Bear Crickhowell
High Street, Crickhowell, NP8 1BW, United Kingdom – Excellent location – show map
Excellent location – rated 9.5/10! (score from 824 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
All was great. Everything was spot on, atmosphere, food, comfort, cleanliness, staff service...all great.
United KingdomThe bathrooms clean and showers piping hot. Cleaning was prompt and good. Breakfast was fantastic and plentiful, the parking was ample ample, and the staff were just warm, welcoming and gave an excellent service.
United KingdomThe food was outstanding! A varied menu, but top quality food, presentation and service. Evening meal was delicious and breakfast too! The staff were all attentive and courteous, despite it being very busy. The large room was decorated in a very sumptuous way, with a very comfortable bed. The hotel was decorated beautifully for Christmas.
United Kingdomwe loved everything about this property - the room was ver comfortable, the staff were ver friendly and helpful, the food was delicious.
United States of AmericaDue to the hot weather could have done with a fan. Breakfast very good. All food marvellous.
United KingdomDinner and breakfast were very good. Staff has been welcoming and attentive.
United KingdomGreat staff…great room…great food…great location!!!
United States of AmericaComfortable room, bathroom/shower etc. No room refrigerator, plenty of wardrobe storage.
United States of AmericaA very enjoyable stay. room was nice breakfast was good evening meal was ok.
United KingdomThe room was sooooooo beautiful and the meal in the restaurant just amazing. Order the steak!!!
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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 historic 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 cozy 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.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.
See what guests loved the most:
Thomas
United Kingdom“All was great. Everything was spot on, atmosphere, food, comfort, cleanliness, staff service...all great.”- ThomasUnited Kingdom“The bathrooms clean and showers piping hot. Cleaning was prompt and good. Breakfast was fantastic and plentiful, the parking was ample ample, and the staff were just warm, welcoming and gave an excellent service.”
DebbieUnited Kingdom“The food was outstanding! A varied menu, but top quality food, presentation and service. Evening meal was delicious and breakfast too! The staff were all attentive and courteous, despite it being very busy. The large room was decorated in a...”
Kevin
United States of America“we loved everything about this property - the room was ver comfortable, the staff were ver friendly and helpful, the food was delicious.”
MaryUnited Kingdom“Due to the hot weather could have done with a fan. Breakfast very good. All food marvellous.”- MonikaUnited Kingdom“Dinner and breakfast were very good. Staff has been welcoming and attentive.”
SusanUnited States of America“Great staff…great room…great food…great location!!!”- BrianUnited States of America“Comfortable room, bathroom/shower etc. No room refrigerator, plenty of wardrobe storage.”
- GrahamUnited Kingdom“A very enjoyable stay. room was nice breakfast was good evening meal was ok.”
- AlysUnited Kingdom“The room was sooooooo beautiful and the meal in the restaurant just amazing. Order the steak!!!”
- Do you have any twin rooms?We do have twin rooms. These are bookable direct with hotelAnswered on 17 February 2020
- Hello, Would we be able to bring a very well behaved dog with us for 2 nights? Thank youDogs are welcome in our bar area and all rooms apart from best and very bestAnswered on 26 August 2020
- Do any of the classic double rooms have a bath in the end suite?We do have 1 Classic room which has a bathAnswered on 5 February 2020
- How much parking is available on site for residents?We have a large car park at the rear of the hotel. Spaces are for residents and diners and are not guaranteedAnswered on 19 September 2022
- Do you have ironing facilitiesWe have a laundry where you are welcome to use an iron or our staff can iron your garments for youAnswered on 9 August 2022
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Restaurant
Food: European
Open for: Dinner
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
- Bathtub or shower
- Private Bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Shower
- Linens
- Wardrobe or closet
- Outdoor furniture
- Sun deck
- Terrace
- Garden
- Electric kettle
- Socket near the bed
- Hiking
- Golf course (within 2 miles)Additional charge
- Sitting area
- Desk
- Satellite channels
- Radio
- Telephone
- TV
- Wine/ChampagneAdditional charge
- Kids' mealsAdditional charge
- Special diet meals (on request)
- Breakfast in the room
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Tea/Coffee maker
- Street parking
- Accessible parking
- Private check-in/out
- Baggage storage
- Daily housekeeping
- Ironing serviceAdditional charge
- LaundryAdditional charge
- Fax/PhotocopyingAdditional charge
- Meeting/Banquet facilitiesAdditional charge
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- Key access
- Pet bowls
- Designated smoking area
- Smoke-free property
- Wake-up service
- Heating
- Packed lunches
- Carpeted
- Fan
- Family rooms
- Ironing facilities
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
- Wake-up service/Alarm clock
- Room service
- Wheelchair accessible
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Welsh
- English
- Spanish
- Romanian
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.
Children 15 and above are considered adults at this property.
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
Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.
No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
Bear Crickhowell accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
FAQs about Bear Crickhowell
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Room options at Bear Crickhowell include:
- Double
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Bear Crickhowell has 1 restaurant:
- Restaurant
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The prices at Bear Crickhowell may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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Bear Crickhowell is 350 feet from the center of Crickhowell.
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Bear Crickhowell offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Hiking
- Golf course (within 2 miles)
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Guests staying at Bear Crickhowell can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.7).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Full English/Irish
- À la carte
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Check-in at Bear Crickhowell is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:30 AM.
