn Sandwich
Five Bells Sandwich
The Five Bells Inn
The Five Bells Sandwich
The Five Bells Inn Sandwich

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Five Bells?

The Five Bells offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at The Five Bells?

As of 30 Sept 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Five Bells on 10 Oct 2024 start from NZ$195.81, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at The Five Bells?

Yep, The Five Bells has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to The Five Bells?

The closest beach to The Five Bells is Deal Beach (7.6 km).

Does The Five Bells serve breakfast?

Yeah, free English breakfast is offered daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Five Bells?

No, The Five Bells does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Five Bells?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Five Bells?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Five Bells?

No, pets are not allowed.

The Five Bells Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 48 out of 76 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 76 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 76 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 76 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 76 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Genuine old pub realky good food and pleasent place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

michael

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Grant

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely pub and staff
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Charles

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Friendly place. Made me relaxed. Unfortunately very limited parking and WiFi not great.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

RICHARD

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really lovely stay with great food and service. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

William

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic stay!
Fantastic stay! Parked out front, nice room, very comfy bed, no noise after pub hours, staff friendly as you could ever want! Had a great sleep and woke up to a fantastic full English included. Great gas/boiler shower in a separate bathroom a few feet away (only the twin I believe has a separate bathroom), and even gowns provided. Food was great, and very happy they had some 0% beers and cider and gin, as I’ve given up booze lol. A real gem of a place.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cathy

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gordon

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Exellent Accommodation First Class Staff.
Superb well run pub great helpful staff good food and drinks very clean and comfortable bed good Wi-Fi.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Kathryn

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

4/10 Poor

Gordon

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Basic accommodation
Very basic accommodation.Bed was not very comfortable. Duvet too small so kept on falling off in the night.Bathroom was a short walk down the hall which is not great late a night. I usually do my homework on places to stay when I am working away from home but this got past me. I received an invitation to review the place before the Hotels.com review invitation came through and received a phone call from the owner to question my review and offering an upgrade the next time I stayed. Never experienced that before.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nigel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Convenient for Dover
We stayed at The Five Bells as a last minute arrangement to avoid queues at Dover Ferry Terminal. It was a great choice, easy access to Dover and a really warm welcome from the staff and landlady. We had a nice evening meal and breakfast too.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Would we stay here again? - Yes
If you want perfect this isn’t it, but if you want to stay in a historical traditional village pub with wonky floors, low door to bump your head then this is it. The checkin on arrival was very good, welcoming and easy. We were shown our double room which wasn’t grand but ideal for us and had everything we needed. The bed was comfortable and the shower was great. Although we could hear noise from the pub below until closing time it soon became very quiet - we had two excellent sleeps. The landlady Mary made us feel welcome and cooked us a great English breakfast on both days and Sam was an excellent member of staff at check in, behind the bar and serving our dinner. Being a local pub it was kitted out for many social activities. The menu for dinner was varied and on both nights we had excellent cooked meals. Parking was limited onsite but free parking is nearby. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 1 night in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jerry

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jerry

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Leo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place to stay if you are ever in the area... Mary does a great job of pampering her guests... Having traveled the globe , i would highly recommend this establishment
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely country pub, comfortable stay, friendly and helpful staff, good food, quiet. Couldn't be happier.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021