Built in 1602, The Dog & Bear Hotel in Lenham offers cosy log fires, a courtyard terrace and cooked breakfasts. With free parking, Maidstone is a 20-minute drive away.
The cosy bedrooms at Dog and Bear were visited by Queen Anne in 1704, and feature an en suite 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 historical 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 Railway Station. The M20 motorway can be reached in 10 minutes, offering easy access to London. The coast at Folkestone is a 25-minute drive.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.
“I booked this last minute and they were so accommodating, especially as had a dog. The hotel was really clean and the bed was so comfy with really nice fresh bedding.
The breakfast included and the options was amazing!”
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Graeme
United Kingdom
“Lovely quiet and comfortable accommodation.
Very friendly.
Great food.”
Cook
United Kingdom
“Lots of options for breakfast. Room was lovely and clean. Staff were very friendly”
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Martin
United Kingdom
“Really enjoyed my stay. They had accidently given my room to another guest when I arrived (late check in). However more than rectified this by giving me a free upgrade.
The room was immaculate the staff were lovely to deal with, interesting...”
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Carole
United Kingdom
“Very friendly welcome by the staff. Nice room. Food was excellent. Very clean.”
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Minzi
United Kingdom
“Very dog friendly. Staff are very nice and helpful. Breakfast is very good. We all loved it. Room is nice and clean. Dinner is nice as well.”
Timothy
United Kingdom
“Very friendly staff, good service, good food at a reasonable price”
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Jonathan
United Kingdom
“Communication was good, friendly staff and very good breakfast. We arrived quit late so cannot comment on the evening menu, but it looked to be a very nice menu.”
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Romy
Switzerland
“Very Dog friendly, cool Bar/Pub for the evening, also very good Breakfast (great selection, both for ordering and for the buffet). Definitely worth saving!”
Terry
Canada
“Receptionist was very friendly and went out of her way to help us with some situations we were faced with. We were grateful that this hotel had family rooms! Good sized room even with 3 beds, very clean and comfortable.”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
1 restaurant on site
Restaurant #1
Open for
Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
Ambiance
Family friendly • Traditional
Dietary options
Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
House rules
The Dog & Bear Hotel takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 21:30
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
0 - 3 years
Cot upon request
Free
The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cots are subject to availability.
No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
Cards accepted at this hotel
Cash is not accepted
The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property
Smoking and non-smoking rooms are available.
In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service operating hours.
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