The Bear of Rodborough
Stroud, Gloucestershire
Introduction
Retreat to The Bear on Rodborough Common, nestled amongst the rambling hills of beautiful National Trust land with the odd roaming cow venturing in between. Sink into the ultimate escapism that’s a home away from home.
Discover The Bear of Rodborough
What's on this summer...
From Shakespearean classics to enchanting opera and family-friendly performances of Wind in the Willows, our outdoor shows are perfect for soaking up the season in our beautiful Cotswold garden.
7:00pm - 10:30pm 16 July
Open Bar presents A Midsummer Night's Dream
Open Bar Theatre Company perform another Shakespeare classic in our garden this summer.
A Midsummer Night's Dream by William Shakespeare is a comedy that weaves together multiple storylines, set in a magical forest. The play centres around four Athenian lovers and a group of amateur actors, all of whom get caught up in the antics of mischievous fairies.
7:00pm - 10:30pm 17 August
Rogue Opera presents Così Fan Tutte
Rogue Opera presents a fresh take on Mozart’s Così fan tutte (All Women Are the Same).
Get ready for a modern twist on this classic opera, where love, loyalty, and deception collide in a fun, fast-paced story—imagine The Wolf of Wall Street meets Clueless!
2:30pm - 4:00pm 19 August
The Old Joint Stock Theatre Company presents Wind in the Willows
The Old Joint Stock Theatre Company tour this family friendly show - expect a few surprises along the way.
Wind in the Willows follows the adventures of four anthropomorphic animal characters—Mole, Rat, Badger, and Toad—living in the English countryside.
8.30pm, 3 August
Outdoor Cinema - Mamma Mia!
Join us for an alfresco screening of Mamma Mia! under the stars. Relax on our lawns and enjoy dinner before the film with dishes from our garden or bar menu. Choose from a selection of excellent sharing platters and a range of homemade stone-baked pizzas, freshly prepared in our pizza horse box.
A perfect summer evening of great food, fresh air, and feel-good cinema.
Gift Vouchers
Whatever the occasion, and whoever the lucky person is, our Cotswold Inns and Hotels gift vouchers make the perfect present.
Share an overnight stay at your favourite hotel, treat someone to Afternoon Tea, or give them the gift of choice with our “one size fits all” monetary vouchers. All our gift vouchers can be emailed or posted, with the optional addition of a glossy gift box to make them that extra bit special.
A wedding at The Bear of Rodborough
The Bear is a wonderful place to host your dream wedding day, oozing with romance and overflowing with character that will entertain your imagination and transform your dreams into reality. From delicious food and drink menus, a collection of dreamy bedrooms to indulge the before and after, not forgetting a choice of rooms for the ceremony itself, we can help you plan the perfect day. So relax, forget about your worries, allow us to pour you a glass of fizz or two and let’s organise and celebrate the best day of your life, together.
Conference Showcase
Join us on 12th June 2025 at 4pm for an exclusive hotel tour, meet our dedicated Events Managers and finish off with Pizza & Pimms in the Garden!
At The Bear of Rodborough Hotel we can host events from 2 to 60 delegates in a variety of meeting rooms with packages to suit all budgets. Set amongst 300 acres of National Trust land our venue is the perfect place to motivate and inspire; invite your colleagues, clients and business partners to revitalise in the refreshing surroundings of our rural location.
Easily accessible from Bristol, Birmingham, Oxford and London via the M4 and M5, and only 5 mins from Stroud railway station with its direct line to London Paddington
Special Offers
Christmas in the Cotswolds
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Fish & Chip Night
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Lazy Sundays
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New Year in the Cotswolds
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Pizza Friday
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Spoil Yourselves!...
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Stay & Save
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Steak Night at The Bear
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We love man’s best friend and we have a sneaky suspicion that you probably do too which is why we’re proud to be a dog friendly hotel. Perched on top of the rambling hills of Rodborough Common, we are home to doggy heaven with plenty of walks to explore and scents to be sniffed out.
We love having dogs here at The Bear and have ‘plenty of room at the inn’ with a selection of specially allocated country rooms to sleep you and pooch comfortably during your stay.
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Map & Address
Find Us
Address: The Bear of Rodborough, Rodborough Common, Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL5 5DE
Call us: 01453 878522
Email: [email protected]
Alternatively, if you're looking to plan a conference or corporate event at The Bear of Rodborough, please contact our dedicated team at [email protected]
Green Tourism Bronze Award Winner
We're Green Tourism Bronze Awards winners. Green Tourism is an internationally recognised third party assessor whose awards are an indicator of excellent sustainability practice within the hospitality sector. Green Tourism assesses businesses across a range of sustainability goals – including community engagement, protecting local biodiversity and energy consumption.
