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The Bell in Ticehurst

Name: The Bell in Ticehurst
Address: High Street, Ticehurst, GB

★★★★·9.4/ 10Excellent

·Inns

📍High Street · Ticehurst ↗

📞+441580200234·Official site ↗

Offsite parking discounted rates availableFamily roomsLuggage storageSafety deposit boxFax/photocopyingFacilities for disabled guestsAll 52 facilities +

Review

Official

Located in Wadhurst, The Bell in Ticehurst is in a rural location, within a 15-minute drive of Wadhurst Castle and Scotney Castle. This 4-star inn is 5. 3 mi (8. 5 km) from Bateman's and 8 mi (12. 8 km) from Bodiam Castle. Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless Internet access. Featured amenities include luggage storage, a safe deposit box at the front desk, and coffee/tea in a common area. Free self parking is available onsite. Enjoy a satisfying meal at The Bell Pub serving guests of The Bell in Ticehurst. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Full breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM and on weekends from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee. Make yourself at home in one of the 11 individually decorated guestrooms. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature designer toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.

Guest scores & sentiment

From 80 guest reviews · multi-source · as of 2026-07-20

Guests praise the quirky decor, comfort, pet-friendliness, and food. Main complaints involve high room temperatures in summer without AC and noise from the street/pub affecting sleep.

Dimension scores · cross-source

Service9.6

Cleanliness9.6

Rooms9.5

Location9.4

Facilities9.4

Surroundings9.2

Value8.8

Wi-Fi8.5

＋ PraisedQuirky character and atmosphere · Friendly and helpful staff · Excellent food and drinks · Comfortable and clean rooms

－ ComplaintsRooms can get hot without AC · Inconsistent bar service · Street noise in front rooms · Minor room amenity details

KEYIdeal for unique-style lovers and pet owners. Avoid summer heat; choose non-street rooms if sensitive to noise.

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Room types · 7

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Luxury Apartment

1 × Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)25 ㎡up to 2

This apartment's special feature is the fireplace. Featuring a private entrance, this apartment also consists of 1 bedroom, a seating area and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower and a bath. Boasting a terrace with garden views, this apartment also provides a mini-bar and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. The unit offers 1 bed.

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Spa Apartment

1 × Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) / 1 × Sofa bed25 ㎡up to 2

The hot tub and fireplace are the standout features of this apartment. Boasting a private entrance, this apartment also comes with 1 bedroom, a seating area and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower and a bath. Featuring a terrace with garden views, this apartment also features a mini-bar and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. The unit has 2 beds.

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Standard Apartment

1 × Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) / 1 × Sofa bed25 ㎡up to 2

Wooden lodges set in a garden. Each has a private terrace. Bathrooms have separate showers and baths. Feature handmade Somnus mattress, luxury linen and welcome delicious homemade treats.

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Suite

2 × Twin bed / 1 × Queen bed23 ㎡up to 4

Duplex Suite with a large sofa on the lower floor, that can sleep up to two children if needed. Master bedroom is up on a higher mezzanine level. It features handmade Somnus mattress, luxury linen, and delicious welcome treats. Due to the historic nature of the hotel, the bathroom has only a claw-foot bath with hand-held shower attachment.

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Deluxe Double Room

1 × Queen bed19 ㎡up to 2

This room has an private bathroom which has either a bath OR a shower. This room also offers linen and welcome cookies. Some rooms are based on the 1st Floor of the main building, and some rooms are based outside through the garden, up some steps.

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Classic Double Room

1 × Queen bed15 ㎡up to 2

This room features linen and welcome delicious homemade treats. The bathroom has a bath or a shower. Some rooms are based on the 1st Floor of the main building, and some rooms are based outside through the garden, up some steps.

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Cozy Double

1 × Queen bed10 ㎡up to 2

Offering free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. This double room has a private entrance, a tea and coffee maker, flat-screen TV with satellite channels, as well as chocolate for guests. The unit has 1 bed.

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Nearby & map

DiningSights

The Bell

Traditional British

££

With top hats as lampshades and tubas in the loos, quirky is this 16th-century coaching inn’s middle name. Its charm and character are only enhanced by its location within a picture-postcard village that makes you feel like you've stepped back in time. The pub itself offers appealing, boldly flavoured dishes – such as a lovely plum frangipane tart for dessert – and sourdough pizza is served from the outdoor Smithy Kitchen when the weather allows. The wine list features large-format magnums, jeroboams and imperials.

The Small Holding

Modern British

££££

There's a rustic, farmhouse-like feel to this former village pub run by two brothers. The team's focus is firmly on self-sufficiency, growing an array of fruit and vegetables on their own land, using no-dig and low-intervention methods. This seasonal produce heavily informs the monthly changing tasting menu, which blends British and Nordic culinary influences in dishes that have bold, well-balanced flavours and lots of personality. In summer, grab a seat on the terrace for an aperitif overlooking the garden.

5.2km

The Counter by Robin Read

Modern British

££££

Considering its name, it may come as a surprise to learn that there are actually only four counter seats at this dark and moody restaurant on a leafy street. Those spots are very much the prized tickets however, as they give you a great view of the action and you'll be served by the eponymous chef himself. His cooking is rooted in local suppliers (and some produce from the kitchen garden), resulting in dishes that shine a spotlight on top-quality central ingredients like succulent Sussex chicken – even the wine list features some nearby growers. The service is personable and pleasingly relaxed

13.7km

Thackeray's Restaurant

Modern British

£££

A softly illuminated clapboard house; the oldest in town and once home to the eponymous author. Classic dishes have modern elements and feature lots of different ingredients. The moody first floor private rooms showcase local art.

14.2km

Tallow

Modern Cuisine

£££

You'll get a warm and friendly welcome at this cosy neighbourhood restaurant run by experienced couple Rob and Donna. Situated overlooking the green at Southborough, it's a rustic, homely place with an intimate chef's table counter upstairs if you're looking for a special occasion. Time and care is poured into every well-constructed dish, with each one showcasing the kitchen's strong knowledge of culinary techniques while delivering bold, hearty flavours. Look out for seasonal desserts like sake-marinated Gariguette strawberries.

16.7km

The West House

Modern British

£££

One-time '80s rock drummer Graham Garrett has now been in the kitchen longer than he was on stage. His family run restaurant is in a great spot, located in a picturesque village and housed inside a 16th-century cottage with heavily timbered interiors. Graham's dishes are stripped down to show off his quality ingredients and years of technical experience; if you're lucky, you'll get the finely crafted parmesan churros as a snack. The wines are local, the service is as unfussy as the food and the bedrooms have stylish themes.

18.0km

Kentish Hare

Modern Cuisine

£££

Behind the clapboard façade sits a spacious bar with bookshelf wallpaper and a modern extension where you can watch the chefs cooking steaks on two Big Green Eggs. Care is taken both in sourcing and cooking, and dishes are boldly flavoured and well-presented. Simpler dishes are available on the bar menu.

18.2km

The Stile Bridge

Fusion

££

You'll receive a warm welcome at this well-run roadside pub where vintage charm blends with contemporary cool. The extensive menu is rooted in top-quality British ingredients, but the eclectic dish influences come from all over the world, from France to Thailand, the Mediterranean to Latin America. Whichever country has provided the inspiration, the cooking will be generous in both size and flavour, combining several complementing elements in one dish. The sharing steaks are a feature if you're dining with friends.

18.8km

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The Bell in Ticehurst

Guest scores & sentiment

Room types · 7

Luxury Apartment

Spa Apartment

Standard Apartment

Suite

Deluxe Double Room

Classic Double Room

Cozy Double

Facilities · 52

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