On the outskirts of Cardiff, The Bear Hotel 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 Hotel is also 15 minutes away from Cardiff city centre and the Cardiff Bay development.
Surrounding Area
The hotel has a quiet, peaceful location in the picturesque village of Cowbridge, on the town's main high street. This charming quaint little market town boasts some fabulous boutique shops and some beautiful town houses.
The surrounding area is rural, with numerous interesting places to visit, including Llanerch Vineyards, the Museum of Welsh Life, Castell Coch, Ogmore Valley and many more. You may fancy a walk along one of the fine beaches and Devon is visible from the local cliff tops.
Brecon and the Valleys are also close by and offer stunning, spectacular views. Some of the Valleys still have the mining houses visible as you drive through.
The hotel also has great access to the M4 motorway and the area?s major road network, for exploring the whole of the region. The city centre of Cardiff, Wales' beautiful capital city, is just 15 minutes away, as is the new Cardiff Bay development. Cardiff is Europe?s fastest-growing city for art, culture, shopping and entertainment. Cardiff Bay is Europe's most exciting waterfront development, featuring a diverse mix of internationally acclaimed visitor attractions, activities and entertainment coupled with vibrant cosmopolitan bars, shops and restaurants, all situated around a manmade freshwater lake with over 13 km of waterfront.
Transport
By Car (westbound from the M4 motorway):
- Leave the M4 motorway at junction 33, exiting straight onto the dual carriageway.
- Follow the dual carriageway for 2 miles (3.25 km) and take the first exit, following the signs towards Barry.
- At the roundabout, take the 4th exit, signposted Cowbridge A48.
- Then take the A48, for approximately 10 miles (15 km), passing through St Nicholas & Bonvilston.
- Take the road signposted Cowbridge.
- At the traffic lights, go straight into Cowbridge High Street, over the 1st zebra crossing and take an immediate right.
- Follow the road to the left and you will see the hotel on the left and the car park on the right. Drive up to the barrier and it will open automatically. The Bear Hotel is approximately 20 minutes' drive from junction 33 of the M4.
By Car (eastbound from the M4 motorway):
- Leave the M4 motorway at junction 35, following the signs for Bridgend and Pencoed.
- Go around the roundabout and under the motorway and the take the exit for Bridgend.
- Travel along the dual carriageway for approximately 2 miles (3.25 km).
- At the first roundabout, take the 2nd exit, heading towards Bridgend.
- Continue on the dual carriageway until you reach another roundabout, and then take the 1st exit, heading towards Cardiff/Cowbridge A48.
- Continue on this road for 5 miles (8 km) until you see the sign post for Cowbridge.
- The Bear Hotel is situated on the high street next to the HSBC bank on the left-hand side. For parking, continue down the high street. As you approach the 2nd zebra crossing, turn left and follow the road to the left. The car park is on the right-hand side, drive to the barrier and it will open automatically.
Restaurants
Food is available at the following times:
Monday to Thursday:
12:00 - 14:30
18:00 - 21:30
Friday, Saturday and Sunday:
Food is served all day
