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9.2/10Excellent364 Reviews
Cleanliness9.6/10 9.6
Service9.6/10 9.6
Comfort9.2/10 9.2
Condition9.0/10 9.0
Neighborhood9.6/10 9.6
Amenities9.2/10 9.2
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About The Bear hotel
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Satisfy your appetite for lunch or dinner at Sellars, a restaurant which specializes in local cuisine, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours).
Need to unwind? Take a break with a tasty beverage at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Featured amenities include express check-out, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Free self parking is available onsite. Stay in one of 33 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions.
Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and electric kettles. Distances are displayed to the nearest 0. 1 mile and kilometer.
Church, College and Lighthouses Walk - 8. 5 km / 5.
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Located in Cowbridge, The Bear Hotel is a 2-minute drive from Beaupre Castle and 10 minutes from Ewenny Priory Church. This hotel is 13 mi (20.9 km) from Principality Stadium and 13.1 mi (21.1 km) from Cardiff Castle. Stay in one of 33 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions.
Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and electric kettles. Featured amenities include express check-out, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk.
Free self parking is available onsite.
Popular amenities
Free WiFi
Parking available
Dining services
Concierge
Laundry
Entertainment
Non-smoking
Business facilities
Banquet facilities
Accessible facilities
Check-in and check-out
Check-in from
2:00 PM
Check-in until
9:00 PM
Check-out until
11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age
21
Hotel policies
No rollaway/extra beds available
No elevators
Professional property host/manager
Pets allowed
Only dogs are allowed
Maximum number of pets per room 1
Service animals are allowed
Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
Important information
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You need to know
- The property allows pets in specific rooms only and has other pet restrictions (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section). Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
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Special Instructions
The front desk is open during the following times:
- Monday - Thursday: 3:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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Instructions
- 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
- Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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Minimal age
21
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Optional fees
- Pet fee: GBP 25 per pet, per night
- Service animals are exempt from fees
- Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 15.0 per night
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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Spoken Language
English
Nearby attractions
Beaupre Castle
1.5 km / 0.9 mi
Ewenny Priory Church
9.5 km / 5.9 mi
Cottrell Park Golf Resort
10.3 km / 6.4 mi
Tresilian Bay
10.4 km / 6.5 mi
Coed-Y-Mwstwr Golf Club
10.5 km / 6.5 mi
Penmark Castle
10.8 km / 6.7 mi
St Donat's Castle
11.2 km / 7 mi
Newcastle Castle
11.3 km / 7 mi
Coity Castle
11.3 km / 7 mi
Watch House Beach
12 km / 7.5 mi
Fonmon Castle
12.2 km / 7.6 mi
Candleston Castle
12.5 km / 7.8 mi
Southerndown Golf Club
12.5 km / 7.8 mi
Ogmore Castle
12.6 km / 7.8 mi
Newton Beach
14.1 km / 8.8 mi
Hotel facilities & services
Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.
- Total number of rooms: 33
- Number of floors (main building): 3
- Annexe (s): 1
- Number of floors (annexe): 2
- Single rooms: 2
- Double rooms: 20
- Junior suites: 2
- Suites: 9
- Apartments: 3
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- Visa
- Maestro
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- City centre
- Wheelchair-accessible
- Car park
- 24-hour reception
- Check-in hour
- Check-out hour
- Wi-fi
- Room service
- Laundry service
- Garden
- Terrace
- NewspapersExtra charge
- Clothes dryer
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Non-smoking area
- Highchairs
- Conference room
- Meeting room
- TV lounge
- Set menu lunch
- Set menu dinner
- Non-smoking establishment
- Minimum check-in age: 21
Meal plans
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FAMILY ROOM STANDARDFAMILY ROOM • STANDARDFAM.ST
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- STANDARD
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FAMILY ROOM STANDARD
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- FAMILY ROOM
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- STANDARD
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Room code: FAM.ST
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DOUBLE STANDARDDOUBLE • STANDARDDBL.ST
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- Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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- STANDARD
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DOUBLE STANDARD
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- DOUBLE
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- STANDARD
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Room code: DBL.ST
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Room STANDARDRoom • STANDARDROO.ST
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- STANDARD
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Room STANDARD
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- Room
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- STANDARD
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Room code: ROO.ST
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TWIN KING SIZE BEDTWIN • KING SIZE BEDTWN.KG
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- Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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- TWIN
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- KING SIZE BED
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TWIN KING SIZE BED
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- TWIN
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- KING SIZE BED
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Room code: TWN.KG
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DOUBLE DELUXEDOUBLE • DELUXEDBL.DX
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- DELUXE
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DOUBLE DELUXE
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- DELUXE
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DOUBLE HONEYMOONDOUBLE • HONEYMOONDBL.HM
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- HONEYMOON
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DOUBLE HONEYMOON
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- HONEYMOON
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Room code: DBL.HM
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SINGLE STANDARDSINGLE • STANDARDSGL.ST
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- Guests: 1–1 • Adults: max. 1 • Children: max. 0
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- SINGLE
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- STANDARD
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SINGLE STANDARD
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- SINGLE
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- STANDARD
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Room code: SGL.ST
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APARTMENT DELUXEAPARTMENT • DELUXEAPT.DX
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- Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
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- DELUXE
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APARTMENT DELUXE
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- DELUXE
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Room code: APT.DX
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Double or Twin STANDARDDouble or Twin • STANDARDDBT.ST
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- Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 6 • Children: max. 3
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- Double or Twin
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- STANDARD
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Double or Twin STANDARD
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- Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 6 • Children: max. 3
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- Double or Twin
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- STANDARD
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Room code: DBT.ST
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APARTMENT ONE BEDROOMAPARTMENT • ONE BEDROOMAPT.B1
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- Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
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- APARTMENT
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- ONE BEDROOM
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APARTMENT ONE BEDROOM
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- Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
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- APARTMENT
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- ONE BEDROOM
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Room code: APT.B1
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DOUBLE SUPERIOR QUEEN BEDDOUBLE • SUPERIOR QUEEN BEDDBL.QN-SU
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- Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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- DOUBLE
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- SUPERIOR QUEEN BED
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DOUBLE SUPERIOR QUEEN BED
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- Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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- DOUBLE
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- SUPERIOR QUEEN BED
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Room code: DBL.QN-SU
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DOUBLE Accessible KING SIZE BEDDOUBLE • Accessible KING SIZE BEDDBL.H6-KG
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- Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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- DOUBLE
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- Accessible KING SIZE BED
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DOUBLE Accessible KING SIZE BED
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- DOUBLE
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- Accessible KING SIZE BED
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Room code: DBL.H6-KG
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HOUSE TWO BEDROOMSHOUSE • TWO BEDROOMSCTG.B2
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- Guests: 2–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 4
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- HOUSE
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- TWO BEDROOMS
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HOUSE TWO BEDROOMS
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- Guests: 2–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 4
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- HOUSE
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- TWO BEDROOMS
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Room code: CTG.B2
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APARTMENT TWO BEDROOMSAPARTMENT • TWO BEDROOMSAPT.B2
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- Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
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- APARTMENT
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- TWO BEDROOMS
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APARTMENT TWO BEDROOMS
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- TWO BEDROOMS
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Room code: APT.B2
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Room DELUXERoom • DELUXEROO.DX
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- Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
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- DELUXE
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Room DELUXE
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- Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
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- DELUXE
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Room code: ROO.DX
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Room TWO BEDROOMSRoom • TWO BEDROOMSROO.B2
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- Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
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- TWO BEDROOMS
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Room TWO BEDROOMS
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- TWO BEDROOMS
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Room code: ROO.B2
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DOUBLE EXECUTIVE QUEEN BEDDOUBLE • EXECUTIVE QUEEN BEDDBL.EJ-QN
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- Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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- DOUBLE
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- EXECUTIVE QUEEN BED
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DOUBLE EXECUTIVE QUEEN BED
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- EXECUTIVE QUEEN BED
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Room code: DBL.EJ-QN
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DOUBLE CLASSICDOUBLE • CLASSICDBL.AS
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- Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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- CLASSIC
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DOUBLE CLASSIC
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Room code: DBL.AS
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Guest reviews
What other guests saying about The Bear hotel
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Steve
A lovely place to stay. The room was spacious, the bed was very comfortable, and the duvet was happily not tucked into the bed, meaning you could get straight in without having to re-tuck the bed sheet in (tucked in duvets is a pet hate!).
The food was amazing, the staff were very welcoming and helpful, and the overall ambiance of the place was lovely. Will definitely stay again.
The food was amazing, the staff were very welcoming and helpful, and the overall ambiance of the place was lovely. Will definitely stay again.
Joanna
Clean room, safe parking for the bike
Lovely breakfast over the road with plenty of options
Lovely breakfast over the road with plenty of options
ANTHONY
What a fabulous Hotel,it was amazing,beautiful outside space with fantastic flowers,the staff were lovely and very helpful also the staff in the Penny Farthing lovely breakfast one of the nicest places we have stayed also a lovely town,would definitely recommend to family and friends.
Susan
The staff were very helpful with organising a meal for us as we were arriving late.
Georgia
Friendly and professional staff, comfortable beds, clean and well equipped
Danielle
Lovely room. Beautiful hotel with very friendly staff. We had a terrific stay!
helen
The bar man was exceptional
Lovely room
Good parking
Definitely be back
Lovely room
Good parking
Definitely be back
Jane
We were in a small back room which overlooked a fire escape/staff entrance?
A lot of noise until the early hours kept waking us up.
Don’t accept room 6
A lot of noise until the early hours kept waking us up.
Don’t accept room 6
Ben
A beautiful hotel in the centre of Cowbridge. Friendly staff, delicious food and a town centre that has some lovely little shops. Don’t hesitate to book a stay!
Dominic
Another great stay at the Bear! Rooms are lovely as is the food!
Jon
You might save a few quit somewhere else but I’m never disappointed at the Bear!
Darla
Parking was easy, bar and food was good, people were friendly. Breakfast was tasty and friendly service.
Dean
Excellent hotel, no need to say anymore
Alison
Had a lovely stay. nice room and welsh toiletries. Would stay again if in the area
Judith
A really lovely place to stay. Convenient with car parking to the rear of the hotel. The staff are friendly and very helpful. Stayed in the main hotel this time and the room was really comfortable and quiet. A few stairs to navigate but all worth it. Would definitely recommend.
Dawn
Clean room; friendly staff, great restaurant and bar.
Ceri
Was really lovely. Staff were great and we will definitely come again. Thank you!
Karen
Fantastic Hotel, beautifully decorated and spacious.
Well located with parking onsite.
Highly recommend and would definitely stay again.
Well located with parking onsite.
Highly recommend and would definitely stay again.
Rhian
Lovely hotel/old inn. Excellent shower. Breakfast (over the road) great. Easy parking - although it might be a squeeze if there was a function being held. Look forward to staying again.
Dominic
My favourite place to stay when working in the Cardiff area. Rooms always clean and food is fantastic.
Lisa
Enjoyed 1 night at The Bear Hotel and found it to be extremely welcoming and comfortable. Greeted with a warm smile and a friendly face. Happy to change our room without any fuss or incovenience.
Had a good quality meal in the restaurant. Food was tasty and the staff here also happy and efficient.
We loved the location and would definitely stay again if in the area.
Thank you.
Had a good quality meal in the restaurant. Food was tasty and the staff here also happy and efficient.
We loved the location and would definitely stay again if in the area.
Thank you.
Jayne
Great for a drink, meal, free parking and as we stayed over for a night, thoroughly enjoyed breakfast at Farthings next morning before a very pleasant stroll down Cowbridge's high street too! Very good overall 😃
Judith
Wonderful stay. Excellent hotel and staff. Very friendly. Made to feel very welcome. The restaurant food was excellent too. The room was exceptionally clean, roomy and comfortable. Plenty of parking space at the rear of the hotel. Will definitely return.
Tania
Comfy, pleasant stay.
Julia
Well stocked bar serving good meals.Very reasonable weekday two course meal.Only strange part was having to go across the road for breakfast.Very quickly offered me a ground floor room when they noticed my difficulty in climbing the stairs.
Mike
Good private parking.
Rear areas could do with a lick of paint.
Rear areas could do with a lick of paint.
Cheryl
Beautiful period building, with a comfortable, relaxed vibe. Spotlessly clean, all the staff are welcoming and helpful.
Recommend the Sunday lunch, delicious.
Recommend the Sunday lunch, delicious.
Rhys
Lovely hotel with a good atmosphere and a great food
An
Free parking is available. The bed is comfortable.
Brian
Very comfortable overnight stay. Very helpful staff, nice warm room of a decent size.
Brittany
Clean room, comfy beds, nice breakfast across the street and easy parking behind the hotel. Over all a good stay. More general hotel info would’ve been nice to have in the room.
ian
The room was clean, spacious and welcoming. The staff were very helpful, polite and allowed early check in.
Nigel
Room and staff very courteous and helpful
Mary Ann
The room was clean and very comfortable, the staff were very helpful and friendly and I had an excellent meal there.
Kathy
It would be difficult to pick out one aspect of the Bear in Cowbridge as it was all very good. Staff were lovely, food excellent and very good value. We will definitely return!
Michael
Nice spacious room with a good bathroom. Found it a little strange to go across the road for breakfast. The breakfast was good though.
Rosamund
Really enjoyed our stay. Our room was clean and comfortable and well maintained. Staff helpful and friendly. Food excellent. Car parking easy and free.
We would certainly use this hotel again. Many thanks.
We would certainly use this hotel again. Many thanks.
Lynn
Great room, amazing staff
Paula
The room was lovely & meal . We stayed for New Year’s Eve . There was no atmosphere no build up to bring the new year in . There was a band upstairs full of youngsters is was crazy they where sick over the toilets floors sinks walk ways glasses smashed everywhere .then started damaging the property it was crazy . We stayed in the restaurant out of the way . Really disappointed wouldn’t stay there again unfortunately .
Frances
Lovely room, very clean. Staff were lovely . Breakfast was excellent
Mrs Heather
Easy to check in, ample parking, friendly staff, lovely old hotel
Ceri
The room and building is lovely. Staff are all very helpful & the breakfast was delicious. Due to the style of the building it does unfortunately not allow for the quietest of sleeps if you are in the original building.
David
Yes
Angela
Lovely staff
Loved the room
Wonderful festive atmosphere
Perfectly situated
Large car park
Loved the room
Wonderful festive atmosphere
Perfectly situated
Large car park
david
Great reception greeting for my second stay, after a very long drive I was helped with my bags to my room where I also dined on very good fare.
Breakfast is included and excellent across the road from the hotel at Penny Farthing.
Recommended location in a nice location with ample parking
Breakfast is included and excellent across the road from the hotel at Penny Farthing.
Recommended location in a nice location with ample parking
Jordan
The hotel is fabulous, great breakfast as well, however with no phone signal in the area the WiFi was terrible hence 4*
Debbie
Lovely quaint hotel with very friendly staff
Wendy
Extremely quaint hotel. Would recommend without hesitation. Staff polite and welcoming. Room was cosy and clean.
Huw
Excellent staff
Richard
Room 41 was large, comfortable, clean, with good facilities. There was an annoying sound through the night like a motor that switched on for 10 seconds then off for 25 then started again.
Lucy
Lovely place to stay.
The food was delicious, the service was amazing, a wonderful place to eat, drink and sleep.
We had a classic bedroom which was fine for staying the one night. It’s an old building but you can see how they’ve made the best of that. Great facilities in the rooms. Parking was easy and close to hotel. Warm and cosy. Shower was hot but need to change the shower head. Bit of a draft with the old windows but the heavy curtains and large radiator kept the room nice and warm. A mirror at the dressing table would be nice but I was happy sitting by the fabulous wall to ceiling mirror to dry my hair. We loved our stay and would definitely return. Thank you.
We had a classic bedroom which was fine for staying the one night. It’s an old building but you can see how they’ve made the best of that. Great facilities in the rooms. Parking was easy and close to hotel. Warm and cosy. Shower was hot but need to change the shower head. Bit of a draft with the old windows but the heavy curtains and large radiator kept the room nice and warm. A mirror at the dressing table would be nice but I was happy sitting by the fabulous wall to ceiling mirror to dry my hair. We loved our stay and would definitely return. Thank you.
Andrew
Really lovely hotel in the most convenient and gorgeous setting of Cowsbridge and a gorgeous breakfast at friendly sister place over the road penny farthing
Andy
Rm 27 was a bit tired needs renovation. Especially the bathroom. It’s a long walk to the room surely the lighting and decoration might make the journey more pleasant Still no EV charging , forcing me to stop in Cardiff or Newport. Stops that I should not need to do.
Thuy
Such a charming hotel. Spacious room and great breakfast options. Right in the middle of the town. Easy free parking.
William
Great food and beer. Very comfortable. Thank you
Brian
The team were polite and very helpful. The place was adorable and dinner was great and affordable.
Cute village we would go back and stay again
Thank you
Cute village we would go back and stay again
Thank you
Carole
Lovely hotel with parking behind the hotel ( parking spaces on the high street are at a premium). Friendly and helpful staff, well appointed rooms and restaurants with a good choice of food. I would highly recommend a stay here.
Andrew
Happy hotels
Warm friendly and cosy hotel. Good value too.
Judith
Relaxing weekend
Another fantastic stay at the Bear. Lovely spacious room, clean and very comfortable. Lunch choice great and really tasty. Staff at reception and bar so friendly, helpful. Very prompt service. We will be back highly recommend.
Helen
Stayed one night. Clean,comfortable room with good hot shower. Friendly staff and nice breakfast.
David
Staff were all very welcoming and friendly
Paul
limited ground floor rooms - no lift
Bleddyn
Best part of this property has to be the staff. They were all amazing, nothing was too much trouble and very friendly. I wish more places had staff like these. Well worth the stay.
Andy
For a large Hotel I always feel snug.
EV charging. This really would make a difference. Cowbridge Cow market charging is a joke. .
BILL
I have stayed at the Bear on several occasions and I always enjoy my visits. It's a wonderful place to relax, with comfortable rooms, good food and friendly and helpful staff.
Leigh
The Bear is well located in the heart of Cowbridge with ample parking. The restuarant and bar were good (and very popular \"conservatory\" area at its heart (lunch and dinner were busy). Food options walkable nearby. Breakfast across road in Penny Farthings - very good.
The room was small but gave good night's sleep, being quiet. Some minor issues with room (blinds, lights, washbasin design), but overall this was a very good stay.
Have been before and will use again
The room was small but gave good night's sleep, being quiet. Some minor issues with room (blinds, lights, washbasin design), but overall this was a very good stay.
Have been before and will use again
Laurence
Overnight family stay
We stayed for 1 night. Staff and hotel were excellent, the kids bed was a bit small and uncomfortable for a 10 year old but the overalll stay was great and food was lovely in the restaurant. We didn’t get to try breakfast unfortunately as we had to leave at 7.30am and breakfast didn’t start till 8am
Margaret
We always enjoy staying at The Bear ,the staff are great ,the food and menu are good,it’s easy for going about in Cowbridge .
clare
Clean and excellent value
Steph
Lovely stay
we had a lovely stay, staff were amazing, lovely lady at reception welcomed us and was very helpful with information. There was a leak in the restaurant so had food in the lounge which was fine and service was excellent. room was just a little bit of a disappointment, bit tired looking but spotlessly clean and presented.
Marina
Lovely location and easy to get around. Great breakfast and staff friendly and pleasant.
Jayne
Great place to stay in the middle of an old coaching town. Friendly. Good value
Janine
We had a lovely room at The Bear. The staff were very helpful and parking right out the back was a true bonus!
AnneMarie
Room 51 was charming and private. Very comfortable and I think the shower is the best shower I have ever had! Great water pressure and easy to control the temperature.
ANTHONY
Overall a very good stay. The only comment was the windows in room 15 were in a poor state. Staff very helpful and engageing
David
Room comfortable, breakfast good although had to go outside of the hotel for breakfast.
Edward
Excellent atmosphere and very good friendly and helpful staff
Sally
Good value, clean rooms
Alexander
Very clean excellent service lovely hotel amazing food and decently priced
Eric
Really grest stay
David
Great property and location.
Dirk
Business stay, booked better room but a little tired and run down.
Marion
Lovely stay
Lovely pub, restaurant and hotel. Great food, very comfortable room, well situated in lovely town. Breakfast in sister restaurant was great!
Verified traveler
Fine hotel
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.
Vanessa
Solo overnight on business
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
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
Alex
Brilliant hotel with friendly staff, the quality of service was excellent. And the food provided was incredible. Highly recommended and we will be staying again in the future.
Nigel
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.
Verified traveler
Very nice hotel , fabulous restaurant food
Very Nice friendly hotel with a fabulous restaurant serving delicious food.
My room was at the back of the building and was quiet. The room was bright, nice and clean.
The only issue I had was that people were smocking outside by the entrance of the building just below my room window. Had to shut the window as smoke was coming in the room. Need to have a designated smocking area away from the rooms.
My room was at the back of the building and was quiet. The room was bright, nice and clean.
The only issue I had was that people were smocking outside by the entrance of the building just below my room window. Had to shut the window as smoke was coming in the room. Need to have a designated smocking area away from the rooms.
JULIA
Lovely old hotel friendly staff great location
Craig
Nice food, average stay
Food was good and service was faultless, especially in the restaurant. Manager and waiter were brilliant.
Room was a little disappointing. We were directly above the lounge and could hear the music until midnight. Also noisy road outside with it being on the main high street. Floor in the room was on a slant which was slightly off putting. Tv felt a mile for the bed on the opposite side of the room.
Room was a little disappointing. We were directly above the lounge and could hear the music until midnight. Also noisy road outside with it being on the main high street. Floor in the room was on a slant which was slightly off putting. Tv felt a mile for the bed on the opposite side of the room.
Paul
Great little hotel..Stayed there for a wedding party. Rooms are clean and tidy.
Caroline
Amazing staff
We had a lovely 3 night stay. Our room was a wow to look at but not overly practical.
The bathroom could do with a shelf to put our toiletries on. (instead we had to use the top of the loo) A light fitting above the large mirror was present but we couldn't see how it worked. If at all.
A good powerful hairdryer, but the plug socket was too far away to sit at the dressing table.
The room was clean, but attention to details were a little lacking. Thick dust on the bathroom extractor, dust on plug socket tops etc. The shower screen was clean but build up around the hinges.
The four poster bed was beautiful to look at, but we found it a little uncomfortable. (personal taste). It was also quite noisy when turning during the night.
Now I'm not suggesting that my review should put off anyone staying here, we would come back in a heartbeat! It's to draw attention for the management to address.
The staff were absolutely amazing, so friendly and attentive. I even received a birthday card . The food was top notch. Overall the whole place had a relaxing vibe. It kind of gave you a hug.
Thank you team Bear, we hope to be back soon.
The bathroom could do with a shelf to put our toiletries on. (instead we had to use the top of the loo) A light fitting above the large mirror was present but we couldn't see how it worked. If at all.
A good powerful hairdryer, but the plug socket was too far away to sit at the dressing table.
The room was clean, but attention to details were a little lacking. Thick dust on the bathroom extractor, dust on plug socket tops etc. The shower screen was clean but build up around the hinges.
The four poster bed was beautiful to look at, but we found it a little uncomfortable. (personal taste). It was also quite noisy when turning during the night.
Now I'm not suggesting that my review should put off anyone staying here, we would come back in a heartbeat! It's to draw attention for the management to address.
The staff were absolutely amazing, so friendly and attentive. I even received a birthday card . The food was top notch. Overall the whole place had a relaxing vibe. It kind of gave you a hug.
Thank you team Bear, we hope to be back soon.
ADRIAN
Great central location with great beer and pies.
James
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.
Helen
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)
David
This hotel never disappoints!
Elise
Very friendly and welcoming. Lovely atmosphere and very helpful and courteous staff.
Judith
Festive break
Verified traveler
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.
Ian
Lovely Place
What a lovely place. The original features are superb and the staff could not make you feel more welcome.
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High Street, 63, Cowbrdige, United Kingdom
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