Is The Bell Inn dog friendly?

Yes. Dogs can stay overnight. 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?

The hotel doesn't say how many dogs you can bring, so check with the hotel when you book.

Can I eat with my dog at The Bell Inn?

The hotel doesn't say where you can eat with your dog, so check with the hotel when you book. 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 Knettishall Heath Breckland Circuit (4.1 miles).

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The Bell Inn

Name: The Bell Inn
Address: The Bell Inn, The Street, Rickinghall, Diss, Suffolk (no postcode published), Rickinghall, Suffolk, GB

Rickinghall, Suffolk

Yes. Dogs can stay overnight.

A former 17th century coaching inn in Rickinghall, North Suffolk, with a dog friendly bar, dog treats and beers, and a station for muddy paws.

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The Bell Inn began life as a 17th century coaching inn and is now a country inn in the peaceful village of Rickinghall, in North Suffolk, full of history and period features. It won Pub of the Year 2024 at the Velvet Food & Drink Awards, and this dog friendly inn is proud to offer a dog friendly bar area and accommodation, so four-legged friends come too.

Dogs are welcome to stay overnight. The inn has eight woodland themed bedrooms on the first floor, from The Owl, a spacious king above the bar with original features, to The Hedgehog in the newer part, with a bath. A new dog cleaning station is there for muddy paws after a countryside walk. The Bell doesn't state which of its rooms take dogs or how many may share, so cover that when you call to book.

Downstairs, the bar is dog friendly, with local guest ales, craft lagers, a gin shelf, board games and cosy corners, and there are treats and even dog beers for your four-legged friend while you enjoy a drink. Dogs are asked to stay on their lead at all times. The Bell doesn't say if a dog may come into the a la carte restaurant with you, so ask about a table there; the kitchen works with local farmers and producers, and breakfast is served seven days a week.

A coffee morning with homemade cake runs every Wednesday, and children have a playground and sandpit outside. The Bell sits just off the A143 between Bury St. Edmunds and Diss, and Knettishall Heath Breckland Circuit, from Wildpack's walks, is 4.1 miles from Rickinghall for a good long walk with 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: The hotel doesn't say
Size or breed limits: The hotel doesn't say
Dog fee: £5 per stay
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: The hotel doesn't say
In the grounds: The hotel doesn't say
Dog extras: Treats and a dog wash
Walks from the door: The hotel doesn't say
Nearest dog friendly beach: None within 20 miles

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Parking: Free parking
Children: Children welcome
Awards: Pub of the Year 2024 at the Velvet Food & Drink Awards

Frequently Asked Questions

Is The Bell Inn dog friendly?
Yes. Dogs can stay overnight. 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?
The hotel doesn't say how many dogs you can bring, so check with the hotel when you book.
Is there a charge for dogs at The Bell Inn?
£5 per stay.
Can I eat with my dog at The Bell Inn?
The hotel doesn't say where you can eat with your dog, so check with the hotel when you book. 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 Knettishall Heath Breckland Circuit (4.1 miles).