The Olde Bell, Hurley

The Olde Bell is a hotel and public house in Hurley, Berkshire, England, on the bank of the River Thames.

The Olde Bell was founded in 1135 as the hostelry of Hurley Priory, making it one of the oldest hotels in the world.

[4] The hotel is said to contain a secret tunnel leading to the village priory[1] which was used by John Lovelace, who was involved in the Glorious Revolution to overthrow King James II in the 17th century.

[4] The hotel was also used as a meeting point for Winston Churchill and Dwight D. Eisenhower during World War II.

[4] Because of its proximity to Pinewood Studios, the inn has seen a number of movie-star guests, including Mae West, Greta Garbo, Cary Grant, Errol Flynn, Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton.