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The Bear of Rodborough is a truly unique dog-friendly destination set amidst 300-acres of National Trust land on Rodborough Common in Stroud - dog-walking haven! A former 17th-century coaching inn, The Bear makes the perfect escape from everyday life with its historical ambience.
Expect comfy beds, warm furnishings and a display of exciting and vibrant artwork to provide you with an experience that's more than just a good nights sleep. Walk along the original flagstone floors, unwind in the snug seclusion of one of the armchairs where you can kick back with a good book. The Library is a food lovers dream but without the fuss, offering a splendid country dining experience with seasonally changing menus. In warmer months, you can dine with your pooch at the new Pavillion Garden Bar, in the Bear Bar, or in the Common Room.
Venture outside to the Hotel's Pavillion Garden Bar which offers a real garden party feel with fairy lights, deckchairs and Kilner jars filled with treats, the Pavillion serves drinks and a menu of family favourites with something for everyone to enjoy. Home to the dog-walking community and golf enthusiasts, with a course perfectly positioned in the heart of The Common, The Bear also has another special local grazing nearby. The herd of Belted Galloway's were the first cows to ever roam The Common, and have been cherished as part of the community ever since. And of course, the surrounding Cotswold countryside views are second to none with plenty of walks to explore and scents to be sniffed out on the doorstep!
Highlights
- Stunning Cotswolds countryside location
- AA Rosette award-winning restaurant
- Eco-friendly hotel with Green Tourism Bronze Award
Pooch perks
- Set on 300 acres of National Trust land at Rodborough Common
- Dogs welcome across multiple dining areas inside
- Genuine dog friendly welcome
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Has to be The Bear's super dog-friendly ethos! The staff love welcoming pet guests and will shower your dog with lots of fuss.
The Bear has 46 bedrooms, nine of which are dog-friendly. All of these are spacious double or twin Country House Executive Rooms which sit in the adjoining Country House to the hotel. Each bedroom has been beautifully designed with no room being the same. Expect warm colours, sumptuous rich fabrics with a hint of quirkiness woven in and an eye-catching selection of antique furniture and paintings. Individually designed, all rooms feature unique personal touches that have been subtly added to each one that helps to form their distinctive personality. All have been equipped to provide you with the ultimate refuge after a day of doggie explorations. Simply lie back, stretch out and relax!
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Dine with Your Dog
You can dine with your pet in the Common Room, at the Bear Bar, or on sunny days in the garden in the Pavillion Garden Bar. Expect a real garden party feel with fairy lights, deckchairs and classic Kilner jars filled up with your favourite treats - there's even a retro popcorn machine and slushies for grown-ups! Weather dependent, the Pavillion bar is open daily to serving drinks and a menu of family favourites. If your pooch prefers to relax, they can stay in your room — just remember to leave your Çÿdo not disturb' sign hanging on the door! If you fancy trying some other locally-sourced dishes, stop in at dog-friendly pubs The Old Fleece, Amberley Inn and Prince Albert just a bone's throw away from the hotel! If your dog is happy in the room you could also enjoy country dining at its finest at The Bear's in-house restaurant. Providing good quality food with Great British flair, the seasonal menus are made using nothing but fantastic local produce with something on the menu for everyone.
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The Bear of Rodborough Hotel Reviews
- 243 reviews
- Member since 2003
Stroud, Glos, GL5 5DE
Overnight stay at the Bear at Rodborough Sunday 24 April
We have stayed at this hotel previously and returned because we liked it so much. The public rooms were comfortable and well presented, our bedroom was clean, tidy and well appointed. The best bit of our stay was the meal we ate in the restaurant in the evening. We are regular visitors to a 2 star Michelin restaurant near our home and the meal we were served at the Bear was just as good. The menu offered an excellent range and the food at all 3 courses was simply delicious.The presentation was beautiful and the flavour combinations were amazing. We cannot wait to return again.
Relaxing stay in great surroundings
A lovely relaxing 3 night stay, booked via OPL. Food was delightful, a great choice at breakfast and 3 course dinner each night in the restaurant. My partner would have liked the option of one of their hearty bar meals but this was not part of the offer. Well worth indulging in the generous "Full Bear" afternoon tea, yummy. All the staff we met were friendly and helped make our stay relaxed and enjoyable. There was a small wedding on the Friday and although I was a little anxious about how it would affect our stay i needn't have worried. We had an room upgrade in the annexe and the Hotel had enough rooms to accommodate wedding, hotel guests and locals. Fab location too you can leave the hotel and just wander across the commons, lots of pretty villages nearby and great scenery. Don't forget to visit bin ends, before you leave we bought a reasonably priced Prosecco and Rose both very enjoyable. The only small niggle we had was with the wifi which wasn't great.
We say...
We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed your recent stay at The Bear of Rodborough, including the standard of food and good service. It sounds like the 'Full Bear' afternoon tea was a real treat.
The dining allowance included in the package can be used towards the bar menu if you wish. Occasionally, due to the rural location of the hotel, the strength of the wi-fi signal can vary however this is also available in the lounge and bar. The hotel do hope to welcome you back soon.
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48 hours at the Bear of Rodborough
We had a two night romantic break at the hotel which was really outstanding value for money. The room was perfect and beautifully appointed with champagne and chocolates awaiting us. The food and restaurant facilities were excellent and the cream teas included in the package absolutely delicious. The bar area was cosy with lovely staff and great ambience.
The surrounding countryside was absolutely stunning and lots of events and attractions were nearby to visit if we had been there longer.
The hotel also takes dogs by arrangement and has a winery right next door with a fabulous array of wines and local artwork for sale.
We would highly recommend this hostelry and will definitely return .
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Address
Rodborough Common
Stroud
Glos
GL5 5DE
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Location & Local Attractions
Walks on Rodborough Common are the main attraction with 300-acres of National Trust land to explore, however, there are also other wonderful dog-friendly things to see and do in the broader Cotswold area, such as Cotswold Country Park and Cotswold Water Park. Known for its cafe culture and arts and crafts, Stroud has been nicknamed the 'Covent Garden of The Cotswolds'.
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