The Bear Hotel
HotelThis 13th Century Coaching Inn built on the old A4 London to Bath coaching route, said to stand on the Crossroads of England, has been welcoming guests since the days it was owned by Henry VIII; who gave it to Queen Anne of Cleeves and in 1541/2 to Queen Katherine Parr who survived him.
During the civil wars and prior to the second battle of Newbury, Charles I made The Bear his Headquarters; many other famous people have stayed at The Bear over the years including the two famous diarists, John Evelyn and Samuel Peppys.
To-day The Bear has moved on again blending the old existing architectural features with a modern twist to take it into yet another century!
Contemporary bathrooms blend with the old beams and the light airy décor and great beds with cool Egyptian cotton sheets and refreshingly great showers, make for a relaxed stay. Technology has moved on also since ‘Henry’s’ days, with Wi-fi and hard wired internet access in all rooms, plasma television with 12 channels to while away the hours.
Food has changed a bit as well, the hotel’s Brasserie has 2 Rosettes for its food while the Bar offers simple dishes and a range of changing specials from the blackboard. If the weather is good you can sit and enjoy a gin and tonic in the Courtyard which can be a real sun trap!
Accommodation Details
- Number of Rooms / Units
- 42
| Room / Unit Type | Room / Unit Tariff* |
|---|---|
| Suite en-suite | £150.00 per room per night (room only) |
| Single en-suite | £110.00 per room per night (room only) |
| Double en-suite | £190.00 per room per night (room only) |
| Twin en-suite | £155.00 per room per night (room only) |
| Family room en-suite | £155.00 per room per night (room only) |
*Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis. We recommend you contact the establishment for the most up to date prices.
Facilities
Provider Preferences
- Of historic, literary or architectural interest
Accessibility
- Accessible Bedrooms
- Disabled Parking
- Disabled persons toilet
- Wheelchair user accessible
Children & Infants
- Accept children (Minimum age)
- Children's Meals
- Cot(s) available
- Family Friendly, Children Welcome
- Highchair
- Highchair(s) available
Parking & Transport
- Car parking
- Coach parking
- Free parking
- On Site Car Parking
- Railway station within 5 miles
Leisure Facilities
- Eating Out Within Walking Distance
- Swimming Pool close by
Catering
- Banqueting
- Bar
- Cater for vegetarians
- Early breakfast available
- Full liquor licence
- Lunch available, table service
- Outdoor eating area
- Packed lunches by arrangement
- Private dining areas
- Restaurant
- Room Service
- Serve breakfast
- Serve evening meal
- Serve lunch
- Special diets catered for
- Vegans catered for
- Vegetarians catered for
Payment Methods
- American Express
- Delta
- Maestro
- MasterCard
- Special group rates
- Sterling Travellers Cheques accepted
- Visa
Room / Unit Features
- Balcony some rooms
- Baths some rooms
- CD player some rooms
- Colour Television all rooms
- Digital TV
- DVD Player some rooms
- Four poster bed some rooms
- Ground Floor Room(s)
- Hairdryer all rooms
- Internet access all rooms
- King sized bed (6ft) some rooms
- Modem point all rooms
- Queen sized beds (5ft) some rooms
- Radio all rooms
- Satellite TV all rooms
- Shaver Point/s
- Showers some rooms
- Tea and coffee making all rooms
- Tea and Coffee making some rooms
- Telephone all rooms
- Trouser press all rooms
Establishment Features
- Accept coach parties
- Available for wedding receptions
- Business facilities (eg. Fax/ modem)
- Central heating throughout
- Conference facilities
- Dogs admitted on a lead
- Dogs welcome
- Event venue
- Faxing facilities
- Garden / Grounds for visitors use
- Garden/patio for guests' use
- Gay/Lesbian Friendly
- Groups welcome
- Licensed for alcohol
- Licensed for civil marriages
- Licensed for weddings
- Marquee Space Available
- Meeting rooms
- Night porter
- Open all year round
- Patio/Terrace for guests use
- Pets accepted by arrangement
- Pets welcome
- Photocopier
Specialist Features
- Cyclists welcome
- Marketed as gay friendly
- Walkers Welcome
Gradings
- 3 AA Stars Hotel
Road Directions
M4, motorway Junction 14 is 10 minutes away by car. Leave motorway signed Hungerford A338. Follow this for 3 miles until the T-Junction with the A4. Turn right and continue to follow the Hungerford sign. Take the first exit at the mini roundabout. After approximately 400 yards, you reach another mini-roundabout. Go straight over and The Bear is on the left.
Public Transport Directions
Hungerford Railway station, which has a main line to London Paddington, is 5 minutes walk from the Hotel. There are also a number of National Express stopping points in the town, one only 100 yards from the hotel.
