1 / 8The Admiral Rodney Hotel
Horncastle, Lincolnshire
Yes. Dogs can stay overnight, up to 2 dogs per room.
A coaching inn on the River Bain in Horncastle, where dogs find a comfy bed and treats and a welcome in the public bar.
Horncastle sits at the edge of the Lincolnshire Wolds, and the Admiral Rodney has stood at its heart since the 1790s, when it began life as the Rodney Inn; it was rebuilt in red brick in 1865 with fine Georgian and Victorian touches. Low-beamed ceilings and stone mullioned windows remain, the public bar hums with local chatter, and the River Bain flows along beside it: a dog friendly inn with plenty of character in a quiet market town.
Up to two dogs may share your room, and their welcome runs to treats, a comfy bed and the offer of gourmet doggy meals. The hotel doesn't mention which bedrooms suit dogs; phone ahead or note it on your reservation. Upstairs, rooms with crisp linens and subtly modern bathrooms look out over the river or the town's streets.
The public bar is where your dog can settle with you, the casual side of the inn, made for a bite, a drink and a chat; reserve under pet-friendly dining to keep your dog beside you at the table. The dining room serves hearty, well executed Lincolnshire fare, and Sunday centres on the roast, with carefully cooked meats, crisp potatoes and Yorkshire puddings.
Its past is close at hand: in its heyday the town's famous Horse Fair filled the inn's stables and paddocks with Irish horse dealers and weary drovers. Today Horncastle is a cheerful jumble of red brick, antique shops and riverside charm, and for a proper outing with your dog, Wildpack puts Fulletby, Tetford and Belchford Circular Walk 3.2 miles from the inn.
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
- Up to 2
- Size or breed limits
- The hotel doesn't say
- Dog fee
- £15 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
- In a dog friendly dining area
- In the grounds
- The hotel doesn't say
- Dog extras
- Treats, dog beds and a dog menu
- Walks from the door
- The hotel doesn't say
- Nearest dog friendly beach
- Saltfleetby–Theddlethorpe Dunes, 13.8 miles
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- Children
- Children welcome
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Admiral Rodney Hotel dog friendly?
Yes. Dogs can stay overnight, up to 2 dogs per room. This comes from The Admiral Rodney Hotel's own website. Details can change, so check with the hotel when you book.
How many dogs can I bring to The Admiral Rodney Hotel?
Up to 2 dogs per room.
Is there a charge for dogs at The Admiral Rodney Hotel?
£15 per night.
Can I eat with my dog at The Admiral Rodney Hotel?
You can eat with your dog in a dog friendly dining area. Dogs are welcome in the bar.
Can I leave my dog in the room at The Admiral Rodney Hotel?
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 The Admiral Rodney Hotel?
Dog friendly walks on Wildpack within 5 miles include Fulletby, Tetford and Belchford Circular Walk (3.2 miles).
Is there a dog friendly beach near The Admiral Rodney Hotel?
The nearest dog friendly beach on Wildpack is Saltfleetby–Theddlethorpe Dunes, 13.8 miles away. Check its page for any seasonal dog restrictions before you go.
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The Admiral Rodney, North St, Horncastle, Lincolnshire
Horncastle LN9 5DX
53.2102, -0.1144
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