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The Bear Hotel

3.0 star property
Attentive staff creates a relaxing atmosphere at this stylish retreat where guests savor local flavors at the on-site Sellars restaurant

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The Bear Hotel sits in the town center, offering a charming escape with multiple dining options at Sellars restaurant throughout the day. Guests relax on the terrace, explore the garden grounds, stay connected with WiFi, and choose between two distinct bars.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • Bar

Room options

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

Single Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

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

Classic Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Executive Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Romantic Double Room

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

Executive Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Family Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Cowbridge is home to The Bear Hotel. Cardiff Bay and Church, College and Lighthouses Walk are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Cardiff Market and Queen Arcade. Dyffryn Gardens and Arboretum and Barry Island Pleasure Park are also worth visiting. Visit our Cowbridge travel guide
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63 High Street, Cowbridge, Wales, CF71 7AF

What's nearby

  • Pierhead Building, a Grade One listed building of the National Assembly for Wales in Cardiff Bay, Wales. A Cardiff's landmark taken from Cardiff Bay.
    Cardiff Bay
    23 min drive - 17.5 miles
  • Millennium Stadium showing modern architecture and a river or creek
    Principality Stadium
    24 min drive - 15.6 miles
  • Cowbridge Leisure Centre
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Taskforce Paint Ball Games
    8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Beaupre Castle
    16 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Sycamore Tree
    7 min drive
  • The Blacksmiths Arms
    10 min drive
  • 1 Town Hall Square
    2 min walk
  • The Bear Inn
    11 min drive
  • Mughal Emperor
    3 min drive

About this property

The Bear Hotel

Property highlights
Take advantage of a terrace, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services at The Bear Hotel. The on-site local cuisine restaurant, Sellars, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as 2 bars.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out, a TV in the lobby, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Smoke-free premises, meeting rooms, and newspapers in the lobby
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at The Bear Hotel offer comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Electric kettles, heating, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

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

Restaurants on site

  • Sellars

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Newspapers in lobby

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

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)

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 25 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

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

  • 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.

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

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

Property is 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

Is The Bear Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, The Bear Hotel allows dogs (limit 1 total). There's a fee of GBP 25 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Bear Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Bear Hotel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Bear Hotel located?

Situated in Cowbridge, this hotel is within 9 mi (15 km) of Church, College and Lighthouses Walk, Ewenny Priory Church, and Cottrell Park Golf Resort. Coed-Y-Mwstwr Golf Club and Penmark Castle are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The Bear Hotel Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 189 out of 289 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 77 out of 289 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 289 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 289 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 289 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Rosamund

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely staff Loved the room Wonderful festive atmosphere Perfectly situated Large car park
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frances

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room, very clean. Staff were lovely . Breakfast was excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Ceri

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

david

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

10/10 Excellent

Thuy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a charming hotel. Spacious room and great breakfast options. Right in the middle of the town. Easy free parking.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Extremely quaint hotel. Would recommend without hesitation. Staff polite and welcoming. Room was cosy and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

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

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed one night. Clean,comfortable room with good hot shower. Friendly staff and nice breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely location and easy to get around. Great breakfast and staff friendly and pleasant.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were all very welcoming and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great food and beer. Very comfortable. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very clean excellent service lovely hotel amazing food and decently priced
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent atmosphere and very good friendly and helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judith

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

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.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property and location.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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 .
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

JULIA

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

10/10 Excellent

Janine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a lovely room at The Bear. The staff were very helpful and parking right out the back was a true bonus!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marion

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

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room comfortable, breakfast good although had to go outside of the hotel for breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alex

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