Name: The Bear Inn and Burwash Motel
Address: High Street, Burwash, GB

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Located in Etchingham, The Bear Inn and Burwash Motel is a 2-minute drive from Bateman's and 8 minutes from Merriments Gardens. This inn is 6. 6 mi (10. 7 km) from Wadhurst Castle and 14 mi (22. 5 km) from Sissinghurst Castle and Garden. Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor tennis court, or other amenities including complimentary wireless Internet access and babysitting/childcare. Free self parking is available onsite. At The Bear Inn and Burwash Motel, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Make yourself at home in one of the 8 guestrooms.

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Guest scores & sentiment

From 80 guest reviews · multi-source · as of 2026-07-21

Guests praise the scenic views, spacious rooms, and friendly staff. Key complaints include aging facilities like uncomfortable beds and missing TV remotes, poor soundproofing from the pub, inconsistent cleanliness, and limited or unavailable dining options.

Dimension scores · cross-source

Location8.5

Service7.7

Wi-Fi7.5

Cleanliness7.4

Rooms7.3

Surroundings7.2

Value7.1

Facilities6.6

＋ PraisedStunning views · Spacious and clean rooms · Friendly and helpful staff · Convenient and quiet location

－ ComplaintsUncomfortable beds and aging facilities · Missing TV remotes · No breakfast available · Noise from the pub

KEYSuitable for drivers seeking rural views. Avoid ground-floor rooms near the pub if noise-sensitive. Expect limited dining and older amenities.

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Room types · 2

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Double Room

1 × Queen bedup to 2

A seating area with a flat-screen TV, a desk and a private bathroom are available in this double room. The unit has 1 bed.

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Standard Twin Room with Garden View

2 × Twin bedup to 2

The twin room provides a private entrance and a seating area, as well as a private bathroom featuring a walk-in shower. The unit offers 2 beds.

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Facilities · 13

All facilities & services listed by the hotel (aggregated across sources).

Offsite parking discounted rates availableFamily roomsParkingPets allowedDartsInternet accessJapanese gardenOffsite parking discounted rates availableBilliards or pool tableFree wired internetNon-smoking roomsRestaurantNon-smoking throughout

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Nearby & map

DiningSights

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The Bell

Traditional British

££

With top hats as lampshades and tubas in the loos, quirky is this 16th-century coaching inn’s middle name. Its charm and character are only enhanced by its location within a picture-postcard village that makes you feel like you've stepped back in time. The pub itself offers appealing, boldly flavoured dishes – such as a lovely plum frangipane tart for dessert – and sourdough pizza is served from the outdoor Smithy Kitchen when the weather allows. The wine list features large-format magnums, jeroboams and imperials.

5.8km

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The Small Holding

Modern British

££££

There's a rustic, farmhouse-like feel to this former village pub run by two brothers. The team's focus is firmly on self-sufficiency, growing an array of fruit and vegetables on their own land, using no-dig and low-intervention methods. This seasonal produce heavily informs the monthly changing tasting menu, which blends British and Nordic culinary influences in dishes that have bold, well-balanced flavours and lots of personality. In summer, grab a seat on the terrace for an aperitif overlooking the garden.

11.0km

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The Counter by Robin Read

Modern British

££££

Considering its name, it may come as a surprise to learn that there are actually only four counter seats at this dark and moody restaurant on a leafy street. Those spots are very much the prized tickets however, as they give you a great view of the action and you'll be served by the eponymous chef himself. His cooking is rooted in local suppliers (and some produce from the kitchen garden), resulting in dishes that shine a spotlight on top-quality central ingredients like succulent Sussex chicken – even the wine list features some nearby growers. The service is personable and pleasingly relaxed

17.1km

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Thackeray's Restaurant

Modern British

£££

A softly illuminated clapboard house; the oldest in town and once home to the eponymous author. Classic dishes have modern elements and feature lots of different ingredients. The moody first floor private rooms showcase local art.

17.6km

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