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Reviews of The Dove Inn

Station Road, Alburgh, IP20 0EP, United Kingdom

#3 of 4 hotels in Alburgh

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 65 hotel reviews

8.1

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.6

  • Comfort

    8.6

  • Location

    8.6

  • Facilities

    8.3

  • Staff

    9.0

  • Value for money

    8.1

  • Free WiFi

    10.0

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  • Reviewed: 5 May 2025

    8.0
    The Dove served it's purpose perfectly, for what we needed.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Small Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    We did mention this to the owner, so he is aware and is looking to rectify it. Having an electric shower in our room, the very low water pressure caused the shower to constantly cycle from very hot to cold, making it difficult to shower.

    The location was perfect for us and with the Dove not serving evening food, there was another pub only a few minutes walk away, so that served our purpose perfectly. The room was clean and comfortable, with everything that could be needed. Even a mini fridge was in the room, which actually turned out to be very helpful.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 4 March 2025

    7.0
    Nice stop over
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lovely place, clean well equipped room with good access. Dog friendly is a bonus as a huge garden area is ideal for last wee for the night and first in the morning. Car parking on site and good restaurant food. However TV difficult to use.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 15 February 2025

    8.0
    Good overnight stay, friendly staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    The bed was a bit saggy (one of twin beds), there was a private Abba event on during the evening that we couldnt attend, so it was a bit noisy. Breakfast started at 9:30, which for us was a bit late.

    The Dove is situated on a main road, which for us was ideal as we were out house hunting during the day. The staff here were really friendly and helpful, we enjoyed chatting in the tearooom. The room was a good size and very clean. We were lucky that there was food available the night we stayed.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 31 December 2024

    7.0
    Basically ok
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Duvet cover

    Na

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 September 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    the description states that there is a restaurant but this closes after lunch so I had to go elsewhere for dinner.

    The room was comfortable and quiet and the garden is pretty.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 September 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Business trip
    • People with friends
    • Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Comfortable, clean and well located. Really friendly owners who made us feel at home.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 August 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Slightly strange to not have a staff member onsite, and would be worrying if you're staying alone.

    The room was clean and the bed was comfortable.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 August 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    We would have had a breakfast but it didn't start until 0930, which was too late for us to access.

    Bathroom was well set out and shower was good - especially important after a full days walk. I also liked how the owners made the effort to contact us in advance to ensure the bedding was set up as a twin and not a double.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 July 2024

    9.0
    Good choice for friendly stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was nothing really, clearly lots of effort had gone into the standard of decoration. But it is an older building and some floors weren't quite level or doors didn't consistently shut. The bathroom had a lock but it was fiddly, so did open unexpectedly but just a minor point.

    The team were super friendly and helpful, but not excessive, so just about perfect. The rooms and apartment had everything we needed. Location is good and very easy to find. Lots of choice for breakfast and evening meals.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 May 2024

    8.0
    A lovely place to stay
    • With a pet
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room was comfortable and staff were very friendly we were made to feel very welcome and so was our dog

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 April 2024

    8.0
    Nice place to stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Staff were really nice and helpful

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 April 2024

    9.0
    Fairly comfortable, clean room in old roadside inn
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nithing

    Didn’t have breakfast. Location was useful for where we were going. Bed comfortable. Very clean

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 March 2024

    8.0
    Great location and comfy stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Personal choice but would like to be greeted at check in , old fashion lol …

    Great location for us, the facilities were good and worked well for us ..A little dark when checking in and then returning to the room but comfortable bed ..A few cobwebs in the room but overall good . Breakfast was excellent with a lovely ambience ..

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 May 2025

    10
    I'd stay again
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Cafe, open at 10 am ??????????

    It was just as expected

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 4 May 2025

    10
    Fantastic staff, lovely rooms, great location!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The whole property is beautiful and in the perfect location for our needs. We found the mattress a little firm for our liking but everyone is different and it’s difficult to cater for everyone’s choice in mattress!

    The rooms were really modern and well equipped, the bathroom was lovely and spacious. The whole room was spotless and well decorated. The staff were so welcoming and caring and made sure we got into the rooms with ease.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 2 April 2025

    10
    Great little place to stay
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Small Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Top stay. Robert was a great host, room was lovely, great touch’s like wall sockets with USB-C sockets. Bathroom was really nicely done, bedroom really tidy. Towels were great quality. Had a really nice stay at The Dove and I will definitely use again.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 23 March 2025

    10
    I hope I have a reason to stay there again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I'd have liked to watch TV but couldn't find how to find programmes. But probably my own lack of knowledge.

    Friendly staff

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 18 March 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The communication, the venue, good priced. Will defo come back

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 12 January 2025

    10
    Excellent stay,would stay again
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Excellent stay, very clean, tidy and comfortable. The owner was very good and communicative and responded straight away. We would definitely stay again.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 30 December 2024

    10
    Great location and facilities, just what we needed
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Na

    Perfect for what we needed and the host was great at communicating before our arrival

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 December 2024

    5.0
    In the end we stayed somewhere else so I can’t comment on the staff or facilities.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    When we arrived at 6.30pm the whole placed was closed and in darkness, so we had to book another hotel.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 December 2024

    5.0
    Passable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    was looking forward to having breakfast but didn`t ) didn`t serve it till 9.30 we like our`s around 8/8.30 , this is run by a second bussines the b/b side is ran by the owner of the property - the tv had no channels to watch apart from streaming channels - no seating in room had to sit on edge of bed - no wardrobe 3 coat hangers to hang clothes on

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 November 2024

    2.0
    A very disappointing stay, would not recommend this hotel.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The fact that the heating was only on for a very limited time at intervals during the day, making the room and especially the bathroom cold. at 3 p.m. the owners closed the bar and restaurant and left the building. Entrance and exit from the building was via an Emergency Exit and involved a walk across wet grass and involved a climb up steps covered by wet slippy leaves, whilst this was manageable during day light hours it was not easy and could be dangerous after dark. We had booked for 2 nights but left after one. No signage to say we were being watched on camera by the owners from their home !!!!!!!

    The room was clean and looked to have been refurbished within the last couple of years.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 October 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Excellent location, friendly welcome

    Stayed in September 2024

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