The Five Bells, Eastry

We chose this quirky place for its vicinity to Dover, Walmer and Deal Castles which we planned on visiting. The reception we received was so welcoming. Mary, the Landlady showed us to our room and the facilities available. The room was very clean and of a good size above the bar. There was coffee, tea bags, milk and fruit available in the room. I particularly like the shower unit. The staff were jolly, attentive and engaging. Emily was energetic and proactive. At breakfast time, I asked for an omelette which was not on the menu and to my delight Andy cooked it for me. The following breakfast, Andy set out our table with margarine which I had requested, instead of butter and a bowl of fruits. The staff worked well as a team. If you want somewhere friendly and welcoming, where you feel you’re in a community and with peace and quiet, this is just the place. Thanks to Mary, Emily, Leone, Andy, Josh who looked after us very well.

Great stay at the Five Bells. We felt very looked after during our stay - our room and bathrooms were comfortable and clean, all the staff were really thoughtful and helpful and the breakfast was impressive. It had a lovely welcoming feel to it which can be missing in many other places. Would recommend.

Parking was available outside the Five Bells and in a couple of spaces reserved for B&B Guests.

Lovely clean rooms with character - Mary and her team were very friendly and helpful Comfy bed Set in a lovely little village close to all major routes

Nice old English pub could do with some new furniture and food is cheap and tastes cheap the crisps were really nice though. Thanks

Friendly staff, parking limited, food excellent. The family room was spacious, clean and comfortable. Games room with pool and billiard tables, dart board and more.

We had a two night stay at this lovely friendly and welcoming pub. We had a very nice double room with an extremely comfortable bed. The room had lots of tea and coffee and a kettle so we could have early morning tea before breakfast. The room was spotlessly clean and Mary (the Landlady) showed us to our room and explained all the facilities. This is a very old pub and is full of character. We had a sandwich lunch on arrival and an evening meal on the first night which was delicious. The pub is located on a crossroads but it is a quiet village so there is very little traffic. Would definitely recommend this pub and if we go that way again would definitely book our stay there.

Lovely Olde World stopover. Lovely olde world pub-restaurant. Excellent food, both breakfasts and evening meals.This is a real heart of the community pub, with lots going on, including a Petanque match, when we were there. Check-in at the bar was easy. The service was very friendly and excellent throughout. A well stocked bar, including a local beer, 'Gem' by name and 'Gem' by nature. The en-suite double room was clean and comfortablebut you are better off relaxing in the bars downstairs, where there was two dining lounges and a dedicated sports TV room.Sitiuated in the historic, lovely village of Eastry, just over 10 miles from Dover.

Home away from home vibes We've have never stayed somewhere that's made us feel more welcome. The food is good. The staff are lovely and go well out of their way to help and make you feel at home. The locals are friendly. What more could you want?