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.
Oare Marshes Nature Reserve - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
Mote Park - 7 min drive - 7.4 km
Leeds Castle - 16 min drive - 17.6 km
River Thames - 23 min drive - 24.6 km
Getting around
Aylesford Station - 4 min drive
London (SEN-Southend) - 78 min drive
Restaurants
The Bush - 3 min drive
The Running Horse (Harvester) - 2 min drive
The Little Gem - 3 min drive
The Oak - 5 min drive
Malta Inn Beefeater - 3 min drive
About this property
The Lower Bell
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.
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Host will greet you
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Payment types
Important information
You need to know
Property # 11547521
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
Frequently asked questions
Is The Lower Bell pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at The Lower Bell?
As of 20 June 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Lower Bell on 29 June 2026 start from NZ$161, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
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 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Oare Marshes Nature Reserve and within 3 miles (5 km) of Cobtree Manor Park and Bridgewood Manor Day Spa. Kent Life and Buckmore Park Karting are also within 3 miles (5 km).
The Lower Bell Reviews
Reviews
8.0
Very good
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
A very nice quiet hotel, with excellent food, comfortable bed and a good hot shower.
Michael
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Verified
8/10 Good
David
7 August 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
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Andrew
11 September 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Nice pub, nice rooms
Andrew
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
P
30 October 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
Verified
8/10 Good
Faheem
14 February 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
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
Verified
10/10 Excellent
D
19 December 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Cosy little room
Lovely convenient stay, plenty of parking, comfy room, nice shower, will stay again.
the bed was amazingly snug and comfy - A beautiful end to a day of walking!
joanne
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
BALDWIN
17 August 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
Verified
8/10 Good
Anthony
7 September 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
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Petr
15 June 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
Verified
8/10 Good
James
20 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Fairly good, a bit out of the way but very reasonably priced. Kitchen wasn't serving, unfortunately, which is too bad.
James
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
David
16 September 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
Verified
2/10 Terrible
Dave
6 December 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
Warm snug, comfortable and warm on freezing night. Appreciated smiling welcome
Sue
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
LESLIE
7 June 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
Verified
8/10 Good
Simon
21 August 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Review
The hotel was amazing it was clean and comfy, I only stayed for 1 night, the only problem with my room was there was no where to sit and work other then on the bed, a corner desk would fix that when I had a shower and turned the heat up there was no real way to turn it down and they didn’t do food other then pizza but there is a place to eat 5 minutes walk, the staff was amazingly friendly the room was clean the bed was comfy
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
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Sonia
28 September 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
Verified
8/10 Good
Christine
29 September 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Room was very cold and the heated towel rail didn't work,
But a comfortable bed.