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The Bear Hotel, Crickhowell

3.0 star property
Victorian hotel in Crickhowell with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Nestled in a shopping district, The Bear Hotel, Crickhowell offers an inviting atmosphere with full breakfast and dinner options at the on-site restaurant. Stroll through the garden or relax on the sun-kissed terrace while connecting to WiFi. Guests have also praised the helpful staff.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Laundry facilities
  • Pet friendly
  • Free parking

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Room service
  • Terrace
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Garden
  • Front-desk safe
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Banquet hall

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
The current price is CNY1,215
CNY1,458 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 19 - Nov 20

Room options

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Classic Double Room | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Classic Double Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Double Room | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
High Street, Crickhowell, Wales, NP8 1BW

What's nearby

  • Crickhowell Castle - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Tretower Court & Castle - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Old Market Hall - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Principality Stadium - 55 min drive - 70.7 km
  • Cardiff Bay - 56 min drive - 71.0 km

Getting around

  • Cardiff International Airport (CWL) - 81 min drive
  • Abergavenny Station - 15 min drive
  • Pontypool & New Inn Station - 21 min drive
  • Ebbw Vale Town Station - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Courtyard Bar, Green Man Festival - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Greggs - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Beaufort Arms - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Green Man Pub - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Nantyffin Cider Mill Inn - ‬3 min drive

About this property

The Bear Hotel, Crickhowell

When you stay at The Bear Hotel, Crickhowell, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Brecon Beacons National Park. You can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant or wind down at the end of the day with a drink from the bar/lounge. Other highlights at this historic hotel include a terrace and a garden. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 34 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - midnight
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
    • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs only)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Food and water bowls available
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast 7:00 AM–9:30 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM–9:30 AM on weekends
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Room service (limited hours)

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Banquet hall
  • Victorian architecture

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 22-inch TV
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Premium bedding

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower only
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Free tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Special features

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Historic Hotels of Europe.

Fees & policies

Children & extra beds

  • Cribs/infant beds are available for GBP 25.0 per night

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 20 per accommodation (may vary based on length of stay)

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Eurocard

National rating

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

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Frequently asked questions

Does The Bear Hotel, Crickhowell offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Bear Hotel, Crickhowell does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at The Bear Hotel, Crickhowell?

Yes, dogs are welcome. There's a charge of GBP 20 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.

Is parking offered on site at The Bear Hotel, Crickhowell?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Bear Hotel, Crickhowell?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at The Bear Hotel, Crickhowell and nearby?

The Bear Hotel, Crickhowell has a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near The Bear Hotel, Crickhowell?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

What's the area around The Bear Hotel, Crickhowell like?

The Bear Hotel, Crickhowell is a short 1-minute walk from Crickhowell Castle and 3 minutes' walk from Tretower Court & Castle.

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Reviews

The Bear Hotel, Crickhowell Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.4

Staff & service

8.6

Eco-friendliness

8.8

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was of good quality with excellent produce and a nice selection. (4 reviews)
  • The property's restaurant served lovely meals, beautiful bar food, and fabulous breakfasts. (3 reviews)
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Popular mentions

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Reviews

8/10 Very good

a lovely hotel with a local vibe.
COLIN, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Lovely atmospheric hotel with an excellent restaurant.
Nicholas, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Polite friendly staff. Excellent fresh local food.
Linda, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful stay
Benjamin, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

lovely traditional pub, room was lovely had everything we needed, pillows were amazing, bed a little soft for my preference, bathroom clean and very nice spec. breakfast was nice, good quality produce. staff were very friendly and helpful. i would definitely return for another stay.
aimee, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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The bear hotel was outstanding would be more than happy to stay there again.
John, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

A lovely place to stay in a loverly part of Wales. Make sure that you eat in their restaurant as the food is always great!
Adam, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Its a very old building full of character. The garden and flower boxes were amazing. The town is lovely and the area is beautiful with towering hills on both sides and the River Usk running past the town. Food and atmosphere very good.
David, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely hotel, great food and friendly, helpful staff
Andy, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Can’t miss!

It’s the place to stay while exploring the surrounding Critchhowell area. It has a long history with new age charm I would recommend the property and it’s friendly staff to all travellers
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very much enjoyed another stay at The Bear. Had very comfortable renovated ground floor room with new ensuite bathroom with shower. High standard of cleanliness. Excellent restaurant. Very friendly and helpful team members.
Carole, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Really good dog friendly stay

Great location, parking and lovely welcome The dog was made very welcome too Great food and atmosphere
Elaine, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful coaching inn in a fabulous lication. Lovely bar meal. Fabulous breakfast. Nothing to criticise. Loved it
Helen, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful historic property, friendly service, in a lovely part of Wales.

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful flowers Excellent food Two good reasons we stayed at this hotel.
Alan, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely hotel
Jaswir, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good evening meal, helpful Reception Staff
Steven, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good food at a reasonable price.
NORMAN, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Very good dinner, good breakfast, good warm room
Steven, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Bedroom very good - quiet. Food was also very good.
Anthony, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay

The staff were very helpful, friendly and very good. The room was clean and comfortable
Dave, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Really nice pub, comfortable room. Food was nice although quite pricey for what it was.
Christopher, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Incredibly warm welcome, and lovely service. The room was perfect, with a very comfy bed and a very tasty dinner to top it off!
Polly, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

6 of us (plus 3 dogs) meet annually for a walking weekend. The Bear was a perfect place to stay - characterful hotel, excellent service, good food, comfortable rooms.
2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Deluxe room very pleasant nice surroundings comfortable would stay again nice and warm in the room lovely bath clean very nice 👍 Good food meal and breakfast Staff very happy and helpful
Catherine, 1-night trip