The Bear, Cowbridge

8.5

Outstanding(676 Reviews)

Hotel in Wales

4-Star Hotel

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones

Includes essentialsGarden, Pets allowed, Kitchen or Kitchenette and more

About this hotel

On the outskirts of Cardiff, The Bear, Cowbridge is situated in the picturesque market town of Cowbridge, 25 minutes from Cardiff Airport and with good access to the M4 motorway.

Amenities

Pets allowed

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Fireplace

Smoking allowed

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Wheelchair accessible

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Wales

Nearby attractions

Sgwd Yr Eira Waterfall

35.9 mi

Bwlch Nant yr Arian Forest Visitor Centre

110.1 mi

Small Breeds Farm Park and Owl Centre

85.3 mi

Devil's Bridge Falls

105.3 mi

Available Rooms

2 Queen

Sleeps 4

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

2 Single • 1 Sofa • 1 Double

Sleeps 4

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1 Sofa

Sleeps 4

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2 Double

Sleeps 2

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1 Double

Sleeps 3

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The Bear, Cowbridge

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8.5

Outstanding(676 Reviews)

Hotel in Wales

4-Star Hotel

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones

Includes essentialsGarden, Pets allowed, Kitchen or Kitchenette and more

About this hotel

On the outskirts of Cardiff, The Bear, Cowbridge is situated in the picturesque market town of Cowbridge, 25 minutes from Cardiff Airport and with good access to the M4 motorway.

Amenities

Pets allowed

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Fireplace

Smoking allowed

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Wheelchair accessible

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Wales

Nearby attractions

Sgwd Yr Eira Waterfall

35.9 mi

Bwlch Nant yr Arian Forest Visitor Centre

110.1 mi

Small Breeds Farm Park and Owl Centre

85.3 mi

Devil's Bridge Falls

105.3 mi

Available Rooms

2 Queen

Sleeps 4

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

2 Single • 1 Sofa • 1 Double

Sleeps 4

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

1 Sofa

Sleeps 4

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

2 Double

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

1 Double

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Reviews

8.5

Outstanding(676 Reviews)

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8.0

May 2024

Happy with our stay

Cleanliness, facilities and staff.

No hot water for morning shower, although it was being fixed: we were just up too early🙂

7.0

Feb 2024

Good but not great for the price.

the location is great, the bedroom we had (44) was large and clean with a lovely bathroom. It was also really quiet given how busy the town was. Last year we had breakfast on the property, this year it was in the Penny Farthing whjch was better. Food was very good as a whole.

The bed was way too hard, I like a firm mattress but this reminded me of when you did your back in and you out a plank of wood underneath you to keep your back straight. The cube was once again chaotic and too full , and how you can not have orange juice on any bar is beyond me! lack of security giving access to the bedrooms was also a concern, they seemed to be on the door when they felt like it. chef on Sunday did excellent poached eggs, chef on Monday did not and sent out overcooked hard poached eggs.

8.0

Feb 2024

Good hotel but overpriced!

The hotel was lovely, the restaurant and reception were beautiful and we liked the cube. the room was large and spacious, warm and cozy. No outside noise after 10:30pm which was amazing given how busy you were

Very creaky floorboards in the bedroom, felt very self conscious moving around. The bathroom looked smart but had mould on the shower screen and taps were very stiff. Mattress was comfortable but pillows were awful, like two bricks. Felt unsafe from 9pm onwards till around 1030pm, too many people in the cube and no SIA presence. Poor receptionist looked harassed and couldn’t offer service as she was constantly opening the front door to throw people out. Very small breakfast for price and bacon and sausage undercooked.

9.0

Jan 2024

Fabulous. Highly recommended

Welcoming staff. Excellent service. Really good food. Beautiful decor. Very clean. Wonderful beds

2.0

Jul 2023

Looked forward to returning to the Bear, used to be great not now won't return again.

Not available in the hotel in the cellar room or the bars. We were told to go to a Cafe in the street in the rain this was not an option

Keys issued when the room wasn't ready. Went back 40mins later still moping the floor. The cellar restraurant not available for breakfast or an evening meal as still being advertised. Being sent to a Cafe down the street in the rain for breakfast which we refused. We left as soon as possible.

9.0

Jul 2023

Enjoyed our stay - a great base to explore the local area

We were moved to a two bedroom apartment due to our room not being available on arrival. The apartment was spacious and had a car parking space outside the front door. We had dinner at the Hotel restaurant which was 2 minutes walk, while a good cooked breakfast was provided at the cafe across the street. Staff were all very friendly and helpful.

On arrival, we had some difficulty in finding our way to the Hotel car park which is located at the rear of the property. However, we had a car parking space just outside our apartment which was great.

10.0

Jul 2023

Excellent location and room

Location and the room was spectacular

10.0

Jul 2023

Lovely weekend stay!

The hotel was beautifully presented, cosy and welcoming. We stayed in a separate annex which totally exceeded our expectations, we absolutely loved it! We had a large open plan sitting area and bedroom, there was a freestanding bath, shower and separate toilet. The room was so clean, decorated beautifully and the staff had also arranged for a bottle of prosecco as we were staying for my boyfriend’s birthday😊 we cant wait to come back!

5.0

Jun 2023

Overall nice setting in Cowbridge. If the rooms had a referb there wouldn’t be any issues.

Nice setting, large car park, great beer

Room was dated, cobwebs in room, shower pressure very poor

9.0

Jun 2023

Fabulous

Staff were excellent, room was spacious and clean

9.0

May 2023

Bear truths

Welcoming Nice room in the Annex Great breakfast

6.0

Apr 2023

a lovely little hotel, staff are super friendly and couldn’t be more helpful. good menu for solo travellers not wanting

it’s a nicely appointed hotel in pretty Cowbridge

The room I had was very noisy with the creamy stairwell for the floor above being part of it (room 5!). such as shame as the room is spacious with a nice aspect

10.0

Apr 2023

Exceptional

Lovely food, room was beautiful and very clean and comfortable.

Could have done with blackout blinds or curtains as the room was very light during the night but this did not detract from a lovely stay here.

9.0

Feb 2023

excellent accommodation

beautiful room overlooking the main street

none thing all good

10.0

Jan 2023

Exceptional

Location, facilities, staff, room Ebwrytjimg waz lovely..

9.0

Dec 2022

Superb

Great location, really good breakfast, lovely atmosphere especially in the busy bars and restaurant

Shame there aren't any dog-friendly rooms in free original part of The Bear, which has so much more atmosphere

8.0

Dec 2022

Very good

We have stayed at this hotel a few times and always enjoy ourselves. The staff are friendly and very conscientous. The only niggle was the breakfast which we had in the Farthings across the road.The cooked breakfast was cold in parts and presentation could have been better. Ideally breakfast would be better served at the Bear Hotel.

Stated above.

7.0

Oct 2022

Good location to stay to explore the area.

Good location, quirky building. Staff friendly and helpful

Evening food variable (some good, but had to send one back.) Breakfast choice very limited beyond the cooked breakfast.

8.0

Oct 2022

We were relaxed, the whole experience was accommodating to our needs.

As a venue and location for our needs it was very good. The overall feel of the hotel and village was excellent. We will without doubt be using the Bear Hotel in the future. We loved the breakfast arrangement it made you feel integrated within the community.

Nothing to do with the Hotel but on booking our room online, I thought we had upgraded the room in comparison to the one we had. But the accommodation we did get, was very good and didn't in anyway effect our stay.

10.0

Oct 2022

Lovely overnight stay in rural South Wales. close to Cardiff, the ocean and much more

staff were friendly and helpful. restaurant had great meals.

All good, no complaints

9.0

Oct 2022

A traditional Hotel in the heart of Cowbridge

The bear is in a great location on Cowbridge High Street, offering a choice of comfortable rooms. We had a relaxing overnight stay in a superior double. We enjoyed a lovely evening meal in the Hotel's restaurant and a nice cooked breakfast, which was served across the road at the sister venue 'The Penny Farthing'. We found the staff on the reception, behind the bar and in the restaurant, very polite and helpful. Overall an enjoyable & pleasant overnight stay.

7.0

Sep 2022

Friendly staff and good food to make it a comfortable stay.

very convenient to where I needed to go.

narrow stepped stair case and uneven floors with a step into the room. Needed to concentrate on my balance.

10.0

Sep 2022

a wonderful cottage in Cowbridge centre. Everything we needed for a great few days was provided!

we were surprised to find our accommodation was a lovely well equipped cottage at the rear of the hotel

nothing

10.0

Sep 2022

Excellent few days away

Excellent

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FAQs

How much does this hotel cost compared to others in Wales?

The average price for a rental in Wales is $171 per night. This rental is $23 above the average.

Is parking included with this hotel?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at The Bear, Cowbridge. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this hotel?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this hotel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is The Bear, Cowbridge pet friendly?

Yes! This hotel is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.

What amenities are available at The Bear, Cowbridge?

We found 12 amenities for this rental. This includes pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, and smoking allowed.

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The Bear, Cowbridge

Hotel in Wales

Reasons to book

About this hotel

Amenities

Map of Wales

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

The Bear, Cowbridge

Hotel in Wales

Reasons to book

About this hotel

Amenities

Map of Wales

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Reviews

FAQs

How much does this hotel cost compared to others in Wales?

Is parking included with this hotel?

Is there a pool at this hotel?

Is The Bear, Cowbridge pet friendly?

What amenities are available at The Bear, Cowbridge?

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