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 traditional and modern ambiance, serving British, seafood, and local cuisines, including vegetarian and gluten-free options. Leisure Activities: The property offers fishing and cycling activities, providing opportunities for relaxation and exploration. Nearby attractions include Eurotunnel UK (8.7 mi), Folkestone Central Railway Station (9.3 mi), and White Cliffs of Dover (24 mi). London Gatwick Airport is 62 mi away. Guest Satisfaction: Highly rated by guests for its attentive staff, excellent breakfast, and comfortable rooms.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

Breakfast Info

Full English/Irish

  • Free Parking Available On Site


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Nigel
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Very friendly and helpful staff made us feel very welcome. Food was excellent.
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 👌
Andrey
Netherlands Netherlands
Nice location, friendly staff and delicious food. Especially breakfast is fantastic. Family room is spacious for 4.
Colin
United Kingdom United Kingdom
The room was clean and comfortable. Very good breakfast.
Rachel
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Gorgeous building, great staff and ample parking. Lucky for us we arrived just as a band had started in the garden and they were brilliant. Such a lovely afternoon
Paul
United Kingdom United Kingdom
We stayed in The Golden Room which was super comfortable and very well equipped. Dinner was lovely and we were well looked after by the friendly staff. Breakfast was freshly prepared to order and was very good.
Andrea
United Kingdom United Kingdom
The breakfast was excellent, also we had the evening meals which were very good, plenty of choice.
June
United Kingdom United Kingdom
We received a friendly welcome to this lovely pub. Our room was beautifully decorated and had a large fan to keep us cool. Dinner in the restaurant was excellent, as was breakfast the next morning. Just a few minutes if walk to the beach, this is...

Host Info

Company review score: 9.5Based on 371 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
Restaurant
  • Cuisine
    British • Seafood • Local
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambience
    Family-friendly • Traditional • Modern
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Gluten-free

Amenities of The Ship Inn

Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

Most popular amenities

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

House rules

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From 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Check-out
Until 10:30 AM
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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.
Cards accepted at this property
VisaMastercard Cash is not accepted
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.

It's recommended to bring your own vehicle since this property is not serviced by public transportation.

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