Built in 1602, The Dog & Bear Hotel in Lenham offers cozy log fires, a courtyard terrace and cooked breakfasts. With free parking, Maidstone is a 20-minute drive away. The cozy bedrooms at Dog and Bear were visited by Queen Anne in 1704, and feature a private bathroom and tea and coffee facilities. All rooms have a TV and work space, and Wi-Fi is accessible throughout. The popular pub restaurant serves a traditional British menu and seasonal specials using fresh local produce. With exposed beams and open fires, the historic bar offers a selection of beverages and real ales. Overlooking Lenham’s picturesque village square, Dog & Bear Hotel is a 5-minute drive from Harrietsham Train station. The M20 highway can be reached in 10 minutes, offering easy access to London. The coast at Folkestone is a 25-minute drive from the hotel.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Property Highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended!

Free parking available at the hotel

Loyal Customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 twin bed
1 queen bed
2 twin beds
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1 queen bed
2 twin beds
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1 queen bed
2 twin beds
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2 twin beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.0
Facilities
8.2
Cleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.5
Value for money
8.3
Location
9.0
Free WiFi
6.8
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Matt
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    I liked the history of the pub and the quirky village
  • Thomas
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Our room at the ground floor had direct access to the parking lot, what I really appriciated. Our son was located on the first floor, so not directly near us. Dinner and breakfast were good. All in all it was a perfect stopover on our way to our...
  • A
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Very friendly staff. Very Nice breakfast and overall good quality food. We were also very happy with the parking facilities.

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of The Dog & Bear Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.2

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
Bedroom
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Clothes rack
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
Activities
  • Live sports events (broadcast)
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Darts
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Sitting area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Radio
  • Telephone
Food & Drink
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Pet bowls
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Suit press
  • Private check-in/out
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Suit press
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages Spoken
  • English

Sustainability initiatives

This property has taken steps to provide more sustainable and eco-friendly travel

House rules

The Dog & Bear Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 2:00 PM to 9:30 PM

Check-out

Until 11:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Crib upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.

Maestro Mastercard Visa American Express Cash is not accepted The Dog & Bear Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Smoking and non-smoking rooms are available.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service hours.

FAQs about The Dog & Bear Hotel

  • The Dog & Bear Hotel is 800 feet from the center of Lenham. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Yes, The Dog & Bear Hotel is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • The Dog & Bear Hotel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Darts
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Live sports events (broadcast)

  • Room options at The Dog & Bear Hotel include:

    • Single
    • Double
    • Twin
    • Family
    • Twin/Double

  • Check-in at The Dog & Bear Hotel is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • The Dog & Bear Hotel has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant #1

  • The prices at The Dog & Bear Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.