1 / 8The Crown Inn
Bishops Waltham, Hampshire
Yes. Dogs can stay in selected rooms, up to 2 dogs per room.
A 16th century coaching inn in Bishop's Waltham, with eight rooms named after French ships and admirals, and a sausage at breakfast for dogs.
Packed to its wooden rafters with history, The Crown Inn is a 16th century coaching inn at the heart of Bishop's Waltham, out in the Hampshire countryside. Its eight rooms are named after French ships or French Admirals in a nod to that past. A real fire burns in the pub, and at this dog friendly inn the welcome stretches right to your dog's breakfast.
A selection of rooms is set aside for you and your dog, with up to two dogs in each. Every dog's stay comes with the hotel's VIPup package: a paw pamper package, plus a sausage at breakfast. Keep dogs on a lead in the hotel and the garden. When you're out of the hotel, your dog shouldn't stay behind in the room alone. Three of the Indulgence rooms have roll top baths and king size beds, and because the building is historic, the rooms vary in size and style.
In the bar and the garden, dogs are welcome to eat with you; the main dining areas aren't for dogs. The kitchen takes full advantage of Hampshire's produce, cooking fresh, local ingredients into Great British classics or more modern plates, with bar bites for a light snack alongside a drink and an ever-changing specials board. Cask classics and modern craft beers fill the bar.
The town of Bishop's Waltham is on the doorstep to explore, and for a walk with your dog further afield, Old Winchester Hill and Meon Valley Loop, on Wildpack's map, is 4.3 miles away. For the sea, 9.5 miles takes you to Hill Head Beach, closest of the dog friendly beaches on Wildpack's map.
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
- Up to 2
- Size or breed limits
- The hotel doesn't say
- Dog fee
- £20 per stay
- Left alone in the room
- Not allowed
- 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
- Welcome
- Dog extras
- A welcome pack
- Walks from the door
- The hotel doesn't say
- Nearest dog friendly beach
- Hill Head Beach, 9.5 miles
Where the hotel doesn't say, check with the hotel when you book.
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For You
- Rooms
- Roll top baths
- Parking
- Free parking
- Children
- Children welcome
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Crown Inn dog friendly?
Yes. Dogs can stay in selected rooms, up to 2 dogs per room. This comes from The Crown Inn's own website. Details can change, so check with the hotel when you book.
How many dogs can I bring to The Crown Inn?
Up to 2 dogs per room.
Is there a charge for dogs at The Crown Inn?
£20 per stay.
Can I eat with my dog at The Crown Inn?
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 Crown Inn?
No. The hotel says dogs must not be left alone in the room.
Are there dog walks near The Crown Inn?
Dog friendly walks on Wildpack within 5 miles include Old Winchester Hill and Meon Valley Loop (4.3 miles).
Is there a dog friendly beach near The Crown Inn?
The nearest dog friendly beach on Wildpack is Hill Head Beach, 9.5 miles away. Check its page for any seasonal dog restrictions before you go.
The Crown Inn, The Square, Bishop's Waltham, Southampton, Hampshire, SO32 1AF
50.9533, -1.2132
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