ENGLAND'S oldest hotel have receive a four star award from the AA.
The Old Bell Hotel in Malmesbury have also been awarded with an AA Rosette for the hotel's restaurant The Refectory's culinary excellence.
Only in February did the hotel re-open following a one million pound restoration of the restaurant, bar. lounges and rooms.
Christophe Dumeige, is the general manager of the family owned hotel.
Commenting on the awards, Christophe said: “We are exceptionally delighted that our hard work and high standards have been recognised.
"We are extremely proud of The Old Bell Hotel and intend to make it the best UK country house hotel situated in a town centre.
"Our head chef, Frédéric Fetiveau has created menus of modern British classics with a European twist which are proving to be very popular, as are our regular events including special dinner nights, Jazz evening and a range of cultural activities”.
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