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The Old Bell sits in the village of Lea, just a short drive from Malmesbury, and serves as the kind of proper country pub that's been central to village life for generations.
You'll find traditional hospitality here, with real ales and ciders on tap and a menu focused on hearty food sourced largely from local farms. The interior is warm and welcoming, with a fire that comes into its own during colder months, and there's outdoor seating for when the weather cooperates. Whether you're dropping in for lunch between countryside walks or settling in for a full evening meal, the place works equally well either way. Malmesbury itself deserves a visit for its impressive abbey and is just a short drive away. If you're planning to explore further afield, Cirencester with its significant Roman heritage is also easily accessible from here, making the Old Bell a convenient spot to base yourself while discovering this part of the Cotswolds.
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