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The Bear Hotel

3.0 star property
Enjoy 2 bars/lounges at this 3-star Cowbridge hotel

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Garden
Electric kettle
Exterior
Apartment, 1 Bedroom
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Pet-friendly
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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63 High Street, Cowbridge, Wales, CF71 7AF
  • The Royal Mint Experience
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Principality Stadium
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Barry Island Beach
    ‪32 min drive‬
  • Cardiff (CWL-Cardiff Intl.)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Room options

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Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Classic Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Romantic Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Executive Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Twin Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Cowbridge

In Cowbridge .Within 6 miles (10 km) of this hotel, you'll find Church, College and Lighthouses Walk and Ewenny Priory Church. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Cottrell Park Golf Resort and Tresilian Bay.

What's nearby

  • The Royal Mint Experience - 16 min drive - 14.8 km
  • Cardiff Bay - 19 min drive - 23.6 km
  • Cardiff Castle - 20 min drive - 20.7 km
  • Principality Stadium - 20 min drive - 20.9 km
  • Barry Island Beach - 32 min drive - 18.5 km

Getting around

  • Llantwit Major Station - 9 min drive
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 167 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

Enjoy 2 bars/lounges at this 3-star Cowbridge hotel
There's a restaurant on site. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. WiFi is free in public spaces. The business-friendly The Bear Hotel also features a terrace, a garden, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Cowbridge hotel is smoke free.

  • 33 guestrooms or units
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Meeting rooms
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Newspapers for purchase
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
The Bear Hotel offers 33 accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Express check-out available

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 25 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 pets
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for GBP 15.0 per night.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: GBP 25 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 15.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

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
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, debit cards, and cash.

We should mention

  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

National rating

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

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The Bear Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 136 out of 215 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 60 out of 215 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 215 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 215 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 215 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

James

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Extremely disappointed. Unable to stay the night due to extreme noise from a ‘disco’ under our suite until midnight. Would advise against staying at this venue as the rooms are seemingly above a club.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Helen

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Solo business stay
Room was comfortable . Food was ok but hotel busy with other functions on so felt odd eating alone. Car park a bit tricky to find - but the instructions on hotel website are very clear and better than Sat Nav. Didn’t fancy walking to another establishment so skipped breakfast ( but that was my choice due to time pressures)
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel never disappoints!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elise

Travelled with group
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and welcoming. Lovely atmosphere and very helpful and courteous staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judith

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Festive break
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Richard

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Mrs Iona W

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely Place
What a lovely place. The original features are superb and the staff could not make you feel more welcome.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

KEVIN

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leigh

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room, staff, excellent breakfast across road.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nik

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Drew

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely old inn oozing character. Good bar area but poor breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wedding occasion.
Room very small and no mirror by any sockets so couldn’t do make up or hair. Husband had to go and buy a mirror for me to use. We were attending my stepson wedding.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We sadly only stayed for a couple of nights but wish we had chosen to stay longer during our tour of England. I was pleasantly surprised as to the overall quality and service and of their staff. We found the room super comfortable. Excellent bed. Great pillows and just what we needed after a week at a less than stellar air BnB. Book your stay at this wonderful establishment. Eat at their restaurant and enjoy all that they have to offer. If we are back in the area the Bear will be at the top of our places to stay in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly hotel
Comfortable, friendly stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Kevin

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

ruth

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel , clean, staff friendly and made you welcome, bed comfy ,clean room , would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Miss G

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful location
We had a lovely weekend staying at the Bear in Cowbridge. The location is wonderful. The staff are very friendly and helpful and breakfast was nice. We will be staying again this year.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024