1 / 8The Bell Inn
Lyndhurst, Hampshire
Yes. Dogs can stay in selected rooms.
A historic coaching inn at Brook in the New Forest, with several dog friendly rooms, bowls and treats on arrival and a restaurant where dogs are welcome.
Flagstone floors, an inglenook fireplace and oak-panelled walls set the scene at The Bell Inn, a historic coaching inn at Brook, in the heart of the New Forest National Park. With 26 rooms and miles of scenic walking paths right on its doorstep, it makes a dog friendly inn for long days out in the forest and evenings back at the table together.
Several of the rooms are set aside as dog friendly, some of the Cosy Double rooms among them, and your dog is greeted with bowls and treats on arrival. Get in touch with the team to hear more about the welcome packs before you go. Two points to settle by phone: how many dogs share a room, and if a dog can be left there alone, since the inn's pages don't mention either.
The restaurant is dog friendly, and the inn says dogs are welcome there. Chef's menus are hearty plates made from Hampshire ingredients, from light bites to homemade puddings, with Sunday roast lunches every week. There is afternoon tea as well, with finger sandwiches, scones baked fresh and homemade cakes and pastries, and it needs booking 48 hours ahead.
Superior rooms are styled in fern greens and muted blues with super king beds, and the large garden has games for children. The forest starts outside the door for walks with your dog, Fritham & Eyeworth Pond sits 2.8 miles from the inn on Wildpack's list, and the nearest Wildpack dog friendly beach, Highcliffe Beach, is 13.1 miles off.
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
- Selected rooms
- Dogs per room
- The hotel doesn't say
- Size or breed limits
- The hotel doesn't say
- Dog fee
- The hotel doesn't say
- Left alone in the room
- The hotel doesn't say
- In the bar
- The hotel doesn't say
- In the lounge
- The hotel doesn't say
- Eating with your dog
- In the restaurant
- In the grounds
- The hotel doesn't say
- Dog extras
- Bowls and treats
- Walks from the door
- Yes
- Nearest dog friendly beach
- Highcliffe Beach, 13.1 miles
Where the hotel doesn't say, check with the hotel when you book.
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For You
- Eating and drinking
- Afternoon tea
- Rooms
- Ground floor rooms
- Children
- Children welcome
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Bell Inn dog friendly?
Yes. Dogs can stay in selected rooms. This comes from The Bell Inn's own website. Details can change, so check with the hotel when you book.
How many dogs can I bring to The Bell Inn?
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 The Bell Inn?
The hotel doesn't say whether it charges for dogs, so check with the hotel when you book.
Can I eat with my dog at The Bell Inn?
You can eat with your dog in the restaurant.
Can I leave my dog in the room at The Bell Inn?
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 Bell Inn?
The hotel says there are walks straight from the door. Dog friendly walks on Wildpack within 5 miles include Fritham & Eyeworth Pond (2.8 miles), Bolderwood Deer Sanctuary Trail (3.7 miles) and Lyndhurst Parish Circular (from Bolton’s Bench) (3.9 miles).
Is there a dog friendly beach near The Bell Inn?
The nearest dog friendly beach on Wildpack is Highcliffe Beach, 13.1 miles away. Check its page for any seasonal dog restrictions before you go.
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Walk2.8 mi awayFritham & Eyeworth Pond
Hampshire
Rewarding forest exploration with high off-lead potential and Eyeworth Pond for water-loving dogs; free-roaming ponies graze the common so leads needed near them.
Walk3.7 mi awayBolderwood Deer Sanctuary Trail
Hampshire
A gentle forest walk with deer viewing opportunities and accessible compacted paths; dogs must be kept under close control near the deer sanctuary.
Lyndhurst Parish Circular (from Bolton’s Bench)
Hampshire
A varied New Forest circuit from the main hub town with outstanding dog-friendly facilities; free-roaming ponies and cattle across the open areas require leads nearby.
Walk5.6 mi awayRhinefield Ornamental Drive Loop
Hampshire
Stunning ornamental woodland with towering redwoods and excellent off-lead potential on clear forest paths; regular stream access and natural shade make it comfortable year-round.
Walk5.6 mi awayBlackwater Arboretum / Tall Trees
Hampshire
A gentle stroll among towering redwoods and ancient oaks with excellent off-lead potential; one of the most accessible and rewarding short walks in the New Forest.
Walk6.7 mi awayOber Water and Puttles Bridge
Hampshire
An easy New Forest streamside walk to Puttles Bridge, where Ober Water runs shallow over gravel, ideal for a dog that loves to paddle.
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