The Bears Head by Innkeeper's Collection

Hotels
8.3 (1936 reviews)
The Bears Head Vintage Inn, Brereton Green , Sandbach , gb

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Heating
Family rooms
Garden
Bar
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Good location
Delicious food
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Slow service
Noisy room

Categories

Cleanliness
6.88
Multiple mentions of dirtiness and maintenance issues, significantly affected the experience.
Service
7.85
Staff were friendly but disorganization and slow service noted; average for hotel tier.
Location
9.39
Great locality, convenient access to attractions.
Room Quality
7.84
Rooms were generally comfortable, but issues with lighting and noise reported.
Amenities
8.87
General amenities were satisfactory, though some minor issues.
Value for Money
8.33
Priced well for what was offered, despite noted issues.
Food and Beverage
8.38
Food was delicious, though breakfast service was chaotic.
Overall Experience
8.85
Positive despite several issues; enjoyed the stay overall.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-20 09:40

Property Description

Historic Charm
Experience the charm of a 17th-century coaching inn at Innkeeper's Lodge Sandbach. The Bear's Head restaurant offers a seasonal menu in a picturesque wooden-beamed setting, perfect for a delightful dining experience.

Comfortable Accommodation
Relax in bright and traditionally decorated rooms equipped with modern amenities such as a TV, tea and coffee making facilities, and free toiletries in the en suite bathroom. Everything you need for a comfortable stay is provided.

Convenient Location
Located just 5 minutes from the M6 motorway, our lodge is a short drive from popular attractions like Wheelock Hall Farm and the Jodrell Bank Discovery Centre. Explore the nearby Peak District National Park, only 25 minutes away.

Book your stay at Innkeeper's Lodge Sandbach for a memorable and convenient getaway.

Important information:

A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM

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.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 6 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.3
Based on 1936 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.88
Service: 7.85
Location: 9.39
Room Quality: 7.84
Amenities: 8.87
Value for Money: 8.33
Food and Beverage: 8.38
Overall Experience: 8.85
J
Jonathan couple gb
8
Enjoyable
Pros:

Very convenient location. Nice room. Good food. Friendly staff

2026-07-25 via Nuitee
J
Julie couple gb
10
2026-07-24 via Nuitee
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Emily family_with_children gb
8
2026-07-23 via Nuitee
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Fiona couple gb
8
Overall we left a little disappointed that the customer service let this establishment down.
Pros:

Room was very clean
Breakfast was excellent

Cons:

Woken at 6am by the room above each morning you could hear them walking across the room and opening and closing doors.
With exception of one staff member the staff did not come across as friendly service without a smile.
We had a discount voucher and wanted to use it at the end of each evening to settle our bill however they transferred it first day to our room and said they were unable to reverse the action and we could not use the voucher once it has been put onto the hotel bill - very annoying

2026-07-22 via Nuitee
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Susan solo_traveller gb
6
The Bears Head at Brereton…bravo!
Pros:

A beautiful old pub with comfortable rooms and friendly staff in a great location.

Cons:

Weak Wi-Fi, a noisy road near my room, no fan on a hot night.

2026-07-22 via Nuitee
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Alan solo_traveller gb
8
2026-07-21 via Nuitee
B
Broadbent couple gb
5
No staff to greet us on arrival
Cons:

No instruction on WiFi which also operated the tv sound very low unable to turn the volume up

2026-07-21 via Nuitee
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Janice couple gb
9
2026-07-20 via Nuitee
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debbie couple gb
10
Great stay for one night or more
Pros:

Friendly staff . Great location off M6 . Traditional pub and restaurant with good food . Beds very comfortable and rooms clean stylish and all facilities were perfectly

Cons:

Nothing

2026-07-19 via Nuitee
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Catarina solo_traveller pt
10
So worth the visit!
Pros:

Everything! Very nice inn and pub.

Cons:

The only thing I can say is that the UK is not prepared for heatwaves... There was no air conditioning and the rooms were extremely hot.
The staff arranged for a fan but the country really needs to think about the new weather, consequence of the climate change.

2026-07-18 via Nuitee
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Helen couple gb
9
Lovely pub in a great location
Pros:

Beautiful period property in a great location. Great staff, great food. Good value.

Cons:

The room was stiflingly hot and only a small fan provided

2026-07-18 via Nuitee
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Catherine family_with_children fr
10
Pros:

Nous avons beaucoup aimé le style et l’ambiance de l’hôtel. Les repas y sont très bons et copieux (dîner et petit déjeuner). Le personnel est très accueillant. Très bon point d’étape dans notre séjour

2026-07-18 via Nuitee
M
Martin solo_traveller gb
4
Not worth the cost
Pros:

Location is good as its not far from the motorway.

Cons:

Most of the tv channels didn't work, no hair dryer, it was advertised as a double but it was more like a small double than a standard.

Couldn't open the windows adequately to cool down the room and the fan that was provided had little to no effect on the room so room was very warm.

Cottage room is what we was given but it is not a Cottage in the normal sense but more a converted stable.

The put the tv on the wall behind the room door so had to have door closed to view tv.

Bedside light didn't work

You could hear every step the people in the room above took

You have to walk through the beer garden seating area to get to the rooms where people sit with dogs.

Room main light is very dark and doesn't really light up the room adequately.

Carpark for rooms is pothole heaven.

2026-07-17 via Nuitee
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Susan couple gb
10
Fabulous
Pros:

Everthing

Cons:

All good

2026-07-17 via Nuitee
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Jayne couple gb
8
The young gentleman couldn’t do enough for us. Such a shame I didn’t note his name
Pros:

Atmosphere and friendly helpful staff. Also lovely premises

Cons:

Nothing

2026-07-16 via Nuitee
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Catherine solo_traveller gb
8
Great value pub rooms
Pros:

Comfortable and good value rooms.
Pub has a nice atmosphere and the food is good.

Cons:

I'm not so keen on the rooms on the annexe at the back of the hotel... bit smaller/noisier. But this time I was in the main building.

2026-07-14 via Nuitee
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Eleanor couple gb
3
Pros:

The decor was nice and the pub itself was lovely - I have been there previously for food and it is wonderful, but the hotel was not great.

Cons:

The room was incredibly hot and uncomfortable. I am aware I stayed in a heatwave, but the windows barely opened and there was no fan provided to cool you down. Ended up having a shower at 1:30am to try and cool down, the room was uncomfortably hot. There was also no view from the windows, they were frosted and looked out over a very poor looking area, which I did not expect as this was not described or shown. Lastly, there was a lack of storage for bags and little hanging space. The room needed some decor tlc as it looked a little tired, although the bathroom was nice, clean and well presented, though it could definitely fit a bath and shower!

2026-07-13 via Nuitee
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Wolff solo_traveller gb
8
Lovely hotel
Pros:

Location, breakfast, great staff.

Cons:

Room was very hot which is understandable with current weather but perhaps invest in some free standing fans to alleviate the problem.

2026-07-13 via Nuitee
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Diane solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

The cleanliness was superb

Cons:

The room was like an oven and the tiny fan did nothing to alleviate the heat and it would have been a lovely gesture to put a bottle of water on arrival I the room in view of the weather

2026-07-13 via Nuitee
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Janice couple gb
10
Lovely stay & great food
Pros:

Great food and lovely pub. Bedrooms very clean and comfy beds. I’ve stayed several times now visiting Sandbach which is 8-10 mins drive away. Very good value for money

Cons:

Nothing other than it was a bit warm when we visited but fabs were in our room.

2026-07-13 via Nuitee