Mallories Formerly Kirkby House
Kirkby Mallory, Leicestershire, United Kingdom · 4 Star Hotel
Dogs In The Bar
Onsite Garden
Dog Food
No Weight LimitMallories Formerly Kirkby House Dog Friendly Review
Mallories Formerly Kirkby House holds an acceptable C Roch Rank for dog owners, and it earns that rating on the strength of some genuinely useful features. The bar area is dog friendly and doubles as a dedicated dog space, there is a garden your dog may use, and the terrace is open to dogs too. Green spaces and parks are nearby, and there is no weight or size limit, so dogs of any size are welcome here. Staff can also advise on walking routes on arrival, which is a helpful touch for owners unfamiliar with the area.
Day to day, your dog can join you in the bar for dinner or be left alone in the room, whichever suits your routine, and dog food is available to buy on site. Two rooms, numbers 8 and 9, are set up as dog friendly, alongside the dog friendly bar area, garden and terrace, giving you a reasonable spread of spaces to use together. The dog fee is £15 per night, a fair charge for the access you get, and there is no damage deposit, though you would be charged for any damage caused. Up to two dogs per room are permitted, so travelling with a pair need not mean booking twice.
The main drawback is that only two rooms are set aside as dog friendly, so availability may be limited and early booking is worth considering. There is no dog bed, no bowls, no poop bags provided, no dog-walking service and no grooming arranged, so you will need to bring your own kit and plan your own walks beyond the initial advice given at check-in. Dogs are not welcome in the restaurant or lounge, which narrows your options around mealtimes. This stay suits an owner with a well-behaved, self-sufficient dog who is happy to settle in the bar, garden or terrace and does not need extras laid on. Owners wanting a dog wash area, bowls ready in the room, or guaranteed room choice should look elsewhere.
Roch Score: 23/77. This hotel does not meet the Roch Dog Friendly Standard. This hotel has been evaluated, ranked and reviewed using the Roch Standard, the world’s first dog friendly standard for the hotel industry. We gathered data directly from the hotel and benchmarked it against thousands of other hotels to accurately and fairly derive its rank.
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This hotel was last certified on 12 October 2026.
Mallories Formerly Kirkby House With Your Dog · Pet Policy
Is Mallories Formerly Kirkby House dog friendly?
Mallories Formerly Kirkby House welcomes dogs, and we have independently assessed and listed it against the Roch Dog Friendly Standard, where it holds a Rank C rating. It does not meet every minimum requirement of the Standard, so it sits below our top-rated dog friendly hotels; the review above explains what a stay is actually like with a dog.
Is there a pet fee at Mallories Formerly Kirkby House?
Yes. Mallories Formerly Kirkby House charges a pet fee of £15 per night. There is no additional deposit. It is always worth confirming the current pet fee when you book, as charges can change from time to time.
How many dogs can stay per room at Mallories Formerly Kirkby House?
Up to 2 dogs are permitted per room at Mallories Formerly Kirkby House, which makes it a practical choice for households travelling with more than one dog. It is always worth confirming the details with the hotel when you book.
Is there a weight limit for dogs at Mallories Formerly Kirkby House?
No. Mallories Formerly Kirkby House has no weight limit, so dogs of every size are welcome. From the smallest lap dog to the largest breed, your dog's size will never stand between you and a room.
Can I leave my dog alone in the room at Mallories Formerly Kirkby House?
Yes. Dogs may be left unattended in the room at Mallories Formerly Kirkby House. We would still suggest letting reception know and making sure your dog is calm and settled before you head out, so housekeeping and other guests are never caught by surprise.
Where are dogs allowed in Mallories Formerly Kirkby House?
Dogs are welcome in several public areas at Mallories Formerly Kirkby House, including the bar, terrace and garden. We would always suggest keeping your dog on a lead and settled in these shared spaces, out of courtesy to other guests.
What amenities does my dog get at Mallories Formerly Kirkby House?
Mallories Formerly Kirkby House provides dog food for sale for your dog. With these laid on for you, you can travel lighter and leave some of the usual kit at home.
Is Mallories Formerly Kirkby House pet-friendly?
Mallories Formerly Kirkby House welcomes dogs. We hold no confirmation that it accepts cats or other animals, so check with the hotel before bringing any pet other than a dog. Our independent assessment gives it a Rank C rating.
Are pets allowed at Mallories Formerly Kirkby House?
Yes. Mallories Formerly Kirkby House allows dogs to stay. There is no weight limit, so size is not a barrier. Tell the hotel you are travelling with your dog when you book, so they can prepare the right room for you both.
What is the pet policy at Mallories Formerly Kirkby House?
The pet policy at Mallories Formerly Kirkby House covers the essentials: a pet fee of £15 per night applies, up to 2 dogs per room, no weight limit and dogs welcome in the bar, terrace and garden. There is no additional deposit. Every detail here comes from the hotel's own independently verified assessment under the Roch Dog Friendly Standard.