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The Bell Inn

Name: The Bell Inn
Address: 19, high street Cawston, Norwich, GB

8.4/ 10Recommended

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Offsite parking discounted rates availablePacked lunchesParkingDartsPrivate check-in/check-outBoard games/puzzlesAll 46 facilities +

Review

Guest scores & sentiment

From 75 guest reviews · multi-source · as of 2026-07-22

Guests praised the central location, helpful staff, and comfortable rooms. Breakfast was generally well-received. Main complaints involved thin walls causing noise issues, unreliable Wi-Fi, unclear check-in instructions, and occasional breakfast delays or quality inconsistencies.

Dimension scores · cross-source

Location9.8

Service9.6

Cleanliness9.4

Rooms9.3

Facilities9.1

Value8.9

Wi-Fi7.7

＋ PraisedExcellent location · Friendly and helpful staff · Clean and comfortable rooms · Lovely breakfast

－ ComplaintsSlow breakfast service/cold food · Poor WiFi signal · Room too warm · Parking difficulties

KEYIdeal for travelers valuing convenience and atmosphere. Noise-sensitive guests should avoid ground-floor or street-facing rooms due to thin walls.

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The Bell Inn

Guest scores & sentiment

Room types · 2

Standard Double Room

Standard Twin Room

Facilities · 46

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