About The White Bear
Housed in a 16th-century building near the North Wessex Downs, The White Bear is a traditional pub with six letting rooms. Facilities include a game room and free Wi-Fi.
Single, twin, double and family accommodation options are available. Four rooms have en-suite bathrooms while the remaining two share a bathroom. All rooms feature a TV and provide tea and coffee making facilities.
The White Bear offers free parking and disabled facilities. The property is both child and pet-friendly.
A home-cooked breakfast is included in the room rate. Plus, guests can order pub-style meals throughout the day. Wadworth real ales are delivered to the bar by a horse drawn dray.
The pub lies within 15 miles of the Hope Nature Centre and the Chippenham Museum & Heritage Centre, 20 miles from Longleat Safari Park and 25 miles from Old Sarum.
Positive Reviews
positive:
Cosy and comfortable rooms
Rooms at the White Bear have been recently refurbished and while you shouldn't expect any luxuries here, the accommodation is frequently described as cosy and comfortable. Plus, guests typically describe the rooms as spacious enough to spread out a little.
positive:
Good bar
Guests rate the bar at this inn highly, often commenting on how authentic the surroundings are (The White Bear has reportedly been a pub since 1567). Guests describe the atmosphere as welcoming and also appreciate the availability of locally brewed real ales.
positive:
Friendly hosts
Fiona and Jeff, hosts at the White Bear, seem to genuinely enjoy welcoming guests to the pub and appear to offer a friendly and personable service. Plus, the same goes for the staff, with many guests commenting that they enjoyed great service here.