About this property

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 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

    • 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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1 full bed
2 twin beds
1 king bed
1 full bed
2 twin beds
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Rebecca
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The room and ensuite were lovely, and spotlessly clean. The host was very friendly and helpful and gave us great advice about local restaurants
  • Yarden
    Israel Israel
    We stopped at The Bear for a one-night stay on our way to North Wales and had a truly lovely experience! The place is simple but very pleasant - warm, comfortable, and spotless, and the hosts were incredibly welcoming and kind. We also loved...
  • Morgan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    A gorgeous, spacious room in this lovely little town. Our starting point for cycling the Radnor Ring. Accommodating host and a lovely breakfast.
  • Anthony
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Excellent breakfast, exceptional room, warm welcome.
  • Gaynor
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The owner is very friendly and makes us feel welcome. Informed of the entertainment that was in the town. The location was excellent. The bed and breakfast are excellent. I would most definitely stay there again, possibly for a longer stay. I...
  • William
    United States United States
    Rode in the rain on our motorcycle the entire day to get there. Then owner was nice enough to dry out gear so we could ride the following day.
  • Richard
    United States United States
    Clean, quiet, and comfortable. Very friendly and helpful staff. It is located in the center of town and is a short walk from anything in town. Parking is available.
  • 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: 9.5Based on 751 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

House rules

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Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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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
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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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.

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.