Bluebell Helpston, Helpston

The Bluebell provides guest rooms attached to the pub, each featuring a desk, flat-screen TV, private bathroom with free toiletries and bathrobe, bed linen, towels, tea and coffee facilities, an electric kettle, carpeted floors, and heating. All bedrooms are on the ground floor with separate access from the pub and immediate access to the public footpath. Two rooms are available for guests with dogs (additional £10 charge applies).

The Bluebell features a restaurant and a bar. Hearty comfort food is served alongside vegetarian and vegan dishes. A lighter menu is available on Monday and Tuesday lunchtimes, designed for pensioners and those wishing jacket potatoes, sandwiches, or soup. The property offers a superb selection of personally sourced wines, hand-pulled ales, craft beers, and a range of lagers. White Zinfandel, Pinot Grigio Blush, and Prosecco are also offered by the glass. A new outside Pizza shack serves pizzas. Take away: Fish and chips and Pizza are available every night. Menu options include the Chef Special Baked Baguette, soup of the day served with Crostini Bread, Syrup Pudding, Brulé with Shortbread, Mixed Berries Eton mess, and Fresh Fruits Salad.

Guests at The Bluebell can enjoy activities like fishing and cycling in-and-around Helpston. The Bluebell features a garden. Quiz Nights-Terry's quiz are held on the third Monday of the month at 8pm. The property also offers craft Gins. Guests can improve their Craft Gin knowledge and learn about the history of Gin. 'Taster Nights' are available to try flights of different gins alongside tonics. A Hendricks G & Tea is available on Saturdays and Sundays between 3-5pm, featuring finger sandwiches, homemade scones with clotted cream, mini cakes, and a teapot full of Hendricks Gin, cucumber, and Fever-Tree Tonic Water (£18 per person).

The Bluebell is located in the attractive village of Helpston, a few miles from Stamford and Peterborough. It is just a few steps from the village shop. Guests can take advantage of walks in John Clare Country. Landmarks nearby include St Lawrence Church (4 km), John Clare Cottage (0.3 km), St John's Church (4 km), Bretton water park (6 km), Sacrewell (7 km), St Guthlac's Church (5 km), The Cresset (7 km), and Werrington Lakes (5 km). The nearest airport is 45 km from The Bluebell. Cambridge is 80 km away.

The Bluebell is a family-run pub. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. The Dining Room allows guests space and comfort for large family gatherings. Guests can hold a Gin Party and learn about the history of Gin. The property also offers a good range of rum, whisky, and bourbons.