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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.

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Hotel The Dog & Bear Hotel

The Dog & Bear Hotel

The Square, Lenham, ME17 2PG, United Kingdom – Excellent location – show map

Excellent location – rated 9.1/10! (score from 634 reviews)

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8.6
Excellent
634 reviews
  • Facilities

    8.3

  • Cleanliness

    8.8

  • Comfort

    8.6

  • Value for money

    8.5

  • Location

    9.1

  • Total

    8.6

  • Free WiFi

    6.6

Breakfast was excellent and evening meal was great too

Mark United Kingdom

The customer service was generally excellent, very warm welcome on arrival and at breakfast. The standard of accommodation was great. Really liked the shower in room 16. The selection of tea/coffee in the room was also good and even offered hot chocolate. On the whole I was really pleased.

Michael United Kingdom

Cool old pub, bar has lots of character. Nice location in the middle of Lenham, nothing more than a couple of minutes stroll away. Ample parking out back, comfortable room in the new wing rather than the original building, and breakfast was good.

Dean Switzerland

Bed very comfortable. A little cold in the room but extra blanket available in the wardrobe

Denise South Africa

Delicious food - eat there! Comfortable clean room. Charming town. Nice people at the pub. Great experience. Had a great room to accommodate staying with our two teens. Highly recommend and would return.

Cynthia United States of America

Very pleasant hotel good facilities with a great bar. The staff were excellent, friendly and helpful.

Neil United Kingdom

In the lovely village of Denham this hotel is part of the pub. Rooms were always cleaned well. Breakfast was good and all the staff were very kind and helpful.

Andrew United States of America

Beautifully furnished room with nice touches like coffee machine md toiletries. The beds were very comfortable and it was a great size for our family. The breakfast and pub dinner were great.

Tamara Australia

Fraser was excellent. Always happy to help and made the stay very enjoyable

Anonymous United Kingdom

Very warm welcome!! Upgrade of the room and fab breakfast!

Zonna United Kingdom

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  • What guests loved the most:
  • “Breakfast was excellent and evening meal was great too”
    Mark Mark United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “The customer service was generally excellent, very warm welcome on arrival and at breakfast. The standard of accommodation was great. Really liked the shower in room 16.”
    Michael Michael United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Cool old pub, bar has lots of character. Nice location in the middle of Lenham, nothing more than a couple of minutes stroll away.”
    Dean Dean Switzerland Switzerland
  • “Bed very comfortable. A little cold in the room but extra blanket available in the wardrobe”
    Denise Denise South Africa South Africa
  • “Delicious food - eat there! Comfortable clean room. Charming town. Nice people at the pub. Great experience. Had a great room to accommodate staying with our two teens.”
    Cynthia Cynthia United States of America United States of America
  • “Very pleasant hotel good facilities with a great bar. The staff were excellent, friendly and helpful.”
    Neil Neil United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “In the lovely village of Denham this hotel is part of the pub. Rooms were always cleaned well. Breakfast was good and all the staff were very kind and helpful.”
    Andrew Andrew United States of America United States of America
  • “Beautifully furnished room with nice touches like coffee machine md toiletries. The beds were very comfortable and it was a great size for our family. The breakfast and pub dinner were great.”
    Tamara Tamara Australia Australia
  • “Fraser was excellent. Always happy to help and made the stay very enjoyable”
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Very warm welcome!! Upgrade of the room and fab breakfast!”
    Zonna Zonna United Kingdom 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.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Pet friendly
Free parking
Restaurant
Bar

Good for couples – they rated the facilities 8.3 for two-person stays.

낍 Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

냨 Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended!

Breakfast Info

Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free

끸 Free parking available at the hotel

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8.6
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634 reviews
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  • Mark United Kingdom

    “Breakfast was excellent and evening meal was great too”

  • Michael United Kingdom

    “The customer service was generally excellent, very warm welcome on arrival and at breakfast. The standard of accommodation was great. Really liked the shower in room 16. The selection of tea/coffee in the room was also good and even offered hot chocolate. On the whole I was really pleased. ” Read more

  • Dean Switzerland

    “Cool old pub, bar has lots of character. Nice location in the middle of Lenham, nothing more than a couple of minutes stroll away. Ample parking out back, comfortable room in the new wing rather than the original building, and breakfast was good.”

  • Denise South Africa

    “Bed very comfortable. A little cold in the room but extra blanket available in the wardrobe”

  • Cynthia United States of America

    “Delicious food - eat there! Comfortable clean room. Charming town. Nice people at the pub. Great experience. Had a great room to accommodate staying with our two teens. Highly recommend and would return. ”

  • Neil United Kingdom

    “Very pleasant hotel good facilities with a great bar. The staff were excellent, friendly and helpful.”

  • Andrew United States of America

    “In the lovely village of Denham this hotel is part of the pub. Rooms were always cleaned well. Breakfast was good and all the staff were very kind and helpful.”

  • Tamara Australia

    “Beautifully furnished room with nice touches like coffee machine md toiletries. The beds were very comfortable and it was a great size for our family. The breakfast and pub dinner were great.”

  • Anonymous United Kingdom

    “Fraser was excellent. Always happy to help and made the stay very enjoyable ”

  • Zonna United Kingdom

    “Very warm welcome!! Upgrade of the room and fab breakfast! ”

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  • Can you let us know the cost for the dogs please many thanks

    We have dog friendly rooms. The charge per dog per night is £5.


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  • Do you have disabled rooms or rooms on bottom floor

    We have ground floor rooms available and also one ground floor room with an accessible walk in shower.


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  • Do you have a dinner/bed & breakfast package

    Yes offers are released by Head Office.


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  • I’m looking to book 4 rooms for 6 adults and 3 children,with the pay later option there’s a deposit taken but I can’t see how much the deposit is?

    The deposit is normally for the entire stay as you have selected the rate this is attached to, However you can also book direct at dog and bear lenham and this will help you book with just card details and no deposit


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  • Hi do all your rooms have a spar bath ?

    No not all rooms have spar baths


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    Yes we do have two cots available at an additional charge of £5.


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  • Can you let us know the cost for the dogs please many thanks

    We have dog friendly rooms. The charge per dog per night is £5.


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  • Do you have disabled rooms or rooms on bottom floor

    We have ground floor rooms available and also one ground floor room with an accessible walk in shower.


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  • Do you have a dinner/bed & breakfast package

    Yes offers are released by Head Office.


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  • I’m looking to book 4 rooms for 6 adults and 3 children,with the pay later option there’s a deposit taken but I can’t see how much the deposit is?

    The deposit is normally for the entire stay as you have selected the rate this is attached to, However you can also book direct at dog and bear lenham and this will help you book with just card details and no deposit


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  • Hi do all your rooms have a spar bath ?

    No not all rooms have spar baths


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  • Do you have a cot available?

    Yes we do have two cots available at an additional charge of £5.


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Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!
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What's nearby
  • Leeds Castle
    3.9 miles
  • Maidstone Services M20
    4.9 miles
  • Sutton Valence Castle
    5.5 miles
  • Bearsted Golf Club
    6.9 miles
  • Mote Park
    8 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
Top attractions
  • Ashford Eurostar International
    9.4 miles
Closest Airports
  • London Southend Airport
    22.9 miles
  • London City Airport
    34.3 miles
  • London Gatwick Airport
    38.7 miles
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    Open for: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Menu: À la carte

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Amenities of The Dog & Bear Hotel Great facilities! Review score, 8.3

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Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Pets
  • Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.

Activities
  • Live sports events (broadcast)
  • Hiking Off-site
  • Pool table Additional charge
  • Golf course (within 2 miles) Additional charge
Food & Drink
  • Bottle of water
  • Wine/Champagne Additional charge
  • Kids' meals Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
  • Free! WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking

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

  • Accessible parking
  • Secure parking
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/out
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Kids' TV channels
  • Board games/Puzzles
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Suit press
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying Additional charge
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
General
  • Pet bowls
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Packed lunches
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Newspapers Additional charge
  • Room service

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2:00 PM - 9:30 PM

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Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

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Pets

Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.

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The fine print

Smoking and non-smoking rooms are available.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are currently 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

  • Guests staying at The Dog & Bear Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Gluten-free
    • À la carte

  • Room options at The Dog & Bear Hotel include:

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

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

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

  • The following parking options are available to guests staying at The Dog & Bear Hotel (subject to availability):

    • Parking
    • Free parking
    • On-site parking
    • Secure parking
    • Accessible parking

  • The Dog & Bear Hotel has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant

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

  • 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.

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  • Staff9.1
  • Facilities8.3
  • Cleanliness8.8
  • Comfort8.6
  • Value for money8.5
  • Location9.1
  • Free WiFi 6.6
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