The Bell Inn
Stilton, Cambridgeshire, England
Dating back to around 1500, The Bell Inn is certainly one of the most well-preserved examples of an English coaching inn.
There are, of course, connections with the famous blue cheese, but the building itself has welcomed a number of notable historic guests - both famous and infamous. Of the latter, perhaps Dick Turpin is the most well known. Indeed, it is said that the notorious highwayman hid at the inn for nine weeks to escape the law, eventually being forced to make a quick escape on Black Bess.
Lord Byron is also known to have stayed on October 3rd 1813, while the the Duke of Marlborough was another esteemed guest.
It is also said that notable Americans such as Clark Gable and Joe Louis visited The Bell during World War II, along with numerous other servicemen who were with the US Air Force stationed nearby.
Today, the Bell Inn offers a total of 22 guest rooms (including four poster suites), most of which are located around the old courtyard. Dining options are available at The Galleried Restaurant and The Bistro as well as the pub’s village bar.
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There are, of course, connections with the famous blue cheese, but the building itself has welcomed a number of notable historic guests - both famous and infamous. Of the latter, perhaps Dick Turpin is the most well known. Indeed, it is said that the notorious highwayman hid at the inn for nine weeks to escape the law, eventually being forced to make a quick escape on Black Bess.
Lord Byron is also known to have stayed on October 3rd 1813, while the the Duke of Marlborough was another esteemed guest.
It is also said that notable Americans such as Clark Gable and Joe Louis visited The Bell during World War II, along with numerous other servicemen who were with the US Air Force stationed nearby.
Today, the Bell Inn offers a total of 22 guest rooms (including four poster suites), most of which are located around the old courtyard. Dining options are available at The Galleried Restaurant and The Bistro as well as the pub’s village bar.
See the Historic Hotels in Cambridgeshire index
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