Aylesford is home to The Lower Bell. Maidstone Museum and Hazlitt Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Leeds Castle and The Friars. Buckmore Park Karting and Kent Life are also worth visiting.
What's nearby
Kent Life - 3 min drive - 3.3 km
The Friars - 5 min drive - 3.4 km
Mote Park - 6 min drive - 7.0 km
Maidstone Hospital - 7 min drive - 8.1 km
Leeds Castle - 11 min drive - 14.2 km
Getting around
Aylesford Station - 4 min drive
London (SEN-Southend) - 78 min drive
Restaurants
The Little Gem - 3 min drive
Malta Inn Beefeater - 3 min drive
Subway - 6 min drive
Sherwood Oak - 5 min drive
The Butchers Block - 4 min drive
About this property
The Lower Bell
Apartment in Aylesford with restaurant and bar/lounge
Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free apartment building has a bar/lounge and a business centre. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include conference space and wedding services. Each apartment offers daily housekeeping and a separate bedroom.
The Lower Bell offers 4 accommodations. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.
Amenities
Parking included
Free WiFi
Restaurant
Bar
Housekeeping
Business services
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
The host will greet guests on arrival
Access methods
Host will greet you
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Payment types at the property
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
Frequently asked questions
Is The Lower Bell pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at The Lower Bell?
Self-parking and extended parking are free at this property.
What time is check-in at The Lower Bell?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM.
What time is check-out at The Lower Bell?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is The Lower Bell located?
Situated in Aylesford, this apartment building is within 3 miles (5 km) of Cobtree Manor Park, Bridgewood Manor Day Spa and Buckmore Park Karting. Kent Life and The Friars are also within 3 miles (5 km).
The Lower Bell Reviews
Reviews
7.8
Good
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Value for money, convient location close to motorway links but still quiet and pleasant stay, the bed mattress was a little hard for me which was only issue.
Faheem
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
8/10 Good
Gary
12 Aug, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Nice stay, good price, staff friendly
Gary
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
D
19 Dec, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Cosy little room
Lovely convenient stay, plenty of parking, comfy room, nice shower, will stay again.
D
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Andrew
11 Sept, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
A very nice quiet hotel, with excellent food, comfortable bed and a good hot shower.
Michael
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
8/10 Good
David
7 Aug, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Friendly people, comfortable rooms and bed. Second stay there, will stay again
David
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
BALDWIN
17 Aug, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Would stay again
Had a great couple of nights here . Friendly staff good beer and in right place for me. Room was nice for the price. Only downside no food but a diner was close by that fulfilled my needs
BALDWIN
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
2/10 Terrible
Dave
6 Dec, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Nice room no restaurant when I was there
Very basic check in, only had pizza on offer even though booking information said restaurant on site
Dave
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
P
30 Oct, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
stay was just what needed, nice comfy room, easy access to and from area needed to get back to. Food well cooked, this not my first stay here
P
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
8/10 Good
David
16 Sept, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Lovely accommodation, comfy and spacious with everything required. Beds great.
Within feet of very busy road so expect road noise inside and out.
David
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
8/10 Good
Anthony
7 Sept, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
It was a comfortable 2 night stay. A better menu would have made for an excellent stay.
Anthony
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
LESLIE
7 Jun, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Lovely place
Me and my wife and 2 grandchildren stayed in the house it was clean and looked good the only problem was there was no sponges or dish cloths to wash dishes but we enjoyed our stay
LESLIE
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Petr
15 Jun, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The inn is in the middle of nowhere but the rooms are cozy & the pub is great. Strong wifi signal adds a lot of value as well.
Petr
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Sonia
28 Sept, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We had to book at the last minute due to an emergency family vist in the area,Tracey who greeted us on a late arrival was very friendly and went out of her way to get us some food as the kitchen was closed when we arrived,it was much appreciated.lovely grounds to sit in on the outside and in.we had a dinner the next evening at Mickys dinner just 10 min up the road wich was recommended to us,nice friendly staff and nice food.
Sonia
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
8/10 Good
Christine
29 Sept, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Room was very cold and the heated towel rail didn't work,
But a comfortable bed.
A very convenient place to stay near Maidstone. Easy to find. My later arrival was easily accommodated and the stay was quiet and comfortable. A comfortable bed and a good shower highlighted my stay. Car parking is close and plentiful. Basic stay with NO breakfast but a food menu is available for the evening meal.
Neil
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
8/10 Good
Andrew
7 Mar, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Walk from your room straight in to the pub.
Andrew
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Steve
3 May, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Had to leave the key for the room in the door, as the main building was locked up when I left. Not a big drama though
Steve
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
David
8 Aug, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Comfortable bed, friendly staff, lovely pub. Some background traffic noise as near to a major road. Liquid soap and shower gel provided but why no small bar of soap for washing your hands.
David
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
8/10 Good
Garry
28 Jul, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Twin Ensuite room
Had a nice night's stay in a twin bedroom ensuite. Very clean with decent furniture and towels. The ensuite could do with a bit of attention; the temperature control for the shower needs loosening off as it was very hard to change the very hot setting it was stuck on (Scalding). The extractor fan didn't work either. Could do with a fan when the weather is hot as room got very stuffy and hot during the night. Overall a very pleasant stay.
Garry
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
6/10 Okay
Tracey
6 Sept, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
OK
Staff were helpful & friendly. Rooms were at the back of the pub in a converted out building. Small, nicely decorated, bed comfortable but they must have a damp problem. The rooms really smell damp. Which is a shame as they were reasonably priced.
It’s was okay but the price was different to the website ?
Sampson
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
8/10 Good
Leanne
7 Sept, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Would probably stay again
Clean enough for us but not hotel standard. Small room so the slanted roof did make getting in bed slightly difficult. Towels, bedding, shampoo, shower gel and tea/coffee supplied. Staff were friendly. It is quiet loud in the evening with people outside and with traffic in the morning. They do not do breakfast despite it stating that they do on their website, inconvenient but we found a diner nearby. Large car park but was very full, we had to park elsewhere until pub was almost closing.