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8.3 / 10 Guest Rating

The Ship Inn

68 High Street, Fordingbridge, gb

The Ship Inn - main view

About the Property

Riverside Charm and Natural Beauty

Scenic Location: Located in Fordingbridge by the River Avon, The Ship Inn offers a picturesque setting near New Forest National Park.

Comfortable Accommodation: Each room is equipped with modern amenities like a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom, ensuring a comfortable stay for guests.

Relaxing Amenities: Guests can unwind in the garden, enjoy a variety of drinks at the bar, and grab a snack at the on-site snack bar.

Ready to experience riverside tranquility and outdoor adventures? Book your stay at The Ship Inn now.

Facilities & Amenities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Heating
Garden
Bar
Packed lunches
Non-smoking throughout
Designated smoking area

Important Information

Check-in & Out

Check-in
Check-out10:30 AM

Property Notes

A deposit may be required at the property.

Check Room Availability

1 night · 2 adults

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Guest Reviews

8.3
Excellent367 verified reviews
AI Summary

Guests highly rate the clean and tidy rooms and frequently praise the friendly staff.

Categories

Cleanliness7.8
Service8.8
Location8.3
Room Quality7.8
Amenities8.2
Value for Money8.3
Food and Beverage8.7
Overall Experience8.3

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StephengbGB
Verified booking
solo_traveller
Standard Room
Stayed in Jun 16, 2025

"Outstanding"

10.0

Very nice people

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spencergbGB
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extended_group
Standard Room
Stayed in Jun 13, 2025

"Great location"

9.0

Excellent location really nice staff

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CynthgbGB
Verified booking
solo_traveller
Standard Room
Stayed in Jun 13, 2025

"Disappointing for the price"

8.0

Despite being disappointed about the interiior of the Ship Inn , the staff were very welcoming and the service was good. They had catered for my diet too. The Senior menu had a good choice off the main menu and was very good value for money.

The interior of the Inn was tired, the staff uniforms shabby. My room was pleasant but the price was too much for the standard overall. i think £70 was the maximum I would have paid. It was the only place on your list actually in Fording bridge as I don't drive needed to be near St Mary's church . For the funeral I was attending on 12th June at 13:00 . Check out was 10:30 which I did for my room I requested that I could stay in the lounge until 12:00 as it was forecast heavy rain .They said no . Thought that was a little mean of them given the circumstances of my request. That's why I scored them lower. Good customer service is sometimes going that bit extra for reasonable requests. I think next time the opportunity to pay at accommodation I will do that . As discovered the pub next door did B&B and looked so much nicer

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ChrisgbGB
Verified booking
solo_traveller
Standard Room
Stayed in Jun 10, 2025

"Very Good"

7.0
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BimalgbGB
Verified booking
solo_traveller
Standard Room
Stayed in Jun 6, 2025

"Exceptional"

10.0
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JengbGB
Verified booking
solo_traveller
Standard Room
Stayed in Jun 5, 2025

"Friendly staff, manager not so much."

4.0

Arrived at The Ship Inn, was greeted by a member of staff, who was friendly and checked me in and showed me to my room. The room was nice and simple. I popped out briefly before coming back and all I was doing was just sitting downstairs in the pub, just minding my own business watching the women's football, whilst having my headphones on and not bothering anyone, when the same friendly person who checked me in came up to me and asked "if I would like anything" now at first I was like "oh they are just making sure I was ok" no as it turns out the manager of the pub, was going on at them because I was sat downstairs, without a drink infront of me. Baring in mind I not long paid £95 quid for 1 night in their establishment. The member of staff didn't know why their manager was being like that. I for one haven't a clue, like when was it compulsory to buy a drink in an establishment, I wasn't bothering anyone, just minding my own business. I had a good mind to going up to the manager and requesting my £95 back. Breakfast was included and was given the options of a continental or what ever i wanted. I opted for just a sausage and egg sandwich and a pot of tea. Breakfast was alright. I don't think I'll stay here again not because of the food but being made to feel unwelcomed by the manager just for sitting in the pub without a drink, as I wasn't hurting anyone. The rest of the staff was lovely and friendly.

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DennisgbGB
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solo_traveller
Standard Room
Stayed in Jun 2, 2025

"Very Disappointed"

1.0

Nothing

I phone previously to ask if I could get a room to change for a wedding on the day told no . Free parking advertised is not available. Did not stay .

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HazelgbGB
Verified booking
solo_traveller
Standard Room
Stayed in May 31, 2025

"Exceptional"

10.0

Lovely friendly staff who made you feel really looked after. Clean comfortable room. Lovely breakfast.

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YaelcaCA
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couple
Standard Room
Stayed in May 21, 2025

"We felt like we were family, it was a warm welcome."

8.0

It was easily accessible, right on n the Avon Valley Path so we didn’t have to go off trail to find it. Breakfast was very good too. They have a bookcase full of books if you have time to read.

Sadly, kitchen closed at 2pm so we couldn’t lunch there, but there were other restaurants in town. We did have dinner there and it was very good. The Wifi wasn’t great but that didn’t really affect us very much.

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MargaretgbGB
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in May 20, 2025

"Very Good"

7.0

The breakfast was great and staff superb. Location good but no parking although public park nearby meant had to go out before breakfast and put ticket on the car.

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