I admit, I initially came to The Bear as I heard it was haunted although it seems they do not generally publicise this. When we arrived we were greeted by a smile and a friendly chat. We decided to eat here and the food was lovely. The rooms were cosey and had that "home away from home" feel. Everything was... more

I took my aunt,uncle and partner to this place. After waiting and being ignored by staff for 5 minutes I went to another bar and asked to be served. From then on service was acceptable. I asked for a glass of red wine and was shown an array of bottles only to be told that the one I wanted was... more

I stayed here with my wife who has difficulty in walking. Staff were most helpful and we were provided with a room with disabled facilities and which was close to the lift. Room service for my wife was very good. All the staff were friendly and did all they could to make our stay pleasant. We have not had a... more

A historic building with uneven floors to prove it, and plenty of traditional atmosphere and comfort. Every time the people in room 3 ran water, the pipes vibrated so badly that the sound could be heard in all adjacent rooms on that floor and the floor above. Carrying tradition a bit far I thought. Perhaps they have fixed it by... more

Think we had room 22, nice big size and lovely antique furniture, great bathroom (strange there was a towel on the dirty floor though) but for £100 I expected a lot lot more. Reception service superb on arrival but then lots of little things really let it down eg arrving to find no milk in room and the barman looking... more

Stayed at the Bear for three nights with my wife. Room was on the top floor (In the roof), the floor sloped which was to be expected in a building of this age but to also have the bed sloping to the extent that my wife kept rolling over to my side of the bed is not. The room was... more

Stayed at The Bear for two nights in the Summer of 2004, BB&EM. Room was at the back of the hotel and a bit on the small side, but comfortably furnished and clean. Breakfast was very good and the evening meal was superb - a great choice of menu and impeccable service. It's a good hotel to base yourself for... more

Stayed at the Bear last August. Refurbisheed rooms. A little pricey but nice breakfast and very traditional. more