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The Bear Hotel

3.0 star property

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Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Exterior
Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Apartment, 1 Bedroom | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Business services
  • Bar

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63 High Street, Cowbridge, Wales, CF71 7AF
  • Place, Cowbridge Leisure Centre
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Taskforce Paint Ball Games
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Beaupre Castle
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cardiff (CWL-Cardiff Intl.)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Room options

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

Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Classic Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Executive Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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
  • Free Wi-Fi

Executive Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Family Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

The Bear Hotel

This smoke-free hotel features a restaurant, 2 bars/lounges and dry cleaning. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, laundry facilities, a 24-hour front desk and express check-out are on-site.
The Bear Hotel offers 33 accommodations with a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include baths or showers and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at The Bear Hotel. During your stay, you'll be close to South Wales Karting Centre. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus 2 bars. This property offers pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Enjoy local cuisine while dining at Sellars
  • Amenities include newspapers, meeting rooms and laundry facilities
  • 7 minutes by car from South Wales Karting Centre and 9 minutes from Church, College and Lighthouses Walk
  • Dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
There's a restaurant on site. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. WiFi is free in public spaces. The business-friendly The Bear Hotel also features a terrace, a garden, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Cowbridge hotel is smoke free.

Sellars – This restaurant specialises in local cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

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)

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

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: GBP 25 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 pets
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

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

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: GBP 25 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 15.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property's front desk is open during the following times:
  • Monday - Thursday: 3:00 PM - 8:30 PM
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

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The Bear Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 208 out of 316 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 83 out of 316 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 316 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 316 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 316 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Brittany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, comfy beds, nice breakfast across the street and easy parking behind the hotel. Over all a good stay. More general hotel info would’ve been nice to have in the room.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

ian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean, spacious and welcoming. The staff were very helpful, polite and allowed early check in.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Nigel

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room and staff very courteous and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Mary Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and very comfortable, the staff were very helpful and friendly and I had an excellent meal there.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Travelled with partner
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

8/10 Good

Michael

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice spacious room with a good bathroom. Found it a little strange to go across the road for breakfast. The breakfast was good though.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Rosamund

Travelled with partner
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

Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great room, amazing staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Rupert

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Paula

Travelled with family
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

Mark

Stayed 1 night in Dec 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

10/10 Excellent

Mrs Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Easy to check in, ample parking, friendly staff, lovely old hotel
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Ceri

Travelled with partner
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

David

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

2/10 Terrible

michael

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Colinf

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

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

8/10 Good

david

Business traveller
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

8/10 Good

Jordan

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The hotel is fabulous, great breakfast as well, however with no phone signal in the area the WiFi was terrible hence 4*
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely quaint hotel with very friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
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

Huw

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Excellent staff
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025