The Bear offers eco-friendly accommodations in the center of Rhayader, Mid Wales. The Bear offers secure storage for cycles. Each room comes with a flat-screen TV. All rooms include a private bathroom. A TV is offered. The nearest airport is Swansea Airport, 54 mi from The Bear.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 twin beds
and
1 full bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.6
Facilities
9.2
Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
9.3
Location
9.5
Free WiFi
9.3
High score for Rhayader
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Andrew
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The location and parking perfect. The room quite amazing very large very comfy double bed, this room extended out through a hallway to a living room and couch with bathroom shower and 2 single beds, faboulous. The cooked breakfast was fantastic...
  • Anthony
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The facilities in the room were excellent as was the breakfast room. All clean and well looked after. I would suggest that the facilities we used had been refurbished to a high standard in the last two or three years, and well looked after since...
  • Anthony
    Australia Australia
    Didn't have breakfast there. So can't comment.

Host Info

Company review score: 9.6Based on 732 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

Gwil & Sian purchased The Bear in February 2014 and have fully renovated the premises to a high standard and guarantee a warm and welcoming stay.

Property info

The Bear in Rhayader in Mid Wales provides 4 Star Bed & Breakfast with a contemporary feel. Guests arriving at The Bear are assured of a warm welcome by the proprietors Gwil & Sian. We provide luxury Bed and Breakfast with 6 en-suite bedrooms which include on-site secure parking. The Bear has free wifi internet access throughout the building. Our heating and hot water is provided via a Greenflame Biomass Boiler which is fed with wood pellets which is very green and helps protect the environment. The Bear supplies a Room Rate only and breakfast is to be added to this price and can be booked directly.

Neighborhood info

Rhayader is the first town on the River Wye and is home to the spectacular dams and reservoirs of the Elan and Claerwen Valleys. It is the perfect place for the whole family, couples or group of friends to take full advantage of our stunning outdoor attractions and activities such as walking, cycling and fishing. We are 2 minutes walk from the centre of the town where you will find shops, restaurants & cafes.

Language Spoken

English

Area info

Amenities of The Bear
Great facilities! Review score, 9.2

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Special diet meals (on request)
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Wake-up service
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Carpeted
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages Spoken
  • English

Property practice

This property told us they've implemented a practice in one of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, or nature.

House rules

The Bear takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM

Check-out

From 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Mastercard Visa Cash The Bear accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests need be quiet between 11:00 PM and 7:00 AM.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform The Bear of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 07:00:00.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries on dates where such guidelines exist.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property can only accept bookings from essential workers/permitted travelers on dates where such guidelines exist. Reasonable evidence must be provided on arrival. If it isn't provided, your booking will be canceled on arrival.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.

Due to coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), make sure you're booking this property in accordance with the destination's local government guidelines, including (but not limited to) the purpose of travel and maximum group size.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

FAQs about The Bear

  • Room options at The Bear include:

    • Double
    • Twin
    • Suite

  • Check-in at The Bear is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • The Bear offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • The prices at The Bear may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • The Bear is 500 feet from the center of Rhayader. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.