he Bear has origins as far back as the 12th Century, probably best known as being the inn where they changed the horses on the mail run from Cardiff to Swansea. During the 18th Century Napoleon’s troops were held in the ‘Bear Pit’ en route to London after a failed invasion at Fishguard. Nowadays, this 3 star hotel is famed for its fine home cooked food, friendly atmosphere and really good ale. The Bear Hotel is located on the outskirts of Cardiff, situated on the High Street of the quaint market town of Cowbridge, in the picturesque Vale of Glamorgan. Cowbridge boasts a unique, gloriously beautiful, green and wild, spectacularly vivid coastline, rich in heritage and culture. Cowbridge has it all, with a rural edge, but city chic and something to suit all ages and budgets.