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The Bear Hotel

3.0 star property
Cowbridge hotel with 2 bars/lounges and restaurant

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Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local cuisine
Garden
Apartment, 1 Bedroom | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
Exterior
Standard Room, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
Located in the heart of town, The Bear Hotel is a charming retreat with breakfast, lunch, and dinner at Sellars restaurant. Unwind on the terrace or stroll through the garden; connect to WiFi and enjoy 2 bars.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free parking

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and 2 bars/lounges
  • Room service
  • Meeting rooms
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Garden
  • Laundry service
  • Self-serve laundry
  • TV in a common area
  • Newspapers in lobby (surcharge)
  • Banquet hall

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
The current price is £112
includes taxes & fees
29 Jun - 30 Jun

Room options

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1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Single Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Single Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Classic Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Romantic Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Executive Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
63 High Street, Cowbridge, Wales, CF71 7AF

What's nearby

  • St Donat's Castle - 16 min drive - 13.8 km
  • The Royal Mint Experience - 18 min drive - 16.1 km
  • Barry Island Beach - 19 min drive - 21.8 km
  • Principality Stadium - 23 min drive - 25.1 km
  • Cardiff Bay - 23 min drive - 29.2 km

Getting around

  • Cardiff International Airport (CWL) - 25 min drive
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 167 min drive
  • Llantwit Major Station - 9 min drive
  • Pontyclun Station - 11 min drive
  • Pencoed Station - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Fox and Hounds - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪1 Town Hall Square - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Blacksmiths Arms - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Bar 44 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Star Inn - ‬7 min drive

About this property

The Bear Hotel

When visiting Cowbridge, The Bear Hotel is a great choice to consider. For a bite to eat, guests can visit Sellars, which serves local cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Other highlights include 2 bars/lounges, a terrace and a garden. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff.

Languages

English

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 33 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
    • Express check-out available
    • Minimum check-in age – 21
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open Monday - Thursday (3:00 PM - 8:30 PM)
    • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
    • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 21
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Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs only, 1 total)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Specific rooms only, restrictions apply*
    • Food and water bowls available
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • 2 bars/lounges
  • Restaurant
  • Room service (limited hours)

Working away

  • Meeting rooms

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Television in common areas
  • Banquet hall

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Bath or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Special features

Dining

Sellars – This restaurant specialises in local cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Fees & policies

Children & extra beds

  • Cots/infant beds are available for GBP 15.0 per night

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 25 per pet, per night

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
This property does not have lifts.
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club

National rating

This property has received its official star rating from Visit Wales.

Also known as

Bear Hotel Cowbridge
Bear Hotel
Bear Cowbridge
The Bear Hotel Cowbridge
The Bear Hotel Hotel
The Bear Hotel Cowbridge
The Bear Hotel Hotel Cowbridge

Frequently asked questions

Does The Bear Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Bear Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at The Bear Hotel?

Yes, dogs are welcome, with a limit of 1 total. There's a charge of GBP 25 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.

Is parking offered on site at The Bear Hotel?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Bear Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Express check-out is available.

Is there an on-site casino at The Bear Hotel?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Les Croupiers Casino (16-min drive) is nearby.

What is there to do at The Bear Hotel and nearby?

The Bear Hotel has 2 bars and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near The Bear Hotel?

Yes, Sellars offers local cuisine.

What's the area around The Bear Hotel like?

The Bear Hotel is located a short 18-minute walk from Beaupre Castle.

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The Bear Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

Room
Service staff
Breakfast
Shower
Food
Spacious room
Lobby
Apartment
Restaurant
Bed

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was served in a nearby cafe and was described as delicious and great, setting guests up for the day. (6 reviews)
  • The restaurant served delicious food and provided a pleasant dining experience. (5 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10

Very clean excellent service lovely hotel amazing food and decently priced
1-night trip

8/10

Room comfortable, breakfast good although had to go outside of the hotel for breakfast.
2-night trip

10/10

Lovely pub, restaurant and hotel. Great food, very comfortable room, well situated in lovely town. Breakfast in sister restaurant was great!
1-night trip

10/10

Overall a very good stay. The only comment was the windows in room 15 were in a poor state. Staff very helpful and engageing
2-night trip

10/10

Lovely old hotel friendly staff great location
2-night trip

10/10

Great central location with great beer and pies.
1-night trip

6/10

Business stay, booked better room but a little tired and run down.
2-night trip

10/10

Wonderful stay. Staff efficient and friendly. Food excellent. Clean hotel, lots of function rooms if you wanted to get married there. Bar nicely decorated. Restaurant great. Special thanks to Matt Cope who looked after us well.
2-night trip

8/10

Great little hotel..Stayed there for a wedding party. Rooms are clean and tidy.
1-night trip

10/10

Comfortable, friendly stay
1-night trip

10/10

This hotel never disappoints!
1-night trip

10/10

Loved our stay in this hotel - lovely staff, the room was decorated really nicely and we had an amazing sleep - the bed was soooo comfy!
1-night trip

10/10

Very friendly and welcoming. Lovely atmosphere and very helpful and courteous staff.
2-night trip

8/10

A very friendly and comfortable hotel.
3-night trip

10/10

Lovely hotel , clean, staff friendly and made you welcome, bed comfy ,clean room , would stay again
1-night trip

10/10

Very relaxing stay, comfortable room and super friendly staff.
1-night trip

10/10

A lovely place to stay
2-night trip

10/10

What a lovely place. The original features are superb and the staff could not make you feel more welcome.
1-night trip

10/10

Perfect! Quirky, older, comfortable style. I had a room on the front - spacious, good bed linen, sparkling water and shortbread etc. Good shower (over bath). No noise from road overnight. Very cosy bar area where I ate and superb food. Can see why this would be a great place to dine in summer. I didn’t make breakfast as chose to have a lie in before heading to the office but I’ve seen it’s good
1-night trip

10/10

The main reason for our stay was to visit friends we have not seen for several years who were only a short walk away from the hotel. The hotel was excellent and can be highly recommended.
1-night trip

8/10

Room was excellent but dinner in the hotel restaurant disappointing. Several dishes not on, which meant the choice was limited, and even the wine we asked for was unavailable. Wine list was London prices (but we were in South Wales). Inclusive breakfast in Penny Farthing opposite was fantastic. Would stay here again but book for dinner in the Duke of Wellington pub opposite.
1-night trip

10/10

We went to celebrate our Golden Wedding and visit friends. The hotel was friendly with good food and fitted the bill for our requirements. Thank you The Bear.
3-night trip

10/10

Really cosy too With lovely features
2-night trip

10/10

Highly recommend
2-night trip

10/10

Lovey staff, very clean room and bathroom. We enjoyed our stay. And would definitely stay again.
1-night trip