The Dog & Bear

The hotel is located in the picturesque village of Lenham, about 1 km from the train station. This charming medieval market village is close to Maidstone, a colourful town full of history. The hotel is also close to Leeds Castle, known as the 'loveliest castle in the world’. The property is only a few minutes from junction 8 of the M20 motorway and the ports and the Channel Tunnel are 30 minutes away by car.Built in 1602, the historical hotel was visited by Queen Anne in 1704 and her coat of arms is displayed above the door. A sense of history pervades the building, with its large open fire, oak beams and courtyard, while the 24 rooms, function suite and business facilities have all been refurbished in 2012. Guests are welcomed in the lobby, which offers a newspaper stand. Then hotel has a restaurant and a pub which serves authentic Kentish ales and distinctive beers, as well as a good selection of wines. Business travellers can make use of the conference facilities. For a fee wireless Internet access is available and guests can also take advantage of the room service. There is a car park for those arriving by car.The beautiful rooms are decorated in a traditional and elegant manner. All rooms are en suite and feature a shower, bath and hairdryer, as well as a direct dial telephone, a TV, a radio, a hifi and Internet access. Additional amenities include tea and coffee making facilities, individually regulated air conditioning and a terrace.Meals are served in the pub. Lunch and dinner are offered à la carte in the restaurant.American Express, MasterCard and VISA are accepted at this hotel.The hotel is 15 minutes north of Ashford International railway station, and just off Junction 8 of the M20 motorway.