Hawkstone Park Hotel Golf Course - 6 min drive - 5.5 km
Shrewsbury Castle - 21 min drive - 21.9 km
The Quarry Park - 21 min drive - 23.0 km
Getting around
Chester (CEG-Hawarden) - 63 min drive
Prees Station - 15 min drive
Wem Station - 17 min drive
Whitchurch Station (Shropshire) - 19 min drive
Restaurants
Newcott Fish & Chips - 7 min drive
Joules Brewery - 10 min drive
The Hideout - 10 min drive
Piper's Cafe - 8 min drive
Costa Coffee - 10 min drive
About this property
The Bear Inn
Enjoy your visit to Market Drayton with a stay at The Bear Inn. Guests looking for a bite to eat can visit the restaurant, and the bar/lounge is the perfect spot to grab a drink at the end of the day.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
9 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 11 AM
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions
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
Children
No cots (infant beds)
Pets
Pets allowed (dogs and cats only)
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Parking
Free on-site self-parking
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free breakfast
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Travelling with children
Playground
Working away
2 meeting rooms
Conference space
Services
Tour/ticket assistance
Wedding services
Bike hire
Facilities
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Picnic area
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Home comfort
Heating
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Soundproofed rooms
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Bath or shower
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Food and drink
Free tea bags/instant coffee
Fees & policies
Policies
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
This property does not have lifts.
This property accepts credit/debit cards.
Also known as
Bear Inn Market Drayton
Bear Market Drayton
The Bear Inn Inn
The Bear Inn Market Drayton
The Bear Inn Inn Market Drayton
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 that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at The Bear Inn?
Yes, cats and dogs are welcome.
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: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.
What is there to do at The Bear Inn and nearby?
The Bear Inn has a picnic area and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near The Bear Inn?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.
What's the area around The Bear Inn like?
The Bear Inn is located a short 2-minute walk from Hodnet Hall Gardens.
The Bear Inn Reviews
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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9.6/10
Cleanliness
9.8/10
Staff & service
10/10
Amenities
9.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.4/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
15 Feb 2024
Balvinder
Balvinder, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
28 Dec 2023
Bhavanvir
Bhavanvir, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
13 Aug 2023
A lovely stop over! Recommended!
Travelled from Yorkshire en route to the New Forest, stayed one night.
We had a comfortable nights stay, an amazing evening meal & a fantastic breakfast! We would love to return.
Great room facilities including a fan which was much appreciated!
Popular with the locals which is always a good sign. Recommended!
Caroline
Caroline, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
27 Jul 2022
Incredible Hidden Gem
We stayed at the Bear because we booked a hotel nearby to Tern Hill Hall to attend a wedding. We were blown away by the hotel, it is beautifully decorated, spotlessly clean, everything is catered to down to fans in the rooms and very fancy toiletries, and the breakfast was the best hotel breakfast that I have ever eaten! An incredible experience from beginning to end.
Stacey
Stacey, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
20 Mar 2022
Newly refurbished it was a lovely experience. Staff, accommodation and food were all excellent.
Richard
Richard, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
20 Feb 2022
Outstanding
An absolute pleasure staying at The Bear Inn. We stayed 5 nights as we explored the area. Everything about the hotel from the moment we arrived to when we left was fantastic. The staff were outstanding and made us feel welcome and very well looked after. The room was extremely well appointed, very comfortable and the perfect place to rest after busy days out and about. The food was good, and the Kitchen looked after our requirements without any fuss. We had some of the nicest vegan dishes in a long time. Overall an excellent stay and will definitely be making our way back soon.
D
D, 5-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
9 Nov 2021
We will be back!
We arrived late and missed service in the restaurant but the staff made up plate of cheese and biscuits for us. Very much appreciated, after a long drive. The staff are great and the accommodation is superb it felt like we were the first people ever to stay in the room it was so clean and up together. The quality of everything was top notch it is obvious a lot of care has been taken over the Bear, it is a gem.
Robert
Robert, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
1 Nov 2021
Amazing hotel. Cleanliness of room was excellent. Tastefully refurbed. All staff pleasant and friendly. Excellent breakfast only downside was we booked for one night - rooky mistake needed longer to enjoy
melissa
melissa, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
27 Sept 2021
Great pub/hotel, would recommend
Anthony
Anthony, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
13 Sept 2021
Great Hotel, staff and facilities could not be faulted and food was amazing, would definitely recommend to all friends and family
Verified traveller
1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
22 Sept 2016
My visit began with a friendly welcome and ended with an equally friendly good bye. In between I had a single bedroom which was fit for purpose with a comfortable bed and well set-out bedroom. Dinner was freshly cooked and delicious, with considerate and efficient service. I left too early for a cooked breakfast (this was explained to me when I checked in) however the 'self-service' version including toast, yoghurt etc. was more than sufficient. All in all a very pleasant stay
Anton
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
20 Dec 2015
We will be back.
Travelling From Basingstoke to the wirral, we needed a place to stay, this was about an hour away from destination. Good pub, with good beer and food. Breakfast was freshly cooked and well presented. Will try to find a reason to stay here again.
Verified traveller
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
2 Jun 2015
Great food,great beer.
A hotel in a beautiful village,in beautiful Shropshire countryside. It combines fantastic chef-cooked food with really well-presented hand-pulled beer. The staff were young,friendly, and enthusiastic. The Hodnet Hall gardens are well worth a visit. These are only open on a Sunday ; the Bear stop serving food at 4 pm on a Sunday. This is ( to be fair to them ) mentioned on their website,but it's easy to miss ! Breakfast is at 9 am if you want a cooked breakfast. This was a little disappointing, as was the early food finish on Sundays. The rooms are clean and functional. The en suite is quite small.
Verified traveller
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
29 May 2015
Great village location
Great location very friendly hotel staff great food fantastic rooms clean and tidy.
Verified traveller
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
26 Apr 2015
work
My room was very basic TV very small limited channels, although the locals would congregate under my window smoking and swearing/drinking as the window was still the old wooden type not able to be open and starting to rot
Meals good but a bit over priced for portion
John
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
30 Aug 2014
Would stay again!
This was a stay for business purposes but will definitely bring my wife here for a weekend break! 6 x 5's or 10 out of 10!
jimbod
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
14 Jul 2014
excellent service
This is a typical english pub with excellent food and service. The room although small was very comfortable and peaceful. The landlord and staff are extreamly friendly and served a cacking full english breakfast. Would definatley stay again.
Taffymarine
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
9 Jul 2014
ON THE WAY
ONLY THING THAT STOPPED 5/5 WAS THE ROOM NEEDED A LITTLE BIT OF TLC THE PUB AND OUTSIDE AREAS VERY GOOD IF NOT EXCELLENT FOOD GREAT AND LOVELY RURAL SETTING VERY RELAXING
ERIC
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
8 Jun 2014
Great atmosphere
Good staff and good food. Would book again no problem.
Gea
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
3 Jun 2014
Wedding trip
Stayed here for two nights, May 2014.
Recently refurbished room, nice ensuite although quite small. Hot water was intermittent.
The food is really great, very helpful staff, full english breakfast. In a great spot for visiting Hodnet hall gardens (Walking distance). Of the hotels in the area this is without doubt the best.
Verified traveller
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
16 May 2014
Great hotel
Fantastic traditional British pub. Great food, although not cheap end. Rooms comfy and bathrooms look new. All employees really friendly. I will stop here again. The only thing I would say is the rooms are above the pub so expect some noise if you like early nights.
Verified traveller
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
28 Apr 2014
A lovely place to stay
I picked this hotel because it looked like a traditional character Inn and I wasn't disappointed. It has been recently modernised but symathetically to the age of the building. The room was good, clean and with the usual extras. Above all the staff were really friendly and helpful. Highly reccomended.
pbker67
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
17 Sept 2013
Lovely hotel!
Just the one night but all I needed with a lovely comfy bed, brand new bathroom, and a great evening meal and fresh cooked breakfast.
MJGCOL
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
27 Aug 2013
Very friendly
Lovely old building which meant rooms are not modern but very comfy. The welcome and relaxed atmosphere added to the excellent food made this a really good night. Highly recommended!
Donkey
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
10 Feb 2013
The Hotel was being refurbished when I stayed. The staff were excellent and very attentive