Cotswolds, Stroud

Bear of Rodborough Hotel

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Reservations opening times

Monday to Thursday: 8.00am-9.00pm
Friday: 8.00am-8.00pm
Saturday & Sunday: 10.00am-4.00pm

Bear of Rodborough Hotel Overview

High above the Cotswold town of Stroud, sat amidst an expanse of National Trust land, lies the Bear of Rodborough Hotel.

The unique town of Stroud, located where five rivers and streams and their wood valleys converge, has one of the highest concentrations of artists, writers, musicians and craftspeople in Britain, giving it a distinctly bohemian feel. The town has its own Fringe Festival and a Visual Arts Festival, and plays host to a variety of colourful events.

The hilly streets of the town are packed with a diverse array of cafes and an eclectic mix of independent shops. A short drive up a hill or a steep 30 minutes walk will lead you to the rugged beauty of Rodborough Common, owned by the National Trust.

Here you will find the Bear of Rodbourgh Hotel, built some 300 years ago. From its position on Rodborough Common, the Bear commands spectacular views over the region's surrounding hills and valleys. This former coaching inn has been restored to its heritage and period features. The interior has been lavished with rich fabrics and antique furniture.

The bedrooms are all non-smoking with internet access and are located in the original main house and the adjoining Woodchester House. Many have fine views.

Guests will also discover that the excellence of the cuisine and wines served in the hotel's Library Restaurant is hard to beat in the local area. With close links to local producers, the Library Restaurant are able to source the finest in meats, fish, cheese, vegetables and fruit.

The hotel has four conference rooms, the largest seats up to 60 delegates.

Bedroom Accommodation

All 46 en-suite bedrooms are non-smoking and have TV, tea/coffee making facilities, direct dial telephone, hairdryer, heating control, internet acces, electric shaver point, 24 hour room service, smoke alarms, trouser press and radio. The bedrooms are located in two areas. The original main house has 28 bedrooms and the adjoining Woodchester House has 18 bedrooms. Choose from:

Check-in from 2.00pm
Check-out at 11.00am
Standard Single rooms
Standard Twin and Double rooms
Executive Twin and Double rooms - These rooms are spacious, have a large well-lit workspace and a king-size bed.
Superior Twin and Double rooms - All Superior rooms are spacious, individually decorated and two of the bedrooms feature a king-size bed.
Family rooms - There are two options:

Executive Double interconnecting with an Executive Twin

Four Poster rooms - Both rooms are individually decorated in warm inviting colours and one of the bedrooms enjoys a view of the Woodchester Valley
Four Poster Suite - This spacious suite is individually decorated and has a wonderful garden view.

Safe deposit at reception

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Hotel Heritage & History

The Bear was originally built over 300 years ago in the 17th century as a coaching inn on the route between London and Gloucester, and a lot of the original stonework can be seen in the hotel; additions and changes were made over the years, most notably, the adjoining Woodchester House extension around 1920 to provide most of the modern accommodation areas, which give the hotel a cheerfully uncoordinated effect on the inside.

This coaching inn has been beautifully restored to embrace and exhibit its heritage and period features. The distinctive image of the reception area is reinforced by the presence of the old stone archway under which the horses once galloped into the courtyard and by the large bell formerly used to summon the inn-keeper.

Strongly influenced by William Morris and the Arts and Crafts movement, the interior of the Bear of Rodborough Hotel has been sensitively restored to reflect as much of its history as possible whilst still offering modern comforts, and makes lavish use of rich fabrics and antique furniture and yet more log fires, to create a luxurious but relaxed atmosphere. The imposing oak staircase, with its unusual bell pull chandelier, leads to the bedrooms, each distinctively and comfortably furnished.

Map & Directions

Bear of Rodborough Hotel

Rodborough Common,
Stroud,
Gloucestershire GL5 5DE

Tel: +44 (0)1483 776344Fax: +44 (0)1483 730202

How to find us

By Road

From junction 13 of the M5 Ð Take A419 and follow straight over 3 roundabouts. At 4th roundabout turn left. At the next (5th roundabout), with Sainsburys on the right, turn right onto the A46, Dudbridge Hill. Bear left and continue up Dudbridge Hill. At staggered junction continue straight across onto Walkley Hill. Follow this road until the next major junction (just after the Prince Albert Pub), where you should turn right. Go over the cattle grid onto Rodborough Common. The hotel is 1 mile further on, on the right.

From London - Take the M4 to junction 15 and then the A419 signposted Cirencester. Follow this road through Cirencester until you see a sign for Minchinhampton on the left. Follow this road through Minchinhampton and up to Rodborough Common. The Bear can be seen on your left.

Parking: Ample free parking on-site

By Rail and Air

Rail: Stroud Station (0.5 miles)
Air: Bristol Airport (43 miles)

Nearest Cities/Towns

Cotswolds (0.00 miles) (0 km)
Stroud (2.00 miles) (3 km)
Nailsworth (3.60 miles) (6 km)
Tetbury (11.00 miles) (18 km)
Cirencester (12.00 miles) (19 km)
Gloucester (12.00 miles) (19 km)
Stow-on-the-Wold (31.00 miles) (50 km)
Ross-on-Wye (31.00 miles) (50 km)
Bristol (33.00 miles) (53 km)
Burford (33.00 miles) (53 km)
Moreton in Marsh (36.00 miles) (58 km)
Broadway (42.00 miles) (68 km)
Chipping Campden (48.00 miles) (77 km)
Oxford (51.00 miles) (82 km)

Amenities

Special offers & breaks:

Cheltenham Race Week 2012

Cheltenham Gold Festival 1 night bed and breakfast offer. from just £60.00 per person per night. Enjoy the excitement and make the most of the Cotswolds.

From £120.00 Per room per night

Rambler's Delight

Walk the Figure of Eight on Rodborough Common and discover the beauty of the South Cotswolds. Break includes afternoon tea, delicious 3-course dinner, full Cotswold breakfast, packed lunches and boot cleaning/drying room services if required! From £70.00 per person, per night. (Min. 2-nights.)

From £140.00 Per room per night

Romantic Valentine's Package 2012

A truly romantic Valentine's at a 17th century, former coaching inn set high above the Cotswold town of Stroud amidst 300 acres of National Trust land. Break includes Hotel Chocolat chocolates, half a bottle of Duval Leroy, candlelit dinner and traditional Cotswold breakfast. From £79.00 per person, per night.

From £158.00 Per room per night

Suite Dreams...

Indulge in this 'Suite Dreams' package in the Cotswolds where you can relax and unwind by the open fires in the cosy atmosphere. Your luxury package includes a Molton Brown gift set and a box of 'Hotel Chocolat' chocolates, pre dinner cocktails and nibbles, 4-course dinner or the option of full room service, full English breakfast in bed with complimentary newspaper and late check out. From £134.50 per person, per night.

From £269.00 Per room per night

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