Bells Hotel
Coleford, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom · 3 Star Hotel
Dogs In The Bar
Onsite Garden
No Weight LimitBells Hotel Dog Friendly Review
Bells Hotel holds a disappointing D Roch Rank. At £15 per dog per night the charge buys little provision: no dog bed, no food or water bowls, no treats and no poo bags, so you arrive with everything. Only some rooms are dog friendly, so book early.
You may not leave your dog alone in the room at any point, so plan your days around keeping the dog with you or someone staying behind, and there is no dog sitting service to cover the gaps. The dining room is off limits to dogs, and staff are not trained for canine guests.
This suits an owner who wants their dog at their side throughout, happy to bring their own kit and never leave the room unattended, and who values the run of the bar, lounge, terrace and garden over any in-room extras. A warm enough welcome let down by the basics.
Roch Score: 17/77. This hotel does not meet the Roch Dog Friendly Standard. This hotel has been evaluated, ranked and reviewed using the Roch Standard, the world’s first dog friendly standard for the hotel industry. We gathered data directly from the hotel and benchmarked it against thousands of other hotels to accurately and fairly derive its rank.
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This hotel was last certified on 16 August 2026.
Bells Hotel With Your Dog · Pet Policy
Is Bells Hotel dog friendly?
Bells Hotel welcomes dogs, and we have independently assessed and listed it against the Roch Dog Friendly Standard, where it holds a Rank D rating. It does not meet every minimum requirement of the Standard, so it sits below our top-rated dog friendly hotels; the review above explains what a stay is actually like with a dog.
Is there a pet fee at Bells Hotel?
Yes. Bells Hotel charges a pet fee of £15 per dog per night. There is no additional deposit. It is always worth confirming the current pet fee when you book, as charges can change from time to time.
How many dogs can stay per room at Bells Hotel?
Up to 2 dogs are permitted per room at Bells Hotel, which makes it a practical choice for households travelling with more than one dog. It is always worth confirming the details with the hotel when you book.
Is there a weight limit for dogs at Bells Hotel?
No. Bells Hotel has no weight limit, so dogs of every size are welcome. From the smallest lap dog to the largest breed, your dog's size will never stand between you and a room.
Where are dogs allowed in Bells Hotel?
Dogs are welcome in several public areas at Bells Hotel, including the bar, terrace, lounge and garden. We would always suggest keeping your dog on a lead and settled in these shared spaces, out of courtesy to other guests.
Is Bells Hotel pet-friendly?
Bells Hotel welcomes dogs. We hold no confirmation that it accepts cats or other animals, so check with the hotel before bringing any pet other than a dog. Our independent assessment gives it a Rank D rating.
Are pets allowed at Bells Hotel?
Yes. Bells Hotel allows dogs to stay. There is no weight limit, so size is not a barrier. Tell the hotel you are travelling with your dog when you book, so they can prepare the right room for you both.
What is the pet policy at Bells Hotel?
The pet policy at Bells Hotel covers the essentials: a pet fee of £15 per dog per night applies, up to 2 dogs per room, no weight limit and dogs welcome in the bar, terrace, lounge and garden. There is no additional deposit. Every detail here comes from the hotel's own independently verified assessment under the Roch Dog Friendly Standard.