The Bear Hotel is a historic inn set in the charming market town of Hungerford in the heart of the North Wessex Downs. Situated within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the property is only 15 minutes’ drive from the M4 motorway.
An en suite bathroom, TV and tea/coffee making facilities are provided in each room at The Bear, and some have balconies which overlook Bear Island.
A selection of traditional favourites is served in the on-site restaurant, along with a fine wine list and cask-conditioned ales. There is also a function site which holds 80 guests and can be used for weddings and other special occasions.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.
“The staff are wonderful and food was good. Comfortable rooms. Great views out the back of Bear Island. Great to have a bath and watch tv at the same time!”
Roger
United Kingdom
“Really large comfortable room clean and all the right amenities you need,the shower was impressive as a plumber I was really impressed it need running for five minutes to get the hot water to it but I was up really early and on the end of the...”
Andy
United Kingdom
“Excellent location,nice people, nice food, free parking and great breakfast options.”
Catherine
United Kingdom
“The staff were friendly, professional and helpful. The room was quiet, spacious and very clean. The breakfast was very good. It is in an old building with character.”
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Rep
United Kingdom
“What a brilliant team at this hotel
G.M Karina runs a brilliant team and leads from the front
Asst Manager Lesley is absolutely Fab so so helpful
Paula is just lovely on reception/front of house serving etc
Holly is so cool helpful and very...”
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Sue
United Kingdom
“Room was great. Evening meal was a tad slow. But breakfast was amazing.”
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Lisa
United Kingdom
“Massive bedroom and ensuite with lovely comfortable bed, pillows and good quality bed linen. Are there for dinner and breakfast. Staff were friendly and helpful.”
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Katharine
United Kingdom
“The inn was nice , the staff very helpful and friendly .”
Neilan
United Kingdom
“A large room, nice bathroom and excellent breakfast”
Mirelle
United Kingdom
“Steeped in history beautiful building excellent location”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
1 restaurant on site
Lambtons Restaurant
Cuisine
British
Open for
Lunch
House rules
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Check-in
From 14:00 to 22:00
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
Cash is not accepted
The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property
Please note that full payment is taken at the time of booking.
Kindly note different conditions apply to group bookings of 5 or more rooms.
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