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The Five Bells Inn, Upwell

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5.0
out of 5
Cambridgeshire » Upwell
Sleeps 21
Hot Tub
Bedrooms: 9
Bathrooms: 8

The Five Bells Inn is a converted pub in Upwell, Norfolk that sleeps 21 guests across multiple buildings. This former village pub makes an excellent group booking with nine bedrooms and eight bathrooms spread between the main house and two annexes. The property features a games room with pool table, air hockey and table tennis plus an eight-person sauna pod and hot tub in the enclosed garden.

Upwell sits in the Norfolk countryside near the Cambridgeshire border. This peaceful village location offers easy access to both counties while maintaining a quiet rural setting perfect for group gatherings.

The main house contains six bedrooms including family rooms and super-king zip-link beds.

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About The Five Bells Inn

The Five Bells Inn is a converted pub in Upwell, Norfolk that sleeps 21 guests across multiple buildings. This former village pub makes an excellent group booking with nine bedrooms and eight bathrooms spread between the main house and two annexes. The property features a games room with pool table, air hockey and table tennis plus an eight-person sauna pod and hot tub in the enclosed garden.

Upwell sits in the Norfolk countryside near the Cambridgeshire border. This peaceful village location offers easy access to both counties while maintaining a quiet rural setting perfect for group gatherings.

The main house contains six bedrooms including family rooms and super-king zip-link beds. Two separate annexes provide additional accommodation with one super-king bedroom and one family room. Eight ensuite bathrooms serve the property along with ground floor facilities. The open-plan living space includes kitchen, dining area, sitting room and bar.

Wisbech lies 6.5 miles away (15 minutes) offering Peckover House and Garden. King's Lynn sits 18.9 miles distant (25 minutes) with historic attractions. Fenland Aviation Museum provides group entertainment nearby. Local shops and pubs are within walking distance.

This converted pub combines original features with modern group facilities. Perfect for celebrations, reunions and corporate retreats. The Five Bells Inn delivers exceptional space and entertainment for large parties.

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What Guests Love

What do previous guests think about their group stay at The Five Bells Inn

Spacious accommodation for 21

Nine bedrooms and eight bathrooms across main house and two annexes provide excellent space for large groups.

Games room entertainment

Pool table, air hockey and table tennis keep everyone entertained whatever the weather brings.

Hot tub and sauna relaxation

Eight-person sauna pod and hot tub in enclosed garden offer perfect relaxation after busy days.

Perfect for celebrations

Former pub setting with bar area creates ideal atmosphere for birthdays, anniversaries and special occasions.

Excellent group facilities

Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining and sitting areas brings large groups together comfortably.

Rural Norfolk location

Peaceful village setting provides countryside tranquillity whilst remaining accessible to nearby towns and attractions.

Getting To The Five Bells Inn

Find your way to your perfect countryside retreat

By Car

To reach The Five Bells Inn by car, follow the A1101 through Upwell village centre. The property is easily located in the heart of the village with ample off-road parking for multiple vehicles upon arrival.

By Train

For those travelling by rail, the nearest station is Downham Market, approximately 12 miles away. From there, it's a straightforward taxi journey through the Norfolk countryside to your group accommodation.

Ample off-road parking for multiple cars
Downham Market station (12 miles)
Located in Upwell village centre

Group Attractions & More Nearby

Stuff for larger groups and families to try!

Peckover House and Garden
Distance: 6.5 miles
PE13 1JR
Wisbech & Fenland Museum
Distance: 6.5 miles
PE13 1ES
Fenland and West Norfolk Aviation Museum
Distance: 8 miles
PE14 0BT
Upwell Village Walk
Distance: 0.2 miles
PE14 9AA
Well Creek Walking Route
Distance: 0.5 miles
PE14 9AB
Norfolk Countryside Paths
Distance: 1 mile
PE14 9AC
Upwell Village Shop
Distance: 0.1 miles
PE14 9AA
Wisbech Town Centre
Distance: 6.5 miles
PE13 1AB
Tesco Superstore Wisbech
Distance: 7 miles
PE13 2RX
Local Bus Service
Distance: 0.2 miles
PE14 9AA
Taxi Services
Distance: 0.1 miles
PE14 9AA
Car Rental Wisbech
Distance: 6.5 miles
PE13 1ES
Peckover House and Garden
Distance: 6.5 miles
PE13 1JR
Wisbech & Fenland Museum
Distance: 6.5 miles
PE13 1ES
Fenland and West Norfolk Aviation Museum
Distance: 8 miles
PE14 0BT
Upwell Village Walk
Distance: 0.2 miles
PE14 9AA
Well Creek Walking Route
Distance: 0.5 miles
PE14 9AB
Norfolk Countryside Paths
Distance: 1 mile
PE14 9AC
Upwell Village Shop
Distance: 0.1 miles
PE14 9AA
Wisbech Town Centre
Distance: 6.5 miles
PE13 1AB
Tesco Superstore Wisbech
Distance: 7 miles
PE13 2RX
Local Bus Service
Distance: 0.2 miles
PE14 9AA
Taxi Services
Distance: 0.1 miles
PE14 9AA
Car Rental Wisbech
Distance: 6.5 miles
PE13 1ES

Is The Five Bells Inn Right For Your Group

Discover why this cottage is the one for your party or family reunion...

For Families
The games room provides excellent entertainment with pool table, air hockey and table tennis. Board games are available for quieter moments. The enclosed garden offers safe outdoor space for children to play. Cot and highchair are provided for younger guests making this suitable for multi-generational family groups.
Groups Will Love...
The games room stands out as the star group feature with professional pool table, air hockey table and table tennis. This dedicated entertainment space keeps large groups occupied during any weather. The room connects to the main living area creating perfect flow for socialising and tournaments between friends.
Pet Friendly
The Five Bells Inn operates a strict no-pets policy across all accommodation areas. This includes the main house, both annexes and all outdoor spaces including the garden and hot tub area. The property is not suitable for guests wishing to bring dogs, cats or any other animals during their stay.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at The Five Bells Inn

The Crown Lodge Hotel

Located 0.6 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: PE14 9AF

The Five Bells Outwell

Located 2.1 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: PE14 8PE

Rose & Crown Wisbech

Located 6.5 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: PE13 1ES

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about The Five Bells Inn

How many people can stay at The Five Bells Inn?
The property sleeps 21 guests across nine bedrooms in the main house and two separate annexes. Eight ensuite bathrooms and additional ground floor facilities serve all guests comfortably.
What entertainment facilities are available for groups?
The games room features pool table, air hockey and table tennis for indoor entertainment. The enclosed garden contains an eight-person sauna pod and hot tub for relaxation.
Is The Five Bells Inn pet friendly?
No, pets are not permitted at this property. The accommodation operates a strict no-pets policy across all buildings and outdoor areas.
What cooking facilities are provided for large groups?
The kitchen includes gas range oven, industrial microwave, large fridge freezer and dishwasher. An indoor barbecue provides additional cooking options for group meals and entertaining.
How is the accommodation arranged across the buildings?
The main house contains six bedrooms, open-plan living areas and games room. Two separate annexes each provide one additional bedroom with ensuite facilities for extra privacy.
What parking is available for group bookings?
Ample off-road parking accommodates multiple vehicles for large group stays. The property provides convenient parking directly on-site for all guests' cars.
Are there shops and pubs within walking distance?
Local shops are just 0.1 miles away for essential supplies and groceries. The nearest pub sits 0.6 miles from the property for dining and drinks.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM allowing time for thorough property preparation. Check-out is required by 10:00 AM to allow cleaning between group bookings.

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The Five Bells Inn Reviews

We had a brilliant stay at the Five Bells Inn in Upwell for a reunion of 12 old college friends. The place is fantastic and was perfect for a big group. We particularly enjoyed the golf and F1 simulators, which added a lot of fun to the weekend. Lou, Chris and Tracey were all incredibly welcoming and went above and beyond to make sure our stay was as comfortable and enjoyable as possible. We all had a great time and would highly recommend the Five Bells Inn to anyone looking for somewhere special for a group getaway or reunion.
Matthew
The novelty of staying in a pub was fabulous. It has the feel of an actual working pub, and is very well equipped. Lots to do games, sauna, hot tub, and F1 cars were a great addition. Really good for a social weekend with family and friends.
We have made some family memories, the whole place was amazing, Tracey was ... We have made some family memories, the whole place was amazing, Tracey was extremely helpful and thorough, would highly recommend a visit to anyone, we hope to be back again soon
Kathryn
This is such a brilliant group place to stay, perfect for a weekend big birthday with friends and family, aged from 12 weeks to 50. There are loads of different spaces but the party bar is great to come together in, and all the bedrooms are excellent so nobody gets a bad one. We made loads of use of the outside facilities too, and the real star is the industrial kitchen for a group of 21 that makes ALL the difference. Highly recommended.
Caroline
Great place for a friends gathering Clean and so much space
Louise
From start to finish The Five Bells Inn did not disappoint. It was a great place to celebrate my Dad's 90th birthday, with plenty to do for a family of 13 adults and 2 little ones. So much space and different areas for everyone to have their own space and take part in the numerous activities available. The social areas were all very comfortable, as were the bedroomsensuites. Communication prior to our stay was great, we were helped with many recommendations for places to eat & takeaways. Lou and Tracy were friendly & helpful. The whole group thoroughly enjoyed the few days we spent at Five Bells, we would highly recommend this property to other groups. 5 stars for The Five Bells
Joseph
We had such a wonderful time at The Five Bells over Christmas and wanted to share our experience on behalf of our entire group. The facilities were fantastic, with plenty of space to wander around and explore. The hot tub and sauna were particular highlights, and the property was beautifully decorated for Christmas. The bedrooms were very clean with comfortable beds and good bathrooms, and we loved the variety of activities available for all ages, from the games room to the F1 simulator. The host was excellent very attentive, explained everything clearly, and did a great job maintaining the property and ensuring we felt welcome throughout our stay. The enthusiasm from our group speaks for itself we received comments ranging from fantastic facilities to two very enthusiastic thumbs up to absolutely lovely and I had a fabulous time! Were so impressed that were already thinking ahead and discussing the possibility of booking again Thank you for such a memorable Christmas. We hope to return soon
Great place to stay for a big group of people. The sauna and hot tub an extra bonus and when the simulators are installed it will be even more amazing
Lesley
Just had 7 nights here with 16 family & friends. Five bells was perfect for our needs. Tracey was always available & very helpful if we needed anything. The house was in walking distance to a few pubs, restaurant , chip shop & shops. We all ate at The Crown Lodge who were very accommodating & provided a lovely Sunday lunch. The house was lovely with lots of facilities. We had pool, table tennis, air hockey, table football competitions! The kitchen was great, lots of equipment to make cooking easy either way so many. We spent evenings in the large bar area. The bedrooms are all roomy with comfy beds. The bathrooms & showers good & spotless. The sauna & hot tub also used & well kept with good toilet & shower. We would love to return
Carmel
We had a fab weekend celebrating as a family at the five bells inn. Tracey is a star & met us with the keys & showed us around whilst talking us through the things to know etc, all instructions were available in writing at the property but was good to hear & see these things in person. Everyone of us had a great time & used all of the facilities, enjoyed walks around the nearby villages & along the canal. Hot tub & sauna were well used over the weekend. We paid the extra for the karaoke & F1 cars which were also well used so worth the extra pounds. Having the large kitchen was awesome, however the ovens, the gas one in particular seemed to take a lot longer to cook anything than usual. All in all a great time was had by all in a wonderful property with plenty of space for us all, thank you
Michael
Communication from both Lou and Tracey was great. The place was amazing, clean, tidy we had a great stay would recommend.
Fantastic weekend with mix of ages from 15 to 81. Plenty to do inside and outside and the place was perfect for the family celebration.
Alison
Fantastic time away with work colleagues. Everything you could want. Thank you
Carolyn
We honestly couldn't believe the place an amazing weekend. Everything was there to make the stay the best we could have hoped for. The beds were so comfy, the showers were all great, the facilities were impeccable. The kitchen was fully equipped and allowed for large scale catering and the games room, complete with board games and quiz games etc. was fab. We used all the space and our multigenerational group aged 185 all had plenty to enjoy and keep them occupied. We LOVED every minute!
Shelley
Fantastic place to stay , perfect in everyway A group of 18 adults stayed for a long weekend away what better way to celebrate your Husbands 50th Birthday than having your own pub! A fantastic space for large groups the beds were amazing, some of the best nights sleep some guests had ever had! The Five Bells was spotlessly clean, and had everything you could think of the kitchen was amazing, the team were really informative and gave you all the info you needed We would defiantly go back
Linzie
What a fantastic stay we had at The Five Bells! Communication with the owners were first class. The rooms, facilities and all the toys were so much fun. We hired the F1 simulator games which were a real hit and a fantastic addition to the weekend. Id highly recommend anyone to stay here and we will certainly be booking again.
Lesley
Absolutely amazing property, ideal for larger groups to get together, would highly recommend
Photos don't even do it justice. It's ideal for a big group very spacious but was also very cosy on a chilly weekend. Rooms were very nicely done and no signs of wear and tear so it must have had a very thorough refurb since it's life as a working pub. All very clean. There's a main bar area, dining area and snug which are well layed out and worked really well. Cooking for 17 people in the fully operational commercial kitchen was a breeze. Would recommend, no doubt
Nicola Anne
Absolutely fantastic property exceeded our expectations. Beds were so comfy, the whole property was really clean honestly had the best weekend. Our only gripe would be the cost of the F1 machines at 250 I feel these were way to expensive but there was enough else to do that the children didn't even ask which was great.
Hayley
We had an amazing stay at the five bells for my husbands 40th birthday! A great place to get all the family together, with everything you could possibly need. Thank you for a great stay!
Jacqueline
We loved our stay here. There was everything you could possibly need for a stay, We made use of the games room loads and we loved the bar area, hot tub and sauna. Many thanks to Tracey for her help with showing us thro things too!! Were already planning a return trip
Shirley
Would highly recommend, we were a family of. 13, ages ranging from 10 75. We.were welcomed by lovely Tracey who showed us round and explained where and how things worked. Plenty of comfortable places to sit. The games room and pool table were a great hit as well as.the hot tub and sauna. Couldn't find fault with anything, very clean,.great bedrooms,.comfortable beds,kitchen fully equiped. Recommend the local butchers where we got some tasty meat.for a bbq.
We were a party of ten who had an brilliant stay at The Five Bells. It was very spacious and different to anywhere we have stopped before. The bar area, the games room and the kitchen were all excellent and the outdoor space very well used. The bedrooms were all a good size and very comfortable. We would highly recommend this property.
An ideal property in an ideal location for interesting days out. Very wellequipped, clean and well maintained.
The property was excellent better then description, we were a family group to celebrate anniversary so different ages, there was plenty of space in bar and games room, everyone enjoyed inside and outside areas. The hot tub and sauna was great especially as we had good weather. The property was clean and well stocked with everything we needed. The annex was useful as had 2 members of group who struggle with stairs, both rooms in the annex had ensuites. The beds in all the rooms were spacious and rooms had plenty of space. An excellent property and look forward to going again.
Debbie
Perfect place to stay for our family. It was a 50th Birthday Celebration, there was plenty for everyone to do inside and out. The games room, snooker table and hot tub were well used. The house was very well equipped for cooking and dining. The bedrooms were light, clean and comfy and everything had been well thought out. Lou was a fabulous host meeting us on arrival and showing us round. Great weekend, Thank you
The pictures dont do this place justice! Absolutely incredible property with fantastic facilities. Our party ranged from 10 months old to 70 years old and everybody enjoyed themselves. The property was exceptionally clean which was lovely seeing as we had crawling babies, everyone who stayed also commented on how comfortable the beds were and what a homely feel the place had. Communication before our arrival was fantastic and nothing was too much trouble. We are already looking at potentially booking for Christmas time!
Gillian
It would be helpful to have more, simple information re the Formula 1 games. The fire alarm went off at 4.30a.m. Luckily, one of our party was able to turn this off after we had checked everywhere. Could there be instructions in the booklet if there is a false alarm? Some new cooking pots and pans would be good.
Really well thought out accomodation and stunning property the feeling of the pub is all around, pool table is well located and makes for social evenings. Family of 20 of us stayed for a 40th birthday weekend and something for all age groups
This property was fantastic. Very spacious, clean, great character with keeping the original pub feel. Rooms light, airy and beds really comfortable. We used it for team building, so all the table games etc, went really well. We go to different large houses most years and would definitely like to use this one again. It was perfect for what we wanted
50th birthday celebrations off to the perfect start when we arrived to be met by Tracey who gave us the guided tour . Everything was spotless and as described. Everything you could want for a weekend away is at hand . Clearly a lot of thought has gone into making the Five Bells the perfect rental. We especially enjoyed the hot tub .
Eleanor
A beautiful, well equipped property. Plenty of cutlery, crockery and glasses. 2 kettles, 2 microwaves, 2 large fridge and a large freezer. The very fast dishwasher & ice machine were brilliant, also washer, dryer and iron for those who wanted such things. Availability of high chair and cot was great. Games room was a hit. We set up a table with a jigsaw and another with crafts and colouring things for the children for the week and it was not in the way as property is vast. Craft and colouring things brought from home. Beds comfy, and rooms very nicely decorated, all having a hairdryer and shampoo & conditioner. Plenty of parking. Hot tub and sauna were fab. Downsides, showers upstairs went cold if more than one being used, toilet in one annexe didn't flush well. One bedroom is not ensuite, but we used the toilet at the bottom of the stairs during the night & the shower in the changing room so that we had our own space. All things considered, the pluses far outweigh the negatives and it's a great place for a big family holiday. Would highly recommend. Also, Tracey, the manager, was friendly, helpful and accommodating as some of our group arrived earlier than planned.
Melanie
Have just come back and celebrated my 50th with 15 friends and family, what a gem of a place. Plenty for everyone to do, the facilities are amazing plenty of utensils plates etc. we cooked a Sunday roast for 16, the kitchen was very well equipped. Nobody had any negatives the rooms are plenty big enough and clean. Would definitely recommend and would return again. The hot tub and sauna and a plus, the garden area would be fantastic in the summer. Thank you Tracey for running through everything with us.
This was such a great place we stayed over Christmas and it was so comfortable for everyone. The Christmas decorations were lovely. Tracy was a great help for anything we needed. I would definitely recommend.
Claire
I have just spent a week in this wonderful place celebrating my 70th birthday. Me and my family, all 21 of us are still talking about how amazing it was. All boxes were ticked, truly. Thank you Lou for meeting us on the first day, it was like Christmas when we walked into the pub. The karaoke was brilliant and the F1 simulators were much enjoyed. Every room had the most comfortable bed. Thank you Tracey for looking after us, always there at our beckon call when needed. The sauna and steam room were the icing on the cake for us. What a treat to relax a week before Xmas. My brother in law loves cooking and he said the kitchen was to die for. None of us could fault the place. Thank you also to Sykes Cottages who were most helpful when I had any queries. I whole heartedly recommend The Five Bells Inn and will look to return again in the future.
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