The Dog & Bear Hotel

The Dog & Bear Hotel Hotel in Borough of Swale

8.4

Outstanding(1,473 Reviews)

Hotel in Borough of Swale

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones

About this hotel

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.

Amenities

Pets allowed

Internet / Wifi

Smoking allowed

Parking

Balcony or Patio

Wheelchair accessible

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Borough of Swale

Nearby attractions

Wingham Wildlife Park

35.8 mi

Botany Bay, Broadstairs

Available Rooms

Single Room

1 Single • 129 ft²

Sleeps 1

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Double Room

1 Queen • 172 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Twin Room

2 Single or 1 Queen • 193 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Family Room

1 Queen • 236 ft²

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Family Room

1 Queen • 236 ft²

Sleeps 4

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

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The Dog & Bear Hotel

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8.4

Outstanding(1,473 Reviews)

Hotel in Borough of Swale

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones

About this hotel

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.

Amenities

Pets allowed

Internet / Wifi

Smoking allowed

Parking

Balcony or Patio

Wheelchair accessible

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Borough of Swale

Nearby attractions

Wingham Wildlife Park

35.8 mi

Botany Bay, Broadstairs

Available Rooms

Single Room

1 Single • 129 ft²

Sleeps 1

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Double Room

1 Queen • 172 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Twin Room

2 Single or 1 Queen • 193 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Family Room

1 Queen • 236 ft²

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Family Room

1 Queen • 236 ft²

Sleeps 4

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Reviews

8.4

Outstanding(1,473 Reviews)

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9.0

Aug 2024

Sfeervol hotel

Het café was heel gezellig. Authentieke Engelse ambiance. Een riant ontbijt met ruime keuze.

8.0

May 2024

Fijn hotel met vriendelijk personeel

Leuk hotel waar we met onze hond een kamer kregen met een kleine patiotuin met doorgang naar de parkeerplaats. Vriendelijk personeel en leuke winkels en pub in de buurt.

Afzuiging van de keuken was lawaaierig op de binnenplaats maar in de hotelkamer hadden we hier totaal geen last van.

9.0

May 2024

Lovely old hotel in the centre of a beautiful village

Lovely old pub/hotel in the middle of Lenham village. Nice spacious, comfortable room which was quiet despite being in the old part of the hotel. The staff were lovely, there was ample parking (free) and the food was very good. Handy for the M20. Good value for money.

Beds were a little soft for our preference. No lift, but there wouldn't be in a building of this age.

9.0

May 2024

Perfect escape for a few days with great food

Great range of breakfasts

9.0

May 2024

Lekker ontspannen voor een paar dagen.

Mooi kamer en goed eten.

De ramen zijn van hout. Dit hout is aan het wegrotten. Dit is niet zo fraai om te zien.

5.0

Sep 2023

Disappointing for £89 a night

The evening meal was lovely and the room was comfortable. The staff were trying to do their best but clearly under pressure.

On arrival there was a wait to check in as the receptionist was busy doing something in the back office.The room I was given smelled of smoke so I asked for a different room. The second room was better but had lots of dust on surfaces. Breakfast was not the best. The staff member was quite apparently feeling ill. I asked for 2 boiled eggs and was promptly told that there were only fried, poached or scrambled! She then rushed out looking like she was about to faint. The alternative was sliced bread, croissants but no butter only margarine. A man then said they could do boiled eggs. After 15 minutes and no eggs I left.

9.0

Sep 2023

Great location to a lovely village. Rooms and hotel clean and tidy and breakfast was very good.

Great breakfast options and lovely breakfast.

Nothing

8.0

Jul 2023

Centrally located hotel with delicious breakfast and friendly staff

Staff was very friendly, especially the ladies at the checkin and at breakfast service. Breakfast was delicious, especially the fresh orange juice and the range of healthy alternatives to English breakfast like porridge for example.

The cleanliness in the room could be improved. The glass on the desk had lip prints from a former guest, the courtesy products (hand and body milk) were already opened and used.

6.0

Jul 2023

Nice village but disappointing stay.

We liked two of the staff in particular who were very helpful, cheerful and attentive. Tasha and Agnatha (from Poland) thank you. The bed was comfortable, great towels, plenty of toiletries and teabags etc. A very good breakfast with great service and a wide choice. Location in Kent great for exploring the county on our driving holiday. Quite a few restaurants to eat in on the village square, with Indian and Chinese close by. A pleasant evening meal the beef pie, and the fish pie very tasty

The room was dark and smelt damp. The shower cubicle appeared to be very old, and the track was dirty. There is a warning that the water is very hot, but in room 23 the water pressure is really weak and it takes a lot of adjustments to have a shower at a reasonable temperature. Also the shower tray is mounted really high and if you are older or unsteady on your feet getting out of it onto the floor you really have to be careful. The extractor fan is useless and doesn’t always function and the tv controller is missing and has been for some time, also there is no ITV channel. The door to the bedroom complex we were in was rotting and the courtyard outside was dirty and dismal. I am sorry but for £100 a night things could be a lot better to give a more pleasant guest experience. Also felt your evening meal charges were a little expensive. As we understand it there’s not much money in beer, but plenty to be made in food and accommodation, and I think more focus should be on that.

9.0

Jul 2023

A delightful, well appointed and friendly place

Delightful and friendly staff. Nice room. Comfortable bed. Plentiful secure parking close by. Absolutely central location.

Wifi not reliable in my room, though fine if I went out to the courtyard.

10.0

Jul 2023

Exceptional

Very good foods and beers with historical building, which is more than 400 years old. Staffs are very friendly, and room is comfortable and clean. You can enjoy old little town with history. Included breakfast is overwhelming, you can choose it from menu and they are also really good

6.0

Jul 2023

It's an Ok hotel but to be honest at £150 a night it fell well short of expectations

nice big room, shower was powerful, bed was very comfortable

Paint peeling in bathroom, black mold on grout, woken by upstairs guests banging about early in the morning

9.0

Jul 2023

Superb

Restaurant, staff, location and easy parking

Shower was tired

8.0

May 2023

Very good

Lovely spot, very comfortable. Friendly staff and very clean.

Little vegetarian choice. Looked over carpark,on group d floor needed a blind at window.

9.0

May 2023

A fantastic stay and in a lovely village too

the staff are very welcoming and helpful. breakfast was very appetizing and large portions - so don't order 2 dishes! The room had a low ceiling but it didn't matter to us as we were only there for 1 night. plenty of hot water. we didnt have dinner as we arrived late in the evening.

Nothing to not like

7.0

Apr 2023

I had a lovely relaxing and cosy stay, in a beautiful location.

It was so nice to have a bath, so many places only offer a shower and it was lovely to be able to relax in the warm water after a day's walking on the North Downs.

It would have been nice to have been offered cereal and fruit juice at breakfast. The full English breakfast was lovely but it's such a shame to not go the extra mile and scrimp on the breakfast experience.

10.0

Mar 2023

We have been to this place a number of times over the last 10 years as a base to see Kent

Breakfast was good and cooked well. Room was clean and well kept. Dinner was good and well cooked. We had no hot water for one morning but the manager transferred us to another superior room as compensation

6.0

Feb 2023

Suggest room only

The beer

The breakfast, worst ever

9.0

Feb 2023

Excellent location, great room and friendly staff.

Our room was at the front of the hotel and was very comfortable. Our breakfast was very good. The staff were friendly and efficient.

I think the outside of the hotel by the back entrance could be tidied up. It doesn't look good when you go to reception.

8.0

Feb 2023

Excellent location , Good local food

Very slow service at restaurant 1nd for breakfast

8.0

Jan 2023

Very good

Nice village pub

8.0

Jan 2023

comfortable and cozy

good character and great location in the village

issues using shower

7.0

Dec 2022

really friendly pub and clean bedrooms.

friendly staff

one of the bedrooms I booked was clean but v tired and in need of an update.

9.0

Oct 2022

Cozy, comfortable Hotel, friendly staff.

confortabel and cozy English hotel, where you can have a drink and nice meal in the pub or restaurant very friendly personnel and nice breakfast. Great value for your money.

10.0

Oct 2022

thouroughly enjoyable from start to finish, would highly recommend.

- friendly, helpful staff - nice location - very good food - nice choice of beers and lagers

can’t think of anything.

8.0

Oct 2022

booked last minute very accommodating

large room.

shower very weak

FAQs

How much does this hotel cost compared to others in Borough of Swale?

The average price for a rental in Borough of Swale is R 2,157 per night. This rental is R 493 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this hotel?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at The Dog & Bear Hotel. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this hotel?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this hotel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is The Dog & Bear Hotel pet friendly?

Yes! This hotel is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.

What amenities are available at The Dog & Bear Hotel?

We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes pets allowed, internet / wifi, smoking allowed, parking, and balcony or patio.

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The Dog & Bear Hotel

Hotel in Borough of Swale

Reasons to book

About this hotel

Amenities

Map of Borough of Swale

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Single Room

Double Room

Twin Room

Family Room

Family Room

The Dog & Bear Hotel

Hotel in Borough of Swale

Reasons to book

About this hotel

Amenities

Map of Borough of Swale

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Single Room

Double Room

Twin Room

Family Room

Family Room

Reviews

FAQs

How much does this hotel cost compared to others in Borough of Swale?

Is parking included with this hotel?

Is there a pool at this hotel?

Is The Dog & Bear Hotel pet friendly?

What amenities are available at The Dog & Bear Hotel?

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