Bells Hotel and Country Club
Lords Hill, Coleford GL16 8BE England
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Nestled in the Forest of Dean in the historic market town of Coleford, this hotel and leisure complex offers an 18-hole parkland golf course, clubhouse, superb restaurant and bowling green.With spectacular views of the surrounding countryside as well as the rolling parkland, lakes and woodland of the golf course Bells Hotel is the perfect place to relax and unwind. With friendly yet professional service, guests can expect their stay to be both enjoyable and delightfully memorable. The Hotel has a traditional, historic feel coupled with a great range of modern facilities. Each of the 53 en-suite rooms are clean, comfortable and well appointed and they all include free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TV tea & coffee making facilities. As well as the hotel and golf course the site also has a restaurant/bar serving food daily from 7.30-9pm. You will also find a barbers/hairdressers, beauty salon, pro golf shop and e-bike hire.
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Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
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Golf course
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Non-smoking hotel
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Breakfast buffet
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67Somewhat walkable
Grade: 67 out of 100
12Restaurantswithin 0.3 miles
5Attractionswithin 0.3 miles
Lords Hill, Coleford GL16 8BE England
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Excellent Christmas Meal - would highly recommend Thank you to Jude and her team for a lovely Christmas meal. The restaurant was beautifully decorated, the food fantastic and the staff friendly and helpful. We look forward to seeing you again next year!
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Date of stay: December 2023Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Disgusted, first room smelt of drains had to move. Second room dirty, hole in floor behind toilet. Never saw housekeeping the whole of our stay. It not stay here again and would certainly not recommend this hotel to anyone else
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Date of stay: November 2023Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Second stay at this hotel but on this occasion the room we had was in need of some TLC. The bedside table was looking worn with lots of paint missing. We could feel the springs through the mattress on the bed & the pressure on the shower was poor. The room & bathroom were well cleaned. The water was piping hot & with the radiator on the room was nice & cosy. However, the grouting was quite black in places around the bath & some of the tiles, which made the bathroom look grubby. The evening meal was a bit disappointing. I had the pork. The meat was tasty & the veg was fine but the gravy was very thin with not much taste. The apple pie was nice but could have done with some ice cream as I didn't want custard. I wasn't offered an alternative, My husband & friends had apple pie & custard which they said was the best part of the meal. There was a limited choice of breakfast but we were happy with what we chose. The staff were friendly & helpful & the grounds around the hotel were well kept. It was nicely decorated for the festive season. …
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Date of stay: November 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Worn out hotel needs refurbishment this place is in need of painting right through the shower had no pressure kept awake most of the night with a dog barking in the next room, I had a knock on the door around 9am from a housekeeper saying they could smell drugs in the corridor and wanted to check the rooms
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Date of stay: November 2023Trip type: Travelled solo
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This was such a disappointment,the hotel is not particularly friendly and very tired looking ,paintwork on bedside cabinets dressing table and staircase flaking and messy. Went to restaurant and had Haddock fishcakes ,mash and mixed veg,it was awful to look at ,a child could have produced it.Contacted manager and all 4 members of my tables meals changed ,the new meals looked as though a chef had produced it. The manager never came back to check if this was ok,NO ONE CARES. Even on checkout no one asked if we enjoyed our stay . YUK.
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Date of stay: November 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Room Tip: Avoid unless playing golf
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We stayed at the hotel for three nights midweek in October 2023 and used this as our base to explore the Forest of Dean. Our room was a double, and we found it to be exceptionally clean and tidy. The bed was huge and very comfortable. The room had all the standard items you would expect, anything else could be requested at reception. The shower was brilliant and I found myself staying in there longer than I needed too. Breakfast was served in the Club House and once again it was superb, you could help yourself to a cooked meal, cereals, croissants etc, it really set you up for the day. During our stay we had two meals in the restaurant and one bar snack. All three meals were exceptional and the menu caters for vegetarians. The staff were brilliant, all our waiter service at night or at breakfast were polite and nothing was too much trouble. I have been thinking very hard of any negative comments that I needed to raise but to be honest I cannot think of any. It was defiantly one of the best hotels we have ever stayed at and I would whole heartedly recommend it of value and service. …
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Date of stay: October 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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All of the staff are so nice and polite, from the receptionist on arrival, the bar staff and restaurant staff. I stayed in a newly refirbished room which had a king sized bed and a desk. The restaurant is tastefully decorated with large windows overlooking the golf course. The food was excellent at a reasonable price. The hotel is within easy access to Bath, Bristol & Cardiff if like me you're not a golfer.
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Date of stay: September 2023Trip type: Travelled solo
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Hotel good 3* standard. As good as most “4” star golf hotels we have visited. Food good, staff polite, cheerful and helpful. Rooms and private facilities are good ,very clean and comfortable. Nice, truicky golf course suitable for all abilities
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Date of stay: October 2023
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The beds are very comfy and the staff are lovely, particularly the lady on reception in the evenings but this is the first hotel Ive visited in about 10 years that offers absolutely nothing for vegetarians at breakfast. Even cheap budget hotels manage to provide veggie sausages and bacon, Bells offer nothing at all. You just get the regular meat based breakfast but without the meat. Feel sorry for anyone who is vegan as they literally get nothing at all! Not even a milk alternative on offer. 25% of the country eat no meat and over 50% say they are trying to eat less meat but bells still live in the 1990s and dont cater for them. They dont even offer hash browns on the breakfast, it really is just all about the meat! You can have them if you pay, there are signs up offering a sandwich with hash browns but these are not on the breakfast buffet. Beans, tinned tomatoes, soggy mushrooms and dry toast is just not good enough to be called a full English! Maybe your chef could visit a Premier Inn to get some tips on how to offer a breakfast thats inclusive to the 1 in 4 people that dont eat meat?…
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Date of stay: August 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Room Tip: Dont go there if you dont eat meat unless you enjoy being hungry while watching others eating
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Response from Tina Coleman, Marketing at Bells Hotel and Country Club
Responded 3 Oct 2023
Good morning Lisa, I apologise you didn't find the breakfast suitable on your stay. We do have a sign up on our breakfast/buffet stand and breakfast menu stating that if you require a vegetarian/gluten free options then to ask as we are more than happy to supple hash browns and we always have gluten free sausages in which we cook fresh to order at no additional charge. We can also cook fresh vegan options on request.
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I had to arrange an event and overnight stay for a large family group and The Bells Hotel and Country Club were able to provide everything we needed within a few weeks. We were all very satisfied with all the services provided. Thank you so much.
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Date of stay: September 2023
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PRICE RANGE
US$55 - US$84 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
United KingdomEnglandGloucestershireForest of DeanColeford
NUMBER OF ROOMS
53
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Frequently Asked Questions about Bells Hotel and Country Club
Which popular attractions are close to Bells Hotel and Country Club?
Nearby attractions include Coleford Great Western Railway Museum (0.2 miles), The Studio Cinema, Coleford (0.3 miles), and The Baguette Stop (0.3 miles).
What are some of the property amenities at Bells Hotel and Country Club?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, an on-site restaurant, and a lounge.
What food & drink options are available at Bells Hotel and Country Club?
Guests can enjoy an on-site restaurant, a lounge, and breakfast during their stay.
Is parking available at Bells Hotel and Country Club?
Yes, free parking is available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Bells Hotel and Country Club?
Conveniently located restaurants include Ritmo Tapas Bar, Amici, and Kaplan's Cafe & Bistro.
Is Bells Hotel and Country Club located near the city centre?
Yes, it is 0.3 miles away from the centre of Coleford.
Does Bells Hotel and Country Club offer any business services?
Yes, it conveniently offers meeting rooms, a banquet room, and conference facilities.
Are there any historical sites close to Bells Hotel and Country Club?
Many travellers enjoy visiting Monnow Bridge and Gate (4.8 miles) and Cinderbury Iron Age Farm (1.4 miles).
Is Bells Hotel and Country Club accessible?
Yes, it offers wheelchair access and reduced mobility rooms. For specific enquiries, we recommend calling ahead to confirm.