The Bear
Hungerford
📍 41 Charnham Street, Hungerford, RG17 0EL
🚆 Nearest station: · 0.2 mi
🔌 Nearest public charging: · 1.2 mi (Open Charge Map)
Photo: Robert Eva (CC BY-SA 2.0)
- Historic inn dating back to the 13th century
- All 39 bedrooms are ensuite, some with balconies
- Has its own island, Bear Island, overlooked by some rooms
- Self-contained function site for 80 guests for weddings
- Located in the North Wessex Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
How far to…
- M4
- 5 minutes
- Station
- 0.2 miles
- Crofton Pumping Station
- 6.3 miles
- Aldbourne Heritage Centre
- 6.3 miles
- West Berkshire Museum
- 8.3 miles
Practical details
- Pets
- Dog friendly
Accommodation on site
- Rooms
Details taken from the operator's own website on 23 Oct 2026 — check current terms when you book.
Facilities
- ✓ Disabled Access
- ✓ WiFi
- 🚆 Near a Train Station
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