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The Bear Hotel, Wantage

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From$139 /night
Check-in
18Jun
Check-out
19Jun
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About the Hotel

Market Place, Wantage, OX12 8AB
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Close to Betjeman Millennium Park
Very good
7.3
/10
4.2
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Featuring a restaurant and a luggage room, the 3-star smoke-free The Bear Hotel Wantage lies within 5 minutes' walk of the local Vale And Downland Museum. Located 2.2 km from The Old Manor, this Wantage hotel also provides a golf club for guests who enjoy sports.

Location

The bed & breakfast is about 80 km from Gloucestershire airport and just moments from such cultural venues as Statue of Alfred the Great. The Bear Wantage is approximately 10 minutes' walk from Ss Peter & Paul and approximately 400 metres from Shush The Venue.

The nearby notable religious buildings include Church of St Nicholas, merely 1.9 km from the property.

Market Place bus stop is located only 5 minutes' walk away.

Eat & Drink

Guests can relax in the on-site lounge bar. It also features a lounge for guests' comfort. Italian cuisine is offered at Wildwood Restaurants, situated just near The Bear Hotel.

Leisure & Business

If you like an active lifestyle, squash, billiards, and fishing are available on site. There is a leisure centre with a wide range of sports.

Must-do experiences

  • Visit the nearby Wantage Museum for local history and artifacts.
  • Grab a steak and ale pie at the charming White Horse Inn.
  • Explore the historic Vale and Downland Museum for a unique perspective.
  • Stroll through the vibrant Wantage Market on Fridays for local goods.
  • Discover the tranquil Letcombe Brook for a scenic nature walk.

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The Bear Hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
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Facilities

The Bear Hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences
Facilities: Very good
7.1/10Review score

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • 24-hour reception
  • No pets allowed
  • Security
  • Luggage storage
  • Lift
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key access

Sports & Fitness

  • Badminton
  • Billiard tables
  • Squash
  • Fishing

Services

  • Housekeeping

Dining

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area

Children

  • Cots
  • Children's menu

Spa & Leisure

  • Leisure/ TV room

Room features

  • Heating
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities

Media

  • Flat-screen TV

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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The Bear Hotel Location

Market Place, Wantage, OX12 8AB
Getting around
  • City Centre
    Wantage 2 min  ·  400 ft
  • Airports
    Gloucestershire (GLO) 120 min  ·  49.4 mi
    Southampton (SOU) 128 min  ·  52.9 mi
  • Bus
    Bus stop 2 min  ·  400 ft
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Property information and rules
Check-in
from 14:30-23:59
Check-out
until 10 am
Internet
Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.
Breakfast
The hotel The Bear serves a full breakfast for free.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Number of rooms:
36

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback about The Bear Hotel from previous guests about their experience.
Review score
Based on 54 verified reviews
6.9 /10
Nice
62 %
Recommend
Breakfast
7.8/10
Cleanliness
7.6/10
Comfort
7.4/10
Facilities
7.1/10
Free WiFi
7.6/10
Location
8.8/10
Staff
8.5/10
Value for money
7.5/10
Guest reviews
based on 178 reviews
7.3/10
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Check-in
18Jun
Check-out
19Jun
Rooms and Guests2 Guests, 1 Room
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