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Dog & Bear Hotel

3.0 star property
3-star guestrooms with free WiFi

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Superior Family
Daily English breakfast (GBP 15.00 per person)
Shower, towels
Courtyard
Front of property

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included

Explore the area

Map
The Square, Lenham, Maidstone, England, ME17 2P6
  • Leeds Castle
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Mote Park
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • The Big Cat Sanctuary
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • London (SEN-Southend)
    ‪79 min drive‬

Room options

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Desk, free WiFi

Family Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Single Room

Standard Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Superior Double or Twin Room

Superior Double or Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Desk, free WiFi

Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Feature

Feature

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Family

Superior Family

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

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Family of Four

Family of Four

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

About the area

Maidstone

In Maidstone .Within 6 miles (10 km) of this hotel, you'll find St John the Baptist, Doddington and Leeds Castle. St Peter & St Paul Church and The Hawking Centre are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Leeds Castle - 8 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Mote Park - 13 min drive - 12.9 km
  • Ashford Designer Outlet - 15 min drive - 17.3 km
  • The Big Cat Sanctuary - 16 min drive - 14.9 km
  • Sissinghurst Castle and Garden - 25 min drive - 21.7 km

Getting around

  • Lenham Station - 11 min walk
  • Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 62 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bp Pulse - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Spices of Bengal - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Pantry at Stable Hill - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Maze and Grotto - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Chequers Fish Bar - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Dog & Bear Hotel

3-star guestrooms with free WiFi
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. Dog & Bear Hotel also features a terrace, a garden, and coffee/tea in a common area. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Maidstone hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 24 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 1602
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
Dog & Bear Hotel offers 24 accommodations with coffee/tea makers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • English breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; GBP 15 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 20.00 per pet, per day
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 pets
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately GBP 15.00 per person
  • Pet fee: GBP 20.00 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

National rating

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

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Dog & Bear Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 342 out of 658 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 250 out of 658 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 55 out of 658 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 658 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 658 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Antony

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Tim

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Silvana

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Deborah

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great food options both for evening meal & breakfast. The bed was very comfortable (room 24) however the bathroom extractor fan took an eternity to go off & it was noisy! The fan itself needed a good hoover. Shower also disappointing very little pressure, difficult to get a good temperature. Decor tired. The staff were very friendly & helpful. The tea/coffee room facilities were excellent. The flask of milk & water very much appreciated. Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Maureen

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Tim

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Good location and service, room needs updating
Great staff, tasty food and breakfast. Only disappointment was the room which needs a little TLC. Bathroom tired, room was quite cold too. Very little soundproofing, could hear everything that was said in room below. Bathrobes a nice touch and comfy beds. Good location though and cant fault the service.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Located in the heart of a lovely village. Great place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

ANNA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lenham
Lovely stay .. very friendly staff …
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gillian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a lovely break at The Dog & Bear Hotel, very comfortable room with all the extras including coffee machine and pods which were very welcome. The choice of breakfast is also worth a mention and was cooked to an high standard. I would definitely recommend a stay here in the heart of Lenham village.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We stay 4/5 times a year and are always more than satisfied . New management and breakfast staff excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good stay, with good food and good nights sleep!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Howard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good checking and reception and the room was superb. Toiletries and other facilities first class. Dinner menu was good and bring served by Michelle was a joy as she was so full of every.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, really friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Characterful Hotel. Clean Friendly staff Good breakfast Good value for money
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Shirley

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Phil

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Philip

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Carron

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good choice for breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Martin

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Location of the hotel is brilliant - right in the heart of the village. The 'Feature' room is a lovely, large and light room.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Lovely room, quirky. Lovely lady serving at breakfast. Good food places to choose from .
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Chris

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024