• A beautiful stretch of the river Thames where the water is so clear locals swim in summer. Riverside walks possible all the way to Henley and Marlow. Bikes available to borrow from reception to explore the local countryside.
• Where vintage cruisers and barge boats moor. Boat trips can be organised through reception, picking up from Hurley Lock.
• The ancient Hurley Priory was founded in 1086 and is a former Benedictine priory, located on the banks of the River Thames.
• The Brick Barn, a converted barn located opposite the main inn and off the car park has ten large bedrooms with enormous beds! The bedrooms are large enough for additional beds making them perfect for couples with children.
• Large chunky oak tables sitting under abundant apple trees, with access directly from the restaurant and views of the overgrown herbaceous boarders leading down to the wild meadow garden.
• At the end of the garden backing onto the farmland beyond, The Olde Bell is cultivating a wildflower meadow beneath the trees, with little grassy patches for picnics and secluded drinks.
• A hidden circular seating area amongst the trees with a giant central fire pit for private lunches and dinners.
• The main inn is the heartbeat of The Olde Bell, where the communal aspects of eating and drinking occur and where the restaurant, bar, reception, terrace and summer kitchen are. Within the 12th Century Inn there are 6 Main Inn Larger bedrooms and 5 Main Inn Smaller Bedrooms.
• With an enormous rotisserie, a kamado oven and an outdoor grill, The Olde Bell’s summer kitchen is like no other. Open in the warmer months on Saturday and Sunday when the sun shines.
• Across the lane from the main inn is the Tithe Barn, a 16th Century Tudor Barn with exposed beams and high ceilings. The barn has its own bar area and private courtyard with tall wild flowers. The barn is the largest of the spaces at The Olde Bell and is perfect for opulent celebrations.
• Under an ancient brick archway and through into a walled garden is The Olde Bell’s kitchen garden courtesy of Head Gardener Mandy Hill. Currently serving 30% of the inns fruit, herb and vegetable demand, with plans to increase to 50% by Summer 2012.
• To the back of the Tithe Barn are the 5 Tithe Barn bedrooms. Along with the Bell Lodge they are the smallest of the rooms at The Olde Bell. They open directly onto the barn’s lovely courtyard where each room has its own tables and chairs.
• A small overgrown courtyard nestled to the back of the Tithe Barn with little seating areas.
• The Olde Bell has a substantial private car park for all of its guests.
• The Bell Lodge bedrooms are the smallest of the rooms at The Olde Bell. Located in a one story building opposite the main inn.
• Attached to the Malt House, accessed through the far side of the building are the 6 cottage bedrooms with sloping roofs and exposed wooden beams.
• The Malt House’s private garden with a large terrace, a children’s orchard and The Olde Bell’s tennis court.
• An outdoor tennis court open to all guests – rackets available behind reception.
• The building adjacent to the main 12th century Inn is the Malt House – a Victorian building with hints of the arts and crafts style. The building has five gatherings spaces downstairs, including the Library, Oak Room, Drawing Room (with its own bar), Music Room (with grand piano) and Garden Room and 5 Malt House Larger bedrooms and 2 Malt House Smaller Bedrooms upstairs.

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