Usually if I have a music engagement, the best bet is a chain hotel for value and knowing what you are going to get. The Rose and Crown came up in a search and my wife and we took the chance.
I am so glad we did!
The village Elham is absolutely beautiful. We had two cavaliers with us who loved that on the pub grounds was a large stretch of grass to walk and the views while doing so are wonderful. The character of the pub and the village is so charming with a convenience store, and two other restaurant pubs that are also dog friendly in walking distance. You can get everything from traditional English dinners to pizza and pasta.
The size of our room was double the size of the well known chains of T Lodge and P Inn, and there was a sofa, chairs, nice (and not tacky) paintings on the wall and a nice bath.
The staff were extremely friendly and helpful and it was a hassle free stay.
In the end, when the evening came, we were so comfortable we bought wine and watched a movie.
Highly recommend