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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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Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local cuisine
Standard Room, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
Garden
Exterior
Apartment, 1 Bedroom | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

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
  • Barry Island Beach
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Principality Stadium
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Cardiff Bay
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Cardiff (CWL-Cardiff Intl.)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Room options

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

Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

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

Classic Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Romantic Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Executive Double Room

  • 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)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Cowbridge

In Cowbridge .At this Cowbridge hotel, you'll be within 6 miles (10 km) of Church, College and Lighthouses Walk and 9 miles (15 km) of Cottrell Park Golf Resort. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Tresilian Bay and Coed-Y-Mwstwr Golf Club.

What's nearby

  • The Royal Mint Experience - 18 min drive - 10.0 miles
  • Barry Island Beach - 19 min drive - 13.6 miles
  • Principality Stadium - 23 min drive - 15.6 miles
  • Cardiff Bay - 23 min drive - 18.1 miles
  • Cardiff Castle - 23 min drive - 15.4 miles

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
  • ‪The Star Inn - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Mughal Emperor - ‬2 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.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is The Bear Hotel to the airport?

The Bear Hotel is 12.1 mi (25-min drive) away from the Cardiff International Airport (CWL) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Bear Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Bear Hotel.

How close is The Bear Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is 11.4 mi (32-min drive) from Barry Island Beach and 6.5 mi (11-min drive) from Tresilian Bay. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Bear Hotel offer free breakfast?

The Bear Hotel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Bear Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Les Croupiers Casino (16-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at The Bear Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Bear Hotel?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does The Bear Hotel have a pool?

The Bear Hotel does not have a pool.

Does The Bear Hotel have a restaurant?

The Bear Hotel is home to Sellars, which features local cuisine.

Does The Bear Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Bear Hotel to downtown Cowbridge?

The Bear Hotel is 0.6 mi away from Cowbridge.

The Bear Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 155 out of 240 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 65 out of 240 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 240 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 240 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 240 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Dirk

Business traveler
Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Business stay, booked better room but a little tired and run down.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marion

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely stay

Lovely pub, restaurant and hotel. Great food, very comfortable room, well situated in lovely town. Breakfast in sister restaurant was great!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Nigel

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

JULIA

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely old hotel friendly staff great location
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Alex

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sophie

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

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.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great little hotel..Stayed there for a wedding party. Rooms are clean and tidy.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

ADRIAN

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great central location with great beer and pies.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

James

Traveled 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 traveler
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

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

10/10 Excellent

Elise

Traveled 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

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