The Dog & Bear, Lenham

The Dog and Bear Exterior The Dog & Bear is a traditional coaching inn built in 1602, situated facing Lenham's picturesque village square. The pub features an oak-beamed bar with blazing log fire, a 50-seat a la carte restaurant, friendly service and comfortable accommodation comprising 24 en-suite rooms - all with TV, telephone and tea/coffee making facilities - and one with a four-poster. Queen Anne stayed here in 1704 and her royal coat of arms is proudly displayed above the front door.

Explore the Area

Lenham is an ideal location for touring the Kent countryside - close to the county town of Maidstone with its historical past and even closer to Leeds Castle, "the loveliest castle in the world". Coaches are welcome for either a short break with tea and scones or overnight. Within easy reach of London and Canterbury, we are just a few minutes drive from Junction 8 on the M20 or there are hourly trains from London Victoria. Also we are just a short journey from the Channel Tunnel. The Eurostar train can be boarded at Ashford International, which is a 10 minute journey from Lenham station. Trains also run regularly to many of our coastal towns if you prefer a day by the sea.