The Bell Hotel - Winslow, Buckinghamshire

Due to the Bell Hotel’s ghostly reputation, a full paranormal investigation was carried out with some unexpected and shocking results. When the investigators first arrived at the hotel, they caught a number of orbs on camera – which are generally accepted as being a manifestation of spirits. They also contacted two spirits, one named Angelina, the old housekeeper of the hotel, who was pushed down the stairs by Malcolm/Melvin, her former lover whose baby she was carrying. The investigators managed to contact Malcolm too, and they discovered that Malcolm was either a doctor or a butcher.

The investigators also used glass divination to communicate with the spirits. During this process, the glass spelt out the name ‘Samuels’, the name of the individual who owned and ran the establishment in 1845.

The team also made contact with a spirit girl, who hadn’t crossed over because she didn’t realise she was dead. She had been vainly trying to find her family and friends. They also made contact with a man named Marshall who had lost his horse, his best friend, because he couldn’t afford to pay the horses’ fees. Marshall didn’t want to cross over because he was afraid that if he did, he would never find his horse again.

Other ghostly experiences at the hotel include individuals having sudden and unexplained pain in one of their shoulders, as well as cold areas and glimpses of figures in rooms and hallways.

Brief History

Stagecoaches used to regularly call at the hotel on every day except Sundays – the ‘Regulators’ via Tring and the “Union” via Wendover, starting and finishing at the Bell Hotel. Since then the hotel has seen many, many visitors pass through its doors. A sign that used to hang at the hotel was found in 1976 and carefully restored. The sign alleges that the Bell Hotel used to be the venue for the Magistrates Court, with Petty Sessions being held every alternate Wednesday. Up until 1914, the Bell brewed its own beer right on the premises as they didn’t want to be tied to any commercial brewery or brand. Today, they remain a free house and they sell the beer that they choose.

About

The hotel has been refurbished throughout to an extremely high standard, without losing any of its traditional features or character – think oak beams, fireplaces and small doorways. All of the rooms as tastefully decorated, with colour coordinating furnishings and fittings. The Bell has all en-suite bedrooms, including 7 single bedrooms, 6 twin bedrooms, 3 family rooms, 3 executive rooms and 22 double bedrooms. Four of the bedrooms are suitable for disabled individuals. Some of the bedrooms have Jacuzzi baths, spa baths and four-poster beds.

The hotel also boasts a Carvery restaurant that is open on Wednesday and Thursday lunchtimes between the hours of 12 pm and 2 pm, and all day on a Sunday from 12 pm to 9 pm. Throughout the rest of the week, bar meals are available from an extensive bar menu, including sandwiches, soup, pate, salads, a number of hearty main courses and some tempting sweets.

Features

All bedrooms en-suite
Three family bedrooms
Options for room only, bed and breakfast, dinner bed and breakfast and weekend stays
Radio and television in each room
Tea and coffee making facilities
Trouser press
Telephone in each room
Hairdryer
Close to Buckingham and Milton Keynes
Well-behaved dogs are allowed to stay in the hotel for a price of £10.00

Things to do

The Bell Hotel is close to a number of counties, which makes it the perfect base for exploring the surrounding areas. Winslow itself is home to a number of cafes and shops, and if you travel a little bit further out there is plenty to see and do, including numerous art galleries and museums, a safari park, leisure and snow centres, a model village and a Silverstone racing circuit.

Room Tariff

Single rooms start from £45.00.
Double/Twin rooms start from £60.00, based on two people sharing.
Family rooms start from £75.00, based on four people sharing.
Executive rooms start from £80.00.

A single-occupancy fee is applicable if a single individual stays in a double/twin/family room. Prices do not include breakfast. Breakfast is available for an additional fee of £7.50 per person.