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t: 01797 280 242
e: bell@idenbell.co.ukTHE BELL
AT IDEN

Located 2 miles outside of Rye, we are perfectly located for Romney Marsh, and other attractions. We are also 20 minutes drive from the market town of Tenterden, and 35 minutes drive from Ashford, where there is an outlet mall, and of course Ashford international train station, for the Eurostar. Other cross channel services at Dover and Folkestone are 50 - 55 minutes drive away.

 

We have two delightful letting rooms, which are separate to the pub.

The Hay Store, and Tack Room, in a converted stable block, both have;

 

· King sized beds, with duvets

· En suite

· Original oak beams

· Tea and coffee making facilities

· Mini bar—with the same prices as the pub

· Touch on bedside lights

· In room safe

· High power hairdryers

· Flat screen Televisions with free-view

· Dogs may bring their well behaved owners

 

A full English breakfast is served in our dinning room, or alfresco on our patio (weather permitting) the choice is yours! Breakfast is served from 8.45am until 9.15am

 

Although we have many ghost stories about the inn, there haven't been any reports of  ‘bumps in the night’ in the Bed and Breakfast rooms......yet!

 

What our previous guests have said:

 

September 2011

Perfect place to stay for one night after we took the Eurotunnel from France!

 

September 2011

A little jewel in the Kent country-side,
My partner & I had a lovely 4 days here, we took her 91 year-old mum with us & we all had a super time, Richard & his staff looked after our every need, the rooms were spacious, very clean, well supplied with goodies & nice & warm. We were very lucky to our 4 days as the place is very popular & we can well understand why. Thanks Richard & hope John is better now,
Kind regards Jeff, Jenny & Anne. 

 

September 2011

A friendly welcome and introduction to the room. A good sized comfortable room in a block separate from the Inn with all the amenities that we need for our overnight stay.

 

August 2011

The accommodation was excellent, clean and value for money. Nothing was too much trouble for the owner John. Breakfast and dinner in the pub was first class and very reasonable. We will be visiting again at some point. We came away very relaxed.

 

July 2011

A gem of a place set in an idyllic surroundings
A beautiful little pub with 2 rooms converted from stables set in the grounds of the garden. This was top class accommodation in every respect, room size, furnishings , cleanliness and service.
The bathroom was spacious and superbly fitted out, it even had an automatic hair dryer on the wall, just a shame I'm bald!! There is even a mini bar by the bed
We had a meal in the pub and that was top quality too!! 

June  2011

Anniversary break
Service and accommodation was first class, . Arrived to a happy welcome and got key to the room, which when opened the door was pleasantly surprised .Very spacious room with king-size bed and tea /coffee facilities with also a well stocked mini bar.. The shower room was nice and spacious and clean... Food was available at the pub/rest at the front of the accommodation which was very enjoyable and reasonably priced. . A very enjoyable stay and would recommend it defiantly....

June 2011

Good Value
Happy with everything about  our stay, friendly welcome, standard of room and location. Great base for a day in Rye as it is only a short drive away, we ate in the pub restaurant and wasn't disappointed.

June 2011

Excellent self-contained country inn accommodation, close to Rye, and ideal for short break and touring stays. Room was spacious, clean and nicely decorated, including mini-bar at reasonable prices, and supplementary heating if required. Service was friendly and attentive and food to a very good standard. Would happily stay again.

May 2011

We found the accommodation Spacious, clean and comfortable and if you have a dog the garden area which the 2 letting rooms open onto is secure.
The staff were very attentive, can not fault it and would defiantly recommend this B&B

May 2011

My wife and I stayed here for 1 night while visiting the local area. The rooms are great, the people friendly and the food was excellent. They also have great ales behind the bar. Highly recommended and would stay again if we are passing through.

May 2011

It's a real country pub. The food is good and the garden is secluded. The room is in a separate barn so very quiet and comfortable

May 2011

We found a great deal here for a last minute mid week trip, it's basically a traditional pub restaurant and traditional features with a converted barn so 2 rooms which are a great size with traditional beams, king size comfy bed, nice bathroom ensuite etc. The staff were very friendly, the food excellent and really reasonably priced especially considering the quality, the owner is the chef and makes cracking combinations of food- from traditional steak and ale pies to baked Camembert and duck with orange and blackcurrant sauce as well as probably the best desserts we have had!! There is also a good selection of wines, ales and port (the only down side was that the bar closed at 10pm midweek). The location is perfect as Iden itself is in close proximity to Rye, Camber and Winchelsea! Highly recommended!

April 2011

I took my boyfriend away for a night, and from the moment we walked in, nothing was too much trouble, so polite and helpful, clean & tidy. Food, service, room - everything was really very good. The only complaint was that we were only there 1 night and not more, but are looking to rebook and stay for longer. Thank you.

February 2011

Lovely English country pub-with big log fire. We were made very welcome .The room we stayed in was an original converted barn . I t was very clean /nicely decorated .with a fridge/bar. The bed was very comfortable .The bathroom /shower only -was very tastefully decorated .
It was ideal for 1/2 night break so that we could visit Rye. Excellent value 

 

February 2011

We were given a warm welcome on a cold night and the room was spacious and lovely. Checkout was simple and I wish we'd been there for longer than one night.

 

February 2011

The room was very cosy even though it was blowing a gale outside. The food was very good; the couple that run the inn and the B and B were outstanding.
The only complaint we had was we only booked for one night. Will be back in the summer when I am sure the garden will be a lovely place to have a glass of wine and relax.

 

February 2011

A very warm, friendly welcome which was maintained throughout our short stay. The room was very cosy and the bed extremely comfortable. The food was excellent pub quality and superb value for money. Although The Bell was clearly a hub for the local village community, we were able to relax peacefully by the open fire and thoroughly enjoyed our evening. It was exactly what a traditional British pub should strive to be.

 

February 2011

An excellent B&B. The room was in a self contained annex and was large and extremely comfortable. The pub served good ales and food. A peaceful location and a good place to relax in. Will return hopefully sometime.

 

December 2010

We'd booked The Bell and then Kent was blanketed in snow but we were glad we went as we were given a very warm welcome. The decor of the room, comfort (very good night's sleep) and cleanliness were very good. We didn't have breakfast as we were visiting various places nearby (Rye is great) but the evening meals we had were excellent. 

 

November 2010

Very comfortable clean accommodation. Friendly staff. Having eaten here previously I can recommend the restaurant. Unfortunately it is not open on Mondays. Something to remember in future visits.

 

November 2010

We visited The Bell, Iden on one of the coldest nights of the year, an additional heater had been provided by the owners to boost the temperature of the room which was very welcome.
The room was tastefully furnished with personal touches, which made a pleasant change from the bland decor of most group hotels. Having the Public House adjacent to the accommodation provided a warm (wood burner) cosy atmosphere and a good place to meet with friends. There was a good choice of homemade food available, often from local suppliers. The owners were friendly, helpful and had made a considerable effort to make the hotel eco friendly as well. The mini bar was well stocked without inflated prices. All in all a comfortable stay.

 

November 2010

On arrival we were greeted by the Landlord who was very friendly and informative. Our room was very clean and ideal for a short stay. The pub itself was very cosy with a roaring log fire and the dinner was good honest pub food.

 

October 2010

Would have liked to stay longer...
Generally very impressed, I booked because it was a special offer for the night but was very pleasantly surprised by the quality of room and excellent breakfast for the price we paid.
Having a mini-bar available at such reasonable prices was a real bonus.
In all, a very pleasant stay. Highly recommended. 

 

October 2010

Absolutely delightful....just as it looks on the website
I had in mind a little oasis in between two busy working days and that is exactly what I got at The Bell. The spacious room looks like something from a magazine and all facilities work perfectly - TV, drinks, shower room, heating. I was so thrilled with the sumptuously dressed bed....deep red satin coverlet, piles of crisp white cotton pillows, luscious cushions....that I have come home inspired to re-do my own bedroom decor! I loved it and should I be in the area again would definitely book again.

September 2010

lovely lovely place!!!
such a lovely time at the bell!!!! peaceful yet convenient setting!!! beautiful room thoughtfully decorated. will definitely return. Thank you  

August 2010

 The room was spacious and comfortable with an en suite shower and toilet. It was very clean and well maintained. It had tea making facilities which were great for an early morning cuppa and the stocks of tea bags etc were replenished daily. Having our own key enabled us to come and go as we pleased and we loved the character of the room in a converted stable/barn. It is situated in a quiet little village so was wonderfully quiet and peaceful. We did not eat at the Inn but had an enjoyable drink in the quiet bar. It was perfect for our needs getting away from the hustle and bustle of London. 

August 2010

We were looking for a comfortable night before driving to Dover for the ferry .The welcome and the room were excellent and would recommend The bell as an excellent place to stay 

July 2010

Great country retreat
Great location and fantastic value for money, friendly staff, good decor and well maintained. Would recommend to everyone. 

July 2010

This was an amazing find, after being in run down B&Bs in the cities, it was a welcome break to find a place just outside a major town that has two rooms outside the pub, barn style. They have been renovated beautifully.
I was extremely satisfied and it was good to relax in the beer garden after a long day sightseeing the 1066 area.

July 2010

Absolutely lovely little pub, very tasteful and comfortable room. We were made to feel totally welcome and would highly recommend this place. 

July 2010

A very comfortable room in a converted hay barn containing two letting rooms separated by bathrooms. Entrance doors lead out into quiet beer garden. Garden needs a bit of sprucing up but quiet, clean and friendly. Very nice pub and good food. Thank you just right!

June 2010

Loved everything about The Bell. All of the staff were extremely friendly and helpful, nothing was too much trouble. The room was clean and very comfortable. Look forward to staying again and would not hesitate to recommend it to friends. We ate 'in-house' both evenings and thoroughly enjoyed the food. 

June 2010

Great staff, good food, excellent location. Recommend. Darren and Amy are great hosts.

May 2010

Nice pub, pretty gardens, separate rooms modern and nicely furnished. Food excellent, home cooked, just what decent pub grub should be. A good place to stay overnight on the way to Dover 

April 2010

We were made most welcome on our arrival and the room in a converted stable was very warm and comfortable.
The owners were most friendly and the breakfast superb-plenty to eat.

March 2010

I have stayed in a lot of hotels/guest houses  etc across the country I would rate this little country inn as one of my favourite stay's the letting rooms are set away from the pub it's self therefore giving you the privacy you would expect probably only from larger establishments, rooms were well equipped & clean n spacious this little gem set in Kent will definitely be on my list to visit again 

March 2010

I found every one very accommodating and very helpful the bar is very cosy and the real log fire added to the old country pub feeling, I would say that all the staff gave 100% to make you feel welcome. The rooms are very nice and clean, and the food in the bar/restaurant is excellent well worth the stay! 

March 2010

A really lovely spot, very welcoming and good food. Thanks for a lovely 3 evenings a fab village pub - Amy and Darren were great hosts and it was a great base for exploring East Sussex.
Definitely recommend to others.
Thanks Again
Lisa & Phil 

 

March 2010

After travelling the coast road from Brighton on a wet and chilly day, we arrived to a warm welcome from all at the Bell.  A roaring fire in the pub, a warm welcome from the manager and a beautiful room with all the amenities promised. We will definitely revisit and recommend the Bell to all our friends.
The room was a little treasure in a quaint setting in a tiny village. What more could you want from a short break? 

March 2010

A stable type building on the outside which you may not look twice at, but the inside has been very tastefully furnished and includes everything you need including a well stocked mini-bar which can come in handy when you need a little snack or liquid refreshment.
The setting is very peaceful and the Inn is a very friendly, welcoming place to go to at the end of the day either for a meal (had a delicious venison steak on my last evening) or just for a drink.
There is beautiful countryside to explore though we spent most of our time on this occasion in Rye which has so many quirky little museum type shops to browse around as well as a huge variety of eating places - something to suit everyone. 

March 2010

Very nice room, lovely staff, village very quiet but nice and only 2 miles from Rye. Good for romantic weekend away, Will definitely go again.  

February 2010

Friendly staff, comfortable room, good food - what more could we ask for? Well, we could have chosen a warmer few days, but it was early February I suppose.
It was nice and quiet, and a good base to visit local attractions like the Rye Harbour nature reserve - there is something quite bracing about the coast in February.
Dexter the pub dog was very friendly and somehow made the place busier than it actually was.
We will certainly return - hopefully when the weather is warmer.  

February 2010

Good Value at The Bell Inn , although only stayed 1 night, would recommend this small friendly Inn so close to Rye and will definitely visit again.  

January 2010

The young couple that run this establishment made us very welcome so did the staff and the locals, very high standard of customer service, despite 2 feet of snow the room was lovely and warm like the welcome, the food was to a very high standard as they use local and free range produce, and we will definitely be staying there again 

December 2009

Good, clean room, with lots of space, & acceptable shower room. Bed very comfortable.
Food was wholesome home cooking, without the frills or cost of some up-market pubs.

November 2009

Traditional old English pub loads of history, run by happy young couple doing great food, (you must go just to meet the dog at the bar what a character) making the effort. Room good size large double bed as in photo, mini fridge kitted out with beers and shorts chocolate, tidy modern bathroom. What more do you need avoid premier inn and try this if your near Hastings or Rye, keep Britain’s independents alive avoid the nationals you’ll feel a better person for it.

November 2009

A lovely room, just right for a last minute get away, very quiet, a very high standard.

November 2009

The room was great, spacious and clean. The service in the pub was friendly and efficient. the pub was fairly quiet but the people who were there were very friendly. Even the big dog that was there was a friendly character.

November 2009

Lovely little pub which is jam packed with character. Very friendly and attentive staff. Room was lovely and relaxing with great facilities. It was a pleasure to stay there.

October 2009

Stayed 2 nights. Great room very clean and spacious. Welcoming hosts including Dexter! Food excellent value. No hesitation in recommending this to anyone - we will return. 

October 2009

My daughter and I needed accommodation for one night in Kent and found this lovely little barn conversion. Basic furnishings, but cosy, clean and comfortable. A nice welcome from the pub staff and the easiest check out I've ever had. Would definitely use again.

October 2009

A lovely old pub with log fire, superb home cooked food, very friendly, landlord and landlady very nice. Lovely rooms.

October 2009

The accommodation was superb as was the food and the atmosphere. We were made to feel very welcome by everyone - staff and customers - and both felt very relaxed. The room was well fitted out and comfortable- everything that we wanted for an overnight stay. The evening meal that we had was excellent - as was the breakfast. We would certainly stay at the Bell again.

October 2009

Friendly staff. Good location either for visiting Rye and the surrounding area or an overnight stop before travelling over to France.

September 2009

The Bell is a lovely country pub. Very comfortable and cosy. Friendly staff. It's on a road but very little traffic. The garden is very pretty and our room, a converted barn, was superb. Very spacious and, although in the garden, it feels quite secluded.
Unfortunately we overslept and missed dinner, but breakfast was great. Fellow guests told us that the food was wonderful. We will be back to try it.
A lovely pub in a peaceful and pretty location. Great value for money. It's also only two miles from Rye.
A smashing stay.

September 2009

A true find, great value for money, friendly welcome and a lovely room. Kitchen was closed on the day we arrived (Monday) but everything else was perfect. I would highly recommend but book early as they only have 2 rooms...
Would make a great base for a holiday and will look to return when we have more time 

September 2009

Great stay from start to finish. The staff were friendly and very helpful, the room was impressive and immaculate. The village is pretty with fields nearby for country walks and the pub meals mean you would not even have to make the brief journey into Rye if you wanted an excellent meal. I would definitely stay here again - even the dog is friendly! 

August 2009

We stayed one night after a wedding in Rye. We were very surprised and pleased at the standard of this barn conversion accommodation. Very nicely decorated, comfortable and extremely clean. Staff at the pub were most helpful and friendly. No hesitation in recommending this one for a short or longer stay when in the area. 

August 2009

The service we received at the Bell was friendly, efficient and informal. The pub is the hub of the community and offered good quality evening meals and a very good value Sunday Lunch. We could have had breakfast there but decided not to as we wanted to get going. The stable rooms were clean and tastefully decorated and had everything we needed for a comfortable and enjoyable stay.

August 2009

Very peaceful location, in small village. Lovely big, comfortable room and nice bathroom. Had a great evening meal in pub restaurant. Staff were very friendly. 

August 2009

Booked for our wedding anniversary - fantastic experience - what made it special was the customer service, the staff were fantastically welcoming, not to mention the lovely Dexter that greeted us every morning. Very friendly locals in particular Barry - wonderful gentleman that gave us some fantastic tips of where to visit - Fantastic breakfast and coffee - nothing was too much trouble.

July2009

We had a lovely stay here. The room and facilities were excellent. I loved the fact that we had a separate annex to the main building which made us feel very self contained and private. The decor was very tasteful adding to a very relaxing holiday feel. I would definitely recommend The Bell at Iden for a very comfortable and enjoyable stay, which is well located as a base from which to explore the local area.

 

 

 

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