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Bear Crickhowell

★★★ High Street, Crickhowell, GB

8.7 guest rating· 1360 reviews

About this hotel

Historic Charm and Modern Comforts

The Bear, dating back to 1432, offers a welcoming atmosphere with old-world charm and modern amenities. Original features like a cobbled forecourt and historical room decor blend seamlessly with free Wi-Fi and satellite TV.

Award-Winning Dining Experience

The restaurant at The Bear boasts an ever-changing menu based on local ingredients. Enjoy award-winning food in a cozy setting, complete with open log fires or fresh spring flowers. Due to its popularity, be sure to make reservations in advance.

Quaint Bar with Prestigious Accolades

Step into the popular bar with a low-beamed ceiling and a winter log fire, adorned with antiques. Winner of the 'Best Pub in Britain' award twice, the bar serves a variety of real ales and vintage wines.

Experience the historic charm and award-winning hospitality at The Bear - book your stay now!

Rooms & rates

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Deluxe Double Room

Sleeps 3 · 20 m² · Double bed

  • Desk
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee
  • Free WiFi

<p><strong>1 Double Bed</strong></p><p>215 sq feet </p><br/><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - 22-inch TV with cable channels</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, room service (limited hours), and free tea bags/instant coffee</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Premium bedding and bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, shower, and rainfall showerhead</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Desk, phone, and iron/ironing board (on request); cribs (surcharge) available on request</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Daily housekeeping and heating</p><p><b>Accessibility</b> - Wheelchair accessible</p><p>Non-Smoking, pet friendly</p>

Classic Double Room

Sleeps 2 · 10 m² · Double bed

  • Desk
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee
  • Free WiFi

<p><strong>1 Double Bed</strong></p><p>107 sq feet </p><br/><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - 22-inch TV with cable channels</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, room service (limited hours), and free tea bags/instant coffee</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Premium bedding and bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, shower, and rainfall showerhead</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Desk, phone, and iron/ironing board (on request)</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Daily housekeeping and heating</p><p><b>Accessibility</b> - Wheelchair accessible</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - No cribs (infant beds) available</p><p>Non-Smoking, pet friendly</p>

Best Double Room - No Pets

Sleeps 2 · 13 m² · Double bed

  • Desk
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower

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

Cozy Double Room

Sleeps 2 · 11 m² · Double bed

  • Desk
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • TV

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

Better Double Room

Sleeps 2 · 13 m² · Double bed

  • Desk
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • TV

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

Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Free Parking
  • Accessible parking
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Breakfast takeaway containers
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Screens / Barriers between staff and guests for safety
  • Pets allowed
  • Pet basket
  • Pet bowls
  • Golf course
  • Room service
  • Non-smoking rooms
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  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Family rooms
  • Access to health care professionals
  • Cashless payment available
  • CCTV in common areas
  • CCTV outside property
  • Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Delivered food - securely covered
  • Designated smoking area
  • Face masks for guests available
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Fire extinguishers
  • First aid kit available
  • Food delivered to guest room
  • Garden
  • Guest room sealed after cleaning
  • Guest rooms disinfected between stays
  • Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
  • Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
  • Heating
  • Hiking
  • Invoice provided
  • Ironing service
  • Key access
  • Kid meals
  • Laundry
  • Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
  • Luggage storage
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Packed lunches
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Process in place to check health of guests
  • Sanitized tableware & silverware
  • Security alarm
  • Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
  • Smoke alarms
  • Special diet menus - on request
  • Staff adhere to local safety protocols
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wine/champagne

Location

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High Street, Crickhowell, GB

Check-in
from 03:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Check-out
until 11:00 AM

What guests say8.71360 reviews

+ Friendly staff+ Great location+ Excellent food− Issues with cleanliness− Uncomfortable bed− Room updates needed
Cleanliness8.2
Service9.1
Location9.2
Room Quality8.1
Amenities8.7
Value for Money8.6

Very convenient for the Agriculture Show.

9.0

The beauty of the building which was covered in beautiful flowers.

− Nothing

Pamela · GB · 2026-07-24

Guest review

8.0

Location, friendly staff and hood food - particularly dinner

− Nothing negative

Jayne · GB · 2026-07-24

Guest review

8.0

Lively location, great hospitality & gardens

Ann · IE · 2026-07-24

Lovely. Staff and great food

8.0

Old world charm

− The character

Peter · GB · 2026-07-23

Would recommend as a lovely place to stay and good value

9.0

Lovely quiet room away from main hotel. Lovely supper Very friendly, helpful receptionist

− Minor point but just wish people didnt feel it necessary to bring dogs to restaurants even if they were in the garden, especially in the evening.

Sarah · GB · 2026-07-22

Lovely hotel

9.0

Friendly staff, clean well equipped room. Breakfast excellent. Will return

Paul · GB · 2026-07-16

Good to know

Guests who wish to dine at the hotel's restaurant must reserve a table at the time of booking.

Please note that pets will incur an additional charge of £20 per stay.

Please note that a maximum of 2 pets is allowed per room.Please inform 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.

A deposit may be required at the property.

›Parking

Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

›Internet

WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

›Pets

Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

›Children and extra bed policy

Children of any age are allowed.

Children up to and including 2 years old stay for £15 per person per night when using an available cot.

Children up to and including 14 years old stay for £35 per person per night when using an existing bed.

Children up to and including 14 years old stay for £35 per person per night when using an available extra bed.

Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.