1 / 8The Bell Inn
Peterborough, Cambridgeshire
Yes. Dogs can stay overnight, up to 2 dogs per room.
The Bell Inn stands on the Great North Road in Stilton, a 15th century coaching inn with 23 rooms, one AA Rosette and dogs welcome in the Bar.
Stilton gave the cheese its name, and The Bell Inn helped give it its fame: a 15th century coaching inn standing on the Great North Road with 23 individually styled rooms. This dog friendly inn sits in a Cambridgeshire village ringed by gentle countryside, and dogs are welcome in the Bar.
Two dogs can come at most, and the welcome runs to treats and a comfy bed; gourmet doggy meals get a mention on the inn's pages, so ask what they involve when you book. The rooms blend period charm with modern comforts, each one styled differently, though the inn does not state which of the 23 rooms take dogs, so it is worth asking as you book.
The Bar welcomes dogs, and the pub classics on the bar menu are eaten there. For a table with your dog, the inn asks you to select pet-friendly dining. The restaurant proper is candlelit, with elevated menus and one AA Rosette behind them, and food is served all day.
This is a four star inn, its rooms stocked with Harrogate botanicals and luxury biscuits, and a Deluxe Afternoon Tea of finger sandwiches, scones and mini patisseries that needs reserving in advance. Great Fen and the Last of the Meres Trail, a Wildpack walk, lies 4.5 miles off for the dog.
Facts checked October 2026 from the hotel's own website. Details can change, so please confirm anything important, especially the dog rules, with the hotel before you book.
At a Glance: Dogs
- Rooms for dogs
- The hotel doesn't say
- Dogs per room
- Up to 2
- Size or breed limits
- The hotel doesn't say
- Dog fee
- £20 per night
- Left alone in the room
- The hotel doesn't say
- In the bar
- Welcome
- In the lounge
- The hotel doesn't say
- Eating with your dog
- In a dog friendly dining area
- In the grounds
- The hotel doesn't say
- Dog extras
- Treats, dog beds and a dog menu
- Walks from the door
- The hotel doesn't say
- Nearest dog friendly beach
- None within 20 miles
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For You
- Eating and drinking
- Afternoon tea. 1 AA Rosette
- Rooms
- Suites
- Children
- Children welcome
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Bell Inn dog friendly?
Yes. Dogs can stay overnight, up to 2 dogs per room. This comes from The Bell Inn's own website. Details can change, so check with the hotel when you book.
How many dogs can I bring to The Bell Inn?
Up to 2 dogs per room.
Is there a charge for dogs at The Bell Inn?
£20 per night.
Can I eat with my dog at The Bell Inn?
You can eat with your dog in a dog friendly dining area. Dogs are welcome in the bar.
Can I leave my dog in the room at The Bell Inn?
The hotel doesn't say whether dogs can be left alone in the room, so check with the hotel when you book.
Are there dog walks near The Bell Inn?
Dog friendly walks on Wildpack within 5 miles include Great Fen and the Last of the Meres Trail (4.5 miles).
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