To be honest I had no real idea of what The Bell would be like when I booked it. The location was convenient for a function we were attending elsewhere. What a revelation, this place is amazing. You have to consider that the "project " is ongoing, but this doesn't impact on anything. The standards are great. Service, welcome and the whole experience was amazing. While entering the bedroom, the standard of which it had been decorated and furnished to was just way above what you could have expected. Only down side was that we were only staying the one night.
Thought we'd be staying in a room above the pub, so a little surprised that the rooms are converted barns at the back - but offered good amount of space. Wasn't plugged in to central heating so a little cold initially, but electric radiators in the room to plug in solved the problem. Evening menu was restricted to pizzas - a temporary measure we were told - but that wasn't too inconvenient as Rye is 5 mins drive away. It's almost got a camping feel as you open the door in the morning and see the lawn outside - definitely plan to go back.
A beautiful pub with lovely hosts. Incredibly stylish decor and a very pretty garden. A real hidden gem. Didn't eat whilst I was there but it looked (and smelled) very nice indeed.
The roast pork dinner I had was delicious, a huge lump.of pork and good selection of well cooked vegetables.
I have deducted one star because the precariously balanced, gigantic Yorkshire pudding full of gravy was so unsteady that, as soon as I touched it, it toppled over and cascaded gravy over the table. It tasted lovely but perhaps should be served less precariously.
I would eat there again but just be more cautious.
We just had a really lovely meal at The Bell, Iden which included starters, main meal and a gorgeous surprise, chocolate mousse birthday cake, with singing to accompany it. Great service from all the staff, especially from Jodie.
Always good to arrive a little earlier and have a pre dinner drink in the cosy snug area with log burner, while listening to jazz music. 😊.
Came over for a week holiday from Guernsey, catching up with family. Spent the week eating out and feeling quite disappointed with the quality of the food. However, I had a lamb curry here and it was probably the best curry I have ever eaten. I had bacalava for desert and that was sensational too. The food, wine and hospitality was faultless 100/100! Highly recommend!
Amazing food. The wraps are divine, and the vine leaf starters and baba ganoush are delicious.
The young barmen were so attentive and helpful. 10/10 for service!! Very cute pub dog! The beer garden was disappointing.
Christopher James Szymkowicz
+5
Very dog friendly, unique and interesting Pub with B&B. Great stay
My husband used to visit the beautiful Village of Iden when he was a kid and whenever we are down that way we always pop to Iden and visit the Bell.
Tried to book a room on numerous occasions but it was always booked up.
Finally managed to book a weekend away in January this year and it was absolutely fantastic.
Lovely accommodation and fully equipped with everything you need to make your stay comfortable.
Vic who runs the Bell inn is a brilliant host and really made myself, husband and our Dog feel very welcome and we enjoyed our stay so much that we booked again for the husbands birthday and have just returned from another fantastic weekend.
Will definitely be back again soon
Turned Around by new Ownership. Nice cosey interior, Very Expensive drinks with Real Ale costing £5 a pint and Guinness over £5.50.
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