1 / 8Crown & Anchor
Marlborough, Wiltshire
Yes. Dogs can stay overnight.
A village pub with rooms in Ham, near Marlborough, where dogs are welcome at your heel in the bar and walks of every length start at the door.
Picture the fire lit in the panelled bar, a locally brewed ale in hand and a four legged companion at your heel: that is the Crown & Anchor, a traditional village pub with rooms in Ham, near Marlborough, Hungerford and Newbury. Dating back to 1840 and formed from two cottages, this dog friendly inn is full of hand-picked antiques, artwork and local memorabilia.
Eight rooms, five en-suite doubles and the three bedroom stable, are each decorated differently with antique desks, stylish lighting and pictures, and named after local farms. Three sit in the cosy cottage, an old barn conversion a short walk from the pub. Fine linen sheets and 100 Acre Apothecary products, made in the Cotswolds, finish them off. Which rooms suit a dog, and how many may come, the inn's pages don't say, so raise both as you book.
The bar is a welcoming place for a drink or a meal, with comfortable sofas, cricket tables and a roaring fire, and your dog is welcome at your heel there. The inn's pages don't mention dogs in the dining rooms or on the terrace, so ask as you reserve. Traditional British cooking gets a contemporary twist, Sunday lunch brings a roast with all the trimmings, and from the lower dining room you can watch the kitchen at work.
Walks begin at the door, from short village walks to longer routes out to nearby towns and villages, and the Pewsey Vale Circular Way, designed with the inn's help, passes through Ham. Dogs should be kept away from livestock and game, the inn asks, with a lead on if in any doubt, and ticks are prevalent here. Walbury Hill and Combe Gibbet, a Wildpack walk, is 2.3 miles away.
Facts checked October 2026 from the hotel's own website. Details can change, so please confirm anything important, especially the dog rules, with the hotel before you book.
At a Glance: Dogs
- Rooms for dogs
- The hotel doesn't say
- Dogs per room
- The hotel doesn't say
- Size or breed limits
- The hotel doesn't say
- Dog fee
- £10 per night
- Left alone in the room
- The hotel doesn't say
- In the bar
- Welcome
- In the lounge
- The hotel doesn't say
- Eating with your dog
- The hotel doesn't say
- In the grounds
- The hotel doesn't say
- Dog extras
- The hotel doesn't say
- Walks from the door
- Yes
- Nearest dog friendly beach
- None within 20 miles
Where the hotel doesn't say, check with the hotel when you book.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Crown & Anchor dog friendly?
Yes. Dogs can stay overnight. This comes from Crown & Anchor's own website. Details can change, so check with the hotel when you book.
How many dogs can I bring to Crown & Anchor?
The hotel doesn't say how many dogs you can bring, so check with the hotel when you book.
Is there a charge for dogs at Crown & Anchor?
£10 per night.
Can I eat with my dog at Crown & Anchor?
The hotel doesn't say where you can eat with your dog, so check with the hotel when you book. Dogs are welcome in the bar.
Can I leave my dog in the room at Crown & Anchor?
The hotel doesn't say whether dogs can be left alone in the room, so check with the hotel when you book.
Are there dog walks near Crown & Anchor?
The hotel says there are walks straight from the door. Dog friendly walks on Wildpack within 5 miles include Walbury Hill and Combe Gibbet (2.3 miles) and Hamstead Marshall and the Kennet Valley (5.0 miles).
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