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.
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Ship & Trades
The Ship & Trades is a contemporary restaurant, bar, and hotel overlooking one of the yacht basins at the former Royal Naval Dockyard. There are 15 en-suite bedrooms to choose from including many with marina views, and two offering private waterfront balconies. The pub is located with a view of St. Mary’s Island, and is only a short taxi ride away from the centre of town.
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 Old Ferry Boat
The Old Ferry Boat is a thatched, white stoned inn, said to be the oldest in England. This historic pub has origins dating back to 560 AD, and is situated in the sleepy hamlet of Holywell, overlooking the Great Ouse. They perfectly blend tradition, with contemporary touches and have seven comfortable bedrooms, some of which are dog friendly. Holywell is about six miles east of Huntingdon.
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 Fountain Inn
The Fountain dates back from 1793 and offers comfortable, traditional accommodation. They have 20 en-suite bedrooms, including good options for guests who require a single, twin or dog friendly room. Cowes sits on the west bank of the estuary of the River Medina and is home to the biggest sailing regatta in the world.
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 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.
