The Bear Of Rodborough Hotel

Hotels
8.6 (1847 reviews)
Rodborough Common , Stroud , gb

Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
Terrace
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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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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 1847 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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Brian couple gb
9
2026-07-03 via Nuitee
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Mark family_with_children gb
8
Lovely hotel in a great spot. Recommended.
Pros:

Great hotel and great location. Lovely rooms and facilities and staff were very welcoming.

Cons:

Breakfast (service) experience was ever so slightly disappointing.

2026-07-02 via Nuitee
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Tricia couple gb
6
Pleasant but disappointment with the gloomy interior
Pros:

Not special. Pastries poor quality. Charging for breakfast coffee as an extra. Staff helpful and pleasant. We were given a very good room on second night after being in the attic room on arrival

Cons:

Dogs!!

2026-07-02 via Nuitee
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Peter couple gb
10
great location, staff, froom, breakfast
Pros:

breakfst was amazing
room was amazing
location was amazing
staff were amazing
we got a cheap deal- which was also amazing

Cons:

nothing

2026-07-01 via Nuitee
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PG couple gb
8
Liked it and would use it again
Pros:

Staff were very good.
Outdoor bar and eating were excellent in the heat.
Location great for touring the Cotswolds.

Cons:

When there was a wedding it kind of took over the whole hotel.

2026-07-01 via Nuitee
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PAUL couple be
9
Pros:

Prachtig gelegen in de natuur, zeer ruime kamer, vriendelijk onthaal, lekker ontbijt, grote inloopdouche, parking genoeg, zeer rustige setting

Cons:

De WC was te dicht tegen de muur, redelijk onconfortabel,zal moeilijker zijn nog voor sommige mensen..Wifi uiteraard zwak op deze plek

2026-07-01 via Nuitee
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Norma couple gb
10
Ideal in every way
Pros:

Excellent all round- comfortable, quiet and very good breakfast.

2026-07-01 via Nuitee
F
Frank solo_traveller gb
10
Our stay was made perfect by the lovely receptionist who went above and beyond to meet
Pros:

Room, breakfast and ambience

2026-06-30 via Nuitee
E
Elizabeth solo_traveller gb
9
2026-06-30 via Nuitee
O
O'Malley couple gb
10
Will certainly be returning in time
Pros:

Breakfast VG room very comfortable restaurant good menu
enjoyed our stay would recommend this hotel

Cons:

Nothing

2026-06-29 via Nuitee
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anthony solo_traveller gb
7
2026-06-29 via Nuitee
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Stotter couple gb
8
Excellent
Pros:

The attention to detail, the personal approach of staff, the buildings and gardens, the surrounding scenery. And they even have ev-charging!

Cons:

Nothing

2026-06-29 via Nuitee
J
Joel solo_traveller es
7
Lovely hotel but could do with updating
Pros:

Great location. Beautiful old English hotel. Excellent breakfast

Cons:

Unfortunately it was a very hot few days and there is no air conditioning what you would expect at this price. The room only had a very poor fan and the windows could not be opened properly as they had locks on them. Breakfast was a little understaffed but food was excellent Wifi poor.

2026-06-29 via Nuitee
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Paul couple gb
8
Lovely stay, not great value and uncomfortably hot
Pros:

Location and ambience

Cons:

Very hot

2026-06-29 via Nuitee
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Lukasz couple gb
8
Really recommend
Pros:

Very good location and hotel

Cons:

Little bit to hot , no air conditioning

2026-06-28 via Nuitee
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david solo_traveller im
8
Good location for my needs any problems are usually dealt with quickly .
Pros:

location

Cons:

Breakfast egg bacon but some days only one egg but others two sounds picky but better with two.

2026-06-28 via Nuitee
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Alan couple gb
7
Location and room was good but hotel was overpriced and breakfast service slow.
Pros:

Location is excellent and room was good but because it was a Saturday it was expensive.

Cons:

Breakfast service extremely slow. I've experienced this before and it lets the place down. This morning I asked for some toast - it took three separate requests and a wait of approx 20 minutes to get a slice of toast. Same with coffee and tea, both of which took some time to arrive. The breakfast room was not full and we got the impression the staff were coming to the end of their shift and were either tired or had lost interest in serving customers.

2026-06-28 via Nuitee
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Lisa solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

The staff at reception and at breakfast were lovely.
The hotel was clean, comfortable and nicely furnished.

Cons:

It was the middle of a heatwave and put small room was on the top floor, it would have been nice if the window was open and shades closed to cool the room. There was a fan so we put that on.

2026-06-27 via Nuitee
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Tatiana couple gb
9
Beautiful country pub stay
Pros:

Super friendly and helpful staff, lovely breakfast and big garden

2026-06-26 via Nuitee
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Peter couple gb
7
Pros:

Location

2026-06-26 via Nuitee