Name: The Dog & Bear Hotel
Address: The Square, Lenham, ME17 2PG, United Kingdom, The Square, Kent, ME17 2PG, UK
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $75 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 8.5

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The Dog & Bear Hotel

The Square, Lenham, ME17 2PG, United Kingdom –

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The breakfast was excellent and the staff at reception and in the breakfast room were very helpful and efficient.

Clare, Switzerland

This was my 4th visit this year and I have another booked. Rooms are reasonably large and beds are comfortable. Breakfast is superb.

Richard, Germany

Location was good. Food was good. Some of the service was good but when we ordered a bottle of wine we were shouted over to the bar to collect it. Surely it could have been brought to the table.

Lynda, United Kingdom

Great location and attentive staff. Good period feel to the rooms.

Richard, United Kingdom

The Hotel/Pub is situated on a picturesque village square. It is full of interesting nooks and crannies although a lot of the bedrooms are in a modern annexe. The choice of cooked dishes on the breakfast menu is wider than we have seen in any similar establishment--anything from American style pancakes to smoked salmon and scrambled eggs. The pub itself is well-patronised by locals-both for drinks and food and seems to figure much in local life.

Christine, United Kingdom

Beautiful location, friendly and helpfull staff. The room was nice and clean. The parking space is located at the back of the property. This came in handy as we had a room at the back of the hotel.

Juliette, Netherlands

The staff are very attentive and the place is so dog friendly. If you need anything all you have to do is ask.

Katrina, United Kingdom

Everything!! The spacious bedroom. The huge comfy, warm bed. Breakfast was delicious, plentiful and they even plated up a few biscuits for my dog :) Staff were helpful, courteous and friendly. Spotlessly clean.

Julie, United Kingdom

Breakfast was great as usual with attentive staff.

Julie, United Kingdom

Very friendly hotel - great location - village restaurants available -

Michael, United Kingdom

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.

This property also has one of the top-rated locations in Lenham! Guests are happier about it compared to other properties in the area.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

This property is also rated for the best value in Lenham! Guests are getting more for their money when compared to other properties in this city.

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Full English/Irish

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	Deluxe Double or Twin Room 1 queen bed or 2 twin beds	Show prices
Room Size: 215 ft² This twin/double room features a seating area and electric kettle Room Facilities: Telephone, Hairdryer, Suit press, Radio, Desk, Ironing facilities, Sitting area, Free toiletries, Toilet, Heating, Carpeted, Flat-screen TV, Electric kettle, Wardrobe/Closet, Clothes rack, Toilet paper , Trash cans Free WiFi is available in all rooms. Check-in / / Check-in Date Check-out / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
	Deluxe Double Room 1 queen bed	Show prices
Room Size: 215 ft² This double room has a seating area and electric kettle Room Facilities: Telephone, Hairdryer, Suit press, Radio, Desk, Ironing facilities, Sitting area, Free toiletries, Toilet, Heating, Carpeted, Flat-screen TV, Electric kettle, Wardrobe/Closet, Clothes rack, Toilet paper , Trash cans Free WiFi is available in all rooms. Check-in / / Check-in Date Check-out / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
+ Max adults: 2 Max children: 1 (up to 0 years of age)	Family Room 1 twin bed and 2 queen beds	Show prices
Room Size: 237 ft² This family room has a seating area and electric kettle Room Facilities: Telephone, Hairdryer, Suit press, Radio, Desk, Ironing facilities, Sitting area, Free toiletries, Toilet, Heating, Carpeted, Flat-screen TV, Electric kettle, Wardrobe/Closet, Clothes rack, Toilet paper , Trash cans, Childrens' cribs Free WiFi is available in all rooms. Check-in / / Check-in Date Check-out / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
+ Max adults: 2 Max children: 2 (up to 0 years of age)	Family Room 2 twin beds and 1 queen bed	Show prices
Room Size: 237 ft² This family room has a seating area and electric kettle Room Facilities: Telephone, Hairdryer, Suit press, Radio, Desk, Ironing facilities, Sitting area, Free toiletries, Toilet, Heating, Carpeted, Flat-screen TV, Electric kettle, Wardrobe/Closet, Clothes rack, Toilet paper , Trash cans, Childrens' cribs Free WiFi is available in all rooms. Check-in / / Check-in Date Check-out / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
+ Max adults: 2 Max children: 2 (up to 0 years of age)	Deluxe Family Room 2 twin beds and 1 queen bed	Show prices
Room Size: 301 ft² This family room has a electric kettle and seating area Room Facilities: Telephone, Hairdryer, Suit press, Radio, Desk, Ironing facilities, Sitting area, Free toiletries, Toilet, Heating, Carpeted, Flat-screen TV, Electric kettle, Wardrobe/Closet, Clothes rack, Toilet paper , Trash cans, Childrens' cribs Free WiFi is available in all rooms. Check-in / / Check-in Date Check-out / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
	Single Room 1 twin bed	Show prices
Room Size: 129 ft² A refurbished, modern room with historic touches. Room Facilities: Tea/Coffee maker, Shower, Telephone, Hairdryer, Wake up service/Alarm clock, Suit press, Radio, Desk, Ironing facilities, Sitting area, Free toiletries, Toilet, Heating, Carpeted, Flat-screen TV, Electric kettle, Wardrobe/Closet, Clothes rack, Toilet paper , Trash cans Free WiFi is available in all rooms. Check-in / / Check-in Date Check-out / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
	Twin Room 2 twin beds or 1 king bed	Show prices
Room Size: 194 ft² A refurbished, modern room with historic touches. Room Facilities: Tea/Coffee maker, Telephone, Hairdryer, Wake up service/Alarm clock, Suit press, Radio, Desk, Ironing facilities, Sitting area, Free toiletries, Toilet, Heating, Bathtub or shower, Carpeted, Flat-screen TV, Electric kettle, Wardrobe/Closet, Clothes rack, Toilet paper , Trash cans Free WiFi is available in all rooms. Check-in / / Check-in Date Check-out / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
	Double Room 1 queen bed	Show prices
Room Size: 172 ft² A refurbished, modern room with historic touches. Room Facilities: Tea/Coffee maker, Telephone, Hairdryer, Wake up service/Alarm clock, Suit press, Radio, Desk, Ironing facilities, Sitting area, Free toiletries, Toilet, Heating, Bathtub or shower, Carpeted, Flat-screen TV, Electric kettle, Wardrobe/Closet, Clothes rack, Toilet paper , Trash cans Free WiFi is available in all rooms. Check-in / / Check-in Date Check-out / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
	Family Room 1 twin bed and 1 sofa bed and 1 queen bed or 1 king bed and 2 sofa beds	Show prices
Room Size: 301 ft² A refurbished, modern room with historic touches. Room Facilities: Tea/Coffee maker, Telephone, Hairdryer, Wake up service/Alarm clock, Suit press, Radio, Desk, Ironing facilities, Sitting area, Free toiletries, Toilet, Heating, Bathtub or shower, Carpeted, Flat-screen TV, Electric kettle, Wardrobe/Closet, Clothes rack, Toilet paper , Trash cans Free WiFi is available in all rooms. Check-in / / Check-in Date Check-out / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children

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Closest Landmarks

Leeds Castle 3.9 miles
Maidstone Services M20 4.9 miles
Sutton Valence Castle 5.5 miles
Bearsted Golf Club 6.9 miles
Medway Services M2 8.6 miles
Maidstone Borough Council 8.7 miles
Maidstone Magistrates Court 8.7 miles
The Hazlitt Theatre 8.9 miles
Hazlitt Arts Centre 8.9 miles
Ashford Eurostar International 9.4 miles

Closest Airports

London Southend Airport 22.9 miles
London City Airport 34.3 miles
London Gatwick Airport 38.5 miles

What Travelers Love About This Location

“Gorgeous breakfast, very nice comination of pub, restaurant and hotel. Very friendly and competent staff. Great place to stay. Romantic yard. Good parking situation.”

Jutta

Germany

“Cosy family pub at good value.”

Gabriella

Switzerland

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Children and Extra Beds

All children are welcome.

All children under 2 years are charged GBP 5 per night in a crib.

All children under 16 years are charged GBP 10 per night for extra beds.

The maximum number of extra beds in a room is 1.

Any type of extra bed or crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

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Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.

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September 18, 2017

Bridget
United Kingdom
10

“Best place to stay”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Family Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉Nothing.. All was very good
눇I loved everything about it
September 18, 2017

Clare
Switzerland
6.7

“It does what it says on the tin”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
눉There is no sound insulation. Our room was directly above the bar and we felt we were in bed in the middle of the bar. You could hear every sound, every word. However, the hotel does what it says on the tin and it was in the village where we wanted to stay. The bed was not very comfortable. The shower was excellent
눇The breakfast was excellent and the staff at reception and in the breakfast room were very helpful and efficient.
September 18, 2017

Richard
Germany

2 helpful votes
9.6

“I always look forward to staying here”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
눉Difficult to think of anything negative
눇This was my 4th visit this year and I have another booked. Rooms are reasonably large and beds are comfortable. Breakfast is superb.
September 14, 2017

Monique
Luxembourg
8.3

Very Good
- • With a pet
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • 2 rooms
- • Stayed 1 night
눉room was a bit small very british shower: either to hot or to cold
눇nice hotel, very friendly staff, good food
September 9, 2017

Alex
United States of America

4 helpful votes
6.7

Pleasant
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
눉The toilet should've been cleaned better.
September 8, 2017

Lynda
United Kingdom
5.4

“Never again.”
- • With a pet
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • 2 rooms
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉As we were travelling with a pet we had to eat in the bar. Not a problem. At breakfast the cleaner was hoovering the bar area right up to our table. We asked if she could wait till we had eaten. No! We asked if we could move. No! The worse breakfast, experience ever. Will not be going back. We should have read the reviews. The shower enclosure was filthy. Noise from other rooms was bad and woke us during the night.
눇Location was good. Food was good. Some of the service was good but when we ordered a bottle of wine we were shouted over to the bar to collect it. Surely it could have been brought to the table.
September 8, 2017

Richard
United Kingdom
9.2

“An excellent place to stop over going to or from the continent. Great Shepherd Neame ales”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
눇Great location and attentive staff. Good period feel to the rooms.
September 7, 2017

Anonymous
United Kingdom
5.4

“Nice village. Pub ok but would not stay again mainly due to size of room and some staff attitude.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
눉Some of the staff, attitude poor. Smallest bedroom we have stayed in ever. Bathroom small, stand up in the bath and hit your head on the ceiling.
눇Food was pretty good.
September 4, 2017

Christine
United Kingdom

1 helpful vote
7.1

“Great breakfast in an historic hostelry”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
눉We may have been unlucky but our bedroom which was at the back of the Hotel seemed to be above the kitchen and we were aware of a loud extractor fan from around 6.30am Also our room and bathroom would have benefited from refurbishment.
눇The Hotel/Pub is situated on a picturesque village square. It is full of interesting nooks and crannies although a lot of the bedrooms are in a modern annexe. The choice of cooked dishes on the breakfast menu is wider than we have seen in any similar establishment--anything from American style pancakes to smoked salmon and scrambled eggs. The pub itself is well-patronised by locals-both for drinks and food and seems to figure much in local life.
September 4, 2017

Ann
United Kingdom
9.2

“Clean, comfortable with very pleaseant and helpful staff.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • 2 rooms
- • Stayed 2 nights
눇we liked everything
September 4, 2017

Juliette
Netherlands
8.3

“Lovely and relaxed stay!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉We were there for a few days but almost every day round dinner time a big touringcar bus parked right in front of the hotel's pub blocking the lovely view of the town square.
눇Beautiful location, friendly and helpfull staff. The room was nice and clean. The parking space is located at the back of the property. This came in handy as we had a room at the back of the hotel.
September 2, 2017

Claire
United Kingdom
7.9

Good
- • With a pet
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Twin Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눇Very friendly and accommodating with the dog
September 2, 2017

Katrina
United Kingdom
8.8

“Very relaxing and enjoyable”
- • With a pet
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Twin Room
- • Stayed 6 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눇The staff are very attentive and the place is so dog friendly. If you need anything all you have to do is ask.
August 30, 2017

Julie
United Kingdom
10

“Relaxing stay in a dog/people friendly hotel.”
- • With a pet
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Deluxe Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
눉Nothing.
눇Everything!! The spacious bedroom. The huge comfy, warm bed. Breakfast was delicious, plentiful and they even plated up a few biscuits for my dog :) Staff were helpful, courteous and friendly. Spotlessly clean.
August 27, 2017

Angela
United Kingdom
10

“Comfortable rooms and good food”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Family Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉Nothing
눇Friendly atmosphere

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