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The Bell Inn Hotel

High Road
Rated 9.0 in 1174 reviews

Nestled in the charming village of Horndon on the Hill, United Kingdom, The Bell Inn Hotel offers a delightful retreat that seamlessly blends historic charm with modern comfort. This boutique hotel is housed in a beautifully preserved 15th-century coaching inn, exuding a sense of history and warmth that makes it uniquely inviting.

The Bell Inn Hotel is known for its character and individuality, featuring tastefully decorated rooms that combine traditional elements with contemporary conveniences. Each room is thoughtfully designed to provide guests with a comfortable and relaxing stay, complete with modern amenities such as Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, and tea and coffee-making facilities.

Guests can indulge in the culinary offerings at the hotel's highly-regarded restaurant, which focuses on locally sourced ingredients and seasonal dishes. The cozy bar area, with its exposed beams and inviting fireplace, is an ideal spot to unwind with a selection of fine wines, local ales, or cocktails.

The hotel’s location in the picturesque village of Horndon on the Hill provides easy access to a variety of attractions. Guests can explore the surrounding countryside, take a leisurely stroll through the charming streets, or visit the nearby historic sites.

The Bell Inn Hotel, with its combination of historic allure and modern amenities, offers a perfect escape for those looking to experience the tranquility and tradition of rural England. Its attentive and friendly staff are dedicated to ensuring a memorable stay, making it a favored choice for travelers seeking comfort and charm in a classic English setting.

Climate and Weather

January
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Sun hours / day
 20
Rain free days
February
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 20
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March
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 23
Rain free days
April
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 23
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May
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Sun hours / day
 25
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June
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July
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August
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September
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October
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November
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December
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Michelin Restaurants in Horndon on the Hill and near The Bell Inn Hotel

Church of St Peter and St Paul
Church of St Peter and St Paul
Church in Horndon on the Hill, Essex, England, UK
100m / 100yd
Church of St Margaret of Antioch, Stanford-le-Hope
Church of St Margaret of Antioch, Stanford-le-Hope
Grade I listed church in Stanford-le-Hope, Essex, England, UK
1.7km / 1.1mi
Church of St Mary
Church of St Mary
Historic church in Corringham, Essex, England, UK
3.9km / 2.5mi
St Giles & All Saints Church, Orsett
St Giles & All Saints Church, Orsett
Church in Orsett, Thurrock, Essex, England, UK
2.9km / 1.8mi
Church of St Mary
Church building in Langdon Hills, Basildon, Essex, England, UK
3.3km / 2.1mi
St John the Evangelist ?, Corringham
Church in Corringham, Essex
2.9km / 1.8mi
St Francis, Linford
Church in Linford, Essex
3.8km / 2.4mi
All Saints Church, Vange
All Saints Church, Vange
Church in Basildon, Essex, England, UK
5.7km / 3.5mi
Church of St Mary
Church of St Mary
Historic church in Chadwell St Mary, Essex, England, UK
5.3km / 3.3mi
St Mary the Vigin, Bulphan
St Mary the Vigin, Bulphan
Historic church in Bulphan, Essex, England, UK
4.2km / 2.6mi
Church of St Michael
Church of St Michael
Church in Fobbing, Essex, England, UK
4.8km / 3mi
St John, Great Berry
Church in Langdon Hills, Essex
4.5km / 2.8mi
Emmanuel Church
Church in Chadwell St Mary, Essex
4.2km / 2.6mi
Coalhouse Fort
Coalhouse Fort
Artillery fort at Coalhouse Point in Essex, England, UK
6.6km / 4.1mi
Cliffe Fort
Cliffe Fort
Fortification
7.4km / 4.6mi
All Saints Church, East Horndon
All Saints Church, East Horndon
Church in East Horndon, Essex, England, UK
7.2km / 4.5mi
Gloucester Park, Basildon
Park in United Kingdom
6.2km / 3.9mi
Wat Tyler Country Park
Wat Tyler Country Park
Country park near Basildon
6.9km / 4.3mi
St Marys, North Stifford
St Marys, North Stifford
Church in North Stifford, Thurrock, Essex, England, UK
7.2km / 4.5mi
St Chad, Vange
Church in Vange, Essex
6.9km / 4.3mi
South Ockendon War Memorial
South Ockendon War Memorial
War memorial in South Ockendon, Essex
7.6km / 4.7mi
Church of St Nicholas
Church of St Nicholas
Church in South Ockendon, Essex, England, UK
7.5km / 4.7mi
Church of St Peter and St Paul
Church of St Peter and St Paul
Church building in Grays, Essex, England, UK
7.9km / 4.9mi
Grays War Memorial
Grays War Memorial
War memorial in Grays, Essex, England, UK
7.6km / 4.8mi
Church of St Mary the Virgin
Church of St Mary the Virgin
Church in Little Thurrock, Essex, England, UK
7km / 4.3mi
St John the Baptist, Tilbury
Church in Tilbury, Essex
7.8km / 4.8mi
Church of St Katherine
Church of St Katherine
Grade I listed church in East Tilbury, Essex, England, UK
6.5km / 4.1mi
St Andrew's, Basildon
Church in Basildon, Essex
7.7km / 4.8mi
Church of Holy Cross
Church of Holy Cross
Church in Basildon, Essex, England, UK
7.9km / 4.9mi
St Martin of Tours
Church in Basildon, Essex
6.3km / 3.9mi
Church of St Nicholas
Church of St Nicholas
Church in Laindon, Essex, England, UK
6.5km / 4.1mi
St Francis, West Horndon
Church in West Horndon, Essex
6.9km / 4.3mi
Thurrock Museum
Local museum in Grays
7.5km / 4.7mi
Essex Fire Museum
Fire museum in Essex, United Kingdom
6.9km / 4.3mi
St Cedd's
Church in GRAYS, Essex
6.2km / 3.9mi
St John the Evangelist
Church in Grays, Essex
6.1km / 3.8mi
Cranham Brickfields
Cranham Brickfields
UK nature reserve
9.9km / 6.1mi
Tilbury Fort
Tilbury Fort
Bastioned fort on the Thames Estuary
8km / 5mi
Church of St Mary Magdalene, North Ockendon
Church of St Mary Magdalene, North Ockendon
Grade I listed church in the London Borough of Havering, England,UK
8.4km / 5.2mi
St George's Church, Gravesend
St George's Church, Gravesend
Anglican church in Kent, England, UK
9.2km / 5.7mi
New Tavern Fort
New Tavern Fort
Historic artillery fort in Gravesend, Kent, England, UK
9km / 5.6mi
Guru Nanak Darbar Gurdwara
Guru Nanak Darbar Gurdwara
Gurdwara in Gravesend (England)
9.5km / 5.9mi
Shornemead Fort
Shornemead Fort
Fort in Shorne, Kent, England, UK
8.7km / 5.4mi
St Clement's Church
St Clement's Church
Church in West Thurrock, Essex, England, UK
9.7km / 6mi
Milton Chantry
Milton Chantry
Former chantry chapel in Gravesend, Kent England
9.1km / 5.6mi

What to do in Horndon on the Hill and near The Bell Inn Hotel

Church of St Peter and St Paul
Church of St Peter and St Paul
Church in Horndon on the Hill, Essex, England, UK
100m / 100yd
Church of St Margaret of Antioch, Stanford-le-Hope
Church of St Margaret of Antioch, Stanford-le-Hope
Grade I listed church in Stanford-le-Hope, Essex, England, UK
1.7km / 1.1mi
Church of St Mary
Church of St Mary
Historic church in Corringham, Essex, England, UK
3.9km / 2.5mi
St Giles & All Saints Church, Orsett
St Giles & All Saints Church, Orsett
Church in Orsett, Thurrock, Essex, England, UK
2.9km / 1.8mi
Church of St Mary
Church building in Langdon Hills, Basildon, Essex, England, UK
3.3km / 2.1mi
St John the Evangelist ?, Corringham
Church in Corringham, Essex
2.9km / 1.8mi
St Francis, Linford
Church in Linford, Essex
3.8km / 2.4mi
All Saints Church, Vange
All Saints Church, Vange
Church in Basildon, Essex, England, UK
5.7km / 3.5mi
Church of St Mary
Church of St Mary
Historic church in Chadwell St Mary, Essex, England, UK
5.3km / 3.3mi
St Mary the Vigin, Bulphan
St Mary the Vigin, Bulphan
Historic church in Bulphan, Essex, England, UK
4.2km / 2.6mi
Church of St Michael
Church of St Michael
Church in Fobbing, Essex, England, UK
4.8km / 3mi
St John, Great Berry
Church in Langdon Hills, Essex
4.5km / 2.8mi
Emmanuel Church
Church in Chadwell St Mary, Essex
4.2km / 2.6mi
Coalhouse Fort
Coalhouse Fort
Artillery fort at Coalhouse Point in Essex, England, UK
6.6km / 4.1mi
Cliffe Fort
Cliffe Fort
Fortification
7.4km / 4.6mi
All Saints Church, East Horndon
All Saints Church, East Horndon
Church in East Horndon, Essex, England, UK
7.2km / 4.5mi
Gloucester Park, Basildon
Park in United Kingdom
6.2km / 3.9mi
Wat Tyler Country Park
Wat Tyler Country Park
Country park near Basildon
6.9km / 4.3mi
St Marys, North Stifford
St Marys, North Stifford
Church in North Stifford, Thurrock, Essex, England, UK
7.2km / 4.5mi
St Chad, Vange
Church in Vange, Essex
6.9km / 4.3mi
South Ockendon War Memorial
South Ockendon War Memorial
War memorial in South Ockendon, Essex
7.6km / 4.7mi
Church of St Nicholas
Church of St Nicholas
Church in South Ockendon, Essex, England, UK
7.5km / 4.7mi
Church of St Peter and St Paul
Church of St Peter and St Paul
Church building in Grays, Essex, England, UK
7.9km / 4.9mi
Grays War Memorial
Grays War Memorial
War memorial in Grays, Essex, England, UK
7.6km / 4.8mi
Church of St Mary the Virgin
Church of St Mary the Virgin
Church in Little Thurrock, Essex, England, UK
7km / 4.3mi
St John the Baptist, Tilbury
Church in Tilbury, Essex
7.8km / 4.8mi
Church of St Katherine
Church of St Katherine
Grade I listed church in East Tilbury, Essex, England, UK
6.5km / 4.1mi
St Andrew's, Basildon
Church in Basildon, Essex
7.7km / 4.8mi
Church of Holy Cross
Church of Holy Cross
Church in Basildon, Essex, England, UK
7.9km / 4.9mi
St Martin of Tours
Church in Basildon, Essex
6.3km / 3.9mi

About Horndon on the Hill

Horndon on the Hill is a charming village in Essex that offers a variety of activities and sights for visitors. One of the main attractions is the historic architecture, particularly the beautiful buildings that reflect the village's long history. Strolling through the village allows for an appreciation of these structures and the peaceful countryside surroundings.

Another aspect to explore is the local pubs and eateries. The village has a few traditional establishments where you can enjoy a meal or a drink, often featuring local ingredients and a welcoming atmosphere. This can be a good way to experience the local culture and meet residents.

For those interested in nature, the surrounding countryside provides opportunities for walking and hiking. Scenic routes can lead to picturesque views and a chance to enjoy the tranquility of the area. The nearby countryside is home to various flora and fauna, making it suitable for nature enthusiasts.

If you are interested in community events, Horndon on the Hill often hosts village fairs and seasonal celebrations. These events can provide insights into local traditions and a chance to engage with the community.

Overall, Horndon on the Hill offers a mix of history, local cuisine, natural beauty, and community spirit, making it a pleasant destination to visit.




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