Crazy Bear Stadhampton

Hotels
8 (382 reviews)
Bear Lane , Stadhampton , gb

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Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Massage services
Non-smoking throughout
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Beautiful decor
Cons:
Noise issues
Room size and quality concerns

Categories

Cleanliness
7.64
Overall room cleanliness was noted as good but had issues with noise leading to dissatisfaction.
Service
8.61
While some staff were friendly, management response to issues was lacking.
Location
8.65
The location is somewhat remote but has its charms.
Room Quality
7.1
Room was too small with hard beds and insufficient storage.
Amenities
8.63
Amenities were decent but had a lack of proper communication regarding cash payments.
Value for Money
7.09
The price did not match the experience, leading to disappointment.
Food and Beverage
7.64
Recent dining experiences were unsatisfactory with quality dropping significantly.
Overall Experience
8.61
Mixed feelings with some high points mainly through service and staff effort.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-11 21:19

Property Description

Unique Double Decker Reception
Experience a one-of-a-kind check-in at Crazy Bear Stadhampton's reception housed in a double decker bus.

Farm-to-Table Dining Experience
Indulge in exquisite dishes made from rare-breed meats sourced from the hotel's own farm, offering a true farm-to-table culinary experience.

Luxurious Amenities and Activities
Relax in style with free WiFi, flat-screen TVs, and en suite bathrooms with plush bathrobes. Engage in outdoor activities like clay shooting, fly fishing, and archery on the hotel's expansive 80-acre farm and woodland.

Book now to immerse yourself in the charm and luxury of Crazy Bear Stadhampton!

Important information:

Please be advised that no dinner reservations will be held for guests. To avoid disappointment, bookings should be made in advance.

The same card used for prepayment will be required upon check-in for a pre-authorization of GBP 150 by means of pin entry. Failure to do so may result in guests being turned away.

Please note that smoking is not permitted.

Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Property Policies

  • Parking

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

  • Internet

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

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children are not allowed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Guest Reviews

8
Based on 382 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.64
Service: 8.61
Location: 8.65
Room Quality: 7.1
Amenities: 8.63
Value for Money: 7.09
Food and Beverage: 7.64
Overall Experience: 8.61
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Louise • couple • gb
5
Pros:

Comfortable bed
Nice shower

Cons:

Expensive
Breakfast was very poor

2026-05-31 • via Nuitee
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Ryder-Caddy • couple • gb
10
Dreamy- a total escape in a great location, in a room that was anything but average- amazing
Pros:

It felt like we could be anywhere in the world- fabulous surroundings and rural views, great room that allowed us to just escape & a great experience at the restaurant and bar- a real pleasure!

Cons:

We had a fan on for the duration of our visit to boost the air conditioning, but that wasn’t a problem- and it would have been nice to try to Thai restaurant, but we’d known it wouldn’t be open on the nights we were staying, so not a complaint- nothing I could criticise at all, we’ll be back!

2026-05-31 • via Nuitee
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Sian • couple • gb
10
2026-05-30 • via Nuitee
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Stuart • couple • gb
7
2026-05-30 • via Nuitee
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Hoopman59 • Couples • Luton, Bedfordshire, England
10
Great afternoon at the Crazy Bear
Pros:

Met up with some life long friends for Sunday Lunch. It was a Sunday with live Jazz in the restaurant, although this was more easy listening staples on this day. The Sunday Lunch menu is great, food was well presented and well cooked, great flavour. Service was excellent, friendly helpful staff. Great Atmosphere for a very enjoyable Sunday afternoon.

2026-05-28 • via Tripadvisor
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P5029BIhollya • Couples
6
Not worth the money
Pros:

We stayed at Crazy Bear for two nights with friends. The grounds themselves are beautiful; however, the rooms were outdated and we experienced issues during our stay.

The rooms we were given were tiny, dark, and did not feel luxurious at all. The air conditioning units were extremely loud, which made it difficult to sleep. We also had problems with the showers that were not resolved, even after reporting them.

Perhaps the experience is better if you are upgraded to a different room category, but for the price we paid, the stay was very disappointing.

2026-05-25 • via Tripadvisor
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EmeralfFun • solo_traveller • gb
10
A real treat!
Pros:

It's a real treat

Cons:

Nothing

2026-05-24 • via Nuitee
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keith • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-05-20 • via Nuitee
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Harry • couple • gb
9
2026-05-19 • via Nuitee
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Richard • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

The Room

Cons:

Stadhampton

2026-05-19 • via Nuitee
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Keith • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

I stay there for work and every time I ask for a invoice and they promise they will send it and it never arrives

2026-05-16 • via Nuitee
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Marc • couple • gb
5
Didn’t live up to expectation, staff attitude/customer service poor, would struggle to recommend to anyone :-(
Pros:

Great location and the grounds were very nice as were some parts of the hotel itself.

Cons:

Very expensive for what it is, the room was very ‘tired’ needs a make over, the fixtures and fittings just very old etc. Two major issues for me:

1. The staff - not attentive, very lax in their attitude, and the service was generally poor. Example was our dinner in the Thai restaurant, we waited almost 45 mins for our cocktails at the end and even then the order was wrong. Trying to get the attention of the staff was virtually impossible. When you’re paying almost £400 for one night accommodation, I would expect more !

2. The fire alarm went off continuously on and off for about 15 minutes on the Sunday morning, starting at 07:30, ruined any chance of a lay in. I had to ring reception to find out what was happening, no apology, just told me they were aware there was a problem. When checking out, mentioned this again to the reception staff, who said he would pass my msg onto management. I’ve heard nothing back?!?

2026-05-14 • via Nuitee
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James • couple • gb
6
Was ok but not what I expected… maybe I’ll try their other place
Pros:

Parts were good…

Cons:

The room isn’t on the main site… you walk down the road away from the crazy bear, around the corner, down the lane, into a small residual cluster of houses (over some gravel - great for dragged a suitcase). You have a room in a big standard dull building. Feels like a HMO to be honest…

2026-05-10 • via Nuitee
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Dennis • couple • gb
9
2026-05-10 • via Nuitee
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ANDY • couple • gb
9
2026-05-07 • via Nuitee
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Jake • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-05-06 • via Nuitee
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Maresa • solo_traveller • gb
7
Done the job for a hen party stay
Pros:

Qwerky. Staff were lovely and very attentive.

Cons:

The bathroom smelt strange 🤢

2026-05-06 • via Nuitee
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Hannah • family_with_children • gb
7
from the outside the hotel looks great and modern. the rooms however are very dark and dated
Pros:

the rooms were very different, it was certainly a talking point. was nice to have robes in the room also

Cons:

the bed were very uncomfortable. the room was dark like a dungeon. the window in the room didn't close and we were woken up first thing as we could hear people in the court yard. the blind was broken for the window so the light came in at the crack of dawn. there was an extension lead in there and loads of wires about but not enough plugs close to the bed. the dinner the night before was awful, ended up paying £50 for 2 people to have a 'finger buffet' and all we got was 1 chicken wing each and a couple of spring rolls and samosa

2026-05-05 • via Nuitee
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Jess • extended_group • gb
10
Beautiful Hotel in beautiful location.
Pros:

Quirky and spotless. Staff were great and attentive. Food is incredible.

2026-05-03 • via Nuitee
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Emilie • couple • gb
6
It was nice but underwhelming.
Pros:

It was very quirky

Cons:

We paid a high amount for a two night stay and was in a room which wasn’t very big and was lacking facilities that you would expect in a hotel room.

2026-05-03 • via Nuitee