About Bear Inn, Somerset by Marston's Inns
Situated off the A39 on the edge of Street, The Bear Inn places guests near shopping at Clarks Village and a couple of miles from Glastonbury. This pub features a beer garden and an outdoor terrace.
Double, twin, family and four-poster rooms are available, each one en-suite and providing amenities such as Freeview TV, complimentary Wi-Fi and tea and coffee making facilities. Some rooms are above the pub and other are situated in neighbouring cottages.
The Bear Inn is a non-smoking property although smoking is permitted outside. All children are welcome but pets are not allowed. Guests have access to a shared lounge and meeting spaces.
Rates include a continental or cooked breakfast. Plus, the pub/restaurant offers several different menus and themed curry nights.
The inn lies within three miles of Chalice Well, 12 miles from Kilver Court Designer Village and a 20-minute drive from Wookey Hole Caves.
Positive Reviews
positive:
Friendly and approachable staff
Guests find the staff at the Bear Inn offer a warm welcome. Nothing seems to be too much trouble for the team and reviews of the property frequently identify individual members of staff and mention how friendly and approachable they are.
positive:
Good quality dining
Previous guests have tended to rate the breakfast here fairly highly, although a few do mention that the coffee could be a bit hotter and a few items were unavailable. Aside from that, guests find the food is well cooked and presented without delays.
positive:
Convenient location
The location of the Bear Inn appeals to guests, particularly those who wanted to do a spot of shopping during their stay. Guests also mention that there are some decent alternative dining spots about and that the property offers easy access to the M5.
Negative Reviews
negative:
Mess from the previous night
A couple of guests report that although they enjoyed the breakfast here, they did notice that the area in which it was served hadn't been fully cleaned from the night before. Unfortunately, this included the bathrooms.
negative:
Room quality seems hit and miss
Although some previous guests have been complimentary about the standard of the rooms, based on the number of guests who highlight concerns, it does seem that the quality is hit and miss. Reported problems include damp patches, dated decor, general wear and tear and a number of housekeeping oversights.
negative:
Some reports of noise
While a fair number of guests found their allocated room was quiet, others report hearing noise from the bar and from the road. The sound levels do seem to depend on which room you are given so it may be worth requesting a quiet one.