1 / 8The Woolpack Inn
Canterbury, Kent
Yes. Dogs can stay overnight.
A 600 year old inn at Chilham near Canterbury, where a bowl and poo bags wait on arrival and the bar and restaurant take well behaved dogs.
The Woolpack Inn has been taking in travellers since 1488, and the 600 year old building is still there in Chilham, a chocolate box village in the heart of the Kentish countryside near Canterbury. The dog friendly inn arrangement is refreshingly literal: call ahead, bring the dog, and the countryside starts at the door.
A bowl and poo bags are ready when you arrive, with top-ups at any point in the stay. Fourteen bedrooms are divided between the main building, the rear building and the converted stable block, all of them en-suite. The inn doesn't state which of its rooms take dogs, or mention a ceiling on dog numbers or dogs left alone in bedrooms, so put all of that to them when you ring.
Dogs are allowed in both the bar and the restaurant, provided they are well behaved and under control at all times, so the dog can settle beside you in the bar while you get through a pint of Spitfire from Shepherd Neame. A home-cooked menu leans on local ingredients, and the fish often comes off the boat in the morning to be on the plate by lunch service.
Two four poster rooms stand out for a stay, one in the converted stable block with a corner bath, the other upstairs in the main building where a brass four poster, a roll-top bath and armchairs take in the view over Chilham. Walks start on the doorstep, a stroll after Sunday lunch or a full day on the downs with the dog. King's Wood Circular from Challock, a Wildpack walk, sits 3.6 miles off, and Whitstable Beach, the nearest beach Wildpack maps, is 8.5 miles out.
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
- The hotel doesn't say
- 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 the restaurant
- In the grounds
- The hotel doesn't say
- Dog extras
- Bowls and poo bags
- Walks from the door
- Yes
- Nearest dog friendly beach
- Whitstable Beach, 8.5 miles
Where the hotel doesn't say, check with the hotel when you book.
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For You
- Rooms
- Four poster beds, roll top baths, rooms with garden access and ground floor rooms
- Children
- Children welcome
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Woolpack Inn dog friendly?
Yes. Dogs can stay overnight. This comes from The Woolpack Inn's own website. Details can change, so check with the hotel when you book.
How many dogs can I bring to The Woolpack 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 Woolpack 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 Woolpack Inn?
You can eat with your dog in the restaurant. Dogs are welcome in the bar.
Can I leave my dog in the room at The Woolpack 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 Woolpack Inn?
The hotel says there are walks straight from the door. Dog friendly walks on Wildpack within 5 miles include King's Wood Circular from Challock (3.6 miles), Wye to Chilham Downs Circular (4.4 miles) and Blean Woods East Circular from Rough Common (5.0 miles).
Is there a dog friendly beach near The Woolpack Inn?
The nearest dog friendly beach on Wildpack is Whitstable Beach, 8.5 miles away. Check its page for any seasonal dog restrictions before you go.
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