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About this property

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. The historic Bear Hotel dates back to the 12th century, boasting individually decorated bedrooms, some with beamed ceilings or four-poster beds. All rooms have en suite facilities, with Freeview TV and free Wi-Fi internet access. Guests will enjoy the flagstone real ale bar and luxurious lounge bar, offering drinks, snacks and afternoon tea. The hotel boasts a charming restaurant, serving an excellent menu, with local produce. In the picturesque Vale of Glamorgan, Cowbridge boasts a beautiful green coastline, boutique shops and beautiful town houses. The Bear, Cowbridge is also 15 minutes away from Cardiff city centre and the Cardiff Bay development.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

    • Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

    • Breakfast info

    • Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free

    • Free private parking available at the hotel


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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 large double beds
Bedroom 1
1 double bed
Bedroom 2
2 single beds
Living room
1 sofa bed
1 sofa bed
and
1 large double bed
2 double beds
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
1 single bed
1 double bed
2 single beds
1 large double bed
2 single beds
1 extra-large double bed
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Michael
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Helpful, obliging, staff. Good restaurant. Comfortable cottage with parking outside the window and a peaceful garden at the rear. Situated in the heart of the town so extremely well located.
  • Hilary
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely comfortable room Staff very friendly and helpful in the hotel Housekeeping lovely Fabulous location
  • Joanne
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Nice location, clean and tidy throughout the hotel , friendly staff , fab outside bar and drinking area ..
  • Melissa
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Good location and had lovely character! There was always a great atmosphere within and the rooms were lovely. Breakfast across the road in the penny farthing was really good too
  • Trevor
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Excellent hotel and immaculately clean. Great breakfast.
  • Pauline
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beautiful location in an historic market town. The mixture of old worldly with modern features too. Very clean and staff very polite. Deceptively large. Appeals to all in tastes both young and old.
  • Sally
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely well located pub, great food on the premises
  • Jade
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Jackie the receptionist was lovely- very helpful throughout our stay, couldn’t do enough for us. Very spacious rooms- had everything you needed
  • Chiboni
    South Africa South Africa
    Lovely hotel in the middle of town. Accessible to the shops and the accommodation was good.
  • Eileen
    Spain Spain
    Great location. Excellent room with our two dogs. Great cheerful and helpful staff. Good food. Easy parking. Perfect

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
  • Restaurant #1
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Romantic

House rules

The Bear, Cowbridge takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 23:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 07:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 13 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Cot upon request
Free
4 - 12 years
Extra bed upon request
£25 per child, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Groups
When booking more than 6 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform The Bear, Cowbridge in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

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