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The Ship Inn in Dymchurch provides accommodations with water sports facilities, a tennis court, and a bar. Both free Wifi and parking on-site are accessible at the bed and breakfast free of charge. Eurotunnel UK is 10 miles away, and Folkestone Harbour is 11 miles from the bed and breakfast. At the bed and breakfast, every unit is fitted with a private bathroom. Guests at The Ship Inn can enjoy a full English/Irish breakfast. Guests are welcome to eat at the on-site family-friendly restaurant, which is open for dinner and lunch. You can play table tennis, squash and mini-golf at this 4-star bed and breakfast, and the area is popular for cycling and fishing. Folkestone Central Railway Station is 13 miles from the accommodation, while Dover Priory Station is 19 miles from the property. The nearest airport is London City Airport, 66 miles from The Ship Inn.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)

Breakfast Info

Full English/Irish

Free Parking Available On Site


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
1 king bed
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2 twin beds
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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.5
Facilities
8.7
Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
9.0
Value for money
8.3
Location
8.8
Free WiFi
9.2
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  • Shane
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location, right near the beach. Lovely staff and really nice food. Room was perfect too 👌
  • A
    Anonymous
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Couldn't fault anything. Lovely atmosphere, friendly staff, great food and drink, perfect location.
  • Paula
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    absolutely fantastic stay , great value for money , room was spacious and comfortable, breakfast was included continental and cooked breakfast great choices . the menu for the evening is very good service and quality with plenty of choices and...

Host Info

9.5
9.5
Host Review Score
Host Review Score

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...
The Hufton family Carl, Claudia, Myles and the team offer you a warm and personal welcome. This atmospheric inn retains character and charm whilst blending the old with the new.
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, 8.7

Most popular amenities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Private Bathroom
Activities
  • Water sports facilities on site
  • Mini golf
  • Racquetball
  • Cycling
  • Ping-pong
  • Fishing
  • Tennis court
Food & Drink
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not possible).
    General
    • Smoke-free property
    • Non-smoking rooms
    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 accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    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

    Mastercard Visa Cash The Ship Inn accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


    Smoking

    Smoking is not allowed.

    Parties

    Parties/events are not allowed

    Pets

    Pets 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

    • The nearest beach is 2,800 feet from The Ship Inn. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • The Ship Inn is 1,300 feet from the center of Dymchurch. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • The Ship Inn has 1 restaurant:

      • Ship Inn Restaurant

    • Check-in at The Ship Inn is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:30 AM.

    • The Ship Inn offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Cycling
      • Ping-pong
      • Fishing
      • Tennis court
      • Mini golf
      • Racquetball
      • Water sports facilities on site

    • The prices at The Ship Inn may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Room options at The Ship Inn include:

      • Double
      • Quad

    • Guests staying at The Ship Inn can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.5).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Full English/Irish

    • Yes, The Ship Inn is popular with guests booking family stays.