Bear Crickhowell, Brecon Beacons

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Classic Double Room

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Each room is tastefully decorated to a high standard, offering excellent facilities and service.

Courtyard Double Room

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A spacious room furnished to a high standard and with cosy, old world charm.

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Enjoy comfort, ambience and sumptuous surroundings in a spacious room of unique character, whilst maintaining quality service and facilities.The Feature Rooms cannot accommodate pets.

Category	Facilities
Business facilities	Meeting/banquet facilities, Fax/photocopying.
Activities	Golf course (within 3 km), Hiking.
Others	parking, bar, wifi, food.
Cleanliness & disinfecting	Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning, Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay.
Miscellaneous	Wheelchair accessible, Non-smoking rooms, Designated smoking area, Family rooms, Facilities for disabled guests, Pet basket, Pet bowls, Non-smoking throughout.
Safety features	Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, Face masks for guests available, Process in place to check health of guests, First aid kit available, Access to health care professionals.
Accessibility	Entire unit located on ground floor, Upper floors accessible by stairs only, Entire unit wheelchair accessible.
Bathroom	Bath, Shower, Private bathroom, Bath or shower, Spa bath, Free toiletries, Toilet paper, Toilet, Hairdryer, Bathrobe.
Room Amenities	Sofa, Fireplace, Interconnected room(s) available, Ironing facilities, Heating, Wardrobe or closet, Desk, Socket near the bed, Carpeted, Fan.
Food & Drink	Wine/champagne, Special diet menus (on request), Electric kettle, Kid meals, Restaurant, Outdoor furniture, Packed lunches, Room service, Tea/Coffee maker.
Safety & security	Security alarm, Fire extinguishers, CCTV in common areas, Smoke alarms, CCTV outside property.
Cleaning services	Ironing service, Daily housekeeping, Laundry.
Services & Extras	Towels/sheets (extra fee), Wake-up service, Towels, Wake up service/Alarm clock, Key access, Linen.
Media & Technology	Radio, TV, Satellite channels, Flat-screen TV, Telephone.
Common areas	Sun terrace, Garden.
Food & drink safety	All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized, Physical distancing in dining areas.
Reception services	Invoice provided, Private check-in/check-out, Luggage storage.
General	Pets allowed.
Physical distancing	Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed.
Outdoor & View	Terrace, Garden view, Inner courtyard view.

About This Property

In Crickhowell, in the Brecon Beacons, The Bear dates back to 1432. Expect a welcoming atmosphere, old world charm and good food. Awarded Inn of the Year 2010 by the Good Pub Guide. The Bear has original features, such as a cobbled forecourt, with an old archway leading to an inner courtyard. Rooms also have an historical feel, but with modern facilities like free Wi-Fi and satellite TV. The restaurant menu often changes to suit the local ingredients available. The award-winning food is served in cosy surroundings, with open log fires or fine fresh spring flowers. The restaurant is popular, so reservations are recommended. The popular bar at The Bear has a low-beamed ceiling, with a winter log fire and many antiques. It has twice won the 'Best Pub in Britain' award. A number of real ales are served, along with vintage wines.

Guest Ratings For This Property

8.6

Based on 1018 Reviews

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Comfort

8.98

Cleanliness

9.07

Value For Money

8.26

Facilities

8.64

Guest Reviews

Richard

young couple

9.0

Superb

Highly recommend

Excellent breakfast and dinner. Comfortable room.

Published on 04 Jan 2024

Margaret

young couple

10.0

Exceptional

Comfortable and pleasant stay.

Our evening meal and breakfast were both efficiently served and were of excellent quality and quantity. The room was extremely comfortable and toasty warm.

Nothing.

Published on 31 Dec 2023

Peter

young couple

6.0

Pleasant

Stay was fine, but disappointed with restaurant as it was freezing. Should have stayed in bar as it was much cosier.

Always liked the location of the hotel.

Room was comfort which means very small!

Published on 29 Dec 2023

Audrey

young couple

10.0

Exceptional

Lovely and cozy hotel. Upon our arrival, we were warmly welcomed and guided to our room. The room was extremely comfortable, with lots of space and a big bed. Our waiter at dinner, He-man, was beyond exceptional to us and everyone in the dining room.

Food at dinner came in big servings, but was a bit rich for our liking. Our room was too warm and we couldn't figure out how to adjust it.

Published on 23 Dec 2023

Philip

young couple

9.0

Superb

A very cosy comfortable room. A small but well equipped shower room. The food is excellent.

Published on 16 Dec 2023

Train

young couple

9.0

Superb

Would like to stay again if in the area

Enjoyed atmosphere, very dog friendly cosey and warm

Preferred being in the side of the bar with the open fire found the other side lacking a bit in atmosphere

Published on 11 Dec 2023

Mary

young couple

8.0

Very good

Enjoyed it but woul want a walk in shower should we return

Old, traditional, in reasonable condition

Bathroom could have been cleaner

Published on 10 Dec 2023

Hamed

young couple

10.0

Exceptional

All great

Nothing

Published on 09 Dec 2023

Simon

young couple

8.0

Very good

Our overnight stay was perfect for our needs. Dinner was excellent and reasonably priced

Breakfast was good and the staff serving very attentive

Published on 06 Dec 2023

Tracey

young couple

4.0

Disappointing

Initial check in, food was lovely.

Constant noise in the room from what we believe was a plumbing issue. Requested another room which was considerably smaller and only a double bed. We enquired about the room price as it was different and was met with rudeness. We were advised that the system said that it was equivalent. Asked if she would like to come and inspect and was told "no need to, the system says it is the same". Relocated to yet another room which was the same as first with a bigger bed. Went to dinner and the senior waitstaff were rude and blunt.

Published on 05 Dec 2023