The Bear Inn

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Scored 8.7
Rated excellent

Excellent location!

9.5

About this property

Historic Setting: The Bear Inn in Hartfield is housed in a historic building, offering a unique and charming atmosphere. Guests enjoy garden views and a peaceful environment. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms feature private bathrooms, tea and coffee makers, hairdryers, work desks, and free toiletries. Additional amenities include garden views, carpeted floors, and TVs. Dining Experience: The family-friendly restaurant serves British cuisine with vegetarian and gluten-free options. Breakfast includes continental with juice, fresh pastries, and fruits. Evening entertainment and outdoor seating enhance the dining experience. Local Attractions: Located 6.8 mi from Hever Castle, 16 mi from Ightham Mote, and 19 mi from London Gatwick Airport. Nearby attractions include Glyndebourne Opera House and Brighton Marina.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Breakfast Info

Continental

  • Free Private Parking Available On Site

Availability

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Alice
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Lovely old pub with friendly staff. Great base for walking in the area. We also had an excellent dinner.”
Cynthia
United States United States
“The quaintness of the inn. Restaurant/bar available downstairs. Breakfast comes in a basket the night before. Nice bathroom. Close to bus stop, small grocery, Pooh corner and Ashdown forest. Staff was great.”
Kate
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“We stayed in the Piglet room, it was lovely and clean. Love the themed wallpaper! The bathroom/shower was great! And the TV offered kids channels! (Perfect for our little girl!) Staff were friendly and very accommodating! Food in the pub was...”
Connell
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“beautiful hotel and location. staff very friendly and helpful. nice pub and food. 2 minute walk to pooh corner”
Cullen
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Good to stay in a proper pub Very friendly staff Good food”
Lynne
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Beautiful with real character and spotlessly clean”
Mike
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“I liked the reviews of others and can confirm that they are true. The place is super on just about every level and had the soap & shampoo in the shower not both been empty I would have said excellent, excellent excellent. But they were a small...”
Natasha
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Flexibility on check in time, beautiful pub and rooms, friendly staff, good and quiet fan in room on extremely hot day, good idea to have breakfast basket”
Marta
Poland Poland
“Brautiful place, excellent, kind stuff, great food at the bar, good size and at the same time very cozy room (we stayed at Pooh room). The breakfast basket is an awesome idea. We loved everything about The Bear and the whole countryside and...”
Katie
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Lovely big bed! Clean bathroom. Breakfast in bed. Great location”

Area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Restaurant #1
  • Cuisine
    British
  • Ambience
    Family-friendly • Traditional
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Gluten-free

Amenities of The Bear Inn

Great facilities! Review score, 8.9

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

House rules

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Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Check-out
From 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 11 years
Extra bed upon request
£15 per child, per night

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
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