The Spread Eagle Hotel
Thame, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom · 3 Star Hotel
Dogs In The Bar
Onsite Garden
No Weight LimitThe Spread Eagle Hotel Dog Friendly Review
The Spread Eagle Hotel in Thame holds an acceptable C Roch Rank, and for dog owners it presents a welcoming, sociable sort of stay. Your dog is genuinely included in the life of the place, welcome alongside you in the bar, the restaurant, the lounge and on the terrace, rather than being confined to a bedroom. There is a garden your dog may use, plus a dedicated dog space, and the surrounding green spaces and parks give you plenty of options for a walk once you are ready to head out. The hotel also offers guidance on walking routes, which is a useful starting point if you do not know Thame well. With no weight or size limit imposed, this is a place that suits dogs of any build, and cats are welcome to stay too, so multi-pet households are not turned away.
Day to day, the hotel keeps things fairly straightforward. Two dogs are permitted per room, and you can leave your dog alone in the room if needed, which gives you some flexibility if you want to eat somewhere your dog cannot follow or step out briefly. There is an emergency vet number kept on file, a reassuring practical detail for anyone travelling with an animal. The dog fee is £15 per pet, which is modest given the range of shared spaces you get to use with your dog, from the bar to the terrace and lounge. A refundable damage deposit of £50 is also charged, which is worth budgeting for even though it should be returned if your stay passes without incident. The hotel shares its pet policy before you book, so you can check these figures and conditions in advance rather than discovering them on arrival.
The main restriction to bear in mind is that only some rooms are dog friendly, not all, so you will need to confirm at booking that you have been allocated one of the right rooms rather than assuming any will do. There is no dog wash or shower area, no dog bed, no real food or water bowls provided, and no dog food, treats, poop bags or toys supplied, so you will need to bring your own kit for feeding, cleaning up and settling in. There is no dog-walking or dog-sitting service, and staff are not specifically trained for canine guests, so you are largely managing the practical side of the visit yourself. This suits an independent owner with a well-behaved dog who is happy to self-cater on equipment and simply wants a hotel that lets their dog join them in communal areas. Owners wanting hands-on canine services or guaranteed room-wide access should look elsewhere.”
This hotel welcomes cats, click to see more cat friendly hotels.
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 25 September 2026.
The Spread Eagle Hotel With Your Dog · Pet Policy
Is The Spread Eagle Hotel dog friendly?
The Spread Eagle Hotel 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 The Spread Eagle Hotel?
Yes. The Spread Eagle Hotel charges a pet fee of £15 per pet. A deposit of £50 may also apply. 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 The Spread Eagle Hotel?
Up to 2 dogs are permitted per room at The Spread Eagle Hotel, 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 The Spread Eagle Hotel?
No. The Spread Eagle Hotel 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 The Spread Eagle Hotel?
Yes. Dogs may be left unattended in the room at The Spread Eagle Hotel. 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 The Spread Eagle Hotel?
Dogs are welcome in several public areas at The Spread Eagle Hotel, including the bar, restaurant, terrace, lounge and garden. We would always suggest keeping your dog on a lead and settled in these shared spaces, out of courtesy to other guests.
Are cats welcome at The Spread Eagle Hotel too?
Yes. The Spread Eagle Hotel welcomes cats as well as dogs, so the whole household is catered for. The same certified standard that covers dogs has confirmed cats are genuinely welcome here, not simply tolerated.
Is The Spread Eagle Hotel pet-friendly?
Yes. The Spread Eagle Hotel welcomes both dogs and cats, so the whole household can travel together. Our independent assessment gives it a Rank C rating.
Are pets allowed at The Spread Eagle Hotel?
Yes. The Spread Eagle Hotel allows dogs and cats 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 The Spread Eagle Hotel?
The pet policy at The Spread Eagle Hotel covers the essentials: a pet fee of £15 per pet applies, up to 2 dogs per room, no weight limit and dogs welcome in the bar, restaurant, terrace, lounge and garden. A deposit of £50 may also apply. Every detail here comes from the hotel's own independently verified assessment under the Roch Dog Friendly Standard.