The Royal Mint Experience - 16 min drive - 14.8 km
Principality Stadium - 18 min drive - 20.8 km
Cardiff Castle - 18 min drive - 20.8 km
Cardiff Bay - 19 min drive - 23.6 km
Barry Island Beach - 32 min drive - 18.5 km
Getting around
Cardiff International Airport (CWL) - 25 min drive
Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 167 min drive
Llantwit Major Station - 9 min drive
Bridgend Station - 10 min drive
Pontyclun 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
Hotel size
33 rooms
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
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
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
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
Pets
Pets allowed (dogs only, 1 total)*
Service animals welcome
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply*
Food and water bowls available
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free on-site self-parking
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 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.
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.
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 a short 18-minute walk from Beaupre Castle and 19 minutes' walk from Taskforce Paint Ball Games.
The Bear Hotel Reviews
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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9.6/10
Cleanliness
9.6/10
Staff & service
9.2/10
Amenities
8.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.6/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
8/10 Very good
8 December 2024
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)
Helen
Helen, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
5 December 2024
Very friendly and welcoming. Lovely atmosphere and very helpful and courteous staff.
Elise
Elise, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
14 November 2024
Richard
Richard, 3-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
9 November 2024
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.
Verified traveller
3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
9 November 2024
Mrs Iona W
Mrs Iona W, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
28 October 2024
Lovely Place
What a lovely place. The original features are superb and the staff could not make you feel more welcome.
Ian
Ian, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
22 October 2024
KEVIN
KEVIN, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
13 October 2024
Nik
Nik, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
6 October 2024
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.
Julie
Julie, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
2 October 2024
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.
Gary
Gary, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
1 October 2024
Friendly hotel
Comfortable, friendly stay
Peter
Peter, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
16 September 2024
Kevin
Kevin, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
29 August 2024
Mike
Mike, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
22 August 2024
Ryan
Ryan, 1-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional
10 August 2024
Lovely hotel , clean, staff friendly and made you welcome, bed comfy ,clean room , would stay again
ruth
ruth, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
5 August 2024
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.
Stephen
Stephen, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
3 August 2024
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!
Miss G
Miss G, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
24 July 2024
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.
Sarah
Sarah, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
22 July 2024
Paul
Paul, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
21 July 2024
Louise
Louise, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
15 July 2024
A very friendly and comfortable hotel.
Geoffrey
Geoffrey, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
14 July 2024
Jane
Jane, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
12 July 2024
My room was above the cube and courtyard which I found noisy at 10.30 at night. I had the windows open for fresh air and to keep cool as the duvet was not a summer one and therefore my sleep was an interrupted sleep. The staff were very attentive and polite.
Sonia
Sonia, 1-night business trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
8 July 2024
A charming hotel in the heart of Cowbridge
This is a charming hotel. We were on the third floor in an alcove room. The free breakfast is at their sister restaurant across the street, The Penny Farthing, which was cute and delicious. We were happy with just about everything except that our toilet was leaking across the floor and one of the showers I took was cold. We later found out that there was a problem with the hot water and that they fixed it. The location was great for shopping and walking along the main street in Cowbridge.
Dana and Charles
Dana and Charles, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
18 June 2024
Loved the way an obviously old building has been well maintained and added to with an excellent tastefull modern glass annex.