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Dog & Bear Hotel

3.0 star property
Maidstone hotel with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Superior Family | Desk, free WiFi
Courtyard
Bar (on property)
Front of property
Meeting facility
Nestled near a train station, Dog & Bear Hotel offers a warm atmosphere with its garden and terrace. Enjoy in-room WiFi, coffee/tea in the lobby, and unwind with newspapers or at the on-site bar. With helpful staff who made previous guests feel welcome, you can look forward to English breakfasts at the restaurant.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • Non-smoking
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (10)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Terrace
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Garden
  • Meeting room
  • Free newspapers in the lobby
  • Limited hour front desk
  • Banquet hall

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
$102 nightly
The total price is $123
Nov 13 - Nov 14
Total with taxes and fees

Room options

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Family of Four | Desk, free WiFi

Family of Four

Highlights

Heating
TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
Desk
Heating
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Television
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

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Superior Family | Desk, free WiFi

Superior Family

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
Desk
Heating
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Television
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

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Feature | Desk, free WiFi

Feature

Highlights

Heating
TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
Desk
Heating
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Television
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Double or Twin Room | Desk, free WiFi

Superior Double or Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
Desk
Heating
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Television
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Desk, free WiFi

Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(25 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
Desk
Heating
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Television
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds | Desk, free WiFi

Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
Desk
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Television
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Desk, free WiFi

Family Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
Desk
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Television
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Single Room | Desk, free WiFi

Standard Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
Desk
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Television
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
The Square, Lenham, Maidstone, England, ME17 2P6

What's nearby

  • Leeds Castle - 8 min drive - 7.9 km
  • Mote Park - 12 min drive - 14.5 km
  • Ashford Designer Outlet - 15 min drive - 18.8 km
  • The Big Cat Sanctuary - 15 min drive - 19.4 km
  • Sissinghurst Castle and Garden - 29 min drive - 30.3 km

Getting around

  • Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 62 min drive
  • London (SEN-Southend) - 79 min drive
  • Charing Station - 5 min drive
  • Maidstone Harrietsham Station - 7 min drive
  • Lenham Station - 11 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Castle View Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Pepper Box Inn - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Pantry at Stable Hill - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Dog & Bear Hotel

At Dog & Bear Hotel, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Leeds Castle. For a bite to eat, guests can check out Dog and Bear Restaurant, which serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other highlights include a bar/lounge, a terrace, and a garden. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 24 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
    • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
    • If you are planning to arrive after 11 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
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Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs only, 1 total)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Specific rooms only, restrictions apply*
    • Food and water bowls available
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
DONE

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • English breakfast (surcharge) on weekday mornings 7:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Working away

  • Meeting room

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Free newspapers in lobby

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1602
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Banquet hall

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Special features

Dining

Dog and Bear Restaurant - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • English breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 15.00 per person

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 20.00 per pet, per day

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitEngland, the National Tourist Board for England.

Also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Dog & Bear Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Dog & Bear Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Dog & Bear Hotel?

Yes, dogs are welcome, with a limit of 1 total. There's a charge of GBP 20.00 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

Is parking offered on site at Dog & Bear Hotel?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Dog & Bear Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

What is there to do at Dog & Bear Hotel and nearby?

Dog & Bear Hotel has a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Dog & Bear Hotel?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, Dog and Bear Restaurant.

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Dog & Bear Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

Room
Service staff
Breakfast
Food
Bathroom
Shower
Villages
Pub
Bed
Location

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently excellent with varied and plentiful options. (32 reviews)
  • The restaurant offered great food options, a fantastic breakfast, and a good range of evening meals. (5 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely place and friendly people
Pauline, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location, masdive bedroom that was clean with lovely touches eg coffee maker. Delicious pub tea high quality and friendly staff. Would 100% recommend and stay again.
Natalie, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely overnight stay

Friendly reception on arrival. Nice room with super king sized bed. Very good food in the pub and again at breakfast. Lovely village which had a farmers market happening on Sunday morning
Howard, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely village pub/hotel

Friendly welcome and hospitable. Checked in early with no issues and staff very happy to help
Chris, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Highly recommend

Very friendly.... excellent food... stayed here before & will be staying again next time in the area.
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Fabulous place to stay

Fabulous place to stay really friendly staff. Excellent location close to the venue we were going to. Room was lovely nice and clean, very comfortable bed. Breakfast was fantastic, excellent menu choices. Great vegetarian option and really tasty. Pub attached to the hotel was great , i would definitely stay at this hotel again.
Silvana, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Location of the hotel is brilliant - right in the heart of the village. The 'Feature' room is a lovely, large and light room.
Martin, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful clean. Excellent staff. The choice of food and presentation were impeccable. A wonderful 👍 experience 😊
David, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely hotel

A lovely pub/hotel full of character . staff were amazingly friendly and the food was amazing . easy parking aswell
Gareth, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location

Very convenient to the Chanel tunnel. We have stayed at this hotel before and the staff have always been very friendly.
David, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Away for work

This was a 1-night stay for work. I was in room 24, which looked out onto the courtyard. Even though this did not affect me on this occasion, the courtyard was the smoking area for the venue, so you might not want to stay in this room if you wanted to open the window. The room was pleasant, the bed was comfortable. The only reachable plug socket to charge my phone was under the desk in the room. The ensuite was okay. Tea and coffee in room was okay, TV control was a bit hit and miss, the Wi-Fi was okay not fast. I had breakfast included in my room price and I had the cooked breakfast which was great.
Ian, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely room, quirky. Lovely lady serving at breakfast. Good food places to choose from .
Tracy, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Quiet, comfortable, clean. Toiletries were excellent. Food was very good.
Diana, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

A village hotel with plenty of character

A nice characteristic hotel in the centre of the village. All Rooms were rustic but very comfortable. The only minor issue was the menu in the restaurant which was quite limited and expensive, but what we had was very nice. The staff were extremely friendly.
Christine, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Set in a small pretty little town Hotel itself was very charming an old house A small room but it was a fine Clean and had a good evening meal at the hotel
yeongsim, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Warm friendly and courteous staff team. Clean and presentable accommodation. Breakfast choices were more than adequate, well presented and served hot. I would thoroughly recommend this hotel if staying in the area.
Steven, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Been going to the Dog & Bear for many years and always find it comfortable and friendly, with good breakfast, friendly staff without being overbearing. We stay there while visiting old friends in Lenham. A special mention and thank you to Lauren.
Timm, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Returned again to the Dog and Bear, always happy with our room, food and service we receive. We Will be back again soon. 😊
Nigel, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Pleasant Stay

Asked for a room in the new annex at the rear of the pub, which i duly got. Comfortable, but very hot in the room, which meant I didn't sleep as well as I normally do at the Dog & Bear. Staff friendly, good bar, great breakfast and a hot shower. Tea and coffee as well as bottled water in the room
Craig, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Tired. Breakfast mediocre. Location good Staff could do a lot better on occasions.
Laurence, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

One night, lovely stay.

Very pleasant stay with very friendly staff. Menu is good but all are very high calorie dishes and it was disappointing that the only lower calorie meal was not available during our stay. It would be great to have lighter options. Apart from that it was a great stay and I highly recommend a stay.
Chris, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Becky was amazing very welcoming Pub and rooms are tired especially carpets and bathroom but we were mindful of coming out of lockdown and the devastation to hospitality but this is a managed property and could do with a deep clean Lehman very quaint and quiet in the night although walls and floors thin and can hear pub below and neighbour residents, again mindful the original building is old and authentic.
Tania, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Lovely hotel but with issues, could be much better

The hotel is set in a really nice Kent village, the room was clean and comfortable. The food in the restaurant was generally very good, but there were just several small issues. - The car park appears to have had too many spaces crammed into it and so is extremely tight. - The TV remote control did not work even after changing batteries - The water temperature goes from ice to fire with virtually no in between - The shower was feeble - The scrambled eggs at breakfast time were so dry they looked more like loft insulation - Only one waiter at breakfast seemed too few Bizarrely though I still liked the hotel, it could just be so much better
Ian, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

An amazing place with really good quality furniture fixtures and fittings let down unfortunately by not being very clean. Sink was dirty. The fan unit in the bathroom looked like it hadn’t been cleaned for literally years. At night with the lights on you could see thick dust on the wall paper and curtains. What a shame, lovely old building that’s clearly had lots spent on it but not maintained.
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Number one choice for the area!

Regularly stay here due to my head office being nearby, super clean rooms, really nice home cooked food with generous portions, amazing cooked breakfast, staff are all down to earth and happy to cater for any needs, my number one choice to stay when I'm down in the area and they are always competitively priced in the area especially with breakfast being included.
Scott, 1-night trip