Title: The Bear Hotel Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # The Bear Hotel Hotel in Cowbridge with bars/lounges and 24-hour front desk ![Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local cuisine ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3720000/3717400/3717307/3658f459.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Apartment, 1 Bedroom | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3720000/3717400/3717307/d2a72922.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Standard Room, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3720000/3717400/3717307/9c2e516e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Garden](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3720000/3717400/3717307/8bd9faab.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3720000/3717400/3717307/6bfce43a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies The Bear Hotel sits in the town center, offering a charming escape with multiple dining options at Sellars restaurant throughout the day. Guests relax on the terrace, explore the garden grounds, stay connected with WiFi, and choose between two distinct bars. 9.2 Wonderful ## Popular amenities - - - Bar - 24/7 front desk - Room service - Pet-friendly £115 includes taxes & fees 16 Nov - 17 Nov ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Oct 29 - Oct 30](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-29&endDate=2025-10-30&selected=3717307&PinnedHotelID=3717307&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-29&endDate=2025-10-30&selected=3717307&PinnedHotelID=3717307&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Oct 30 - Oct 31](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-30&endDate=2025-10-31&selected=3717307&PinnedHotelID=3717307&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-30&endDate=2025-10-31&selected=3717307&PinnedHotelID=3717307&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Oct 31 - Nov 2](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-31&endDate=2025-11-02&selected=3717307&PinnedHotelID=3717307&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-31&endDate=2025-11-02&selected=3717307&PinnedHotelID=3717307&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Nov 7 - Nov 9](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-07&endDate=2025-11-09&selected=3717307&PinnedHotelID=3717307&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-07&endDate=2025-11-09&selected=3717307&PinnedHotelID=3717307&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3720000/3717400/3717307/37c66a77.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Single Room 8.8 Excellent 8 reviews ### Highlights Heating Flat-screen TV Separate bedroom Private bathroom Hairdryer Electric kettle Digital channels Iron/ironing board - Sleeps 1 - 1 Large Single Bed ![1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3720000/3717400/3717307/0a20ae0b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Classic Room 8.6 Excellent 8 reviews ### Highlights Heating Flat-screen TV Separate bedroom Private bathroom Hairdryer Electric kettle Digital channels Iron/ironing board - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ![1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3720000/3717400/3717307/7f827218.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Twin Room 8.8 Excellent 3 reviews ### Highlights Heating Flat-screen TV Separate bedroom Private bathroom Hairdryer Electric kettle Digital channels Iron/ironing board - Sleeps 3 - 1 King Bed ![1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3720000/3717400/3717307/d5bbc3c7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Executive Double Room ### Highlights Heating Flat-screen TV Separate bedroom Private bathroom Hairdryer Electric kettle Digital channels Iron/ironing board - 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[Sign in](https://www.expedia.co.uk/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FCardiff-Hotels-The-Bear-Hotel.h3717307.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FCardiff-Hotels-The-Bear-Hotel.h3717307.Hotel-Information) ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C51.46244%2C-3.44981&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=7mnJsFRA-nEzdjmMwYnvKW556Yo=) 63 High Street, Cowbridge, Wales, CF71 7AF #### What's nearby - The Royal Mint Experience - 18 min drive - 9.8 miles - Barry Island Beach - 19 min drive - 13.6 miles - Principality Stadium - 23 min drive - 15.6 miles - Cardiff Bay - 23 min drive - 18.1 miles - Cardiff Castle - 23 min drive - 15.4 miles #### Getting around - Llantwit Major Station - 9 min drive - Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 167 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪The Blacksmiths Arms - ‬10 min drive - ‪St Mary's Hotel Golf & Country Club - ‬10 min drive - ‪Aubrey Arms - ‬5 min drive - ‪1 Town Hall Square - ‬2 min walk - ‪Sycamore Tree - ‬7 min drive ## About this property ### The Bear Hotel Property highlights Take advantage of a terrace, a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services at The Bear Hotel. The on-site local cuisine restaurant, Sellars, offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as 2 bars. You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay: - Free self-parking - Express check-out, smoke-free property and newspapers in the reception - A banquet hall, a TV in reception and a 24-hour front desk - Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff Room features All guest rooms at The Bear Hotel boast comforts, such as laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as Extra conveniences in all rooms include: - Bathrooms with baths or showers and free toiletries - Flat-screen TVs with digital channels - Electric kettles, heating and daily housekeeping ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1060000/1057600/1057564/184c8661.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Vale Resort Pontyclun - Pool - Hot tub - Spa - Parking included 8.8 Excellent 998 reviews £100 includes taxes & fees 26 Nov - 27 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-26&endDate=2025-11-27&selected=1057564&PinnedHotelID=1057564&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19390000/19385800/19385738/2f964c22.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Lanelay Hall Hotel & Spa Llanharan - 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Laundry facilities - Newspapers in lobby ### Guest services - Dry cleaning/laundry service - Housekeeping (daily) ### Business services - Meeting rooms ### Outdoors - Garden - Terrace ### Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - No lift - Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations) ### More - Banquet hall - Smoke-free property ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Free toiletries - Hair dryer - Private bathroom - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with digital channels ### Food and drink - Electric kettle - Limited room service ### More - Desk - Heating - Iron/ironing board - Laptop workspace - Phone ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM Minimum check-in age - 21 ### Check-out Check-out before 11:00 AM Express check-out available ### Special check-in instructions The front desk is open Monday - Thursday (3:00 PM - 8:30 PM) Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation ### Access methods Staffed front desk ### Pets Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 25 per pet, per night Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs only 1 total pets Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on the number on the booking confirmation Food and water bowls are available ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Rollaway/extra beds are not available. Cots (infant beds) are available for GBP 15.0 per night ### Payment types at the property ## Important information ### Optional extras - Pet fee: GBP 25 per pet, per night - Service animals are exempt from fees - Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 15.0 per night The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts ### National rating This property has received its official star rating from Visit Wales. ### Property is also known as Bear Hotel Cowbridge Bear Hotel Bear Cowbridge The Bear Hotel Cowbridge The Bear Hotel Hotel The Bear Hotel Cowbridge The Bear Hotel Hotel Cowbridge ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Bear Hotel pet-friendly? > Yes, The Bear Hotel allows dogs (limit 1 total). There's a fee of GBP 25 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details. ### How much does it cost to stay at The Bear Hotel? > As of 29 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Bear Hotel on 16 Nov 2025 start from £114.66, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. [Choose your dates](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cardiff-Hotels-The-Bear-Hotel.h3717307.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### How much is parking at The Bear Hotel? > Self-parking is free at this property. ### What time is check-in at The Bear Hotel? > Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available. ### What time is check-out at The Bear Hotel? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is The Bear Hotel located? > Situated in Cowbridge, this hotel is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Taskforce Paint Ball Games and within 9 miles (15 km) of Cottrell Park Golf Resort and Tresilian Bay. Coed-Y-Mwstwr Golf Club and St Donat's Castle are also within 9 miles (15 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## The Bear Hotel Reviews 9.2 ### Wonderful All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 9.6 Cleanliness ### 9.4 Location ### 9.6 Staff & service ### 8.8 Eco-friendliness ### 9.0 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 173 8 - Good 70 6 - Okay 14 4 - Poor 3 2 - Terrible 3 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Andrew 25 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Really lovely hotel in the most convenient and gorgeous setting of Cowsbridge and a gorgeous breakfast at friendly sister place over the road penny farthing ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/31d3bea3-4186-4f03-b0bf-58f1e5310b2f-1761396092357.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/d66e22d1-79be-4f10-8d0b-8d511bce194b-1761396090973.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/87093122-e071-4295-8b6e-84a8d1a7089f-1761396094053.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/c4b0e20f-eec0-4c7d-8906-99eb7788412d-1761396124493.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Andrew Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Thuy 24 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Such a charming hotel. Spacious room and great breakfast options. Right in the middle of the town. Easy free parking. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/f2287f86-e88a-4667-9f27-e5df3419fd6a-1761344193705.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Thuy Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Carole 13 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Lovely hotel with parking behind the hotel ( parking spaces on the high street are at a premium). Friendly and helpful staff, well appointed rooms and restaurants with a good choice of food. I would highly recommend a stay here. ##### Carole Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### David 31 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Staff were all very welcoming and friendly ##### David Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### BILL 7 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities I have stayed at the Bear on several occasions and I always enjoy my visits. It's a wonderful place to relax, with comfortable rooms, good food and friendly and helpful staff. ##### BILL Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Marina 5 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Lovely location and easy to get around. Great breakfast and staff friendly and pleasant. ##### Marina Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Margaret 13 Jul 2025 Liked: Amenities We always enjoy staying at The Bear ,the staff are great ,the food and menu are good,it’s easy for going about in Cowbridge . ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/79d5cdc2-8923-4077-adb9-3b0ae9df2b4f-1752421627473.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/1a5fc8da-1817-4b01-8746-31b477c9dc34-1752421629345.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/25ebcddf-d4ef-42e5-9686-aa7d46f71de2-1752421631478.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/dafa8847-0566-422d-a6a3-d6218e7f2639-1752421633499.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Margaret Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alexander 7 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Very clean excellent service lovely hotel amazing food and decently priced ##### Alexander Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Edward 15 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Excellent atmosphere and very good friendly and helpful staff ##### Edward Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### David 30 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Great property and location. ##### David Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Sally 11 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Good value, clean rooms ##### Sally Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Janine 25 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities We had a lovely room at The Bear. The staff were very helpful and parking right out the back was a true bonus! ##### Janine Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Eric 19 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Really grest stay ##### Eric Stayed 4 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bleddyn 11 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Best part of this property has to be the staff. They were all amazing, nothing was too much trouble and very friendly. I wish more places had staff like these. Well worth the stay. ##### Bleddyn Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### JULIA 3 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Lovely old hotel friendly staff great location ##### JULIA Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Marion 9 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Lovely stay Lovely pub, restaurant and hotel. Great food, very comfortable room, well situated in lovely town. Breakfast in sister restaurant was great! ##### Marion Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### David 16 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Room comfortable, breakfast good although had to go outside of the hotel for breakfast. ##### David Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### clare 6 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Clean and excellent value ##### clare Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jayne 29 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Great place to stay in the middle of an old coaching town. Friendly. Good value ##### Jayne Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alex 24 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Brilliant hotel with friendly staff, the quality of service was excellent. And the food provided was incredible. Highly recommended and we will be staying again in the future. ##### Alex Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### AnneMarie 24 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Room 51 was charming and private. Very comfortable and I think the shower is the best shower I have ever had! Great water pressure and easy to control the temperature. ##### AnneMarie Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### ADRIAN 23 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Great central location with great beer and pies. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/7C21ED86366E2DC811A03BC59E75D7F8480B0E581737614725266.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/EDCE9EDFF77771D832E3CF9CB89C6A377A4390061737614726411.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/5626AC33B58DF76AD5446D200DC712DD5E7E0F4B1737614726377.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### ADRIAN Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Laurence 24 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Overnight family stay We stayed for 1 night. Staff and hotel were excellent, the kids bed was a bit small and uncomfortable for a 10 year old but the overalll stay was great and food was lovely in the restaurant. We didn’t get to try breakfast unfortunately as we had to leave at 7.30am and breakfast didn’t start till 8am ##### Laurence Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### ANTHONY 17 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Overall a very good stay. The only comment was the windows in room 15 were in a poor state. Staff very helpful and engageing ##### ANTHONY Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Steph 6 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Lovely stay we had a lovely stay, staff were amazing, lovely lady at reception welcomed us and was very helpful with information. There was a leak in the restaurant so had food in the lounge which was fine and service was excellent. room was just a little bit of a disappointment, bit tired looking but spotlessly clean and presented. ##### Steph Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [The New Court Inn](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cardiff-Hotels-The-New-Court-Inn.h19101667.Hotel-Information) > > [Empire Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/New-York-Hotels-Empire-Hotel.h3670.Hotel-Information) > > [Goodstay Apartments by Urban Space](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cardiff-Hotels-Goodsheds-By-Urban-Space.h54285144.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels near Battersea Park](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Battersea-Park-Hotels.0-l507735-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Celtic Manor Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cardiff-Hotels-Celtic-Manor-Resort.h456532.Hotel-Information) > > [Gwaelod Y Garth Inn](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cardiff-Hotels-Gwaelod-Y-Garth-Inn.h38809902.Hotel-Information) > > [Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Punta Cana, Gourmet All Inclusive by Karisma](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Punta-Cana-Hotels-Nickelodeon-Hotels-Resorts-Punta-Cana.h13145542.Hotel-Information) > > [The Beaufort Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cardiff-Hotels-The-Beaufort-Hotel.h888319.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in Hamptons](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hamptons-Hotels.d6056452.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Hammock Cove Antigua - All Inclusive - Adults Only](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Willikies-Hotels-Hammock-Cove-Resort-Spa-All-Inclusive-Adults-Only.h35557333.Hotel-Information) > > [Two Rivers, Chepstow by Marston’s Inns](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cardiff-Hotels-Two-Rivers.h31887058.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in Istanbul](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Istanbul-Hotels.d178267.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Tadross Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cardiff-Hotels-Tadross-Hotel.h1486851.Hotel-Information) > > [Novotel Wolverhampton](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Birmingham-Hotels-Novotel-Wolverhampton.h11427.Hotel-Information) > > [Evlalia Studios & Villas](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Skopelos-Hotels-Evlalia-Studios-Villas.h21438035.Hotel-Information) > > [All-Inclusive Hotels in Cappadocia](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cappadocia-Hotels-All-Inclusive-Hotel.0-0-d6054888-tAllInclusiveHotel.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Canada Lodge and Lake](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cardiff-Hotels-Canada-Lodge-And-Lake.h36839644.Hotel-Information) > > [nhow Amsterdam RAI](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Amsterdam-Hotels-Nhow-Amsterdam-RAI.h37928040.Hotel-Information) > > [The Mount Rooms](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cardiff-Hotels-The-Mount-Rooms.h16621508.Hotel-Information) > > [Dilhan Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Marmaris-Hotels-Dilhan-Hotel.h41825988.Hotel-Information) > > [Maes Manor Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cardiff-Hotels-Maes-Manor-Hotel.h10952020.Hotel-Information) > > [Rose And Crown](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cardiff-Hotels-Rose-And-Crown.h30997181.Hotel-Information) > > [Beachcliff Hotel and Apartments](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cardiff-Hotels-Sain-Y-Mor-By-StayBC.h71751040.Hotel-Information) > > [Best Western Premier Heronston Hotel & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cardiff-Hotels-Best-Western-Heronston-Hotel-Spa.h76882.Hotel-Information) > > [Castle View Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cardiff-Hotels-Woodfield-House.h78257366.Hotel-Information) > > [The Manor House At Celtic Manor](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cardiff-Hotels-The-Manor-House-At-Celtic-Manor.h21220549.Hotel-Information) ### Activities > [Things to do in Brentford](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Brentford.d6144794.Travel-Guide-Activities)