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The Bear of Rodborough Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL5 5DE

  • 44 bedrooms
  • 44 bedrooms

Historic Country Inn on Rodborough Common

The Bear on Rodborough Common sits amongst the rambling hills of beautiful National Trust land, a five-minute drive from the market town of Stroud. Set within 300 acres of beautiful countryside, this former 17th century coaching inn has 44 characterful bedrooms. Book a stay and enjoy delicious food, and a pint of cask ale in a cosy armchair beside a crackling log fire.

Facilties & Amenities

  • Beer Garden
  • Breakfast
  • Craft Beer
  • Dog Friendly Rooms
  • EV Charging nearby
  • Family Friendly
  • Log Fires
  • Meeting Space
  • Parking
  • WiFi

Bedrooms

The Bear of Rodborough offers individually designed single, double, twin, and four-poster rooms with a traditional country style. All rooms include tea and coffee facilities and Molton Brown toiletries, located in the main house and adjoining country house.

Deluxe Four-Poster Suite: The largest room, featuring a separate lounge and elegant furnishings.

Dog Friendly: Yes, dogs are welcome by prior arrangement with the pub.
Family Friendly: Yes, extra beds for children are available in selected rooms by arrangement.
Meeting Space: Yes, the pub offers multiple event and meeting spaces for delegates.

Food & Drink

Dining at The Bear of Rodborough (near Stroud): Seasonal lunch and dinner menus showcasing modern British cuisine with European influences. Vegetarian and dietary-friendly options available, alongside English afternoon tea and traditional Sunday roasts.

The Bear Bar: A cosy bar with log fires, comfortable seating, local ales, ciders, artisan gins, hot chocolate, English tea, and homemade cake.

Pavilion Garden Bar: An outdoor garden bar offering al fresco drinks during the summer months.

Nearby

• Stroud town centre – Independent market town with cafés, shops and a renowned farmers’ market (1 mile).
• Rodborough Common – National Trust-managed common with far-reaching Cotswold views and walking trails (2 miles).
• Cotswold Way National Trail – Famous long-distance walking route through classic Cotswold countryside (2 miles).
• Minchinhampton Common – Wide open common land with panoramic views across the Severn Vale (3 miles).
• Woodchester Mansion – Remarkable unfinished Victorian Gothic mansion set in a secluded valley (4 miles).
• Woodchester Park – National Trust parkland with lakes, woodland walks and wildlife spotting (4 miles).
• Painswick Rococo Garden – Ornamental 18th-century garden known for its seasonal displays (6 miles).