The Lydden Bell

We were here overnight before getting the Euro tunnel and what a pleasant surprise this turned out to be! The room in the annexe was lovely; clean and beautifully warm. Instant hot water was a massive plus! The real surprise though was the food. It was truly excellent and really plentiful. Sarah and the other staff members were so attentive too. We will definitely return the next time we use the Tunnel.

We arrived late evening after a family funeral. The landlady had already called & emailed me with instructions for getting in the room which were spot on. Despite it being late we still managed to beat in the pub, they were friendly & couldn’t so enough to help. The room was warm, tastefully designed & the bed was super comfy. A great price with a lovely breakfast too. Will definitely go again.

We found this little gem to stay at whilst visiting family. Rooms were very comfortable clean and had everything you needed for an overnight stay. We had a table booked for dinner. Food was excellent, reasonably priced and the staff were brilliant despite them being left short staffed due to illness. We will use them again if down this way.

Absolutely lovely staff who are very attentive. The restaurant had great food and a nice atmosphere. The room had everything we needed - and was decorated really well. We loved that we could select from a full breakfast menu (including coffee/teas) and it was included in the price of our accommodation - as we had a strict budget for our trip this really helped. My husband and I would definitely recommend staying/eating here! TIP - ask for a room farthest away from the road + make sure you eat your included breakfast at the restaurant!

Hidden little gem in a beautiful spot. Well appointed rooms in barn next-door. Very modern bathroom, but no loo roll holder…! We also couldn’t fathom how to open the window! In any case, comfortable bed and well deserved rest after a long journey. In the morning excellent breakfast with particularly good hash browns, served by a nice waitress.

A lovely English Pub in a rural setting. We were greeted by the bar staff and swiftly checked in and taken to our room. The room (3) was a converted barn with two similar rooms next door. The standard of decor, fittings and cleanliness was extremely high. After settling into our room we went to the bar for a drink and relaxed in the garden outside. We booked a table for dinner which, was a wise move as it was busy, even for a Wednesday. There are no printed menus, it is displayed on chalk boards above and in the large fireplace. The food we ordered was of excellent quality and good sized portions. After a good night’s sleep in the comfortable beds, we went for breakfast. There is a table for juices and cereals, if you wish. As we were travelling on the Continent, we went for the ‘Full English’. It was a feast, we had coffee to compliment which was very nice. We only stayed one night but, The Lydden Bell has left a lasting good impression on us. A very well done to all the team for making our stay so enjoyable and flawless. I would thoroughly recommend this pub for a stay and the great food.