This smoke-free inn features a restaurant, a bar/lounge and a snack bar/deli. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, an arcade/games room and a TV in a common area are on-site.
The Bear on the Square offers 8 accommodations. This Millom inn provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a shower. An iron/ironing board and hairdryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.
During your stay at The Bear on the Square, you're just a quick walk from Millom Library. Features include free WiFi in public areas, plus a restaurant and a bar.
Free WiFi
Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
Continental breakfast served daily for a fee
Amenities include meeting rooms and TV in a common area
Steps from Millom Library and The Beggar's Theatre
Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. The Bear on the Square also features an arcade/games room and a television in common area.
This 3-star Millom inn is smoke free.
For a fee, guests can enjoy a continental breakfast daily from 8:30 AM to noon.
The Bear on the Square has a restaurant on site.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Free offsite parking within 20 metres
Street parking available
Food and drink
Daily continental breakfast available 8:30 AM to noon for a fee: GBP 8 for adults and GBP 6 for children
A bar/lounge
A restaurant
Snack bar/deli
Things to do
Arcade/game room
Billiards/pool table
TV in common areas
Family friendly
Arcade/game room
Snack bar/deli
Soundproofed rooms
Conveniences
Limited-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Guest services
Housekeeping (daily)
Business services
Meeting rooms
More
Smoking not allowed
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Hair dryer (on request)
Private bathroom
Shower
Towels provided
Entertainment
TV
Food and drink
Electric kettle
More
Desk
Heating
Iron/ironing board on request
Soundproofed rooms
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from noon - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests who wish to have continental breakfast must book in advance.
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
No pets allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Payment types at the property
Important information
Optional extras
The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.
Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately GBP 8.00 for adults and from GBP 6.00 for children
This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.
You need to know
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
The front desk at this property is open daily from noon - 10:00 PM. This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
Property is also known as
Bear Square Inn Millom
Bear Square Inn
Bear Square Millom
The Bear On The Square Millom
The Bear on the Square Inn
The Bear on the Square Millom
The Bear on the Square Inn Millom
The Bear on the Square Reviews
Reviews
7.4
Good
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The cleaning staff were polite and helpful. A simple room with minimal amenities. Clean and comfortable.
David
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
Richard
1 Aug 2024
Liked: Staff & service
The hotel was ideal for my work commitments the following day. The price I paid was reflected in the facilities provided. Great staff and nice bar/ restaurant with really good prices.
Richard
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified
8/10 Good
Helen
31 Aug 2025
Liked: Amenities
I had a great overnight stay at the bear on the square. The only problem was parking. I worried about leaving my car parked on the square but had no choice. Maybe having some designated parking for the b and b guests would help with this.
Just stayed one night for work.
A very very basic room, the window would not open at the top but whistled most of the night (as quite windy)
No parking was available (only the square opposite the pub).
Also no breakfast was available, normal lunch food menu from noon.
I certainly was an experience😵💫😵💫😵💫
The room was very clean it seemed like it has been recently refurbished but a member of staff said it had been 12 months ago! The thermostat was very useful to keep us warm and the location was very central. The only slight disturbance was the odd characters hanging about near the entrance as there's a pub next door.
Overall a great stay and pleasant staff!
Just what we needed for our visit to Millom. We had an issue in the morning as had no water, but it was fixed as soon as we reported it.
Rachel
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified
6/10 Okay
Paula
19 Jan 2024
The Bear is close to the railway station and the rooms are basic but comfortable.
Currently the property does not serve food and during my stay there were no restaurants open in the area. There are takeaways.
There might be a kitchen available to guests but I didn't find it.
Just spoiled by the constant passing and repassing & accelerating of the same vehicle with a loud exhaust causing noise pollution and this continued until midnight. I must stress that this was not the fault of the residence nevertheless bad enough to be a nuisance. It should also be said that this is budget priced accommodation.
I was very happy with my room! It was spotlessly clean and very comfortable. Unfortunately the walls are very thin and l could hear the people next door talking as if they were in the same room, so even though the bed/bedding was very clean and comfortable l did not get any sleep, l could even hear a conversation someone was having on a phone. The property is advertised as a B&B but they do not do breakfasts. I would definitely stay again if the price was reduced slightly to accommodate not doing breakfast.
Kay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified
4/10 Poor
Darren
10 Apr 2023
Disliked: Amenities
The very loud rave music blasting right beneath our room till bout 2am
The room was cold on entry as window open, wind was howling, but no handle on the window (was broken and on windowsill) so window could not be closed/secured.
There was a plastic bag over the smoke alarm.
Shower full of mould and stank.
1 bed in the room had a foot missing.
(I have photo evidence of all the above).
Parking 20m? Yes, but limited spaces and only free after 6pm-8am. Alternative car park a small route march, which is a challenge in bad weather.
If ANY other options available, do yourself a favour and do not choose this location!
Paul
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified
6/10 Okay
michelle
15 Dec 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
the overall stay was ok. There were a few teething problems with the electrics (lighting) and toilet door jamming. we were moved to another room then issues again with electrics (lighting and heating) but it got sorted. The staff were on hand to sort things for us and were really helpful.
The music below made it hard to sleep as it played until 01.30am and the chimes from the clock in the square didnt help. The room was clean and the beds were exceptionally comfortable. it is only bed and not breakfast. How ever you can buy your breakfast in the pub on a morning we chose to go out for it. Be sure to take items like shower gels shampoo and conditioner hairdryer etc as these are not supplied. you are supplied with a small bar of soap. it was an ok experience i guess staying above a pub has pros and cons and each individual has there own preference. its just not for me. 🙁 try for yourself and then decide 🙂👍
Very dissappointed expirence!! Spent money for booking it, but you can't check-in when you arrived there in the night just only becasue the reception ASSUMED that you will change your mind. I expirenced it and coudn't find any place to live in the mid-night, but before the reception left, they never sent any message or email or gave a call to me, and everyone will think it should be like a normal hotel which you can check-in anytime when you arrive. Very dissappointed!! They stole your money but never give you a room to live! Hope this kind of fake hotel is shut down!!
Verified traveller
Stayed 1 night in May 2021
Verified
6/10 Okay
Traveller
5 Sept 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
A warm welcome, simple but clean rooms and centrally located. Our twin room was overlooking the square and we stayed on the Sunday before a bank holiday. It was very noisy at kicking out time and the windows did not dampen the noise of the screeching girls and boy racers. I was also disappointed to find out in the morning that the breakfast needs to be requested on check in. We had to grab some food from the nearby garage.
The double room was immaculate and very comfortable. It was overlooking the town square which was very noisy late into the early hours of the morning with people drinking and shouting outside.
We were so satisfied with the whole stay great room and facilities great food and very friendly staff we would be happy to stay here again and recommend to all our friends