South West Bath
The Rose and Crown, Bath
Independent pet-friendly review by Four Legged Guests · updated July 2026 · paw rating built from 4 verified guest reviews mentioning pets
Bring your dog if
- You want a whole-property rental - no shared lobbies or corridors to navigate with your dog
- You're basing yourself in Bath / the South West and want a pet-friendly anchor for day trips
- The wider guest experience is strong - guests rate this 9.1/10 overall on booking platforms
Worth knowing
- Paw rating is based on 4 reviews - limited sample, treat as directional
- Pet fee and any size restrictions aren't published - confirm directly with the property before booking
- Shared corridors and common areas mean nervous or vocal dogs may find it harder to settle
How this review was built Evidence, sources, refresh cadence
- Evidence: 4 pet-mention guest reviews sourced from major booking platforms - guests who explicitly mentioned travelling with a dog. Each review is screened for pet-relevance, then judged for sentiment to compute the paw rating.
- Not a personal visit. We don't stay at every hotel we cover - we summarise patterns from real guest reviews, paraphrased and never quoted verbatim. Full standard on our editorial policy page.
- Wider context: The property has 27 guest reviews overall across booking platforms, averaging 9.1/10 - the paw rating reflects only the pet-mentioning subset.
- Last refreshed: July 2026. Policies and pricing drift; we re-check on a rolling basis. Confirm specifics with the property at the moment you book.
- How the paw rating works: Full detail on the methodology page, including the three verification gates and known limitations.
Pet policy at a glance
- Dogs are specifically listed as allowed.
- Pets are accepted on request before booking, so let the property know in advance.
- A fee of GBP 10 per pet per stay applies.
Pet-friendly summary
The Rose and Crown is a village pub with rooms a few minutes from Bath, and it is a relaxed, genuinely dog-friendly base for exploring the city and the surrounding countryside. It is a traditional inn rather than a formal hotel, which tends to suit dogs well: there is a warm, informal welcome, a good pub and restaurant attached, and the quiet rural setting means plenty of space around you.
Guests travelling with dogs describe it as easy and comfortable, with friendly, helpful staff and clean, cosy rooms, some overlooking the garden. Dogs are specifically welcomed, and the combination of a proper country pub downstairs and peaceful lanes to walk makes for an easy stay with a dog. There is good parking right by the entrance, the food gets consistent praise, and Bath, the American Museum and Farleigh Hungerford Castle are all a short drive away.
It is worth noting this is a quiet village spot with just one other pub nearby, so it is better suited to owners after peace and countryside than nightlife. That is the whole appeal, though: for a dog owner who wants an unfussy, welcoming country inn within easy reach of Bath, the Rose and Crown is a comfortable, well-priced choice.
Highlights from pet-mentioning reviews
What reviewers travelling with dogs consistently noted about staying here.
- Traditional dog-friendly country inn
- Attached pub and restaurant
- Quiet countryside walks nearby
- Good parking by the entrance
- Short drive to Bath and attractions
About this hotel
The Rose and Crown is a traditional village pub with rooms a few minutes' drive from Bath, with an attached pub and restaurant and quiet countryside all around. A dog-friendly inn rather than a formal hotel, it offers clean, comfortable rooms, good parking and easy access to Bath and nearby attractions.
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Location
High Street, Hinton Charterhouse, Bath, BA2 7SN
