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About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: The Ship Inn in Dymchurch offers four-star bed and breakfast accommodations with private bathrooms, free WiFi, and modern amenities. Each room includes a tea and coffee maker, hairdryer, free toiletries, carpeted floors, electric kettle, wardrobe, and TV. Dining Experience: Guests can enjoy a full English or Irish breakfast, lunch, and dinner at the family-friendly restaurant. The restaurant features a traditional and modern ambiance, serving British, seafood, and local cuisines with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free options. Leisure Activities: The property offers mini golf, fishing, and cycling. Free on-site parking is available, and London City Airport is 66 mi away. Nearby attractions include Eurotunnel UK and Folkestone Harbor, both 11 mi from the inn. Guest Services: Highly rated for its attentive staff and excellent service support, The Ship Inn provides housekeeping, room comfort, and a work desk.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

    • Breakfast Info

    • Full English/Irish

    • Free Parking Available On Site


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1 king bed
1 king bed
1 twin bed
1 king bed
2 twin beds
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Lolly
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Super friendly stuff. Lovely cosy atmosphere in the bar and lounge. Great location, easy walk to the beach, Dymchurch town and country footpaths. We were upgraded to the Royal Room, which has a fun decor (an enormous throne in the corner). The...
  • Helen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very friendly staff. Room was comfortable. We were the only guests but the treatment was loveley
  • Shane
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location, right near the beach. Lovely staff and really nice food. Room was perfect too 👌
  • Christopher
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We were taking Le Shuttle next day, so the Ship is excellently positioned for that. It’s also close to the sea, so evening walking was possible. The whole place is understated, but quite classy. Big bedroom too.
  • Davie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The location is very good. Breakfast was delicious as always.
  • Lauren
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The property was immaculately clean, lovely interior and fabulous location. The beach was less than a 5 min walk! And port lympne safari park 15 minute drive. The food in the pub was beautiful, we had both dinner and breakfast and we enjoyed...
  • Marilyn
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely location staff very efficient owners Claudia and Carl very helpful and a very nice couple. Breakfast was delicious also had a meal in the restaurant one night which was equally delicious. This was our second stay at the Ship inn would...
  • Simpson
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Staff was warm and friendly. The room was very nice
  • Julian
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Absolutely loved the staff.... made everything easy and pleasant. The restaurant was great and we ate there both evenings.... the pie was amazing! We stayed in the 4 poster room with stunning bathroom up a flights of stairs off our room...pure...
  • Sandra
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Decor was lovely and everything was clean and fresh

Host Info

Company review score: 9.8Based on 414 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

This atmospheric Inn is family owned by Carl & Claudia Hufton and retains character and charm, whilst blending the old with the new. Carl, Claudia & the whole team will do all they can do make your stay a memorable experience and look forward welcoming you soon.

Property info

Here at The Ship Inn our rooms are uniquely designed and finished to a very high standard, with comfort and style both being of the utmost importance in this beautiful, Grade II listed property. This property is ideal for the perfect coastal getaway along with stunning countryside to explore, just a short walk to the "best in the South East" beach of the Sunday Times 50 Best Beaches Guide. Call us direct so we can help with any special requests & book your perfect stay, or simply book online. The Ship Inn menu is seasonally inspired, good, honest wholesome pub food with changing specials to tantalise your taste buds! Try our locally-sourced, beer battered cod or join us for a traditional Sunday roast! The kitchen is happy to cater for all kinds of dietary requirements and given enough notice, will design dishes to suit all your needs. We offer a wide range of drinks including a selection of lagers, a wide range of spirits and an exceptional wine list. A lot of our beverage selection is locally sourced, so why not come down and try one of our Kentish real ales or lagers. Teas and coffees are always available. There is complimentary car parking onsite, patio garden to the rear of the pub, special requirements catered for. Children welcome. Due to the nature of being in a fantastic, charismatic and listed building from the 16th century please be advised that our rooms are only accessed via a traditional English staircase.

Neighborhood info

The Ship Inn is situated in Dymchurch, famous for the Romney, Hythe and Dymchurch railway and the smuggler tales of Dr Syn. This property is ideal for the perfect coastal getaway along with stunning countryside to explore, just a short walk to the "best in the South East" beach of the Sunday Times 50 Best Beaches Guide.

Language Spoken

English

Area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
  • Ship Inn Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      British • Seafood • Local
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional • Modern
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of The Ship Inn

Great facilities! Review score, 9.2

Most popular amenities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Restaurant
  • Free Wifi
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer

Bedroom

  • Wardrobe or closet

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle

Activities

  • Beach
  • Mini golf
  • Cycling
  • Fishing

Media & Technology

  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
Wifi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.

Parking
Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not possible).

    Services

    • Daily housekeeping

    Safety & security

    • CCTV in common areas

    General

    • Smoke-free property
    • Carpeted
    • Heating
    • Ironing facilities
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Iron

    Accessibility

    • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

    Languages Spoken

    • English

    House rules

    The Ship Inn takes special requests – add in the next step!
    Check-in
    From 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM
    Check-out
    Until 10:30 AM
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

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    Crib and extra bed policies

    Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

    No age restriction
    There's no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Accepted payment methods
    VisaMastercardCash
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.
    Parties
    Parties/events are not allowed

    The fine print

    Must-know information for guests at this property

    This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

    FAQs about The Ship Inn