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The Bear Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel in Cowbridge with bars and a 24-hour front desk

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

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

Room options

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

Single Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

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

Classic Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Twin Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Executive Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Romantic Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Cowbridge is home to The Bear Hotel. Cardiff Castle and St Donat's Castle are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Barry Island Beach and Porthkerry Country Park. Taskforce Paint Ball Games and Dyffryn Gardens and Arboretum are also worth visiting.
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63 High Street, Cowbridge, Wales, CF71 7AF

What's nearby

  • The Royal Mint Experience - 18 min drive - 9.8 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 Blacksmiths Arms - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪St Mary's Hotel Golf & Country Club - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Aubrey Arms - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪1 Town Hall Square - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Sycamore Tree - ‬7 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, smoke-free premises, and newspapers in the lobby
  • A banquet hall, a TV in the lobby, and a 24-hour front desk
  • 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

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

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 at The Bear Hotel?

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 1 mi (1.6 km) from Taskforce Paint Ball Games and within 9 mi (15 km) of Cottrell Park Golf Resort and Tresilian Bay. Coed-Y-Mwstwr Golf Club and St Donat's Castle are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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