About The Bear Inn & Hotel
A traditional British inn that dates back to 1528, The Bear Inn & Hotel offers idyllic views over the Derbyshire Dales.
All rooms have ensuite bathrooms or shower rooms and TVs. Cottage rooms also have a patio area.
Breakfast is included with all hotel rooms, or there are two self-catering cottages available. Free parking and Wi-Fi are also provided.
The Bear pub is located on-site, and was named East Midlands Pub of the Year in 2012. Ingredients are sourced locally, and an extensive carvery is served each Sunday. An extensive selection of wine, beers and spirits are available.
Belper and Arkwright Mills at Cromford are less than five miles away, and Chatsworth House is 17 miles away. Country walks are easily accessible.
Positive Reviews
positive:
Excellent pub meals and carvery.
The restaurant at The Bear has received positive reviews from a range of customers. Meal portions are reported to be very generous, and a large selection of meat and vegetable options are available at the Sunday carvery. Weekends in particular are renowne
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Friendly and welcoming staff.
Many reviews of The Bear have noted the friendliness of the staff. Employees have been praised for their attentiveness and welcoming attitude in both the hotel and the restaurant.
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Rustic charm and a peaceful sleep.
The Bear’s “rustic charm” has been noted in several reviews. The traditional pub-style atmosphere has been praised, and many guest enjoyed the log fires in the restaurant. The rooms are reported to have character, and most guests have had a peaceful sleep
Negative Reviews
negative:
Long wait time for meals.
The restaurant is noted for being busy, especially on Sundays, and as a result there may be a wait for the food to arrive. There is often a queue for the Sunday carvery, and recorded waiting times have been up to half an hour. Many guests, however, have n
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Size does matter.
Some guests have expressed disappointment at the room size, which has been described as small. Guests have also lamented the cleanliness of the carpets and the size and location of the television in the room. Nevertheless, most guests agree that the rooms
negative:
Turn up the heat.
The lack of heating in some rooms was flagged by several guests. Previously, guests have noted that there seemed to be some confusion as to when the heating would be turned on for the rooms. In most cases , guests have simply reported to the manager, who