About this property
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 9.0 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular amenities
- Free parking
- Restaurant
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free Wifi
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Family rooms
- Bar
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Karin
United States“Very quaint. Lots of stairs, considering the age, not surprising. Delicious breakfast.” - Siwek
United Kingdom“The staff were super friendly and helpful. The room was comfortable and clean! The breakfast was excellent, lots of options and good quality! Great location in the heart of a historical wee village in Kent!” - Ken United States“Staff was very helpful, from bar to check-in to breakfast. Bar/pub was terrific. Breakfast options and quality were excellent, beyond expectations.”
- Philip United Kingdom“Very good food, helpful staff, lovely old building, great location.”
Ray United Kingdom“Nice Room, Nice Staff, Food Excellent, All Round Lovely Hotel”- Andy United Kingdom“Fantastic bed, great shower, super friendly staff and one of the best breakfasts I have had anywhere. It is also very dog friendly and my dogs had a great stay too :-)”
Daniel
Netherlands“Great location in a nice village, nice pub downstairs with a restaurant serving really nice food. Friendly helpful staff and very dog friendly. Nice comfortable room for the price you pay. Overall it is great value.”- Gary
Australia“Location, evening meal and breakfast great food. Quite clean room . Also the staff that assisted us to move rooms due to initial room not suitable in regards to excessive heating.” - Gabby United Kingdom“Friendly and dog friendly Staff wonderful Food excellent Bed comfy Really good stop over before folkstone”
- Melanie United States“The rooms are very nice. We ended staying in the same room we had our last visit (7 years ago). Very cute, several hundred year old hotel with a good location in the town of Lenham, and a nice view of the village church.”
Hotel area info
Restaurants
- Restaurant #1
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner
- AmbienceFamily-friendly • Traditional
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
House rules
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cribs are subject to availability.
The fine print
Smoking and non-smoking rooms are available.
In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are 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.
