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The Bear Inn

Property class: 3

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A bedroom with a bed, bedside lamps, a dresser, a chair, a television, and a window with a view of greenery.
A wooden sign for The Bear Inn, an XVth Century Pub, Accommodation & Coffee House, with a quote from Winnie the Pooh.
A bar area with wooden floors, bar stools, and a counter with a beer tap.
A garden with picnic tables and umbrellas, surrounded by lush greenery and flowering plants.
A room with two armchairs, a flat-screen TV, a small table with a vase, and a window with curtains.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Bar

Explore the area

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Church St, Hartfield, England, TN7 4AG
  • Place, High Weald
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Forest Way Country Park
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Enchanted Place - Winnie the Pooh
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, London (LGW-Gatwick)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Room options

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A bedroom with a bed, a chair, a nightstand, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A bedroom with two beds, a dresser, a television, and a fireplace.

Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with a red velvet armchair, a bed with a grey blanket, a wooden headboard, and a nightstand with a lamp and a bottle.

Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A bedroom with a bed, two bedside tables, a window with a grid pattern, and a wooden ceiling.

Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Hartfield

The Bear Inn places you within a few miles (5 km) of Enchanted Place - Winnie the Pooh and Sweetwoods Park Golf Club. This 3-star inn has 4 guestrooms and offers conveniences like free breakfast, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.
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What's nearby

  • High Weald - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Forest Way Country Park - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Enchanted Place - Winnie the Pooh - 6 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Hever Castle and Gardens - 18 min drive - 8.4 miles
  • Brighton Beach - 57 min drive - 36.1 miles

Getting around

  • Cowden Station - 6 min drive
  • Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Crowborough Cross (Wetherspoon) - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Pooh Corner - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Coopers Arms - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Chafford Arms - ‬10 min drive

About this property

The Bear Inn

The Bear Inn features free WiFi in public areas and a garden. If you drive, take advantage of free parking.
TVs come with satellite channels, and free WiFi keeps guests connected. Wardrobes or closets are also available. Housekeeping is available once per stay.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (once per stay)

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

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

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for GBP 15 per pet, per stay
  • Dogs only
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Pet fee: GBP 15 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.

Property is also known as

The Anchor Inn
The Bear Inn Inn
The Bear Inn Hartfield
The Bear Inn Inn Hartfield

Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at The Bear Inn?

The Bear Inn offers free cancellation on select room rates. For additional details, take a look at the cancellation policy on our site.

How much does it cost to stay at The Bear Inn?

As of Sep 29, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Bear Inn on Oct 28, 2026 start from $138, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What is there to do within easy reach of The Bear Inn?

This inn is located in Hartfield, close to Enchanted Place - Winnie the Pooh, Ashdown Forest, and Hever Castle and Gardens. You'll also find Groombridge Place and Groombridge Railway Station within a short drive.

Does The Bear Inn have a casino?

No, The Bear Inn doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at The Bear Inn?

No, there is no indoor pool at this inn.

Does The Bear Inn have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, The Bear Inn serves free continental breakfast each morning from its restaurant.

Will The Bear Inn allow pets to stay for free?

Although they can't stay for free, dogs are welcome at The Bear Inn for a fee of GBP 15 per pet, per stay.

How close is the airport from The Bear Inn?

The closest major airport to The Bear Inn is Gatwick Airport (LGW), which is 17.7 mi away (40 minutes by car). Another top airport is London City Airport (LCY), which is around 27.9 mi away.

The Bear Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 35 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 35 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 35 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 35 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 35 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was done very well.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Will go back arrived after sunset but what I saw of the surrounding areas and the accommodation
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great old pub, terrific place to stay and eat
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great little old England pub with excellent food and drinks, extremely helpful staff, a wonderful place to stay. Loved it.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a great place. Obviously a popular pub in the village with regulars. Visitors made to feel welcome. Lovely room, all named with Winnie the pooh names. Very clean and comfortable. Breakfast basket was great, loved the croissants. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great service, beautifully presented rooms Highly recommended
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful pub bar staff excellent couldn't do enough for us room very comfortable breakfast basket was a treat and very cute.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay at the Bear. If you’re a Pooh Bear admirer, it’s an absolute must! Cute and cozy rooms with Hundreds-Acre Wood wallpaper and tastefully themed decor. A five minute (if even) walk to Pooh Corner and an easy walk to the Pooh Sticks bridge and other Ashdown Forest spots. Reliable parking in their lot, which is a big plus if you’ll be travelling by car. Great food and drinks at the pub as a bonus! Would absolutely recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is located so close to Pooh Corner The room seemed to be refurbished recently, so it was clean and well-organized.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fabulous!

Such a lovely room, we loved how the rooms were named after Winnie the Pooh characters! Good service and food, would stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place to stay, the host was amazing, polite and friendly. Everything was well kept and clean. Would definitely recommend it. Would go back ☺️
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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?
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Bear Inn is a wonderful place to stay for few days.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024