Description
The Bear has origins as far back as the 12th Century- Probably best known as being the inn where they changed the horses on the mail run from Cardiff to Swansea- During the 18th Century Napoleons troops were held in the Bear Pit en route to London after a failed invasion at Fishguard- This famous Coaching Inn is steeped in history - Nowadays this privately owned 3 star hotel is famed for its fine home cooked food- friendly atmosphere and really good ale Explore Cardiff with the excellent St Davids shopping centre- home to over 100 shops and 25 bars and restaurants and the largest John Lewis store outside London With FREE parking at the hote- including 2 designated disabled parking bays- hop on the local bus just outside the hotel which will take you straight into the city centre The surrounding area is rural with numerous interesting places to visit- Museum of Welsh Life/ Castell Coch/Ogmore Valley and many more- You may fancy a walk along one our section of the Wales Coastal Path which includes the fine beaches on the Heritage Coast or Gower- On a clear day Devon is visible from the local cliff tops Brecon Beacons and the Welsh Valleys are close by with breathtaking views- Some of the Valleys still have the mining houses visible as you drive through The hotel is on the main high street of the beautiful town of Cowbridge- This quaint market town boasts some fabulous boutique shops lingering walks around the Roman wall and some of the most beautiful town housesDirections
Rhoose Head southeast towards Rhoose Rd Turn right onto Rhoose Rd Continue onto Fontygary Rd After 3.1miles turn left onto B4265 Turn right onto Gileston Rd Slight right onto Rectory Rd Continue onto Cowbridge Rd Continue onto St Athan Rd Turn left onto A4222 Destination will on the right in approximately 1 minute. Lulsgate M4 WESTBOUND - SOUTH WALES EXIT AT JUNCTION 33 AND FOLLOW ALL SIGNS FOR COWBRIDGE Birmingham Intl FOLLOW SIGNS FOR M5 JOIN THE M5 THEN LEAVE THE M5 AND SIGNS FOR M4 SOUTH WALES FOLLOW SIGNS FOR SOUTH WALES AND STAY ON THE M4 UNTIL JUNCTION 33 FOLLOWING ALL SIGNS FOR COWBRIDGE Heathrow Airport JOIN THE M4 FOR READING/SOUTHWALES STAY ON THE M4 LEAVING AT JUNCTION 33 FOLLOWING ALL SIGNS FOR COWBRIDGE Gatwick Airport JOIN THE M23 LEAVE AT JCN 8 AND MERGE ONTO THE M5 LEAVE AT JCN 15 AND JOIN THE M4 TO READING/SOUTH WALES LEAVE THE M4 AT JUNCTION 33 FOLLOWING ALL SIGNS FOR COWBRIDGERecreation
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24 Hour Security Alarms Continuously Monitored Audible Alarms Audible Smoke Alarm Hardwired Audible Smoke Alarms in Room Automatic Fire Doors Emergency Evacuation Plan Emergency Info in Rooms Emergency Lighting Exit Maps in Room Exit Signs Lit Fire Detectors in Hallways Fire Detectors in Room First Aid Hold Bar in Bathroom Staff CPR Trained Staff Trained in First Aid Video Surveillance Entrance View Port Well Lit Walkways Audible Smoke Alarm in Public Areas Audible Smoke Alarms in Hallway Basic Medical Equipment OnSite Fire Detectors in Public Areas Fire Extinguishers in Hallways Guest Room Doors Have Second Lock Video Surveillance Monitored 24H Video Surveillance Parking Areas Video Surveillance Public Areas Video Surveillance Recorded 24HFood & Drink
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