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Bel and the Dragon

Bel and The Dragon at The George 100 High Street
Rated 8.4 in 538 reviews

Bel and the Dragon in Odiham, United Kingdom, is a charming boutique hotel that captures the essence of traditional English hospitality with a modern touch. Nestled in the picturesque village of Odiham, this historic property offers a serene getaway for guests seeking a blend of comfort and elegance.

The hotel is housed in a Grade II listed building that dates back to the late 15th century, showcasing a rich history and architectural beauty that complements its contemporary amenities. Bel and the Dragon features individually styled rooms, each thoughtfully designed to provide a cozy and inviting atmosphere. The décor strikes a balance between rustic charm and modern sophistication, with period features such as wooden beams and fireplaces seamlessly integrated with plush furnishings and state-of-the-art facilities.

Guests can indulge in a delightful culinary experience at the hotel's restaurant, which is renowned for its classic British cuisine with a modern twist. The menu highlights locally sourced ingredients, ensuring fresh and flavorful dishes that cater to a variety of palates. Whether enjoying a hearty breakfast, a leisurely lunch, or an intimate dinner, diners are treated to a warm and welcoming atmosphere.

Bel and the Dragon also offers a range of local activities and attractions. Visitors can explore the nearby North Hampshire countryside, or visit the historic sights within Odiham itself. With its unique blend of history, style, and hospitality, Bel and the Dragon provides a memorable and relaxing escape for all who visit.

Climate and Weather

January
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Odiham Castle
Odiham Castle
Ruined castle situated near Odiham in Hampshire, England, UK
1.7km / 1mi
All Saints Church
All Saints Church
Anglican church in Odiham
150m / 160yd
Hook War Memorial
Hook War Memorial
War memorial in Hook, Hampshire, UK
3.5km / 2.2mi
Church of St Mary the Virgin, Winchfield
Church of St Mary the Virgin, Winchfield
Historic church in Winchfield, Hampshire, England, United Kingdom
3.7km / 2.3mi
Greywell Hill House
House in Greywell, Hart, Hampshire, England, UK
2.8km / 1.8mi
Church of St Mary the Virgin
Church of St Mary the Virgin
Church in Greywell, Hampshire, England, UK
2.2km / 1.4mi
Church of All Saints
Church of All Saints
Church in Hart, United Kingdom
3.7km / 2.3mi
St John the Evangelist
St John the Evangelist
Church in Hook, Hampshire
3.5km / 2.2mi
West Green House
West Green House
Country house and garden in Hampshire, England, UK
5.3km / 3.3mi
St Mary's Church, Hartley Wintney
St Mary's Church, Hartley Wintney
Church in Hartley Wintney, Hart, Hampshire, England, UK
5.5km / 3.4mi
St Swithun's church, Nately Scures
St Swithun's church, Nately Scures
Church in Newnham, Basingstoke and Deane, Hampshire, England, UK
4.8km / 3mi
Church of All Saints
Church of All Saints
Grade I listed church in Hart, United Kingdom
6km / 3.7mi
Church of St. Nicholas
Church of St. Nicholas
Church building in Newnham, Basingstoke and Deane, Hampshire, England, UK
4.7km / 2.9mi
Rotherwick Church
Rotherwick Church
Historic structure in Rotherwick, Hart, Hampshire, England, UK
5.9km / 3.7mi
All Saints' Church
All Saints' Church
Church in Dogmersfield, Hart, Hampshire, England, UK
4.4km / 2.7mi
Church of St. Mary
Church of St. Mary
Church in Mapledurwell, UK
5.3km / 3.3mi
Upton Grey House
House in Upton Grey, Basingstoke and Deane, Hampshire, England, UK
5.2km / 3.2mi
Church of St Mary
Church of St Mary
Historic church in Upton Grey, Hampshire, England, United Kingdom
5km / 3.1mi
Church of St. Stephen
Church of St. Stephen
Church in Mapledurwell and Up Nately, Basingstoke and Deane, Hampshire, England, UK
4.1km / 2.5mi
Church of St Andrew
Church of St Andrew
Church in Hart, UK
4.3km / 2.7mi
South Warnborough War Memorial
South Warnborough War Memorial
War memorial in South Warnborough, Hampshire, England, UK
4.2km / 2.6mi
All Saints Church, Fleet
All Saints Church, Fleet
Church in Hart, United Kingdom
7.5km / 4.7mi
Church of St. Lawrence
Church of St. Lawrence
Church in Weston Patrick, Hampshire, England, UK
6.5km / 4mi
Mattingley Church
Mattingley Church
Historic church in Mattingley, Hampshire, England, UK
6.9km / 4.3mi
Baptist Church
Protestant church building in Hartley Wintney, Hart, Hampshire, England, UK
6.6km / 4.1mi
St John's Church
Church in Hartley Wintney, Hampshire
6.1km / 3.8mi
Church of St Mary
Church of St Mary
Church in Bentley, Hampshire, England, UK
7.7km / 4.8mi
Church of St Mary, Old Basing
Church of St Mary, Old Basing
Historic church in Old Basing, Hampshire, England, United Kingdom
7.7km / 4.8mi
Church on the Heath
Church on the Heath
Church in Elvetham Heath, Hampshire
7.1km / 4.4mi
Fleet War Memorial
Fleet War Memorial
War memorial in Fleet, Hart, Hampshire, England, UK
7.2km / 4.5mi
Church of All Saints
Church of All Saints
Church in Tunworth, Hampshire, England, UK
7.2km / 4.5mi
Christ Church
Christ Church
Church in Hart, UK
6.7km / 4.2mi
St Mary's Church
St Mary's Church
Church in Ewshot, Hampshire
7.7km / 4.8mi
Basing House
Basing House
Tudor palace and castle in Old Basing, United Kingdom
8km / 5mi
Hackwood House
Hackwood House
Country house in Winslade, Hampshire, England, UK
9.4km / 5.9mi
St Mark the Evangelist Church, Upper Hale, Farnham
St Mark the Evangelist Church, Upper Hale, Farnham
Church in Surrey, England, UK
10km / 6.2mi
Eastrop Park
Eastrop Park
Public park in the east of Basingstoke, England
9.2km / 5.7mi
Church of St. Leonard
Church of St. Leonard
Church building in Sherfield on Loddon, Basingstoke and Deane, Hampshire, England, UK
8.9km / 5.5mi
Church of St Michael
Church of St Michael
Church in Heckfield, Hampshire, UK
9.6km / 6mi
Church of St Mary of the Assumption
Church of St Mary of the Assumption
Church in Froyle, Hampshire, UK
8.3km / 5.2mi
Holy Rood Church
Holy Rood Church
Church in Holybourne, Hampshire, England, UK
9.9km / 6.1mi
Christ Church Chineham
Christ Church Chineham
Church in Chineham, Hampshire
9.1km / 5.7mi
Bullsdown Camp
Hillfort in Hampshire, England, UK
9.9km / 6.2mi
Church of St Mary
Church of St Mary
Church building in Basingstoke and Deane, Hampshire, UK
10km / 6.2mi
Church of St. Mary
Church building in Winslade, Basingstoke and Deane, Hampshire, England, UK
9.2km / 5.7mi

What to do in Odiham and near Bel and the Dragon

Odiham Castle
Odiham Castle
Ruined castle situated near Odiham in Hampshire, England, UK
1.7km / 1mi
All Saints Church
All Saints Church
Anglican church in Odiham
150m / 160yd
Hook War Memorial
Hook War Memorial
War memorial in Hook, Hampshire, UK
3.5km / 2.2mi
Church of St Mary the Virgin, Winchfield
Church of St Mary the Virgin, Winchfield
Historic church in Winchfield, Hampshire, England, United Kingdom
3.7km / 2.3mi
Greywell Hill House
House in Greywell, Hart, Hampshire, England, UK
2.8km / 1.8mi
Church of St Mary the Virgin
Church of St Mary the Virgin
Church in Greywell, Hampshire, England, UK
2.2km / 1.4mi
Church of All Saints
Church of All Saints
Church in Hart, United Kingdom
3.7km / 2.3mi
St John the Evangelist
St John the Evangelist
Church in Hook, Hampshire
3.5km / 2.2mi
West Green House
West Green House
Country house and garden in Hampshire, England, UK
5.3km / 3.3mi
St Mary's Church, Hartley Wintney
St Mary's Church, Hartley Wintney
Church in Hartley Wintney, Hart, Hampshire, England, UK
5.5km / 3.4mi
St Swithun's church, Nately Scures
St Swithun's church, Nately Scures
Church in Newnham, Basingstoke and Deane, Hampshire, England, UK
4.8km / 3mi
Church of All Saints
Church of All Saints
Grade I listed church in Hart, United Kingdom
6km / 3.7mi
Church of St. Nicholas
Church of St. Nicholas
Church building in Newnham, Basingstoke and Deane, Hampshire, England, UK
4.7km / 2.9mi
Rotherwick Church
Rotherwick Church
Historic structure in Rotherwick, Hart, Hampshire, England, UK
5.9km / 3.7mi
All Saints' Church
All Saints' Church
Church in Dogmersfield, Hart, Hampshire, England, UK
4.4km / 2.7mi
Church of St. Mary
Church of St. Mary
Church in Mapledurwell, UK
5.3km / 3.3mi
Upton Grey House
House in Upton Grey, Basingstoke and Deane, Hampshire, England, UK
5.2km / 3.2mi
Church of St Mary
Church of St Mary
Historic church in Upton Grey, Hampshire, England, United Kingdom
5km / 3.1mi
Church of St. Stephen
Church of St. Stephen
Church in Mapledurwell and Up Nately, Basingstoke and Deane, Hampshire, England, UK
4.1km / 2.5mi
Church of St Andrew
Church of St Andrew
Church in Hart, UK
4.3km / 2.7mi
South Warnborough War Memorial
South Warnborough War Memorial
War memorial in South Warnborough, Hampshire, England, UK
4.2km / 2.6mi
All Saints Church, Fleet
All Saints Church, Fleet
Church in Hart, United Kingdom
7.5km / 4.7mi
Church of St. Lawrence
Church of St. Lawrence
Church in Weston Patrick, Hampshire, England, UK
6.5km / 4mi
Mattingley Church
Mattingley Church
Historic church in Mattingley, Hampshire, England, UK
6.9km / 4.3mi
Baptist Church
Protestant church building in Hartley Wintney, Hart, Hampshire, England, UK
6.6km / 4.1mi
St John's Church
Church in Hartley Wintney, Hampshire
6.1km / 3.8mi
Church of St Mary
Church of St Mary
Church in Bentley, Hampshire, England, UK
7.7km / 4.8mi
Church of St Mary, Old Basing
Church of St Mary, Old Basing
Historic church in Old Basing, Hampshire, England, United Kingdom
7.7km / 4.8mi
Church on the Heath
Church on the Heath
Church in Elvetham Heath, Hampshire
7.1km / 4.4mi
Fleet War Memorial
Fleet War Memorial
War memorial in Fleet, Hart, Hampshire, England, UK
7.2km / 4.5mi

About Odiham

Odiham, located in Hampshire, offers a blend of historical charm and natural beauty. One of the key attractions is Odiham Castle, a historic site dating back to the 13th century. Visitors can explore the ruins and enjoy the surrounding countryside, which provides a sense of the area’s rich history.

The Basingstoke Canal runs through Odiham, providing opportunities for walking, cycling, or simply enjoying a peaceful day by the water. The picturesque towpaths are ideal for leisurely strolls, and the canal is popular for boating and fishing.

Another notable feature is St. Swithun's Church, which showcases impressive architecture and offers insight into the local community's heritage. The church grounds are a tranquil spot for reflection and appreciation of the surrounding landscape.

For those interested in local culture, the Odiham High Street is home to a variety of independent shops, cafes, and restaurants. This area supports local businesses and provides a pleasant atmosphere for shopping or dining.

Outdoor enthusiasts can take advantage of the nearby Hartslock Nature Reserve, which offers scenic walks and the chance to observe local wildlife. The natural beauty of the reserve complements the historical aspects of Odiham.

Overall, Odiham presents a balanced mix of history, nature, and community, making it a worthwhile destination for visitors.




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