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Dog & Bear Hotel

3.0 star property
Maidstone hotel with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Two beds with crisp linens and plush pillows, a desk with chair, flat-screen TV, and mirror.
Enjoy a cold draft beer at the bar, where a selection of beers and bottles are always available.
Conference room with a long table, projector screen, and whiteboard, ideal for meetings and presentations.
Situated on a street corner, The Dog & Bear Hotel features a classic facade and a prominent sign above the entrance.
Outdoor patio area with picnic tables, planters, and a charming brick building in the background.
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
  • Restaurants 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
The current price is S$151
includes taxes & fees
3 Aug - 4 Aug

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Tomorrow

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Desk, free WiFi

Family Room

Highlights

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

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Desk, free WiFi

Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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Desk, free WiFi

Standard Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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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
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Desk, free WiFi

Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(20 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Desk, free WiFi

Feature

Highlights

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

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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
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed

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Desk, free WiFi

Family of Four

Highlights

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

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About the area

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

What's nearby

  • Leeds Castle - 9 min drive - 7.9 km
  • Mote Park - 13 min drive - 14.5 km
  • Ashford Designer Outlet - 14 min drive - 18.8 km
  • The Big Cat Sanctuary - 15 min drive - 19.4 km
  • Sissinghurst Castle and Garden - 28 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

  • ‪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

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

Languages

English

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 on-site self-parking
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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 reception

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 lifts.
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.

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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 that you 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.

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 on-site 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

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

Room
Service staff
Breakfast
Food
Bathroom
Shower
Pub
Villages
Bed
Location

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently praised for its quality, variety, and high standard. (27 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

Last minute stay - great staff - lovely food
steven, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely place and friendly people
Pauline, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely stay in beautiful village

Very friendly and helpful staff. Lovely room and good food. We had no complaints and we would happily stay there again.
MARCELLA, 2-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

Nice get away

Lovely hotel with a fantastic breakfast. Lots of nice touches in the room with drinks choices, and coffee machine. Comfortable bed and although hot in the room as the heating was on full when we got there, there was a fan. Found the shower difficult to control and was also very hot. No major complaints and would definitely stay again.
Gary, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice stay

Very quiet room, with no neighbours around
Cindy, 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

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

10/10 Exceptional

Located in the heart of a lovely village. Great place to stay.
Mark, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay, really friendly staff
Michael, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good stay, with good food and good nights sleep!
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Dog & Bear Hotel Lenham - fantastic

Amazing stay, great food both dinner & breakfast. And excellent choice of drinks in the evening. A big thank you to Simon, Ryan Thomas, Star, all the chefs in the kitchen & all the housekeeping staff who keep the whole place spotlessly clean. We will definitely return.
Sheila, 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

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent service great food lovely rooms
Carol, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Characterful Hotel. Clean Friendly staff Good breakfast Good value for money
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic breakfast and spacious and comfortable room.
Emma, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lenham

Lovely stay .. very friendly staff …
ANNA, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

It was a brilliant stay,friendly staff, reallylovely breakfast.
peter, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

What a great place to stay everything available and staff were fantastic
Stephen, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Gillian, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay
PAUL, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Health & safety concern

Nice room really comfy beds. Breakfast was good plenty of choice except all our poached eggs were over cooked (6 eggs), we did show the server but no replacements offered. Only thing I need to bring to your attention the shower. Shower was in bath, the screen did not catch on the bath so the slightest touch and water went all over the floor. Main issue was the tap controller for shower, it sticks out so far and you have to stand right underneath the shower head. There is not room to move without knocking the controller which kept moving and was boiling hot there did not seem to be a regulator on it. If my friend had wanted a shower she couldn’t as she would not fit between the controller and the screen. The controller should be at the end of the bath. There should be a max temperature set on the thermostat so save burns especially in children. The screen needs a new seal at the bottom. We were 3 friends staying as went to Leeds castle concert. Had a lovely time.loved the town and will be back but only after checking the shower first.
Bath with shower over
Deborah, 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

Friendly staff and food was well presented and delicious.
1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good choice for breakfast.
Carron, 1-night trip