The Bear, Cowbridge, Cowbridge
About the Hotel
Rooms and Apartments
The Bear offers individually decorated bedrooms, some with beamed ceilings or four-poster beds. Guests can select from classic and modern options, including one and two-bedroom apartments that accommodate up to six people. Rooms feature free toiletries, private bathrooms with showers and hairdryers, wardrobes, electric kettles, heating, and TVs. Select rooms also include a fireplace, sitting area, dining table, free Wi-Fi, garden furniture, washing machine, dryer, and a well-fitted kitchen with a stovetop, refrigerator, oven, and microwave. Additional room amenities include tea and coffee facilities and a mini-bar. Some units feature parquet or carpeted floors.
Dining at The Bear
The Bear boasts a restaurant with menus featuring local produce. The lounge bar offers drinks, snacks, and afternoon tea. The hotel features a real ale bar and dining rooms for everyday dining, with al fresco options available in the summer. Traditional panelled walls and a log fire create a cozy atmosphere in the lounge and grill bar. A private dining menu is available. The hotel provides a breakfast pack with juices, cereals, and ingredients for a cooked breakfast. The Courtyard is available during summer days and nights.
Leisure and Celebrations
The Bear is a gathering place to meet, talk, celebrate, socialize, and stay. It has a special spot for everyone, from modern glitz to an 18th-century ballroom. The courtyard is ideal for making the most of summer days and nights. The hotel can host weddings, birthdays, and other big celebrations in the 18th-century ballroom or contemporary St Quentin's Suite. The hotel also offers special occasions packages for birthdays, anniversaries, and christenings.
Location and Access
The Bear is on the main high street of Cowbridge, 25 km from Cardiff, with access to the M4 motorway. Nearby attractions include the Museum of Welsh Life, Castell Coch, and Ogmore Valley. Guests can walk along the Wales Coastal Path, including the beaches on the Heritage Coast or Gower. On a clear day, Devon is visible from the local cliff tops. Landmarks near the hotel include Hensol Woods (4 km), Cowbridge Physic Garden (0.3 km), Penllyn Castle (2 km), Old Beaupre Castle (3 km), Hendrewennol Fruit Garden (4.5 km), Cowbridge Town Hall (0.3 km), St Quintins Castle (0.3 km), Church of St Illtud (6.5 km), Llandow Circuit (4.5 km), and South Wales Aviation Museum (4.5 km). Bridgend Station is 6 miles away, and Cardiff Central Station is a 25-minute drive. The X2 bus runs from Bridgend or Cardiff to Cowbridge.
Hotel Services
The Bear offers complimentary on-site private parking for guests. The Grill Bar is dog-friendly. The hotel provides a welcome pack for dogs, including a food bowl, water bowl, and small treats. Sausages are available at breakfast for dogs. There is a maximum of two dogs per room or apartment. Pets must be supervised and on a lead in public places. The hotel provides free Wi-Fi in rooms, ironing facilities, and tea and coffee facilities.
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Getting around
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- 24-hour reception
- Express check-in/ -out
- Pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Security
- Fire extinguishers
Sports & Fitness
- Hiking
- Golf course
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
- Dryer
Services
- Pet amenities available
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Welcome drink
Dining
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Packed lunches
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Children's menu
Spa & Leisure
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
Room features
- Free Wi-Fi in rooms
- Heating
- Sitting area
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Dining table
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Washing machine
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
- Dryer
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
