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The Bear Inn

4.0 star property
Hotel with bars, steps from Llandovery Castle

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Comfort Double Room
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The Bear Inn is minutes from Brecon Beacons National Park and Llandovery Castle. Guests can start their day at the coffee shop, enjoy meals at the restaurant, and unwind with drinks at the two bars. In-room WiFi keeps everyone connected in this peaceful setting.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Room options

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Standard Triple Room, 3 Single Beds

Standard Triple Room, 3 Single Beds

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Pet friendly
Daily housekeeping
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Standard Triple Room

Standard Triple Room

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Day bed
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Pet friendly
Daily housekeeping
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Pet friendly
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Comfort Double Room

Comfort Double Room

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Located on the top floor
Daily housekeeping
Pet friendly
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the area

Llandovery is home to The Bear Inn. Llandovery Castle and Dinefwr Park & Castle are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Brecon Beacons National Park and Llyn Brianne. Carreg Cennen Castle and Brecon Cathedral are two other places to visit that come recommended.
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Market Square, Llandovery, Wales, SA20 0AB

What's nearby

  • Heritage Centre - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Dinefwr Craft Centre - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Llandovery Castle - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Brecon Beacons National Park - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Brecon Beacons National Park Visitor Center - 33 min drive - 33.5 km

Getting around

  • Llandovery Station - 6 min walk
  • Cardiff International Airport (CWL) - 108 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Kings Head Inn - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Red Lion Hotel - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Royal Oak Inn - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪The New White Lion Hotel - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪West End Cafe - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Bear Inn

Upscale hotel near Brecon Beacons National Park
Located close to Llandovery Castle, The Bear Inn provides a coffee shop/cafe, 2 bars and a restaurant. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • An electric car charging station, smoke-free property and coffee/tea in reception
Room features
All guestrooms at The Bear Inn boast comforts such as free WiFi and free bottled water.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Showers and free toiletries

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Offsite parking available from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM (GBP 1.70 per day)

Food and drink

  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • The Bear
  • The Farmers Bar

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 4 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 15 per accommodation, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Nearby parking fee: GBP 1.70 per day (164 ft away; open 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM)
  • Pet fee: GBP 15 per accommodation, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

Bear With Rooms
The Bear Inn Hotel
The Bear Inn Llandovery
The Bear Inn Hotel Llandovery

Frequently asked questions

Is The Bear Inn pet-friendly?

Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 15 per accommodation, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

What time is check-in at The Bear Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Bear Inn?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is The Bear Inn located?

Situated in Llandovery, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Llandovery Castle and Brecon Beacons National Park. Llyn Brianne and Dinefwr Park & Castle are also within 16 mi (25 km). Llandovery Station is 6 minutes by foot.

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The Bear Inn Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 10 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 10 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 10 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 10 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 10 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Gordon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Covid stay was appreciated

Nice clean quirky room well organised city Covid preparations Bar and restaurant were closed due to the pandemic but I have visited them before and found them to be very good Overall an excellent stay for the cost
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Debora

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The Bear Inn Llandovery

Lovely weekend at the Bear Inn.. quick check in, room was quirky, but very clean, linen and towels good quality. All staff very helpful and friendly. We are not vegetarians, however we ate at the Bear both evenings and thoroughly enjoyed the tasty food. Woul definitely recommend a visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

2/10 Terrible

Hilary

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

This place is not fit for purpose.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vicky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place for a lovely night/weeekend. Friendly welcome
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful hosts although had to wait for the room to be ready despite booking 2 months in advance. Friendly staff and big room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

6/10 Okay

Joanna

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Not impressed

The hotel is in great spot- a walk away from pubs and cafes of Llandovery. The car has to be parked on a public car park right by the castle, only £1.5 for the whole day and literally a minute walk from the hotel. No breakfast served at the property. The Room was really dated, strange decor , the toilet was making a lot of noise every time the water was flushed, no curtain blinds to stop the sun shining from very early morning into your face. TV not working. Poor quality of woodwork and painting everywhere. There are new owners taking over the business so hopefully they will make some improvements as it has potential. Too expensive for what you get.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Perfect for an overnight stay. Although quite dated, it was more than comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Anne, Leek Staffordshire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very quirky property! Had a very good and Covid-safe welcome. Unfortunately, they weren’t opening for food until the following week but we had a very nice dinner in the nearby Kings Head. The room was clean and the shower was great - only criticism, the mattress is very thin and somewhat uncomfortable- If that was replaced, I’d have given full rating.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020