Bear Of Rodborough  

The relaxing atmosphere and friendly staff help to make the Bear an ideal place for the elderly but you do need a car to get there.

The first room we were allocated was very small, however, as this was an 'offer' we did not complain. There were no radiators in the room to turn off, the heat apparently coming from pipes around us. The heat was unbearable during the night. We could not sleep and reported this to reception who upgraded us to another room. It was still very hot at night but we could open the window as we were not listening to traffic all night. The first room was 23, the second room was 26. We have stayed at the hotel in the past and would certainly book in again if there was an offer. We visit this area regularly to visit our family. Maggie Collorick.

Sorry used the wrong box. We like the Bear because it is in a good location, the building is beautiful and the food excellent. Staff are helpful and friendly.

Very comfortable rooms , new decour

Welcoming atmosphere, friendly staff, well presented stylish hotel and bedroom. Good evening pub meal and generous breakfast. Fantastic setting. Would definitely visit again.

Room a little hot at night and mattress a bit unconfortable (could feel the springs)

Beautiful surroundings and a very nice place to stay

Our room was overlooking a noisy a road the there was no double glazing to keep noise out

Lovely location - quiet room - thought the dining room looked too formal for us so we had a meal in the bar and it was delicious

It's peace, tranquilty and privacy, as well as the room itself, which was beautifully decorated.

Went out of their way to deal with food allergies.

Noise of the fan in the bathroom, hated to have to turn on the light since that turned on the fan as well.

I have stayed at the Bear over many years and have always enjoyed and appreciated the sense of well-being brought about by the staff and location. Still impressed.

Baronial style, breakfast, room was fine (good mattress), bathroom also - don't renovate-out the fabulous nostalgic turquoise tiles in the annexe building! Menu art and original wall art were a bonus -

The spectacular view over Woodchester and towards the Severn is now sadly obscured by untamed trees - Leylandii even - which is a great pity. I remember the view especially (from childhood in '50s onwards) as being The Bear Inn's prime feature. Shame 50p is charged for a postcard of the pleasant menu picture - this seemed mean at £86 a night. (compare Egypt Mill, Nailsworth). Re date below: it was actually the night of 18th August not 21st.

The hotel was undergoing alterations and we only stayed one night for Bed and Breakfast. We found the bedside lighting and switches very well placed, good decoration, comfortable beds, good mirror and dressing table, easy chairs and good tea selection. Well equipped bathroom with hooks on doors, shelf space, good shower, flannels provided, good lighting and ventilation. Good fresh fruit and juices, good selection of cooked breakfast. Well designed gardens. Would certainly recommend it and will come again.

Location, beautiful common rooms, nice breakfasts, attentive staff, quick response to concerns.

Noisy on Saturday night due to party. Unable to use wardrobe in room 5 as open fire on floor below, resulting in v strong smell of woodsmoke in wardrobe area.

We liked all the bear hotels location, Staff. A very welcoming stay

Bar food : for example Ordered "homemade beefburgers" x 3 at £10.50 per head, beefburgers had very little meat taste mainly breadcrumbs ? My wife ordered the grilled chicken salad with blue cheese sauce: the chicken was lumps of pre cooked chicken not char grilled the blue cheese sauce was so overpowering my wife was unable to eat the dish No care was taken in the presentation, my wife descibed it as a bowl of slop.MEALS Also exspensive.