1 / 8The Duke on The Test
Romsey, Hampshire
Yes. Dogs can stay in selected rooms.
A 16th century inn in Romsey near the River Test, where dogs stay in rooms with wooden floors and get their own bed, bowl, mat and treats.
Over the centuries it has been The Admiral Vernon, The Duke of Cumberland and The Duke's Head. Today The Duke on The Test is a historic 16th century inn reimagined for the 21st century, in Romsey, with 12 en-suite bedrooms and outdoor spaces close to the River Test. The team call themselves big dog lovers, and it shows in a dog friendly inn that wants your dog's stay to be a comfortable one.
Dogs stay in designated rooms designed for a canine sleepover, with wooden flooring that makes it easy to clean up after any accidents or dog hair, and each one gets its own bed, bowl, mat and treats. Let the team know about any further requirements when you book so they can make your stay as comfortable as they can. The inn's pages don't mention dog numbers per room, or leaving one behind while you're out, so ask.
Dog designated areas mean your dog can join you for a drink or a bite to eat. The food is made with locally sourced ingredients and regional dishes from the Test Valley, with locally made real ales, wines and spirits behind the bar, vegan and gluten free choices, and main, lunch, Sunday and dessert menus.
The sunroom is a good spot to unwind, and the ground floor rooms open through French doors onto a private terrace with a bistro set. For dog walks, the inn points to routes around Romsey including Fishlake Meadows and Ampfield Woods, and Wildpack's closest dog friendly beach to Romsey is Calshot Beach, 15.3 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
- Selected rooms
- Dogs per room
- The hotel doesn't say
- Size or breed limits
- The hotel doesn't say
- Dog fee
- There is a charge; the hotel doesn't say how much
- 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
- Dog beds, bowls and treats
- Walks from the door
- The hotel doesn't say
- Nearest dog friendly beach
- Calshot Beach, 15.3 miles
Where the hotel doesn't say, check with the hotel when you book.
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For You
- Rooms
- Ground floor rooms and private terraces
- Parking
- Free parking
- Awards
- 5-Star Inn by VisitEngland
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Duke on The Test dog friendly?
Yes. Dogs can stay in selected rooms. This comes from The Duke on The Test's own website. Details can change, so check with the hotel when you book.
How many dogs can I bring to The Duke on The Test?
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 Duke on The Test?
There is a charge; the hotel doesn't say how much.
Can I eat with my dog at The Duke on The Test?
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 Duke on The Test?
The hotel doesn't say whether dogs can be left alone in the room, so check with the hotel when you book.
Is there a dog friendly beach near The Duke on The Test?
The nearest dog friendly beach on Wildpack is Calshot Beach, 15.3 miles away. Check its page for any seasonal dog restrictions before you go.
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