The Straw Bear

103 Drybread Road, Whittlesey, Whittlesey, PE7 1XL, United Kingdom – Great location - show map

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8.2
Scored 8.2
Very Good
Rated very good
282 reviews

I had a lovely stay at the Straw Bear. The staff are very friendly and the family atmosphere is welcoming all around. Looking forward to my next visit!

Amy United States of America
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The Straw Bear

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The Straw Bear in Whittlesey provides accommodations with a garden and a bar. There's a private entrance at the guest house for the convenience of those who stay. The guest house offers a restaurant serving British cuisine, as well as free Wifi throughout the property. The rooms come with a private bathroom with a walk-in shower. At the guest house, the units come with bed linen and towels. You can play darts at the guest house. Peterborough Cathedral is 6.7 miles from The Straw Bear, while Longthorpe Tower is 10 miles away. The nearest airport is London Luton Airport, 64 miles from the accommodation.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.2 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.4)

Free Parking Available On Site

Loyal Customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.

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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 twin beds
1 twin bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.1
Facilities
8.2
Cleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.7
Value for money
8.8
Location
8.4
Free WiFi
8.5
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  • Amy
    United States of America United States of America
    “I had a lovely stay at the Straw Bear. The staff are very friendly and the family atmosphere is welcoming all around. Looking forward to my next visit!”
  • David
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “The room was very clean. The bathroom was very clean and the shower was good. The bed was very comfortable. The staff were very friendly and helpful.”
  • Wendy
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Location was excellent for my needs. Food is very, very good. Breakfast comes in various sizes as well as choices and you can order the night before or when you get to the table. I also had an evening meal and it was excellent. Compliments to the...”

Host Info

Company review score: 9.1Based on 279 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Property info

The Straw Bear is a local friendly pub 1 mile from the centre of Whittlesey (9 miles from Peterborough train station). We have 6 en-suite rooms all recently refurbished. We offer a good range of ales, beers, wines and spirits and show Sky Sports in the bar area. Our restaurant is open for evening meals between 6-8pm Monday to Thursday and breakfast is available Monday - Saturday for guests to purchase if required. We have on site parking and CCTV throughout the property.

Neighborhood info

Peterborough Train Station - 9 miles Peterborough Cathedral - 9 miles Whittlesey Train Station - 1.4 miles Whittlesey Museum - 1 mile

Language Spoken

English

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • The Straw Bear
    • Cuisine
      British
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of The Straw Bear
Great facilities! Review score, 8.2

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Darts
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Kids' meals
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
    Services
    • Daily housekeeping
    Safety & security
    • CCTV outside property
    • CCTV in common areas
    • Smoke alarms
    General
    • Smoke-free property
    • Heating
    • Private entrance
    • Carpeted
    • Fan
    • Ironing facilities
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Accessibility
    • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
    Languages Spoken
    • English

    Property practice

    This property told us they've implemented a practice in one of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, or nature.

    House rules

    The Straw Bear takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM

    Check-out

    Until 11:00 AM

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

    Age restriction

    The minimum age for check-in is 18

    Mastercard Visa Cash The Straw Bear accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

    Smoking

    Smoking is not allowed.

    Parties

    Parties/events are not allowed

    Quiet hours

    Guests need be quiet between 12:00 AM and 6:00 AM.

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    Please inform The Straw Bear of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

    This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

    Quiet hours are between 00:00:00 and 06:00:00.

    Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

    Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

    FAQs about The Straw Bear

    • The Straw Bear offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Darts

    • Check-in at The Straw Bear is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

    • The prices at The Straw Bear may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • The Straw Bear is 1.2 miles from the center of Whittlesey. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • The Straw Bear has 1 restaurant:

      • The Straw Bear

    • Room options at The Straw Bear include:

      • Twin
      • Single