insideKENT Magazine Issue 49 - April 2016 | Page 80

VISITKENT

THE BELL HOTEL
Overlooking the River Stour, The Bell Hotel is located in the heart of the
beautiful medieval town of Sandwich, one of the original five Cinque Ports,
and has been welcoming guests to Kent since Tudor times.
The historic riverside retreat is an
ideal location from which to explore
the Garden of England, and is also
a magnet for golfers, with Royal St
George’s and Prince’s golf clubs
on its doorstep.
From the moment you step through
the revolving doors at The Bell, you
can be sure of a friendly welcome
in elegant, relaxing surroundings.
Experience true indulgence in one
of its 37 en-suite bedrooms, each
decorated individually in a classic
style. Several boast extra special
touches such as a roll-top bath and
four-poster bed, and all rooms offer
contemporary facilities including flat
screen televisions and free wifi.
A passion for food is evident in the
hotel’s delicious bar and restaurant
menus, which offer light bites and

á la carte dining using the finest
Kentish produce. Enjoy the intimate
environment of the Old Dining
Room, or if the weather is fine, why
not go al fresco on the external
dining terrace with feature ‘living
room’ lamps? You will be spoilt for
choice when choosing a drink to
complement your food, with a wide
range of Kentish ales from Britain’s
oldest brewer Shepherd Neame,
international lagers and wines from
family-owned new and old world
vineyards.

And if you have a
special occasion
coming up, why not
consider using the
newly refurbished first
floor function suite?
With its delightful
Minstrels’ Gallery,
crystal chandeliers
and high ceilings, the
late Georgian
Regency Room is a
wonderful venue, able
to cater for up to 120
people. Alternatively,
the elegant Club
Room, with its private bar and meeting area, is perfect for small meetings
and gatherings.

If you just want to sit back and relax
with a hot drink and tasty treat, a
separate coffee counter with pastry
table is available in the hotel’s warm,
welcoming bar area, which boasts
décor inspired by the water,
including a driftwood bar surface
and nautical pictures.

It’s time to escape from the everyday and discover just what The Bell Hotel
has to offer.
www.bellhotelsandwich.co.uk

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