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The Dog & Bear Hotel

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The Dog & Bear Hotel, The Square, Maidstone -0800 031 8416
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4.15
HOTEL RATING: 
VERY GOOD
4.15 out of 5 (1236 Ratings)
17.9 miles Rochester Castle
v31 mins driving
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Hotel Description
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.

Check-in time: 14:00   Check-out time: 11:00
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Amenities View More
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Free Internet
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Free Parking
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Non Smoking
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Pets Allowed
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Accessible
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Free Breakfast
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Swimming Pool
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Fitness Center
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Business Center
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Airport Shuttle
Other Amenities
` Free Parking
` Garden
` Golf Course
` Meeting/Banquet Facilities
` Room Service
` Bar
` Trouser press
` Billiards
` Hiking
` Packed lunches
` Heating
` Fax/photocopying
` Private check-in/check-out
` On-site parking
` Accessible parking
` Designated Smoking Area
` Family Rooms
` Free Wi-Fi
` Live entertainment
` Restaurant(s)
` Daily Housekeeping
` Non-Smoking Rooms Available
` Board games/puzzles
` Wine/champagne
` Pet bowls
` Outdoor furniture
` Smoke alarms
` Fire extinguishers
` Guests can opt-out of daily cleaning service
` Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
` Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed
` First aid kit available
` Cashless payment available
` Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
` Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas
` Invoices
` All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized
` Food delivery
` Audible alarm
` balcony/terrace
` CCTV security in common areas
` Daily disinfection
` Facilities for disabled guests available
` Kid-friendly dinning
` Non-smoking property
` Restaurant (special diets available)
` Physical/social distancing guidelines
` Protective screen or physical barriers in appropriate areas
` Pets allowed (charges may apply)

The Dog & Bear Hotel Guest Reviews

Overall Average Score: 
Very Good (4.15 out of 5)

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Very Good - 4.0 out of 5

Andrew Mon, 30 June 2025

Very good

4

Very Good - 4.0 out of 5

Anonymous Mon, 30 June 2025

Lovely traditional place to stay

Liked: Our room was large, with a very comfortable 4 poster bed and attractive furniture.Breakfast was tasty and staff were mostly helpful and polite.

4.5

Wonderful - 4.5 out of 5

Sarah Mon, 30 June 2025

Fanstastic

Liked: Lovely friendly staff, room was clean and well stocked with choice of teas and coffee, lots of choice for breakfast.Check in was a welcoming and easy with all information providedWe had dinner at the hotel, portions was huge and value for money.A lovely little getaway, would book again.

2

Disappointing - 2.0 out of 5

Julie Sun, 29 June 2025

Following a very pleasant stay...

Liked: Location great, convenient for us.
Disliked: A ground floor room when I requested a first floor roomSmell in room, not fresh , possibly pet friendly roomTatty furnitureBathroom not clean, black mould around bath sealantUnfriendly staff at breakfastBreakfast lacking certain items like yogurt pots as well as fresh fruit on our second morning

2.5

Fair - 2.5 out of 5

Lee Sat, 28 June 2025

A lot of promise but...

Liked: The location was nice and central in the village
Disliked: The room was very average and stifling hot, only one mini desk fan was provided. The shower was hot and you couldn’t get any variation in temperature other than scolding and boiling.

4

Very Good - 4.0 out of 5

Alan Fri, 27 June 2025

Very good

4.5

Wonderful - 4.5 out of 5

Kristine Fri, 27 June 2025

Superb

Liked: Staff was amazing—welcoming, accommodating, warm. The dinner was tasty and the breakfast (included) was exceptional.
Disliked: Sound travels through the floors. We were one floor up and heard everything happening in the restaurant below.

4

Very Good - 4.0 out of 5

Ross Thu, 26 June 2025

Very good

2.5

Fair - 2.5 out of 5

Andrew Thu, 26 June 2025

Pleasant enough for one night

Liked: Staff and reception was good. Breakfast was great. Did not get much chance to us the bar but it looked ok.
Disliked: Room a bit basic but it was in the original part of what is an old building. No air con which made sleeping a little uncomfortable on a hot day.

5

Exceptional - 5.0 out of 5

Shetal Thu, 26 June 2025

Exceptional

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