Bear Hotel, Hungerford (Berkshire)

The 18th Century Bear Hotel is steeped in history and is one of Britain's oldest coaching Inns.

Summary 18th century buildings Free car parking (on site) No smoking Facilities Free broadband access Shared gardens Children's cots Children's highchairs Food and Drinks Restaurant Lunch available (at additional cost) Dinner available (at additional cost) Bar

Nearby recreations Recommended walks Pub (walking distance) Museums (a short drive) Historic houses Gardens Golf course (a short drive) Recommended restaurants (walking distance) Theatre (a short drive)

Introduction

The Bear Hotel is one of England’s oldest coaching inns and has been the focus of hospitality since 1464 in the quintessentially English market town of Hungerford, in the Royal County of Berkshire.

With thirty-nine individually designed bedrooms with Wi fi and flat screen TVs, award-winning restaurant and bar, conference and wedding facilities with private entrance, and gardens set on the banks of the River Dunn, The Bear even boasts its own small island.

Just over one hour by direct train from London, it is ideally situated be it for short breaks, visiting friends or relatives or indeed on business.

A Dog friendly Hotel, all Dogs welcome with well behaved owners!

History to the present day

The Bear at Hungerford dates back to the 13th Century. Henry VIII gave the hostelry to Queen Anne of Cleves and in 1541/2 to Queen Katherine Parr who survived him.

During the Civil Wars in 1644 Charles I made The Bear his Headquarters.

The two famous diarists of the 17th Century, John Evelyn and Samuel Pepys, both stayed at The Bear.

From 6th to 8th December 1688, William, Prince of Orange, later King William III, stayed at The Bear shortly before James Stuart fled to France and William and Mary jointly ascended the throne.

Food and Drinks

The Bear Hotel has a real choice of places to eat including fine dining in the 2 AA Rosettes restaurant, a courtyard for summer and warm days, informal bar dining, snug room, a riverside terrace and a private dining area for hire. For the best, fresh, local and seasonal food, the chef has created bar, lunch and dinner menus that will appeal to customers who like the freshest foods simply cooked.

The bar is open from 10.00am - 11.00pm daily (10.30pm on Sundays)

Food is served from 12.00pm - 3.00pm and 6.00pm - 9.30pm Monday to Friday. Saturdays 12.00pm - 3.00pm and 6.00pm - 9.30pm. All day Sundays and Bank Holidays until 9.00pm

The Brasserie is open daily for Breakfast, Monday to Friday 7.00am - 9.30am Weekends 8.00am - 10.00am, Lunch, Monday to Sunday 12.00pm - 3.00pm and Dinner, Monday to Saturday 7.00pm - 9.30pm.

Grounds and gardens

For that wonderful English summer the hotel has a number of outside spaces including its own Island! The Courtyard off the bar is a real sun-trap, making it the ideal space to relax under an umbrella with a gin and tonic or a plate of mussels.

The Riverside Terrace overlooking the River Dunn is a peaceful and quiet place for a snooze with just the babble of the water for company.

Bear Island makes an ideal venue for a barbecue or just lying in the sun. Why not enjoy its idyllic setting.

Other facilities

Parking is available for 50 cars.

Arrival information and how to find us

Address: Emma Garman, The Bear Hotel, 41 Charnham Street, Hungerford, Berks, Berkshire, RG17 0EL, United Kingdom

Address: Bear Hotel, 41 Charnham Street, Hungerford, RG17 0EL

Check In: From 2.00pm   Check Out: 11.00am 

Directions: Exit Junction 14 on the M4 and follow signs for Hungerford (A338) for three miles until the T Junction with the A4. Turn
right and continue to follow the signs to Hungerford. At the
next mini roundabout take the first exit signposted
Hungerford, and follow for approximately 400 yards. At the
next mini roundabout go straight on and you will find the
Bear Hotel car park is approximately 100 yards on the left
hand side.

Hungerford Train Station is 5 minutes walk away and is a main line to London.

 

More photos of Bear Hotel, Hungerford

Bear Hotel, Hungerford	Riverside Suite	View from Bear Island and Riverside Suite		Riverside Suite Rooms 2
Riverside Suite Bathrooms	The Brasserie		Bear Island Boardroom	Riverside Patio
Bear Island Balconies	Main House Bedrooms	Room 8
		Room 8 Double Ended Bath