The Bear, Cowbridge | Hotel in Cowbridge

| 8.7 (874 Reviews) |   Pet Friendly  12 Bathrooms  33 Guests
Cowbridge Hotel | The Bear, Cowbridge

Hotel in Cowbridge

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 freeway. 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 private bathrooms, with Freeview digital cable 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 the center of Cardiff and the Cardiff Bay development.

The Bear, Cowbridge is located in Cowbridge.

This 37 Bedrooms Hotel is suitable for tourists and travelers. It has several amenities that would guarantee your comfort. These amenities include: Wheelchair Accessible, Fireplace/Heating, Restaurant, and several others. This is a 4 star rated property and has over 874 reviews with the average score of 8.7 . Coming to Cowbridge and needing a place to stay? Be it for work or for leisure, consider staying at this Hotel for your next visit, you will surely love it.

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Amenities

Parking
Pet Friendly
Designated Smoking Area
View
Wheelchair Accessible
Balcony/Terrace
Accessibility
Security/Safety
Business Services
Sports/Activities
Fireplace/Heating
Restaurant
Bar
Guest Services
Entertainment
Breakfast
Child Friendly
Internet
Laundry

Facility Overview

Breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Kids' meals
  • Wine/Champagne
Parking
  • Parking on site
  • Parking
  • Private Parking
  • Free parking
Activities
  • Hiking
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
General
  • Heating
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Designated smoking area
  • Family rooms
  • Smoke-free property
  • Pet friendly
Guest Services
  • Room service
  • Packed lunches
  • Pet bowls
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Express check-in/out
  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Invoice provided
Internet
  • Free Wifi
  • Wifi
  • Internet
Outdoors
  • Garden
  • Sun deck
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
Security/Safety
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
  • Linens, towels, and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
  • Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against coronavirus
  • Guest accommodation disinfected between stays
  • Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
  • Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
  • Shared stationery (e.g. printed menus, magazines, pens, paper) removed
  • Cashless payment available
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Screens or physical barriers between staff and guests in appropriate areas
  • Contactless check-in/out

Policies

Check-in
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pet Policy
Pets are allowed upon request and charges may apply.

Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. you can use the special requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Reviews

Value for money:
7.88
Location:
9.24
Staff:
9.26
Facilities:
8.33
Comfort:
8.86
Cleanliness:
8.83
PAUL
Dec 12, 2025 08:00:00 AM
Review Score:   8
United Kingdom
Reviewer Type: Couple
Travel Purpose: leisure
Positive: Excellent location, free parking
Negative: Noisy floorboards above . Room No 1 was facing main road, old sash windows that didn’t close properly resulting in road noise causing disturbed sleep
Summary: Will stay again but in room nearer back of hotel
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Room Arrangement

Room Info Facilities
Deluxe Apartment
Room Type: Quad
2 Queen bed(s) Bed

Bathroom

Body soap, Shower, Toilet, Bathtub or shower, Bathrobe, Toilet paper, Free toiletries, Hairdryer, Shampoo, Private bathroom

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, Telephone, TV

General

Heating, Iron, Fire extinguisher, Carbon monoxide sources, Ironing facilities, Fan, Hardwood or parquet floors, Smoke Alarm, Carbon monoxide detector, Trash cans, Private entrance

Kitchen

Dryer, Toaster, Kitchen, Microwave, Oven, Electric kettle, Dining table, Wine glasses, Refrigerator, Stovetop, Washing machine

Living Area

Fireplace, Sofa, Dining area, Sitting area

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Childrens' cribs

Food & Drink

Bottle of water

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed, Non-feather pillow
Deluxe Apartment
Room Type: Twin
2 Twin bed(s) Bed
1 Sofa bed Bed
1 Full bed(s) Bed

Bathroom

Body soap, Shower, Toilet, Bathtub or shower, Bathrobe, Toilet paper, Free toiletries, Hairdryer, Shampoo, Private bathroom

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, Telephone, TV

General

Heating, Iron, Fire extinguisher, Carbon monoxide sources, Ironing facilities, Fan, Hardwood or parquet floors, Smoke Alarm, Carbon monoxide detector, Trash cans, Private entrance

Kitchen

Dryer, Toaster, Kitchen, Microwave, Oven, Electric kettle, Dining table, Wine glasses, Refrigerator, Stovetop, Washing machine

Living Area

Fireplace, Sofa, Dining area, Sitting area

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet

Room Amenities

Sofa bed, Socket near the bed, Non-feather pillow

Food & Drink

Bottle of water
One-Bedroom Apartment
Room Type: Double
1 Sofa bed Bed
1 Queen bed(s) Bed

Bathroom

Body soap, Shower, Toilet, Bathtub or shower, Bathrobe, Toilet paper, Free toiletries, Hairdryer, Shampoo, Private bathroom

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, Telephone, TV

General

Heating, Iron, Fire extinguisher, Carbon monoxide sources, Ironing facilities, Fan, Smoke Alarm, Carpeted, Carbon monoxide detector, Trash cans, Private entrance

Kitchen

Dryer, Toaster, Kitchen, Microwave, Oven, Electric kettle, Dining table, Wine glasses, Refrigerator, Stovetop, Washing machine

Living Area

Sofa, Dining area, Sitting area

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Childrens' cribs

Room Amenities

Sofa bed, Socket near the bed, Non-feather pillow

Food & Drink

Bottle of water
Two-Bedroom Apartment
Room Type: Double
2 Full bed(s) Bed

Bathroom

Body soap, Shower, Toilet, Bathtub or shower, Toilet paper, Free toiletries, Hairdryer, Shampoo, Private bathroom

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, Telephone, TV

General

Heating, Iron, Fire extinguisher, Carbon monoxide sources, Ironing facilities, Fan, Smoke Alarm, Carpeted, Carbon monoxide detector, Trash cans, Private entrance

Kitchen

Dryer, Toaster, Kitchen, Microwave, Oven, Electric kettle, Dining table, Wine glasses, Refrigerator, Stovetop, Washing machine

Living Area

Sofa, Dining area, Sitting area

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet

Food & Drink

Bottle of water

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed, Non-feather pillow
Two-Bedroom House
Room Type: Double
1 Twin bed(s) Bed
1 Full bed(s) Bed

Bathroom

Body soap, Shower, Toilet, Bathtub or shower, Toilet paper, Free toiletries, Hairdryer, Shampoo, Private bathroom

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, Telephone, TV

General

Heating, Iron, Fire extinguisher, Carbon monoxide sources, Ironing facilities, Fan, Smoke Alarm, Carbon monoxide detector, Trash cans, Private entrance

Kitchen

Dryer, Toaster, Kitchen, Microwave, Oven, Electric kettle, Dining table, Wine glasses, Refrigerator, Stovetop, Washing machine

Living Area

Sofa, Dining area, Sitting area

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet

Food & Drink

Bottle of water

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed, Non-feather pillow
Single Room with Bathroom
Room Type: Single
1 Twin bed(s) Bed

Bathroom

Body soap, Shower, Toilet, Bathtub or shower, Toilet paper, Free toiletries, Hairdryer, Shampoo, Private bathroom

Media & Technology

Telephone, TV

General

Heating, Iron, Ironing facilities, Fan, Smoke Alarm, Carpeted

Living Area

Desk

Kitchen

Electric kettle

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet

Food & Drink

Bottle of water

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed, Non-feather pillow
Double Room
Room Type: Double
1 Full bed(s) Bed
Double Room

Bathroom

Body soap, Shower, Toilet, Bathtub or shower, Toilet paper, Free toiletries, Hairdryer, Shampoo, Private bathroom

Media & Technology

Telephone, TV

General

Heating, Iron, Ironing facilities, Smoke Alarm, Fan

Living Area

Desk

Kitchen

Electric kettle

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet

Food & Drink

Bottle of water

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed, Non-feather pillow
Family Room
Room Type: Family
2 Twin bed(s) Bed

Bathroom

Body soap, Shower, Toilet, Bathtub or shower, Toilet paper, Free toiletries, Hairdryer, Shampoo, Private bathroom

Media & Technology

Telephone, TV

General

Heating, Iron, Ironing facilities, Fan, Smoke Alarm, Carpeted

Living Area

Desk

Kitchen

Electric kettle

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet

Food & Drink

Bottle of water

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed, Non-feather pillow
Deluxe Double Room
Room Type: Double
1 Queen bed(s) Bed
Deluxe Double Room

Bathroom

Body soap, Shower, Toilet, Bathtub or shower, Toilet paper, Free toiletries, Hairdryer, Shampoo, Private bathroom

Media & Technology

Radio, Telephone, TV

General

Heating, Interconnecting room(s) available, Iron, Ironing facilities, Fan, Smoke Alarm, Carpeted

Living Area

Desk

Kitchen

Electric kettle

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet

Food & Drink

Bottle of water

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed, Non-feather pillow
Double or Twin Room
Room Type: Twin/Double
2 Twin bed(s) Bed

Bathroom

Body soap, Shower, Toilet, Bathtub or shower, Toilet paper, Free toiletries, Hairdryer, Shampoo, Private bathroom

Media & Technology

Telephone, TV

General

Heating, Iron, Ironing facilities, Smoke Alarm, Fan

Living Area

Desk

Kitchen

Electric kettle

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet

Food & Drink

Bottle of water

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed, Non-feather pillow
King Room - Disability Access
Room Type: Double
1 King bed(s) Bed

Bathroom

Body soap, Shower, Toilet, Bathtub or shower, Toilet paper, Free toiletries, Hairdryer, Shampoo, Private bathroom

Media & Technology

Telephone, TV

General

Heating, Iron, Ironing facilities, Fan, Hardwood or parquet floors, Smoke Alarm

Living Area

Desk

Kitchen

Electric kettle

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet

Food & Drink

Bottle of water

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed, Non-feather pillow
Superior Queen Room
Room Type: Double
1 Queen bed(s) Bed
Superior Queen Room

Bathroom

Body soap, Shower, Toilet, Bathtub or shower, Toilet paper, Free toiletries, Hairdryer, Shampoo, Private bathroom

Media & Technology

Radio, Telephone, TV

General

Heating, Iron, Ironing facilities, Smoke Alarm, Fan

Living Area

Fireplace, Desk

Kitchen

Electric kettle

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet

Food & Drink

Bottle of water

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed, Non-feather pillow
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