Tucked away in a quiet corner, The Bear Inn offers a warm welcome with continental breakfast and WiFi. Unwind with a drink at the bar or savor local flavors at the restaurant, surrounded by lush gardens and free self parking.
Enchanted Place - Winnie the Pooh - 6 min drive - 4.7 km
Pantiles - 24 min drive - 15.1 km
Brighton Beach - 57 min drive - 58.1 km
Getting around
Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 40 min drive
London City Airport (LCY) - 89 min drive
Cowden Station - 6 min drive
Dormans Station - 11 min drive
Edenbridge Town Station - 11 min drive
Restaurants
The Crowborough Cross (Wetherspoon) - 10 min drive
The Coopers Arms - 10 min drive
Pooh Corner - 3 min walk
Domino's Pizza - 10 min drive
The Bear Inn - 1 min walk
About this property
The Bear Inn
When you stay at The Bear Inn, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Hever Castle and Gardens. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat.
At a glance
DONE
Hotel size
4 rooms
DONE
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
DONE
Special check-in instructions
There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; your host will greet you
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
DONE
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
DONE
Pets
Pets allowed (dogs only)*
Service animals welcome
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Free uncovered onsite self parking
Onsite parking includes off-street options
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free continental breakfast each morning 8:30 AM–9:30 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Facilities
Garden
Room amenities
Be entertained
Television
Satellite TV channels
Home comfort
Heating
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Soap and shampoo
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Free WiFi
More
Housekeeping once per stay
Fees & policies
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 15 per pet, per stay
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Also known as
The Anchor Inn
The Bear Inn Inn
The Bear Inn Hartfield
The Bear Inn Inn Hartfield
Frequently asked questions
Does The Bear Inn offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Bear Inn does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at The Bear Inn?
Yes, dogs are welcome. There's a charge of GBP 15 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at The Bear Inn?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Bear Inn?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
What is there to do at The Bear Inn and nearby?
The Bear Inn has a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near The Bear Inn?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around The Bear Inn like?
The Bear Inn is located a short 8-minute walk from Forest Way Country Park.
Have a question?
AI iconBetaBeta
Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.
Reviews
The Bear Inn Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.More informationOpens in a new window
9.8
Cleanliness
9.8
Amenities
9.6
Staff & service
9.8
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
May 5, 2026
Will go back arrived after sunset but what I saw of the surrounding areas and the accommodation
Kevin
Kevin, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 9, 2025
A great old pub, terrific place to stay and eat
Iain
Iain, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 2, 2025
Great service, beautifully presented rooms
Highly recommended
Jennifer
Jennifer, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 29, 2025
We had a wonderful stay at The Bear Inn. Piglet room was lovely, very clean with comfy beds and we loved the continental breakfast basket. Staff were all very helpful and friendly too.
Julie
Julie, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 28, 2025
Beautiful pub bar staff excellent couldn't do enough for us room very comfortable breakfast basket was a treat and very cute.
Ang
Ang, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 7, 2025
Fabulous!
Such a lovely room, we loved how the rooms were named after Winnie the Pooh characters! Good service and food, would stay again!
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 12, 2024
This hotel is located so close to Pooh Corner
The room seemed to be refurbished recently, so it was clean and well-organized.
Ruka
Ruka, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 10, 2024
Wonderful place to stay, the host was amazing, polite and friendly. Everything was well kept and clean. Would definitely recommend it. Would go back ☺️
Caitlin
Caitlin, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
May 11, 2025
Great night’s sleep in a beautiful room
I had an absolutely fantastic stay at the Bear Inn and would thoroughly recommend it to anyone considering staying here. The room was beautiful, in great condition, and had everything I could possibly need. The staff were very helpful and made me feel welcome.
My one small issue was with the WiFi as it was running very slow and I couldn’t do anything more than text - possibly I just caught it on a bad day though!
Bethanie
Bethanie, 1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Jan 5, 2026
It was in such a great location! We loved the pub was downstairs and served such great food and drinks! It was nice to walk upstairs and not have to worry about driving. Free parking was nice. Breakfast was just cereal, cold croissant, and a banana but at least it was free. The room was cute but the ceiling was pretty low. My boyfriend had to duck a lot and couldn’t stand in the shower but he is 6’6”. The bath tube was really nice and relaxing! Staff was great as well and helpful! The room was slightly slanted but it served it purpose which a place to sleep. We did find a door in our room that we couldn’t lock which led to a weird hallway. We wish that door was locked but we pushed the chair up against it and no one bother us so we felt safe.
Courtney
Courtney, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 12, 2025
Ashdowne Forest
Lovely characterful pub with rooms. Lots of history and great atmosphere.
Not very eco to have lots of little disposable toiletries and whilst the breakfast in the basket was a good idea, some of the products could have been more imaginative. How about a local yoghurt and cereal rather than an industrial toffee youghurt and Kellog’s variety cereals?
Fiona
Fiona, 1-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
Dec 2, 2024
The Bear at Hartfield
Nice people. Breakfast options very limited . Housekeeping didn’t happen but the manager did freshen up the room after we mentioned it.). Radiator in bathroom not working but staff did try to fix.