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

Local Attractions

Besides being one of England's most beautiful regions, The Cotswolds offer a wealth of attractions for visitors to the area. From manicured gardens and imposing castles to old-fashioned tearooms and local museums, there's certainly enough to pack every day of your break, no matter how long you choose to stay.

If you're staying at the Bear of Rodborough Hotel, 300 acres of National Trust land - Rodborough Common - is right on the doorstep. The cosmopolitan Cotswold mecca for artists, the town of Stroud, is a walk or a short drive down the hill from the hotel and nearby attractions include Berkeley Castle, Slimbridge, Misarden Park Gardens, the Rococo gardens and The National Waterways Museum.

Snowshill manor
Blenheim Palace
Slimbridge (The Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust IQ)
Woodchester Mansion
The National Waterways Museum
Sudeley Castle
Hidcote Manor Gardens
Misarden Park Gardens
Stanway House & Water Gardens
Shakespeare's birthplace
Warwick Castle
Owlpen Manor
Cotswold Water Park
Westonbirt Arboretum
Batsford Arboretum & Wild Garden
Holst Birthplace Museum
Cotswold Motor Museum
Royal Worcester Visitor Centre
Mary Arden's House
Anne Hathaway's Cottage
Cotswold Wildlife Park
Cheltenham Racecourse
Gloucester & Warwickshire Railway
Kiftsgate Court
Sezincote
Birdland
Belas Knap Long Barrow
Ragley Hall
Shire Horse Centre (Stratford-upron-Avon)
The House of the Tailor of Gloucester
Kelmscott Manor
Berkeley Castle and Eastnor Castle
Painswick Rococo Garden
Worcester & Gloucester Cathedrals

Admire the work of the local artists and craftspeople during the Visual Arts Festival in June when local studios and workshops open their doors to visitors
Stretch your legs, take in spectacular views of rolling hills and valleys and keep your eyes peeled for a wealth of wildlife on Rodborough Common
Get on your bike and cycle or walk part of the Cotswold Way, a 105 mile route that takes in some of the region's most beautiful scenery
Tour the pretty Cotswold stone villages and towns nestled amidst the hills and valleys of some of England's most scenic countryside
While away the afternoon indulging in freshly baked cakes and scones in an Olde Worlde village tearoom
Step back in time and take a ride on a real steam locomotive running on the painstakingly restored Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway
Explore the 'outdoor rooms' of Hidcote Manor gardens, a horticultural spectacle and topiary heaven influenced by the Arts & Crafts Movement
Watch craftsmen and women at work as you follow the fascinating process of fine bone china manufacture on a factory tour at Royal Worcester
Admire the magnificence of Blenheim Palace - home to the Duke of Marlborough and Sir Winston Churchill's birthplace
Follow the in the footsteps of William Shakespeare as you take a wander through the medieval and picturesque streets of Straford-upon-Avon
Enjoy a flutter at the Races and take a look behind the scenes with a tour of Cheltenham Racecourse
Stroll the state rooms, walk the walls and delve into the dungeons of ancient Warwick Castle
Follow your nose to the Cotswold Perfumery, makers of ine English fragrances, and explore the history of perfume
Unravel the mysteries of the Rollright Stones - a standing stone circle, parts of which date back some 5000 years, enshrouded in stories of fairies, witches and kings
Discover what the Romans left behind at Chedworth - one of the finest examples of a Roman Villa in the country
Reminisce about the golden age of motoring at the Cotswold Motor Museum
Hunt out a period piece at one of the region's numerous antique shops an stalls

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

Stay from Â£29 per person...

A very special 'bed and breakfast' offer throughout January and February when you book and enjoy a delicious three-course table d'hote dinner for two in the hotel's restaurant

From £121.00 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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