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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 ambience, 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 107 km away. Nearby attractions include Eurotunnel UK and Folkestone Harbour, both 17 km 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 particularly 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 (9.2)

    • Breakfast info

    • Full English/Irish

    • Free parking available on-site


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1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 single bed
1 extra-large double bed
2 single beds
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1 extra-large double bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Kim
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Location great for our purposes that weekend. Although very little to do in Dymchurch itself. Room was lovely, bar really comfortable , staff friendly and helpful. Breakfast was great and plenty of it. Cereal and cooked.
  • John
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Well appointed clean room and a good breakfast, staff are friendly and helpful.
  • Sarah
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    All the food was delicious. The atmosphere was cheerful and friendly. All staff were polite, friendly and helpful. Our room was huge, clean and gorgeous. Plenty of water to drink, biscuits and good tea and coffee making facilities. We arrived...
  • Hayley
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Within walking distance of the beach. Full English breakfast was very good.
  • Chris
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very professional set up. Staff very friendly and helpful. Breakfast offerings were top notch and there was a wide selection of main meals available.
  • Richard
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Only let down was no shower, but there was a big slipper bath with a hand shower as part of the tap. Everything else was good.
  • Helen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    All the staff were so friendly and nothing g was too much trouble. Our room was spotless and comfy bed and lovely bathroom.
  • 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...

Host Information

Company review score: 9.7Based on 384 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

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 information

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.

Neighbourhood information

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

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
  • Ship Inn Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      British • Seafood • Local
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Traditional • Modern
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

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Check-in
From 15:00 to 21:00
Check-out
Until 10:30
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.