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 $86 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 8.6

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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

I did like big bath in the room, second day of the stay was much better then first one

Jakub, United Kingdom

The bed was very comfortable and nice towels. The food was good

Ronald, United Kingdom

Very convenient location in the center of the village with parking directly in back. Comfortable rooms. Hotel restaurant did a good job; this was fortunate because there are few other places to eat.

Charles, United States of America

Great location, lovely breakfast very friendly staff

Richard, United Kingdom

This hotel is very charming and a good value. Not far from Leeds Castle, so good location for tourism. The floors are noticeably slanted, but it adds to the rustic charm of this very old building. I would come back for sure. The view from my window was nice as well (see photos).

Melanie, United States of America

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

Nice bar, good selection of beers. Very good bar meal.

Ronald, United Kingdom

Staff was courteous and welcoming. The bed was not very comfortable, but everything was awesome!

John, United States of America

very welcoming with the dog. excellent choice for breakfast

Marian, United Kingdom

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9.0

Excellent location!
Highly rated for:
Family-friendly atmosphere
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Family-friendly atmosphere

What guests loved the most:
“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
“I did like big bath in the room, second day of the stay was much better then first one”

Jakub United Kingdom
“The bed was very comfortable and nice towels. The food was good”

Ronald United Kingdom
“Very convenient location in the center of the village with parking directly in back. Comfortable rooms. Hotel restaurant did a good job; this was fortunate because there are few other places to eat.”

Charles United States of America
“Great location, lovely breakfast very friendly staff”

Richard United Kingdom
“This hotel is very charming and a good value. Not far from Leeds Castle, so good location for tourism. The floors are noticeably slanted, but it adds to the rustic charm of this very old building. ”

Melanie United States of America
“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
“Nice bar, good selection of beers. Very good bar meal.”

Ronald United Kingdom
“Staff was courteous and welcoming. The bed was not very comfortable, but everything was awesome!”

John United States of America
“very welcoming with the dog. excellent choice for breakfast”

Marian 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 9.0 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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Good for couples – they rated the facilities 8.3 for two-person stays.

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Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended!

Breakfast Info

Full English/Irish

Free WiFi

Free parking available at the hotel

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There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.

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Hotel surroundings – Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!

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
38.7 miles

What Travelers Love About This Location

“The overall relaxing, welcoming ambiance. The staff were so helpful; my room was great; and the restaurant was good. I was walking part of the North Downs Way...”

Linda

United Kingdom

“Great old pub with excellant facilities. Friendly staff who wiling obliged all requests. Great selection of items on the menu and excellant selection of beers a...”

Trevor

Australia

“Helpful staff. Good location for us. ”

Hilary

United Kingdom

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Restaurant

Menu: À la carte

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2:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Check-out

7:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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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.

Pets

Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.

The Dog & Bear Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The Fine Print

Smoking and non-smoking rooms are available.

“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

“Very convenient location in the center of the village with parking directly in back. Comfortable rooms. Hotel restaurant did a good job; this was fortunate because there are few other places to eat.”

Charles

United States of America

“This hotel is very charming and a good value. Not far from Leeds Castle, so good location for tourism. The floors are noticeably slanted, but it adds to the rustic charm of this very old building. I would come back for sure. The view from my window was nice as well (see photos).”

Melanie

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Reviewed: May 23, 2019

Joanne
United Kingdom
Age group: 25 – 34
10

Exceptional
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
No problems at all
The staff and room were brill, nothing was an issue the breakfast was also really good

Stayed in May 2019
Reviewed: May 17, 2019

Valerio
Netherlands
8.8

“A typical Kent Inn with character, charm and very friendly staff”
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Single Room
- • Stayed 1 night
breakfast is only a la carte, personally I prefer buffet rooms above the pub may get noisy until pub's opening hours (11pm)
this is a 17th century inn with a lot of character. staff is very friendly and professional restaurant food choice is good pub atmosphere typical

Stayed in May 2019
Reviewed: May 7, 2019

Angus
Belgium
8.8

“Very pleasant, and within easy reach of the North Downs way.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
All good
Great Breakfast, Friendly Staff. Central location, easy parking.

Stayed in May 2019
Reviewed: April 29, 2019

Ann
United Kingdom
10

“It was an ideal and trouble-free base for a difficult visit.”
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
There could have been more variety on the main hotel menu.
The breakfast was excellent...well cooked......with a very wide choice. Portions were adapted to our need. (The dinner menu was more limited, but again the food was excellent.) The location was ideal for our purposes... a funeral at Boughton Malherbe. It was quiet throughout our stay, so we slept well. The room was spacious and well furnished, with two chairs and a very comfortable bed. It was on the first floor, with no lift, but we were immediately offered help with our luggage. We will stay there again!

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: April 25, 2019

Anonymous
United Kingdom
7.5

“This hotel wasn't luxurious but the food was good, bed comfy and shower hot.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Bedroom windows needed attention and bathroom needed some alterations. Shower too big for the bath and shower curtain
Food very good. Huge choice on menu for dinner and breakfast.

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: April 22, 2019

David
United Kingdom
9.2

“Great food, attentive staff and comfortable rooms - perfect for a short break.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
This hotel is in a village location with dedicated off road parking. The food both evenings and breakfasts was superb. The staff were all really welcoming and very efficient. Great busy pub/hotel with lots of atmosphere.

Stayed in March 2019
Reviewed: April 19, 2019

Linda
United Kingdom
10

“An ideal stop over when walking the North Downs Way”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
Nothing
The overall relaxing, welcoming ambiance. The staff were so helpful; my room was great; and the restaurant was good. I was walking part of the North Downs Way, and with the nearby railway station and easy access to the NDW I really could not have chosen better.

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: April 19, 2019

Julie
United Kingdom
6.7

Pleasant
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Deluxe Family Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
There were a pub below our room, it was extremely noisy.
Location

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: April 14, 2019

nglhutc
United Kingdom
8.3

Very Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Price of drinks are a bit expensive compared to other pub I use We were traveling in a group and forgot to tell the staff we wanted separate bills so they added the cost to my room as the organiser and took quite while to sort before check out . Not the hotels fault but just be aware
Food was good and reasonably priced and the rooms are very comfortable .

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: April 14, 2019

Stephen
United Kingdom
10

“Exactly what was required for a short break”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Family Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing
Everything was perfect..staff..room..food

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: April 6, 2019

Tamara
Australia

2 helpful votes
10

“Fabulous stay in an old pub”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Deluxe Family Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
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.

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: March 28, 2019

Robert
United Kingdom
10

“Excellent. Beautiful hotel and pub. Staff superb. Thank you.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing
From arrival, friendly staff. Really helpful. Got into room as soon as was ready. Food superb and attentive staff. Breakfast fantastic.

Stayed in March 2019
Reviewed: March 28, 2019

Kelli
United Kingdom
9.6

“Would certainly go again”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Bathroom was a bit mouldy only complaint
Friendly staff lovely property

Stayed in March 2019
Reviewed: March 27, 2019

Anonymous
United Kingdom
7.9

“Good to see a thriving village and locals popping in for a pint or two.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Main meal menu lots of spice/squash/sweet potato.OK if you like that sort of thing.

Stayed in March 2019
Reviewed: March 27, 2019

Simon
United Kingdom
8.8

“Pleasant traditional pub hotel in pretty village. Good value”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Shower mixer tap either scalding or cold very hard to have a shower WiFi through the cloud and cut out in the bedroom. limited mobile phone signal in the village
Friendly staff. Good pub atmosphere

Stayed in March 2019

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	Single Room 1 twin bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content Free parking 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 or closet • Clothes rack • Toilet paper Free WiFi! Parking: Free! Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed). Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Double Room 1 queen bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content Free parking 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 or closet • Clothes rack • Toilet paper Free WiFi! Parking: Free! Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed). Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Twin Room 1 queen bed or 2 twin beds	Show prices
Start of dialog content Free parking 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 or closet • Clothes rack • Toilet paper Free WiFi! Parking: Free! Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed). Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
+ Max adults: 2 Max children: 1 (up to years of age)	Family Room 1 twin bed and 2 queen beds	Show prices
Start of dialog content Free parking 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 or closet • Clothes rack • Toilet paper Free WiFi! Parking: Free! Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed). Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
+ Max adults: 4 Max children: 2 (up to years of age)	Family Room 2 twin beds and 1 queen bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content Free parking 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 or closet • Clothes rack • Toilet paper Free WiFi! Parking: Free! Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed). Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
+ Max adults: 4 Max children: 2 (up to years of age)	Deluxe Family Room 2 twin beds and 1 queen bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content Free parking 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 or closet • Clothes rack • Toilet paper Free WiFi! Parking: Free! Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed). Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Deluxe Double Room 1 queen bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content Free parking This is a spacious room with views across Loch Linnhe and the Ardgour hills. There is a flat screen TV and complimentary tea/coffee facilities. Free toiletries are also provided. Room Facilities: • Telephone • Hairdryer • Suit press • Radio • Desk • Ironing facilities • Sitting area • Free toiletries • Toilet • Heating • Carpeted • Flat-screen TV • Electric kettle • Wardrobe or closet • Clothes rack • Toilet paper Free WiFi! Parking: Free! Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed). Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Deluxe Double or Twin Room 1 queen bed or 2 twin beds	Show prices
Start of dialog content Free parking 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 or closet • Clothes rack • Toilet paper Free WiFi! Parking: Free! Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed). Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content

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