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The Bear Hotel

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

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Garden
Terrace/patio
Exterior
Electric kettle
Apartment, 1 Bedroom

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Pet-friendly
  • Laundry
The current price is €145
includes taxes & fees
20 Apr - 21 Apr

Room options

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

Single Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Desk
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Single Bed

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

Classic Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Desk
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Romantic Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Desk
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Executive Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Desk
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Desk
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
63 High Street, Cowbridge, Wales, CF71 7AF

What's nearby

  • The Royal Mint Experience - 16 min drive - 14.8 km
  • Cardiff Bay - 19 min drive - 23.6 km
  • Cardiff Castle - 20 min drive - 20.7 km
  • Principality Stadium - 20 min drive - 20.9 km
  • Barry Island Beach - 32 min drive - 18.5 km

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
  • ‪Bar 44 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Star Inn - ‬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, a TV in reception and a 24-hour front desk
  • Smoke-free property, meeting rooms and newspapers in the reception
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at The Bear Hotel boast comforts, such as laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with baths or showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Electric kettles, heating and daily housekeeping

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 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 lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

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 are 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 on 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.
Cots (infant beds) are available for GBP 15.0 per night

Payment types at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 any lifts

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.

How much does it cost to stay at The Bear Hotel?

As of 2 Apr 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Bear Hotel on 20 Apr 2025 start from €145.09, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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?

Checkout 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 6 miles (10 km) of Church, College and Lighthouses Walk and Ewenny Priory Church. Cottrell Park Golf Resort and Tresilian Bay are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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The Bear Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 137 out of 216 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 60 out of 216 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 216 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 216 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 216 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

JULIA

Lovely old hotel friendly staff great location
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Great little hotel..Stayed there for a wedding party. Rooms are clean and tidy.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leigh

Great room, staff, excellent breakfast across road.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

This hotel never disappoints!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

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.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elise

Very friendly and welcoming. Lovely atmosphere and very helpful and courteous staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Friendly hotel
Comfortable, friendly stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Miss G

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!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Lovely Place
What a lovely place. The original features are superb and the staff could not make you feel more welcome.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

ruth

Lovely hotel , clean, staff friendly and made you welcome, bed comfy ,clean room , would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Geoffrey

A very friendly and comfortable hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judith

Festive break
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Drew

Lovely old inn oozing character. Good bar area but poor breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Lovely place to stay with plenty of places to eat
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Very relaxing stay, comfortable room and super friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan

A lovely place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

JULIE

Cosy stay
Really cosy too With lovely features
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

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)
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Great stay
Highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sian

Lovely room Staff great
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Excellent facilities efficient service
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hamish

Great location in a nice little town.
Great location in a nice little town. I stayed here on a business trip and managed to do a bit of local sightseeing at the same time. Breakfast at The Penny Farthing across the road was well worth it - set me up for the day!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024