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The Straw Bear
About this property
Comfortable Accommodation: The Straw Bear in Peterborough offers a guest house with a garden, restaurant, bar, and free WiFi. Each room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower, carpeted floors, and a TV. Dining Experience: The family-friendly restaurant serves British cuisine with vegetarian, gluten-free, and dairy-free options. Dinner is available in a traditional ambience, providing a relaxing atmosphere for all guests. Additional Facilities: Guests can enjoy free on-site parking, an outdoor seating area, and housekeeping services. The property also offers interconnected rooms and ground-floor units, catering to various needs. Local Attractions: Located 103 km from London Luton Airport, the guest house is near Peterborough Cathedral (13 km), Longthorpe Tower (17 km), and Burghley House (32 km). Other attractions include Fotheringhay Castle and Ely Cathedral.
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Most popular facilities
- Free parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free WiFi
- Restaurant
- Bar
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Medhurst
United Kingdom
“Very comfortable beds in room 5, staff very polite, all good experience .” - Chubb
United Kingdom
“Lovely bar Good food clean and comfortable rooms reasonably priced too” - Nicola
United Kingdom
“I was driving a tour from the Sir Harry Smith Community College, and the Straw Bear was ideally located for me, as it was just a few minutes walk from the school. Staff we friendly and although it was only a short stay (booked in at 1700 - booked...” - Beryl
United Kingdom
“Handy location for our plans. We stayed in holiday let at back of the pub - great as I couldn't climb stairs. Good food in pub. Staff were very friendly and helpful.” - Colin
United Kingdom
“Fantastic welcome, we were early but were allowed our rooms as we were attending an event close by. Returned and had 3 lovely evening meals whilst enjoying the buzz of a busy pub. Once again, staff friendly and helpful. 3 breakfasts in the...” - Scott
Spain
“Stay there 3 nights. Everything was excellent. Had a meal there and great value for money.” - David
United Kingdom
“Breakfast starts at 8.30, a bit late for me but a quick bacon roll and coffee was a good start to the day.” - Darren
United Kingdom
“Nice,modern comfortable room, very friendly staff, great breakfast, would definitely stay again when in the area” - Sam
United Kingdom
“Rooms were very spacious Breakfast was a big portion for the money” - Richard
United Kingdom
“Food was home cooked and good value for money , and was well presented, good selection of beers and ciders”
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Property information
Neighbourhood information
Language spoken
EnglishProperty surroundings
Restaurants
- The Straw Bear
- CuisineBritish
- Open forBreakfast • Dinner
- AmbianceFamily friendly • Traditional
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
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Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.


The fine print
Please inform The Straw Bear in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.
Quiet hours are between 00:00:00 and 06:00:00.
Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.