The Dog & Bear Hotel

Name: The Dog & Bear Hotel
Address: The Square, Lenham, ME17 2P6, GB

8.2Very good1,802 reviewsSee rooms

Hotel

The Square · Lenham

Facilities at a glance

Free Wi-Fi
Parking
Bar
Daily housekeeping
Family rooms
Accessible

About this place

Historic Charm and Modern Comforts The Dog & Bear Hotel, dating back to 1602, offers a unique blend of historic charm and modern comforts. Cosy Bedrooms Fit for Royalty The bedrooms, once graced by Queen Anne in 1704, boast en suite bathrooms, tea/coffee facilities, and workspaces. Pub Dining Experience Indulge in a traditional British menu and local seasonal specials at the popular pub restaurant, set in a historical bar with open fires. Convenient Location Situated in Lenham's village square, the hotel provides easy access to Maidstone, Harrietsham Railway Station, and the M20 motorway. Immerse yourself in history and comfort at Dog & Bear Hotel. To experience the historic charm and modern comforts of Dog & Bear Hotel, book your stay now.

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12 room types

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Room type	Guests	Show prices
Single Room 12 m²Twin beds	Sleeps 1	Show prices
Twin Room 18 m²2 × Twin beds, Queen bed	Sleeps 2	Show prices
Family Room 22 m²2 × Twin beds, Queen bed	Sleeps 3	Show prices
Family Room 22 m²2 × Twin beds, Queen bed	Sleeps 4	Show prices
Deluxe Family Room 28 m²2 × Twin beds, Queen bed	Sleeps 4	Show prices
Deluxe Double Room 20 m²Queen bed	Sleeps 2	Show prices
Deluxe Double or Twin Room 20 m²Queen bed, 2 × Twin beds	Sleeps 2	Show prices
Family of Four 2 × Twin beds, Double bed	Sleeps 4	Show prices
Superior Family 2 × Twin beds, Double bed	Sleeps 4	Show prices
Feature Double bed	Sleeps 2	Show prices
Superior Double or Twin Room Double bed	Sleeps 2	Show prices
Double Room 16 m²Queen bed	Sleeps 2	Show prices

What this place offers

Internet

Free Wi-Fi

Parking

Food & drink

Restaurant
Bar

Services

Laundry
Daily housekeeping

Family

Family rooms

Accessibility

Accessible

Outdoor

Garden
Terrace

General

Pets allowed
Non-smoking rooms

Location

Address
The Square, Lenham, ME17 2P6, United Kingdom
0.7 km from the center of Lenham

Questions about this stay

Quick answers from the information this property gives us.

What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in from 14:00. Check-out by 11:00.
Is Wi-Fi included?
Yes, this property lists free Wi-Fi.
Is parking available?
Yes, this property lists parking. Check the room offer for any fee.

Guest reviews

8.21,802 reviews

Reviews from guests who stayed at this hotel, shared by our hotel supplier. Score based on the latest 200 reviews.

Cleanliness8.0

Service8.5

Location8.5

Room quality8.3

Amenities8.3

Value for money8.5

Food and drink7.8

Michael
France · Couple · November 2026
9.0
“I don’t generally give high scores but this is a 9/10”
+Nice village pub. The welcome couldn’t have been better. The staff were lovely, everyone of those that we met. We arrived when the kitchen was closing but they still managed to serve us with our choice. We enjoyed our meal then relaxed in the bar area next to the open fire.
−Nothing to dislike
Daniel
United Kingdom · Family · November 2026
10.0
“fun and fulfilling”
+staff were very welcoming and catered for all our needs, really cosy pub all my family loved relaxing and having a laugh in, rooms were great, the breakfast was exceptional and again staff were top tier, very kind and very helpful. would most definitely stay here again
−bar could have been open later on the weekend, closed at 11pm so had to go across to the pub next door
Nick
United Kingdom · Couple · November 2026
6.0
“Adequate , functional but unremarkable.”
+I liked the fact it was a village pub - one reason for booking. The staff were friendly and It was clean and did a job. Beyond that it’s difficult to get too excited about it.
−To be overly critical would be a bit unfair. It was functional but unremarkable. The Manager offered my wife ‘one of the refurbished rooms upstairs’ but perhaps foolishly she opted for a GF room as she struggles with stairs a bit. It was clean and tidy but the bed was a standard double (nice linen) , the room a tiny bit tired and the shower enclosure tiny and on a plinth meaning my wife could only access it with my help. Hot water took ages to come through and the room was a bit cold when we went in. Only one radiator worked and it took ages to warm up. I booked it because it looked convenient for the Shuttle as we returned to UK but in practice it took much longer than I expected on roads that weren’t brilliant. A recheck on Google says 38/45mins. If , due to the slightest hold up it becomes 50/55mins thats not a ‘short hop’ to or from the Tunnel , in which case , why would you ?
Nerida
Australia · Couple · November 2026
10.0
+Staff & food were exceptional Lovely village to go follow a walk
Steve
United Kingdom · Couple · November 2026
10.0
“Night in Lenham”
+It's dog friendly and the rooms are lovely. The pub is welcoming and the food was quite nice. Our supper and our breakfast in the morning was delicious. We've stayed here before with our Jack Russell Terrier and it's always been a nice get away.
−Was all quite nice.
rugman
United Kingdom · Couple · October 2026
10.0
“Lovely stop on pilgrims way”
+Great room bar and food
−All good
Jean-Francois
Belgium · Family · October 2026
9.0
“Room in a pub”
+Great stop in a lovely small village. Quiet rooms, perfect for a family of three or four. Welcoming staff
Ornella
United Kingdom · Family · October 2026
9.0
“Outstanding stay for three generations”
+Two wonderful nights with our family, including twins and a senior. The staff were friendly and went above and beyond, the food was excellent, the location is great, and the place has so much character. Highly recommend!
−We loved it
Adam
United Kingdom · Family · October 2026
1.0
“This was a very frustrating experience, and we won’t stay at this hotel again.”
+The location was fine, for what we needed.
−Our stay was affected by a water supply disruption across the whole area, which left us without water. While I understand that the disruption was outside the hotel’s control, I was deeply disappointed by how they handled the situation and our request for a refund. Hotel staff told us we would have been eligible for a full refund. Yet, after several weeks of back-and-forth, management rejected the refund request submitted by Booking.com, saying the disruption ‘wasn’t their fault’. Being told we were eligible for a refund, only to have the request refused after weeks of chasing, was particularly frustrating. Management also declined to make an insurance claim and directed me to South East Water to claim directly instead. When I contacted South East Water, they confirmed my understanding that the hotel should handle the matter. This left me going back and forth without a resolution. Communication with the hotel only added to the disappointment. I found staff abrupt and dismissive on the phone, and despite calling several times and being promised callbacks when managers were unavailable, those calls never came. Overall, I was left very disappointed,not just by the disruption to our sta
John
United Kingdom · Solo · October 2026
6.0
“Pretty good stay”
+Friendly and kind staff, comfortable room
−Ambience

Good to know

Check-in & check-out
Check-in from 14:00 · check-out until 11:00
Pets
Pets on request

Facilities at a glance

About this place

Choose your room

12 room types

Single Room

Twin Room

Family Room

Family Room

Deluxe Family Room

Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

Family of Four

Superior Family

Feature

Superior Double or Twin Room

Double Room

What this place offers

Internet

Parking

Food & drink

Services

Family

Accessibility

Outdoor

General

Location

Address

Questions about this stay

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Is Wi-Fi included?

Is parking available?

Guest reviews

Good to know

Check-in & check-out

Pets

Guest reviews