The Bell & Crown

Warminster, Wiltshire
Inn
+44 (0)1747 840404
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Per night
£110 - £220
Bedroom

6 rooms

Sleeps

Rooms sleep 2 – 3

Children welcome
Babies welcome

A striking 200-year-old coaching inn in a sleepy village with a classic, traditional pub feel, superb food and wines, pretty bedrooms

Per night
£110 - £220

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£110 - £220 per night

The Experience

Near Stourhead, this whitewashed inn is a very convenient spot for a stopover on the scenic route to Devon and Cornwall – you may want to stay longer. The atmospheric bar is welcoming with low, exposed hop-covered beams, merry fires, fresh flowers and plenty of cosy corners and cushioned window seats. Enjoy a hand-pumped local ale or a glass of something form Gardner & Beedle while you check out the menu.

Much is grown and reared locally, there are plenty of elevated pub classics – wonderful home-baked pies with seasonal fillings and some comforting à la carte dishes. Sunday roasts are very popular and the breakfasts will set you up for a day’s walking or sightseeing.

Bedrooms are spread over the first and second floors – not huge but very pretty and with everything you need, even an emergency kit, proper coffee machine, fresh milk and home-baked cookies; cosy shower rooms smell lovely with goodies from Land & Water.

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We think you'll love

  • Spending time in the bustling pub atmosphere with the crackling fires and the delicious hearty food
  • Having a summer garden sourdough pizza from the pizza shack with lovely views across the fields
  • All the superb walks around you, and so many interesting places to visit
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You should know

  • Dogs are not allowed in the bedrooms
  • Depending on the wind direction, you may hear a muffled version of the A303 when you're in the garden

Essentials

  • EV charger
  • Swimming pool
  • Hot tub
  • Garden
  • Open fire / woodburner
  • Breakfast included
  • Breakfast available
  • Meals available
  • Vegetarian meals
  • Parking on premises
  • Free parking nearby
  • Accessible by public transport
  • WiFi
  • Spa
  • Central heating
  • Limited mobility
  • Wheelchair access
  • Mobile reception
  • Hob
  • Bar
  • Barbecue
  • Licensed premises
  • Paid parking nearby
  • Air conditioning
  • Relaxation areas
  • Tennis court
  • No smoking
  • Credit cards
  • Working farm
  • Owner has pets
  • Pets welcome

Family friendly

  • Baby monitor
  • Books and toys
  • Children welcome
  • Babies welcome
  • Stair gates
  • High chair
  • Fire guard
  • Cot available

Nearby

  • Pub/bar within 3 miles
  • Restaurant within 3 miles
  • Shop within 3 miles

Activities

  • Bikes available
  • Food courses
  • Kayaking
  • Other courses
  • Sailing
  • Surfing
  • Wild swimming

Accommodation

Pricing

Nightly price
from £110
1 Triple
From £110
5 Doubles
From £110

Information

Booking information

Check in
3pm
Check out
11am
Other details
Minimum stay: 2 nights at weekends.
Closed
25-26 December.
Meals
Starters from £8. Mains from £21. Desserts from £6. Sunday lunch from £21.

Reviews

Just minutes off the A303, this revamped village inn provides a comfortable refuge for weary travellers taking the scenic route to Cornwall. Stay over in snug, tasteful rooms and refuel with some delicious pub food in the low-ceilinged bar – expect roaring fires, candles on tables, hop-adorned beams, cosy fireside nooks, and friendly service. Trendy Bruton and Stourhead (NT) are close by.
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Location

The neighbourhood

You're on the edge of the village with views across the fields behind. Wander to a village shop, post office and the pretty Church of St Martin – a fine example of medieval architecture. Stourhead (NT) for wonderful gardens is a short drive; Bruton is 9.1 miles for Hauser & Wirth, the gallery and Piet Oudolf grass garden. Head to Wraxall Vineyard in Ditcheat for some fine wines, or The Newt.

Local points of interest from Jordan Davids, Ethan Davids & Tommy Tullis

  • Stourhead House: With a garden that features an iconic Palladian house, a lake flanked by mature, rare trees, and plenty of picnic spots, Stourhead brings a spot of magic. Best enjoyed on a crisp autumn afternoon.
  • Longleat Safari Park: A short drive away, the lions snooze and the zebras roam about the grounds of this grand stately home. Despite the enchantment, watch out for the monkeys if driving through, they like a bit of windscreen wiper.
  • Stonehenge: Easy to get to from the Bell, you just whizz up the A303. You can't miss it, all the traffic slows; us locals get a little begrudged with it, but we shouldn't, because we're blessed to have it so nearby. It's definitely worth a visit.
  • Salisbury Cathedral: Slightly further afield is the medieval city of Salisbury – home to Salisbury Cathedral and also importantly, our little pizza shop. The 13th-century cathedral sits amongst 80 acres of grounds and has one of Europe's tallest spires.
  • King Alfred's Tower: A striking 49-metre folly with panoramic views from the top. Great for walkers and history lovers.
  • Old Wardour Castle: A romantic ruined castle with lakeside views and picnic spots. Quiet, atmospheric, and steeped in history.