Bel and The Dragon-Cookham
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About this property
Charming countryside inn with individually decorated rooms and a restaurant serving a complimentary breakfast.
Location
Located in Maidenhead, Bel & The Dragon Cookham is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at River Thames and popular attractions include LEGOLAND® Windsor and Lapland UK. Longridge Activity Centre and Bekonscot Model Village are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing.
Parking
Restaurant
Non-Smoking Rooms
Housekeeping
Banquet Facilities
Garden
Room options
13
Double Room
Room details
1 Queen Bed
Sleeps 2
142 ft²
Garden ViewHeatingPrivate BathroomCoffee MakerAccessible by Stairs
18
Large Double Room
Room details
1 King Bed
Sleeps 2
185 ft²
Garden ViewHeatingPrivate BathroomCrib(s)Accessible by Stairs
18
Large Double Or Twin Room
Room details
1 King Bed
2 Twin Beds
Sleeps 2
185 ft²
Garden ViewHeatingPrivate BathroomCoffee MakerAccessible by Stairs
Guest reviews of Bel and The Dragon-Cookham
8.5
Very good
Based on 378 verified reviews
Who stays here?
Business
28%
Couple
39%
Family
17%
Group
15%
What guests think
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Reviews of Bel and The Dragon-Cookham highlight a charming historic pub stay with very friendly staff, comfortable rooms, and a cozy bar, balanced by occasional complaints about small or warm rooms, street noise, and tricky parking.
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Reviews of Bel and The Dragon-Cookham highlight a charming historic pub stay with very friendly staff, comfortable rooms, and a cozy bar, balanced by occasional complaints about small or warm rooms, street noise, and tricky parking.
Several guests appreciated the characterful setting and little touches like complimentary sloe gin or whisky. Breakfast is widely praised for quality and choice, while dinner is mostly enjoyed but can feel limited or uneven at times. Parking is on surrounding streets and can be scarce at busy times. Expect a characterful, well-run inn with charm and a few old-building quirks.
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Facilities
Characterful pub with a popular restaurant, pleasant outdoor garden, and guest-only complimentary sloe gin or whisky. There is no on-site parking; guests use street parking, which can be limited at busy times.
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Kathleen Ko
Aug 20, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
What a perfect first night stay in the UK! Everything about Bel & The Dragon Cookham was lovely. From the warm staff, to the quality of the food, to the great bed, to the guest-only self-serve tipples (sloe gin and whisky), everything was carefully attended to. Every staff member was helpful, esp to help us navigate on our first day. Highly recommend a stay here in one of the oldest pubs in England!
What a perfect first night stay in the UK! Everything about Bel & The Dragon Cookham was lovely. From the warm staff, to the quality of the food, to the great bed, to the guest-only self-serve tipples (sloe gin and whisky), everything was carefully attended to. Every staff member was helpful, esp to help us navigate on our first day. Highly recommend a stay here in one of the oldest pubs in England!
10
Martin
May 2, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Fantastic find! Great location. Very clean. Very friendly staff. Dinner was delicious! Not very easy to park but wait after 6 pm and spaces become available. Overall, we liked the hotel a lot.
Fantastic find! Great location. Very clean. Very friendly staff. Dinner was delicious! Not very easy to park but wait after 6 pm and spaces become available. Overall, we liked the hotel a lot.
10
Catherine
Apr 17, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The check-in was straight forward and the rooms lovely. The beer garden was lovely. Breakfast in the morning was fantastic, great selection.
The check-in was straight forward and the rooms lovely. The beer garden was lovely. Breakfast in the morning was fantastic, great selection.
10
Gina
Aug 9, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely pub with good restaurant. Nicely designed rooms. Complimentary Sloe Gin and Whisky and great staff.
Lovely pub with good restaurant. Nicely designed rooms. Complimentary Sloe Gin and Whisky and great staff.
10
Steve
Mar 31, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Nice property! Not an abundance of seating in the bar area, but an excellent restaurant and friendly staff. Room was clean and well appointed. I like a hard bed, but it might have been a bit too much even for me. A really great stay overall!
Nice property! Not an abundance of seating in the bar area, but an excellent restaurant and friendly staff. Room was clean and well appointed. I like a hard bed, but it might have been a bit too much even for me. A really great stay overall!
10
Stephen
Jan 5, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The rooms were very comfortable and clean, this hotel is a great option convenient to Marlow and Bray, friendly welcome and price. The staff were very friendly and we had everything we needed for our stay, complimentary water, tea, coffee and biscuits and tipple were a nice touch. There is no carpark but we used the carpark close by which was fine. Entrance to the hotel is through the main pub which was a little chaotic as New Year’s Eve but that was to be expected and everyone was very welcoming. Would stay again, I imagine the garden would be nice in the summer too.
The rooms were very comfortable and clean, this hotel is a great option convenient to Marlow and Bray, friendly welcome and price. The staff were very friendly and we had everything we needed for our stay, complimentary water, tea, coffee and biscuits and tipple were a nice touch. There is no carpark but we used the carpark close by which was fine. Entrance to the hotel is through the main pub which was a little chaotic as New Year’s Eve but that was to be expected and everyone was very welcoming. Would stay again, I imagine the garden would be nice in the summer too.
10
M
Jun 28, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Olde world pub, good bar, pleasant friendly staff. Limited menu very well presented.
Olde world pub, good bar, pleasant friendly staff. Limited menu very well presented.
8
Anne
Aug 10, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Loved the quiet atmosphere in Cookham. Glad we opted to stay here instead of Marlow. Fabulous hotel. Great atmosphere in pub and dining room. Great selection of wines. Gorgeous outdoor area. Breakfast was fabulous.
Loved the quiet atmosphere in Cookham. Glad we opted to stay here instead of Marlow. Fabulous hotel. Great atmosphere in pub and dining room. Great selection of wines. Gorgeous outdoor area. Breakfast was fabulous.
10
Kristen
Oct 16, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
We loved this little B&B in Cookham. It was located on an adorable street. It had a beautiful garden and restaurant. The room and bathroom was large for England standards. We loved our stay here.
We loved this little B&B in Cookham. It was located on an adorable street. It had a beautiful garden and restaurant. The room and bathroom was large for England standards. We loved our stay here.
10
andrew
Apr 21, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Only negative no onsite parking. Village busy and parking limited but available to find with some patience.
Only negative no onsite parking. Village busy and parking limited but available to find with some patience.
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Cleanliness
Overall cleanliness is praised, with many noting tidy, well-kept rooms. A few reviews cite lapses such as bathrooms needing deeper cleaning and some tired or grubby areas.
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Steven
Oct 26, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Nice hotel with clean and comfortable room. Staff were very pleasant and helpful. Food in restayrant was excellent with a good choice. Breakfast was freshly cooked to order and not buffet style.
Nice hotel with clean and comfortable room. Staff were very pleasant and helpful. Food in restayrant was excellent with a good choice. Breakfast was freshly cooked to order and not buffet style.
10
Lesley
Nov 1, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
We had a lovely time, the hotel was very well maintained and the staff were very helpful and welcoming. The food was good, we had Sunday lunch and breakfast which was good quality. The room was on the small side and could do with more storage if you were to stay longer.
We had a lovely time, the hotel was very well maintained and the staff were very helpful and welcoming. The food was good, we had Sunday lunch and breakfast which was good quality. The room was on the small side and could do with more storage if you were to stay longer.
10
Thomas
Jun 5, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Generally a very nice stay, great staff and location, rooms nice and clean. Not a negative point to say about it.
Generally a very nice stay, great staff and location, rooms nice and clean. Not a negative point to say about it.
10
Susan
Jun 19, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
A very pleasant place to stay. Our room was quite small, perhaps unsurprisingly for a venue in town, but clean and well appointed, with a separate toilet (and sink) and bathroom with shower and basin. Breakfast was fresh, well prepared and generous, and the staff were very accommodating. Would happily stay again if the occasion arose.
A very pleasant place to stay. Our room was quite small, perhaps unsurprisingly for a venue in town, but clean and well appointed, with a separate toilet (and sink) and bathroom with shower and basin. Breakfast was fresh, well prepared and generous, and the staff were very accommodating. Would happily stay again if the occasion arose.
10
Steve
Mar 31, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Nice property! Not an abundance of seating in the bar area, but an excellent restaurant and friendly staff. Room was clean and well appointed. I like a hard bed, but it might have been a bit too much even for me. A really great stay overall!
Nice property! Not an abundance of seating in the bar area, but an excellent restaurant and friendly staff. Room was clean and well appointed. I like a hard bed, but it might have been a bit too much even for me. A really great stay overall!
10
Graham
Oct 5, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Stunning location with an old world pub feel mixed with excellent contemporary restaurant. Be aware rooms in main building have very low head room until your in the rooms, but rooms are lovely and generally well maintained. Could do with a small desk or work area for business travellers. Breakfast amazing and dinner generally excellent
Stunning location with an old world pub feel mixed with excellent contemporary restaurant. Be aware rooms in main building have very low head room until your in the rooms, but rooms are lovely and generally well maintained. Could do with a small desk or work area for business travellers. Breakfast amazing and dinner generally excellent
10
Stephen
Jan 5, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The rooms were very comfortable and clean, this hotel is a great option convenient to Marlow and Bray, friendly welcome and price. The staff were very friendly and we had everything we needed for our stay, complimentary water, tea, coffee and biscuits and tipple were a nice touch. There is no carpark but we used the carpark close by which was fine. Entrance to the hotel is through the main pub which was a little chaotic as New Year’s Eve but that was to be expected and everyone was very welcoming. Would stay again, I imagine the garden would be nice in the summer too.
The rooms were very comfortable and clean, this hotel is a great option convenient to Marlow and Bray, friendly welcome and price. The staff were very friendly and we had everything we needed for our stay, complimentary water, tea, coffee and biscuits and tipple were a nice touch. There is no carpark but we used the carpark close by which was fine. Entrance to the hotel is through the main pub which was a little chaotic as New Year’s Eve but that was to be expected and everyone was very welcoming. Would stay again, I imagine the garden would be nice in the summer too.
6
Robert
Aug 26, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
It’s a beautiful area and the inn itself is lovely. Sadly we were given “Hilda” as our room. It was small, shabby, no room for bedside tables and really cramped. The widows were small and hard to open, on a hot day with no air con, it was a small oven, we were really uncomfortable, I cant deny we felt disappointed, the pictures obviously don’t show this room, not even enough room for a coffee machine as shown on all photos. Toilet needed a deep clean too, skirting’s were really grubby. I get the feeling that this room isn’t used much, sadly we got given it. Breakfast very good though, but still had to return to our little room, which wiped out this positive.
It’s a beautiful area and the inn itself is lovely. Sadly we were given “Hilda” as our room. It was small, shabby, no room for bedside tables and really cramped. The widows were small and hard to open, on a hot day with no air con, it was a small oven, we were really uncomfortable, I cant deny we felt disappointed, the pictures obviously don’t show this room, not even enough room for a coffee machine as shown on all photos. Toilet needed a deep clean too, skirting’s were really grubby. I get the feeling that this room isn’t used much, sadly we got given it. Breakfast very good though, but still had to return to our little room, which wiped out this positive.
10
Derek
Jun 30, 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
The room was spotlessly clean and tidy. The restaurant and breakfast superb. The staff were amazing. Nothing was too much trouble. Would certainly stay here again
The room was spotlessly clean and tidy. The restaurant and breakfast superb. The staff were amazing. Nothing was too much trouble. Would certainly stay here again
6
Alexander
Mar 19, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
I had to wait ages to check-in as the only member of staff was being engaged in conversation with couple also checking-in. It would have been nice to have been acknowledged. The room was so small that there was insufficient room for a bedside table. It was cramped and nowhere to work. The bed had a large and unnecessary bolster pillow but I couldn't move it as there was nowhere to put it. The bathroom was adequate but no very clean. Possibly the biggest irritation was a lack of a USB point which I would take for granted in any hotel. Fortunately, the battery on my phone lasted just long enough to recharge in the car. Some of the room decor was very tired. Plaster missing in the ceiling and a large hole between the window frame and the wall. The road outside is extremely noisy. Only on-street parking. Breakfast was very good although a little slow. Nice creamy well cooked and well seasoned scrambled eggs. This is the second time I've stayed at a hotel within the group: it will be the last.
I had to wait ages to check-in as the only member of staff was being engaged in conversation with couple also checking-in. It would have been nice to have been acknowledged. The room was so small that there was insufficient room for a bedside table. It was cramped and nowhere to work. The bed had a large and unnecessary bolster pillow but I couldn't move it as there was nowhere to put it. The bathroom was adequate but no very clean. Possibly the biggest irritation was a lack of a USB point which I would take for granted in any hotel. Fortunately, the battery on my phone lasted just long enough to recharge in the car. Some of the room decor was very tired. Plaster missing in the ceiling and a large hole between the window frame and the wall. The road outside is extremely noisy. Only on-street parking. Breakfast was very good although a little slow. Nice creamy well cooked and well seasoned scrambled eggs. This is the second time I've stayed at a hotel within the group: it will be the last.
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Rooms
Rooms are generally comfortable and well appointed, with some charming quirks. However, several guests found certain rooms small, warm, or noisy (road or external units), and a few mentioned low headroom, hard beds, or limited storage or charging.
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Lesley
Nov 1, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
We had a lovely time, the hotel was very well maintained and the staff were very helpful and welcoming. The food was good, we had Sunday lunch and breakfast which was good quality. The room was on the small side and could do with more storage if you were to stay longer.
We had a lovely time, the hotel was very well maintained and the staff were very helpful and welcoming. The food was good, we had Sunday lunch and breakfast which was good quality. The room was on the small side and could do with more storage if you were to stay longer.
4
Margaret
Dec 10, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The hotel and facilities were excellent but my room faced onto large air conditioning fans which rendered undisturbed sleep impossible. Won’t stay here again.
The hotel and facilities were excellent but my room faced onto large air conditioning fans which rendered undisturbed sleep impossible. Won’t stay here again.
10
Susan
Jun 19, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
A very pleasant place to stay. Our room was quite small, perhaps unsurprisingly for a venue in town, but clean and well appointed, with a separate toilet (and sink) and bathroom with shower and basin. Breakfast was fresh, well prepared and generous, and the staff were very accommodating. Would happily stay again if the occasion arose.
A very pleasant place to stay. Our room was quite small, perhaps unsurprisingly for a venue in town, but clean and well appointed, with a separate toilet (and sink) and bathroom with shower and basin. Breakfast was fresh, well prepared and generous, and the staff were very accommodating. Would happily stay again if the occasion arose.
10
Gina
Aug 9, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely pub with good restaurant. Nicely designed rooms. Complimentary Sloe Gin and Whisky and great staff.
Lovely pub with good restaurant. Nicely designed rooms. Complimentary Sloe Gin and Whisky and great staff.
10
Steven
Jan 5, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
We love the Bel & Dragon - another excellent visit except our room was really hot so opened a window (in mid winter!).
We love the Bel & Dragon - another excellent visit except our room was really hot so opened a window (in mid winter!).
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Robert
Aug 26, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
It’s a beautiful area and the inn itself is lovely. Sadly we were given “Hilda” as our room. It was small, shabby, no room for bedside tables and really cramped. The widows were small and hard to open, on a hot day with no air con, it was a small oven, we were really uncomfortable, I cant deny we felt disappointed, the pictures obviously don’t show this room, not even enough room for a coffee machine as shown on all photos. Toilet needed a deep clean too, skirting’s were really grubby. I get the feeling that this room isn’t used much, sadly we got given it. Breakfast very good though, but still had to return to our little room, which wiped out this positive.
It’s a beautiful area and the inn itself is lovely. Sadly we were given “Hilda” as our room. It was small, shabby, no room for bedside tables and really cramped. The widows were small and hard to open, on a hot day with no air con, it was a small oven, we were really uncomfortable, I cant deny we felt disappointed, the pictures obviously don’t show this room, not even enough room for a coffee machine as shown on all photos. Toilet needed a deep clean too, skirting’s were really grubby. I get the feeling that this room isn’t used much, sadly we got given it. Breakfast very good though, but still had to return to our little room, which wiped out this positive.
10
David
Jul 30, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Excellent room , interesting and comfortable
Excellent room , interesting and comfortable
8
Nicola
Nov 20, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely room and staff really friendly. Other guests were noisy so need to invest in a bit of soundproofing of doors
Lovely room and staff really friendly. Other guests were noisy so need to invest in a bit of soundproofing of doors
8
Mathias
Jun 6, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
It's a cute place, and I loved the complimentary drinks. The room I occupied had a lot of charm, including the low door-frame when coming out of the toilet (and banging my head against it, despite being warned of it just moments beforehand).
It's a cute place, and I loved the complimentary drinks. The room I occupied had a lot of charm, including the low door-frame when coming out of the toilet (and banging my head against it, despite being warned of it just moments beforehand).
6
Alexander
Mar 19, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
I had to wait ages to check-in as the only member of staff was being engaged in conversation with couple also checking-in. It would have been nice to have been acknowledged. The room was so small that there was insufficient room for a bedside table. It was cramped and nowhere to work. The bed had a large and unnecessary bolster pillow but I couldn't move it as there was nowhere to put it. The bathroom was adequate but no very clean. Possibly the biggest irritation was a lack of a USB point which I would take for granted in any hotel. Fortunately, the battery on my phone lasted just long enough to recharge in the car. Some of the room decor was very tired. Plaster missing in the ceiling and a large hole between the window frame and the wall. The road outside is extremely noisy. Only on-street parking. Breakfast was very good although a little slow. Nice creamy well cooked and well seasoned scrambled eggs. This is the second time I've stayed at a hotel within the group: it will be the last.
I had to wait ages to check-in as the only member of staff was being engaged in conversation with couple also checking-in. It would have been nice to have been acknowledged. The room was so small that there was insufficient room for a bedside table. It was cramped and nowhere to work. The bed had a large and unnecessary bolster pillow but I couldn't move it as there was nowhere to put it. The bathroom was adequate but no very clean. Possibly the biggest irritation was a lack of a USB point which I would take for granted in any hotel. Fortunately, the battery on my phone lasted just long enough to recharge in the car. Some of the room decor was very tired. Plaster missing in the ceiling and a large hole between the window frame and the wall. The road outside is extremely noisy. Only on-street parking. Breakfast was very good although a little slow. Nice creamy well cooked and well seasoned scrambled eggs. This is the second time I've stayed at a hotel within the group: it will be the last.
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Service
Service is a standout, with consistently friendly, accommodating staff and smooth check-ins. Occasional issues include a slow check-in and uneven dinner service.
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Judith
Sep 22, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Excellent overnight stay, very high quality food and accommodation and very friendly staff. Lovely luxury extras.
Excellent overnight stay, very high quality food and accommodation and very friendly staff. Lovely luxury extras.
10
Kathleen Ko
Aug 20, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
What a perfect first night stay in the UK! Everything about Bel & The Dragon Cookham was lovely. From the warm staff, to the quality of the food, to the great bed, to the guest-only self-serve tipples (sloe gin and whisky), everything was carefully attended to. Every staff member was helpful, esp to help us navigate on our first day. Highly recommend a stay here in one of the oldest pubs in England!
What a perfect first night stay in the UK! Everything about Bel & The Dragon Cookham was lovely. From the warm staff, to the quality of the food, to the great bed, to the guest-only self-serve tipples (sloe gin and whisky), everything was carefully attended to. Every staff member was helpful, esp to help us navigate on our first day. Highly recommend a stay here in one of the oldest pubs in England!
10
Tim
Nov 6, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great room. Great service and great dinner too!
Great room. Great service and great dinner too!
10
Catherine
Apr 17, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The check-in was straight forward and the rooms lovely. The beer garden was lovely. Breakfast in the morning was fantastic, great selection.
The check-in was straight forward and the rooms lovely. The beer garden was lovely. Breakfast in the morning was fantastic, great selection.
10
Simon
Jun 10, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
From our arrival to our departure, everything was better than expected. Although we arrived early, our room was changed so we could check in early and we were served coffee gratis while we waited. The room was comfortable, the bar area cosy for having a drink and the quality of food and service for our evening meal was excellent. The breakfast was delicious and included a continental buffet as well as cooked items of choice. They also held our luggage until our departure later in the afternoon. The assistant manager was friendly, approachable and helpful as was the lady who checked us in and served us breakfast. It was sad to leave.
From our arrival to our departure, everything was better than expected. Although we arrived early, our room was changed so we could check in early and we were served coffee gratis while we waited. The room was comfortable, the bar area cosy for having a drink and the quality of food and service for our evening meal was excellent. The breakfast was delicious and included a continental buffet as well as cooked items of choice. They also held our luggage until our departure later in the afternoon. The assistant manager was friendly, approachable and helpful as was the lady who checked us in and served us breakfast. It was sad to leave.
10
sangita
Aug 25, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
A lovely quaint weekend break away, not too far from London. The staff were exceptional, friendly, courteous and always available with a cheerful smile. I'd highly recommend.
A lovely quaint weekend break away, not too far from London. The staff were exceptional, friendly, courteous and always available with a cheerful smile. I'd highly recommend.
6
Lynne
Sep 16, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Nice hotel with character. Excellent staff at check in and breakfast. Breakfast very nice. Unfortunately evening meal not good. Poor service and food choices not available. Limited choice. Quality of food received poor.
Nice hotel with character. Excellent staff at check in and breakfast. Breakfast very nice. Unfortunately evening meal not good. Poor service and food choices not available. Limited choice. Quality of food received poor.
10
Daniel
Sep 15, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Extremely helpful and accommodating, given we arrived later in the night. Beautiful place and great staff. Definitely will be there again!
Extremely helpful and accommodating, given we arrived later in the night. Beautiful place and great staff. Definitely will be there again!
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Alexander
Mar 19, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
I had to wait ages to check-in as the only member of staff was being engaged in conversation with couple also checking-in. It would have been nice to have been acknowledged. The room was so small that there was insufficient room for a bedside table. It was cramped and nowhere to work. The bed had a large and unnecessary bolster pillow but I couldn't move it as there was nowhere to put it. The bathroom was adequate but no very clean. Possibly the biggest irritation was a lack of a USB point which I would take for granted in any hotel. Fortunately, the battery on my phone lasted just long enough to recharge in the car. Some of the room decor was very tired. Plaster missing in the ceiling and a large hole between the window frame and the wall. The road outside is extremely noisy. Only on-street parking. Breakfast was very good although a little slow. Nice creamy well cooked and well seasoned scrambled eggs. This is the second time I've stayed at a hotel within the group: it will be the last.
I had to wait ages to check-in as the only member of staff was being engaged in conversation with couple also checking-in. It would have been nice to have been acknowledged. The room was so small that there was insufficient room for a bedside table. It was cramped and nowhere to work. The bed had a large and unnecessary bolster pillow but I couldn't move it as there was nowhere to put it. The bathroom was adequate but no very clean. Possibly the biggest irritation was a lack of a USB point which I would take for granted in any hotel. Fortunately, the battery on my phone lasted just long enough to recharge in the car. Some of the room decor was very tired. Plaster missing in the ceiling and a large hole between the window frame and the wall. The road outside is extremely noisy. Only on-street parking. Breakfast was very good although a little slow. Nice creamy well cooked and well seasoned scrambled eggs. This is the second time I've stayed at a hotel within the group: it will be the last.
10
Rebecca
Nov 19, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Gorgeous hotel. Really lovely staff and so very friendly.
Gorgeous hotel. Really lovely staff and so very friendly.
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Location
Central Cookham location close to the Thames and local restaurants, with an attractive village setting and easy access to nearby towns. Many found it convenient for events and exploring the area.
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D
Mar 5, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Amazing comfortable accommodation set in historic Old coaching a short walk from Thames. Staff friendly and helpfull
Amazing comfortable accommodation set in historic Old coaching a short walk from Thames. Staff friendly and helpfull
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Andrea
Dec 8, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Great location for restaurants and bars I love staying at Bel & the dragon cookham and will return again very soon
Great location for restaurants and bars I love staying at Bel & the dragon cookham and will return again very soon
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Trina
Aug 7, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
What a great place full of character, after staying at the Marriott this was a breath of fresh air, parking was the only problem. Is a very old pub so parts are very quirky. Bags have to be carried upstairs but was helped by staff on our arrival. Breakfast scrumptious. Didn’t eat at night as caught up with relatives. Peaceful walk along the river starts just down the road. Could definitely recommend, if I came back to this area would stay here again
What a great place full of character, after staying at the Marriott this was a breath of fresh air, parking was the only problem. Is a very old pub so parts are very quirky. Bags have to be carried upstairs but was helped by staff on our arrival. Breakfast scrumptious. Didn’t eat at night as caught up with relatives. Peaceful walk along the river starts just down the road. Could definitely recommend, if I came back to this area would stay here again
10
Martin
May 2, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Fantastic find! Great location. Very clean. Very friendly staff. Dinner was delicious! Not very easy to park but wait after 6 pm and spaces become available. Overall, we liked the hotel a lot.
Fantastic find! Great location. Very clean. Very friendly staff. Dinner was delicious! Not very easy to park but wait after 6 pm and spaces become available. Overall, we liked the hotel a lot.
10
Douglas
Mar 24, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Beautiful traditional pub in the village opposite the famous Stanley Spencer Gallery - All is Heaven
Beautiful traditional pub in the village opposite the famous Stanley Spencer Gallery - All is Heaven
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Alan
Jun 12, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Location very good
Location very good
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Stephen
Jan 5, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The rooms were very comfortable and clean, this hotel is a great option convenient to Marlow and Bray, friendly welcome and price. The staff were very friendly and we had everything we needed for our stay, complimentary water, tea, coffee and biscuits and tipple were a nice touch. There is no carpark but we used the carpark close by which was fine. Entrance to the hotel is through the main pub which was a little chaotic as New Year’s Eve but that was to be expected and everyone was very welcoming. Would stay again, I imagine the garden would be nice in the summer too.
The rooms were very comfortable and clean, this hotel is a great option convenient to Marlow and Bray, friendly welcome and price. The staff were very friendly and we had everything we needed for our stay, complimentary water, tea, coffee and biscuits and tipple were a nice touch. There is no carpark but we used the carpark close by which was fine. Entrance to the hotel is through the main pub which was a little chaotic as New Year’s Eve but that was to be expected and everyone was very welcoming. Would stay again, I imagine the garden would be nice in the summer too.
10
Kim
Jun 29, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
This is the second time we have stayed at the Bel & Dragon and we will stay there again when next in the area. Close to great restaurants and pubs. Their service and accommodations are top notch. It’s a lovely cozy charming village break from the big name hotel chains while still being accessible to London, airports, and parts surrounding.
This is the second time we have stayed at the Bel & Dragon and we will stay there again when next in the area. Close to great restaurants and pubs. Their service and accommodations are top notch. It’s a lovely cozy charming village break from the big name hotel chains while still being accessible to London, airports, and parts surrounding.
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Dorte
Apr 19, 2024
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Stayed 5 nights
Loved it! Staff friendly and service minded. Cookham is a pleasant village.
Loved it! Staff friendly and service minded. Cookham is a pleasant village.
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Kristen
Oct 16, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
We loved this little B&B in Cookham. It was located on an adorable street. It had a beautiful garden and restaurant. The room and bathroom was large for England standards. We loved our stay here.
We loved this little B&B in Cookham. It was located on an adorable street. It had a beautiful garden and restaurant. The room and bathroom was large for England standards. We loved our stay here.
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Dining
Food receives strong feedback, especially the generous, freshly cooked breakfasts; the restaurant is widely enjoyed. A few guests mention a limited dinner menu or inconsistent evening service.
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John
Sep 15, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Excellent all round as always. Very comfortable room and good restaurant. Will stay again!
Excellent all round as always. Very comfortable room and good restaurant. Will stay again!
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Judith
Sep 22, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Excellent overnight stay, very high quality food and accommodation and very friendly staff. Lovely luxury extras.
Excellent overnight stay, very high quality food and accommodation and very friendly staff. Lovely luxury extras.
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Julia
Apr 23, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Fantastic stay. Food amazing and breakfast was exceptionally good Bed really comfortable and tea and coffee in room was good quality
Fantastic stay. Food amazing and breakfast was exceptionally good Bed really comfortable and tea and coffee in room was good quality
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Martin
May 2, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Fantastic find! Great location. Very clean. Very friendly staff. Dinner was delicious! Not very easy to park but wait after 6 pm and spaces become available. Overall, we liked the hotel a lot.
Fantastic find! Great location. Very clean. Very friendly staff. Dinner was delicious! Not very easy to park but wait after 6 pm and spaces become available. Overall, we liked the hotel a lot.
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Tim
Nov 6, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great room. Great service and great dinner too!
Great room. Great service and great dinner too!
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Catherine
Apr 17, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The check-in was straight forward and the rooms lovely. The beer garden was lovely. Breakfast in the morning was fantastic, great selection.
The check-in was straight forward and the rooms lovely. The beer garden was lovely. Breakfast in the morning was fantastic, great selection.
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Steve
Mar 31, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Nice property! Not an abundance of seating in the bar area, but an excellent restaurant and friendly staff. Room was clean and well appointed. I like a hard bed, but it might have been a bit too much even for me. A really great stay overall!
Nice property! Not an abundance of seating in the bar area, but an excellent restaurant and friendly staff. Room was clean and well appointed. I like a hard bed, but it might have been a bit too much even for me. A really great stay overall!
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M
Jun 28, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Olde world pub, good bar, pleasant friendly staff. Limited menu very well presented.
Olde world pub, good bar, pleasant friendly staff. Limited menu very well presented.
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Lynne
Sep 16, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Nice hotel with character. Excellent staff at check in and breakfast. Breakfast very nice. Unfortunately evening meal not good. Poor service and food choices not available. Limited choice. Quality of food received poor.
Nice hotel with character. Excellent staff at check in and breakfast. Breakfast very nice. Unfortunately evening meal not good. Poor service and food choices not available. Limited choice. Quality of food received poor.
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Anne
Aug 10, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Loved the quiet atmosphere in Cookham. Glad we opted to stay here instead of Marlow. Fabulous hotel. Great atmosphere in pub and dining room. Great selection of wines. Gorgeous outdoor area. Breakfast was fabulous.
Loved the quiet atmosphere in Cookham. Glad we opted to stay here instead of Marlow. Fabulous hotel. Great atmosphere in pub and dining room. Great selection of wines. Gorgeous outdoor area. Breakfast was fabulous.
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Natalie
Aug 26, 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
We were very impressed with the whole experience. We were warmly welcomed, shown to a lovely room which had everything we needed with complimentary sloe gin and whisky which was lovely. We booked an evening meal, the food and setting were perfect with a beautiful garden to sit in. Breakfast was really good with a lot of choice. Freshly cooked with a selection of cereals, croissants, juices, tea and coffee. Everything you needed The service was excellent along with the staff who were more than hospitable, looked like a great team. Lovely walks along the river. We would definitely recommend a stay here.
We were very impressed with the whole experience. We were warmly welcomed, shown to a lovely room which had everything we needed with complimentary sloe gin and whisky which was lovely. We booked an evening meal, the food and setting were perfect with a beautiful garden to sit in. Breakfast was really good with a lot of choice. Freshly cooked with a selection of cereals, croissants, juices, tea and coffee. Everything you needed The service was excellent along with the staff who were more than hospitable, looked like a great team. Lovely walks along the river. We would definitely recommend a stay here.
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Andrew
Aug 22, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
great location and great place to stay
great location and great place to stay
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Russell
Aug 9, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
As good as ever, food excellent, service and room just great.
As good as ever, food excellent, service and room just great.
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graham
Jul 5, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Constantly rave about this place. Best place for miles around. Great accommodation, great food, perfect surroundings. Almost don’t want to recommend it as it gets booked up. Prices up there a bit at the moment, so tough to get through expenses…quick gin as you get to your room, always good to relax you after a days work 😊
Constantly rave about this place. Best place for miles around. Great accommodation, great food, perfect surroundings. Almost don’t want to recommend it as it gets booked up. Prices up there a bit at the moment, so tough to get through expenses…quick gin as you get to your room, always good to relax you after a days work 😊
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Terry
Jun 16, 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
Terrific accommodation, very nice food, very helpful staff in particular the manager.
Terrific accommodation, very nice food, very helpful staff in particular the manager.
Property Policies
Check-in
Check-out
From 15:00 to 21:30
Before 11:00
FAQs about Bel and The Dragon-Cookham
Is parking available at the property?
Yes, parking is available on-site.
What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?
A cooked-to-order breakfast is offered, with a fee of GBP 12.50 per person. The serving hours are not specified.
What are the standard check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 15:00 to 21:30, and check-out is at 11:00. Early or late check-in/check-out availability and costs are not specified.
Where is the property located in relation to key landmarks?
The property is located in Maidenhead, in a rural area. It is near cultural highlights like Wycombe Swan Theatre and Theatre Royal, and attractions such as LEGOLAND® Windsor and Bekonscot Model Village.
Are children allowed at the property?
Children are allowed at the property, but the minimum age for children to stay for free is not specified.
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- 2026-10-22: 148.91770903857423USD
- 2026-10-23: 136.5145726558838USD
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- 2026-10-25: 141.74147268237306USD
- 2026-10-26: 128.57616808843994USD
- 2026-10-27: 136.28748685601806USD
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- 2026-11-01: 119.57331327026368USD
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- 2026-11-08: 125.41281028460693USD
- 2026-11-09: 134.83488200000002USD
- 2026-11-10: 137.62574894311524USD
- 2026-11-11: 143.32860095910647USD
- 2026-11-12: 137.62810149896242USD
- 2026-11-13: 203.59860088647463USD
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- 2026-11-15: 144.28279761071778USD
- 2026-11-16: 155.8268661455078USD
- 2026-11-17: 152.05102256555176USD
- 2026-11-18: 192.2109987023926USD
- 2026-11-19: 154.83396781152345USD
- 2026-11-20: 192.22437832910157USD
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- 2026-11-22: 152.87190201599122USD
- 2026-11-23: 151.7589121220703USD
- 2026-11-24: 195.6366450963135USD
- 2026-11-25: 153.53864200732423USD
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- 2026-11-28: 334.05218553369144USD
- 2026-11-29: 135.3532569874878USD
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- 2026-12-01: 149.002332611084USD
- 2026-12-02: 170.62673509680178USD
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- 2026-12-21: 166.07704607385256USD
- 2026-12-22: 169.47593321435548USD
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