The Dog & Bear is a historic, 17th century pub and hotel overlooking the village square in Lenham, nine miles to the east of Maidstone. Step inside and you will find the friendly atmosphere of a local pub, a stylish restaurant, and 24 beautifully decorated en-suite bedrooms. There are great options for guests requiring single occupancy, and the pub also has family and dog friendly rooms.
Facility: Family Friendly
The Feathers
The Feathers by Chef & Brewer Collection is a beautifully refurbished 17th century coaching inn, located in the Hertfordshire countryside in the hamlet of Wadesmill. They have 30 inviting en-suite bedrooms, including good options for families, business travellers and those guests who would like to stay with their dog. Wadesmill is two miles north of Ware and seven miles north west of Harlow.
The White Hart Hotel
The White Hart is a 16th century coaching inn situated in Braintree town centre, a 20-minute drive from Stansted Airport. The pub has 31 affordable bedrooms, including good options for guests requiring a single or twin room, and families flying in and out of Stansted. Braintree is home to the designer Freeport Shopping Village which is located on the outskirts of the town.
Dog House
The Dog House by Chef & Brewer Collection is a dog friendly pub, situated close to the historic market town of Abingdon-on-Thames. Originally built as a set of stables and kennels for the local landed gentry, they have a whole host of bedrooms, including good options for family and business stays. Frilford is about three miles west of Abingdon, at the junction of the A415 and A338 roads.
The Swan Hotel
The Swan Hotel sits in the market town of Alton, and first opened as a coaching inn back in 1777. Dog friendly, the pub has 46 affordable single, double, superior, and family bedrooms, each of which comes with comfortable beds. Alton railway station is a short stroll away and there is parking for overnight guests. Book a stay and discover scenic walking trails in the nearby Alice Holt Forest.
The Ely
The Ely by Chef & Brewer Collection is a traditional, ivy clad, dog friendly pub situated in Blackwater, in the north eastern corner of Hampshire close to the M3. Recently refurbished, they have 35 en-suite bedrooms, and are conveniently located for guests travelling to and from Heathrow and Gatwick Airports. Blackwater is about two miles west of Camberley, and three miles from Farnborough.
The Cock Hotel
The Cock sits in the market town of Stony Stratford, five miles from the modern city of Milton Keynes. The pub has 30 affordable bedrooms including good options for guests requiring a single or twin room, or families looking to book an overnight stop-over. The Silverstone Racing Circuit can be reached in less than half an hour by car, and the Buckinghamshire countryside is on the doorstep.
The Royal George
The Royal George sits in the quintessentially English village of Birdlip, six miles south of Cheltenham and eight miles south east of Gloucester. Choose from 34 comfortable double, twin, superior, and family en-suite bedrooms. Surrounded by acres of grounds, the pub is a popular meeting and wedding venue. Book a stay and enjoy a day at the races or explore the beautiful Cotswolds.
The Commodore
The Commodore overlooks the Isle of Purbeck and commands great sea views from the cliff tops and out on to some of Dorset’s best beaches. They have 15 very affordable bedrooms, many with sea views and there are good options for families too. Southbourne is about four miles to the west of Bournemouth, and is known for it’s eateries and Blue Flag beach.
