The Bear Of Rodborough Hotel

Hotels
8.6 (1773 reviews)
Rodborough Common , Stroud , gb

Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Electric bicycle charging station
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Pets allowed
BBQ facilities
Luggage storage
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Beautiful location
Comfortable room
Good food
Cons:
Some dated features
Slow check-in
Inconsistent dining room lighting

Categories

Cleanliness
8.54
Room was clean and comfortable, but some bathroom features were dated.
Service
8.81
Friendly and professional staff throughout the hotel.
Location
9.05
Beautiful location with great views and easy access.
Room Quality
8.3
Rooms were cozy, but some had issues like sticky doors or dated bathrooms.
Amenities
8.53
Standard amenities, with some issues reported.
Value for Money
8.49
Value reflective of the experience, though some felt food prices were high.
Food and Beverage
8.44
Good quality food, but dining room lighting affected ambiance.
Overall Experience
8.61
Overall a pleasant stay with a few minor issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-20 06:23

Property Description

Historic Charm and Natural Beauty

The Bear of Rodborough, a former 17th Century coaching inn nestled in the stunning Rodborough Common, offers a warm welcome to all guests. The property's country house bedrooms provide a cozy retreat with picturesque views of the Cotswolds. Dogs are also welcome to enjoy the ample walking opportunities in the National Trust land surrounding the hotel.

Award-Winning Dining Experience

Indulge in exquisite dining at The Library Restaurant, housed in the oldest section of the inn, serving dishes that have earned AA Rosettes. For a more laid-back atmosphere, the Bear Bar offers a taste of English tradition with a selection of real ales and casual dining options.

Outdoor Leisure and Entertainment

Venture outside to the Pavilion Garden Bar for a unique experience complete with a variety of food and drink options. Enjoy leisure activities like table tennis and table football, accompanied by treats like popcorn and slushies.

Ready to experience the perfect blend of history, comfort, and entertainment? Book your stay at The Bear of Rodborough now!

Important information:

The property accept dogs into Executive Double or Twin rooms only, a surcharge of £20 per night will be charged by the property. This includes a dog bed and bowl in the room and a sausage at breakfast. When booking 6 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements will apply. The hotel will contact you within 48 hours to advise these policies.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: GLO

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Groups

    No special conditions apply for groups.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    Children up to and including 12 years old stay for £20 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 1773 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.54
Service: 8.81
Location: 9.05
Room Quality: 8.3
Amenities: 8.53
Value for Money: 8.49
Food and Beverage: 8.44
Overall Experience: 8.61
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Matthew solo_traveller gb
8
2026-05-16 via Nuitee
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Matthew solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

Comfortable room

Cons:

Bit noisy

2026-05-16 via Nuitee
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Andreas couple de
9
Sehr angenehm 👍
Pros:

Schönes Hotel mit Charakter! Wir haben sehr interessante Informationen über das Gespenst erhalten, das hier wohnt, aber zum Glück nicht in unserem Zimmer herumgespukt hat. 😉

2026-05-15 via Nuitee
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Finja couple de
10
Pros:

Die Unterkunft hat uns sehr gefallen. Wunderschön, sauber und mitten in der Natur.

2026-05-15 via Nuitee
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Clare couple gb
9
Lovely views!
Pros:

Fantastic location with lovely views and walks from the door. Huge garden with ample seating and never a problem to park the car. Excellent breakfast selection and lovely light and airy restaurant!

Cons:

Our room was quite small and expensive considering - but that wouldn’t stop us staying again.

2026-05-14 via Nuitee
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Peter couple gb
9
Pros:

We enjoy casual fossil hunting on Rodborough common, an old childhood interest.

What about providing a simple map or what can be found and where to find local fossils.

I think you would find a lot of interest, especially for children.

You are sitting on a fantastic visitor atraction.

Wild flowers too, including orchids.

Cons:

Minor matter.

You need to add a handle to the wall to assist in getting out of the bath after taking a shower.

2026-05-14 via Nuitee
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Mandy solo_traveller gb
9
Excellent value for money, and a lovely comfortable room.
Pros:

Beautiful old building in a hilltop village overlooking Stroud. Lovely, well laid out room with a comfy bed. Lots of attention to detail. Significantly cheaper than most comparable places in this area.

Cons:

Some aspects are a little tired, but they’re doing their best with a very elderly building. The plumbing - heating and water - were noisy.

2026-05-14 via Nuitee
M
Mark solo_traveller gb
8
Good quality and value for money
Pros:

Clean and great breakfast

Cons:

Right next to busy road. Very noisy traffic from 6am

2026-05-13 via Nuitee
S
Stephen couple gb
9
Spoilt by house keeping & noisy dining room
Pros:

Staff friendly, facilities good

Cons:

House keeping was very poor one day. Reception staff had no authority to deal with the issue, they suggested we wait for the manager who was running the London marathon!!
Dining room VERY noisy when fully occupied. Need sound reverberation work undertaken to make it more 'romantic' so you can hear your partner speak!

2026-05-13 via Nuitee
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ALEX couple gb
10
Another lovely stay, many thanks!
2026-05-12 via Nuitee
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Matthew solo_traveller gb
10
Fantastic and highly recommended
Pros:

Location was amazing and beds super comfy! Quirky building, amazing food, plenty of parking, staff friendly and happy!

2026-05-12 via Nuitee
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harris solo_traveller gb
9
Love it
Pros:

Location. Character. Friendly and relaxed

Cons:

Sometimes not available and someone gets expensive

2026-05-12 via Nuitee
C
Christine couple gb
10
Pros:

Lovely decorations comfy bed
Friendly staff
Excellent meals

2026-05-11 via Nuitee
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Amy solo_traveller gb
9
Great location and food
Pros:

Room was lovely, location was great and food was excellent.

Cons:

There was a crack in the sink of the room we were staying in.

2026-05-11 via Nuitee
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Marie-Line solo_traveller fr
8
Pros:

Excellent petit déjeuner. Bel hôtel.

2026-05-10 via Nuitee
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Paul solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Every hotel should have a receptionist like Nicky !!

2026-05-09 via Nuitee
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Leigh couple gb
5
Overall disappointed but staff were accommodating.
Pros:

It was in an ideal location for us.

Cons:

The whole hotel is tired. It was clean but stained wall paper, mould under dark grout and the rooms and dining room were cold. Our party of 7 ate in the restaurant and we thought the food average, expensive and in my case cold. The bed was really hard although my husband liked it and the pillows were good.

2026-05-08 via Nuitee
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John couple gb
9
Really enjoyed our stay and would return.
Pros:

Excellently situated and beautifully presented hotel. Staff are professional, positive and clearly proud of what they do. Only stayed one night but would be very happy to return.

Cons:

Evening meal in the hotel bar was really good but breakfast was inconsistent. The breakfast bar was excellent: really good choices and well presented. My cooked offering was disappointing: hard poached eggs and rock hard sourdough. My wife described her full English as just OK. Nothing special. The buffet provided that afternoon for a special event was outstanding.

2026-05-07 via Nuitee
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Jamie solo_traveller us
9
2026-05-07 via Nuitee
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Diane couple gb
8
2026-05-07 via Nuitee