The Ship At Dunwich
Location: St James Street, Dunwich, gb
Star Rating: 4 Stars
Property Type: Guest houses
About this Property
Charming Inn in Dunwich with Home-Cooked Food and Real Ales
Quaint Accommodations: The Ship inn offers cozy rooms with tea/coffee facilities, TVs, and toiletries. Some rooms even provide picturesque views of the marshes towards Southwold.
Scenic Surroundings: Nestled in the heart of Dunwich, guests can enjoy a brief walk to the beach and explore the beauty of the area. The inn boasts a courtyard, conservatory, and a large garden with fruit trees, perfect for relaxation.
Delightful Dining: Indulge in delicious home-cooked meals and savor real ales at the traditional British menu available at The Ship. Experience a taste of authentic local cuisine during your stay.
Book now to experience the charm and hospitality of The Ship inn in Dunwich.
Important Information
Please note that the property only have 1 Twin Room available. This must be requested with the hotel and is subject to availability,
Policies
Check-in: 03:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Amenities & Facilities
- Offsite parking discounted rates available
- Parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Terrace
- Family rooms
- Pets allowed
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking throughout
- Board games/puzzles
- Concierge service
- Wheelchair accessible
- Allergy-free room
- Kid meals
- Emergency cord in bathroom
- Outdoor furniture
- Pet bowls
- Staff adhere to local safety protocols
- Guest rooms disinfected between stays
- Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
- Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
- Cashless payment available
- Fire extinguishers
- First aid kit available
- Sanitized tableware & silverware
- Invoice provided
- Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
- Smoke alarms
- Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
- Physical distancing in dining areas
- Key access
- Food delivered to guest room
- Access to health care professionals
- Face masks for guests available
- Free wired internet
- Self parking (surcharge)
- Offsite parking discounted rates available
- Private beach nearby
- Internet access
- Housekeeping on request
- Wine release events
- Reception hall
- Japanese garden
- Secured parking
- Beach toys
- Vegetarian menu options available
- Bulk dispenser for toiletries
Rooms Available
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Deluxe Double Room
Providing free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. This double room features a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe, flat-screen TV with satellite channels, as well as chocolate for guests. The unit offers 1 bed.
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- TV
- Hair dryer
- Fan
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Satellite channels
- Alarm clock
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Linen
- Clothes rack
- Toilet paper
- Bottle of water
- Chocolate or cookies
- Trash cans
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Socket near the bed
- Feather pillow
- Hypoallergenic pillow
- Smoke alarm
- Key access
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Double or Twin Room
Providing free toiletries, this twin/double room includes a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. This twin/double room features a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe, flat-screen TV with satellite channels, as well as chocolate for guests.
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- TV
- Hair dryer
- Fan
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Satellite channels
- Alarm clock
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Linen
- Clothes rack
- Toilet paper
- Bottle of water
- Chocolate or cookies
- Trash cans
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Socket near the bed
- Feather pillow
- Hypoallergenic pillow
- Smoke alarm
- Key access
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Basic Room
1 Double Bed
108 sq feet
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, and room service
Sleep - Hypo-allergenic bedding and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, bathtub or shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer
Practical - Desk and wardrobe or closet
Comfort - Daily housekeeping and heating
Accessibility - Grab bar near toilet
Need to Know - No cribs (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Hair dryer
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Daily housekeeping
- Hypo-allergenic bedding available
- Room service
- Free WiFi
- No rollaway/extra beds
- No cribs (infant beds)
- Separate bedroom
- Bedsheets provided
- Bathroom emergency pull cord
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Family Double Room
2 Double Beds
161 sq feet
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, and room service
Sleep - Hypo-allergenic bedding and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, bathtub or shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer
Practical - Desk and wardrobe or closet; rollaway beds (surcharge) and cribs (surcharge) available on request
Comfort - Daily housekeeping and heating
Accessibility - Grab bar near toilet
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Hair dryer
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Daily housekeeping
- Hypo-allergenic bedding available
- Room service
- Free WiFi
- Separate bedroom
- Bedsheets provided
- Bathroom emergency pull cord
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Superior Room
1 King Bed
151 sq feet
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, and room service
Sleep - Hypo-allergenic bedding and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, bathtub or shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer
Practical - Desk and wardrobe or closet
Comfort - Daily housekeeping and heating
Accessibility - Grab bar near toilet
Need to Know - No cribs (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Hair dryer
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Daily housekeeping
- Hypo-allergenic bedding available
- Room service
- Free WiFi
- No rollaway/extra beds
- No cribs (infant beds)
- Separate bedroom
- Bedsheets provided
- Bathroom emergency pull cord
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Standard Double Room
These standard double rooms are available at affordable rates. Rooms are cozy and individually furnished with traditional furniture.
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- TV
- Hair dryer
- Radio
- Fan
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Satellite channels
- Interconnected room(s) available
- Alarm clock
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Hypoallergenic
- Linen
- Entire unit located on ground floor
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Clothes rack
- Toilet paper
- Board games/puzzles
- Books, DVDs, or music for children
- Bottle of water
- Chocolate or cookies
- Trash cans
- Cots
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Socket near the bed
- Adapter
- Feather pillow
- Hypoallergenic pillow
- Smoke alarm
- Key access
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Superior Double Room
These premium rooms are the largest bedrooms at the property and are ideal for families or guests looking for some extra space during their stay. Rooms are well appointed and individually furnished with traditional furniture. Extra beds and cots can be placed in this room upon request, subject to availability.
Max Occupancy: 3 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- TV
- Hair dryer
- Radio
- Fan
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Satellite channels
- Interconnected room(s) available
- Alarm clock
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Hypoallergenic
- Linen
- Entire unit located on ground floor
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Clothes rack
- Toilet paper
- Board games/puzzles
- Books, DVDs, or music for children
- Sofa bed
- Adapted bath
- Emergency cord in bathroom
- Shower chair
- Bottle of water
- Chocolate or cookies
- Trash cans
- Cots
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Socket near the bed
- Adapter
- Feather pillow
- Hypoallergenic pillow
- Smoke alarm
- Key access
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Luxury Double Room
These rooms have all of the comforts and services of the property's premium rooms. Rooms feature breathtaking views over the Dingle marshes towards Walberswick and the sea.
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- TV
- Hair dryer
- Radio
- Fan
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Satellite channels
- Alarm clock
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Hypoallergenic
- Linen
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Clothes rack
- Toilet paper
- Board games/puzzles
- Books, DVDs, or music for children
- Bottle of water
- Chocolate or cookies
- Trash cans
- Cots
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Socket near the bed
- Adapter
- Feather pillow
- Hypoallergenic pillow
- Smoke alarm
- Key access
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Family Room
These family rooms are spacious and have all of the comforts and services of the property's premium rooms. Family rooms include two additional single beds, or one single bed and a pull out sofa-bed. A cot can be placed in this room upon request.
Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- TV
- Hair dryer
- Seating Area
- Fan
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Satellite channels
- Sofa
- Alarm clock
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Linen
- Clothes rack
- Toilet paper
- Board games/puzzles
- Books, DVDs, or music for children
- Bottle of water
- Chocolate or cookies
- Trash cans
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Socket near the bed
- Adapter
- Feather pillow
- Hypoallergenic pillow
- Smoke alarm
- Key access
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Small Double Room
Offering free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. This double room features a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe, flat-screen TV with satellite channels, as well as chocolate for guests. The unit offers 1 bed.
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- TV
- Hair dryer
- Fan
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Satellite channels
- Alarm clock
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Linen
- Clothes rack
- Toilet paper
- Bottle of water
- Chocolate or cookies
- Trash cans
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Socket near the bed
- Feather pillow
- Hypoallergenic pillow
- Smoke alarm
- Key access
Guest Reviews
- Barry de Kock (9/5): -
- Marion (9/5): -
- William (8/5): Enjoyable - Lovely breakfast and there was a good choice of food. The staff were very friendly and helpful. The food at dinner was good, even though the menu was a bit limited. The room was clean and the toiletries were good. Our choice of room was not the best for us oldies as it was up two flights of stairs which were quite narrow. There were slanted ceilings where we kept bumping our heads
- Sandra (9/5): -
- claire (7/5): The girl in reception Emma? Was brilliant. Thank you - Good location The bathroom and some of the fittings are a bit dirty or needed updating.
- Eve (10/5): An absolute gem - Wonderful accommodating staff, excellently clean rooms and food was incredible.
- Tracey Jayne (10/5): Lovely relaxing break - Beautiful rooms. Very quiet, no disturbance from the pub itself or neighbours. Definitely book again
- Stuart (10/5): - The beer and garden, friendly staff, great location for the beach ⛱️ Going home
- Audrey (8/5): - Location, staff were friendly and helpful. Carpets need to be cleaned especially staircase. Breakfast was very slow and a bit disappointing. Room switch at last minute to a rather cramped room.
- WILLIAM (7/5): - Location. Very overpriced.. Booked a table for an evening meal at 18.30. Dining area was a small, noisy, busy bar. After 45 minutes I was told that I would have to leave shortly as the table was required for another booking.
- Elizabeth (10/5): Extra Friendly Helpful Staff - Extra friendly helpful staff . Short walk to beach Nothing at all
- Dimitra (10/5): - Feels quietly special the moment you arrive. Set in a beautiful, slightly wild coastal location, there’s something almost other-worldly about it, as if you’ve stepped away from everything for a while. The atmosphere is calm, cosy and genuinely welcoming. The staff were excellent throughout and the whole place has a relaxed charm that really makes it feel like a hidden gem. A lovely, memorable stay.
- Jane (7/5): Overall a lovely one night stop over - The property was a beautiful old building, dinner and breakfast was very good, it was clean and staff were very friendly. Overall good value for money. I thought the bar was a bit small, when looking at pictures on line it appeared bigger, if diners were eating there wasn't much room to have a drink. I did request twin beds pre-arrival but had no response, the room was small but then we paid a lower premium so probably to be expected.
- Donna (9/5): The Ship is lovely! - Breakfast was excellent, service was excellent staff were lovely and friendly, lovely atmosphere, very dog friendly. Very hard mattress on bed and lumpy pillows ( stayed in All Saints double bed room)
- Jo (8/5): - Well decorated room, peaceful room (in the block in the carpark). Nice dinner, great location, good price (£113) on a Sunday night. Friendly, helpful staff. Bed was a bit tired (two-person shaped dents with a ridge down the middle) and pillows quite solid. Breakfast was tasty, but could have been more plentiful.
- Ian (7/5): Enjoyable but a bit “quirky” - Good location nice pub traditional Radiator noisy kept me up at night
- Ruth (10/5): -
- Robert (9/5): A beautiful and peaceful place to stay with delicious food and drink. - We loved the property and its history. The room was very comfortable with a lovely view.. The staff were all very helpful and the food was served promptly and was delicious. Can’t think of anything we didn’t like.
- Chris (9/5): Great 2 night break - Ideal location for coastal walking Bed a little too soft
- Nicola (8/5): Excellent location to explore the Suffolk coast - Location near the beach. Restaurant. Excellent staff, couldn’t do enough, especially the assistant manageress Millgate my room was above the kitchen and from the sound of it, the walk in fridge, the door kept slamming late and started early again, along with the extractor fan. In January a proper blanket for the bed would have been useful
- Matthew (10/5): -
- philip (5/5): Our stay was spoilt by the poor service and breakfast - Location and public areas Terrible breakfast service and dopey staff
- Androulla (9/5): Very confortable and enjoyable. The staff were friendly and helpful with ideas of places to visit. - Room was excellent. Everything I needed (tea, coffee etc and towels) and very nice smelling handwash, shampoo, conditioner and hand/body lotion. I just had breakfast and dinner and the menus were very well balanced. All my meals were delicious and with very generous portions. My room; Hen Hill has slightly peculiar layout of toilet being on a raised platform as was the bath (with shower facilities), which then meant the shower head rested on the highest setting of the rail was too low for me to enjoy a shower as the roof was on a slope. I'm 5feet 4inches tall, so could get in and out of the bath relatively ok (getting out of the raised bath was a bit of a trick though).
- Paul (8/5): Good service, great location. - Very helpful and professional staff team - nothing was too much trouble for them. Makes a huge difference to the overall experience, quite apart from the quality of the accommodation, food, location, etc. The double bed mattress was a bit too ‘mobile’ - the whole thing moved if one of us shifted, which interrupts sleep.
- Greg Finch (8/5): -
- Bray (8/5): -
- Charlotte (8/5): Super friendly place to stay, great staff, nice breakfast and location good for lovely walks. - The staff were super helpful and friendly and the location is great for walking. The rooms are nice but the pillows and duvet were very lumpy and uncomfortable.
- joern (8/5): Lovely old pub and friendly welcome - Excellent location close to the beach. Very good pub food. The pub and room were a bit too heated, so we had to open the windows in order to sleep.
- L Nuttall (10/5): - It's a beautiful relaxing place to stay. Nothing, it was brilliant.
- Kendal (7/5): - Love position.....the comfort....staff..beautiful building. P Breakfast great...but evening meal disappointing.....and I know Friday's busy...but a group were so loud we couldn't hear each other speak......sadly won't be going back ...and this was my 4th visit.....
- Rose (7/5): -
- Dave Rawlings (7/5): A fine hostelry found in Dunwich - the lost city under the sea! - The Ship's location is perfect: just a short walk to a beautiful almost deserted stony beach that goes on for miles. It's certainly an idyllic spot that my wife and I have visited many times over the years, The beer and food have always been good at The Ship and we enjoyed a delicious Sunday roast there this trip. Staff were friendly & helpful. Our room was in the adjacent stable block alongside the main house and was quite cramped and small,but as we've stayed before we expected it to be so. The lack of any other hotel/guest house nearby (although there's a lot of holiday lets) also means that the room is a tad overpriced for what it is.
- Fraser (10/5): -
- Charlotte (10/5): - Excellent
- Louise (8/5): Great place and good food and pleasant place for a couple of days - Lovely location and easy to go to other places Ni space to sit other than bar areas
- Carol (10/5): -
- Lara (9/5): -
- Gareth (7/5): - The room was lovely and cosy
- Paula (9/5): -
- John (5/5): Could have been better. - Location good Excellent food, but could do with varying menu more. Booked good, double room but disappointed to be given a room in a separate one story converted building overlooking car park. Gave the feeling of a motel with room space much less than a Premier Inn. Paid £550 B & B for 3 nights which was not good value for money. Difficult to just have a drink in the bar as tables were used for dining.
- John (8/5): -
- Ernest (8/5): - Quaint and old fashioned hotel. Room smaller than brochure picture.
- Russell (8/5): Pleasant but not without flaws - Location and isolation!. Food (Breakfast and Dinner) was good - especially Sunday Roast. A vey generous sized room. Good selection of beers in the bar It is a noisy hotel, floors creak, you can hear the guest upstairs walking round. The passageways are cramped and the check-in desk is in the middle of a corridor which makes for a poor experience when a family are trying to get to the har. There was a lack of staff covering breakfast service
- Donna Marie (10/5): Lovely area, Hotel was beautiful and clean, food was amazing, staff were very accommodating and friendly. We would defin - Very pretty from the outside, beautifully clean, Our room was sweet and quaint, we loved it. Staff were friendly and accommodating. Food was amazingly scrumptious. Loved it here, would definitely recommend and come back. Nothing. It was lovely
- Christine (8/5): Very enjoyable - Clean comfortable and nicely decorated. Nothing
- Jasmine_drewry (10/5): -
- Penny (8/5): -
- Peter (10/5): The Great Ship at Dunwich - I had made a mistake when booking the room, i booked a 'snug'. With two Golden Retrievers - a big mistake. Management were great and found us an outside room that was more suited. Loved the staff, other customers and the people in general. Felt the history.
- Davide (10/5): - nice place.to.spend a night walking distance from the beach and with mice coastline.walks.
- Avril (10/5): - This property is a real find. It has character and it is reasonably priced for the service received. Breakfasts were great and reasonable choices for our 2 night dinner stay. Very close to a pebbly beach and not far from Southwold, Aldburagh, Norwich and the broads.
- Michelle (6/5): Disappointed with the room. Difficult with the dog and a disabled husband. Friendly staff although breakfast was haphaza - Nice bar area Cosy room is fine but this was really uncomfortable with waves each side of the room. It was at the top of two flights of narrow stairs with a difficult key lock
- Aslett (8/5): -
- Mark (7/5): -
- James (6/5): Lucky it was sunny so we could go to beach. Very disappointed with room. False advertising - Beach Complete rip off on price. Room booked was not the one advertised. Way too expensive.
- Deuchars (6/5): Great location, staff super friendly, food very good, room standard not 4 star, more like a 3 star r - Location ,ambience, food Room very small and basic
- Lynn L (6/5): - The staff, the breakfasts and the location are superb. The interiors are painted in very dark colours, which may be a fashion statement, but the effect is depressing. And the carpets in the residents' area are shocking and should have been replaced when the refit was done.
- Darryl (9/5): Enjoyable, friendly pub/hotel in a superb location. - Character, friendly staff, good location. Sometimes there wasn’t enough staff.
- Dawn (8/5): Quiet, great location, lovely building, friendly staff . - So near the sea and so quiet. Lovely food. Lovely staff Our room was lovely. But right above a door that banged every time someone went through it. But was silent at night by ten so no real drama.
- Patrick (10/5): My stay was a TONIC. - Really great members of staff - ALL of them. Great breakfast selection - and very welcoming to my dog. Dinner in the pub was delicious. Will definitely return. I liked it all. While I would have liked a room at the front overlooking the marshes, I could see that it was a busy week - so understand the pressures on rooms. Next time, perhaps.
- Sally (10/5): -
- edward (9/5): It was a very pleasant stay , staff happy and helpful. - Some items were overcooked eg black pudding and fried egg.
- Rosemary (8/5): Overall it was delightful and we shall return because we like it there with all its quirks. - The location is unique and the character of the place stays a bit quirky, in spite of recent make-overs. The rooms are very pleasant, and everything is provided that you need in the room. The restaurant also has a good atmosphere, the food generally good sometimes excellent, especially the breakfasts where you have an amazing range of options and no limits on what to combine with what. The staff are obviously making huge efforts to manage with fewer staff than really needed and are friendly, open, helpful and considerate in interactions with guests. We had great weather, which makes everything feel holiday-ish. We were perhaps unfortunate when we found ourselves locked out one evening, returning not so very late at 11.30pm. The way into our room, accessed through the main building, then from the courtyard, was locked in the main entry lobby! There had been no instructions in the room as to how to get back in if returning late. And both emergency numbers displayed in the lobby were off-network. We realised maybe we could get in through the garden round the back and eventually did so. BUT it was pouring with rain, no lights were on at the back and it was very trip hazardous. Although staff were extremely apologetic the following morning, and assured us the problem would be dealt with, this shouldn’t have happened at all.
- Sara (8/5): Lovely pub with rooms by the sea - Location close to beach and lovely walks. Room was very comfortable and nicely decorated with good facilities , tea and coffee tray and everything we needed . Nice bathroom with lovely local complimentary toiletries. Breakfast was delicious and generous with continental and cooked options . Slightly limited pub menu and the option in village without driving
- Stephen (9/5): Very peaceful hotel short break and extremely dog friendly - We wanted a short break in a peaceful hotel where we would be able to take our dog along with us at all times.. The Ship at Dunwich really fitted the bill, being situated in a remote tranquil location, very close to the beach and sea. The hotel interior is deceptively spacious with choices of where to sit and eat or drink (all dog friendly) both inside and outside. The bedroom we were allocated was clean and very comfortable and as a welcome surprise it included a dog bed, bowl and snacks for our pet. The food at breakfast and dinner was excellent as were the drinks from the bar. This was supported by the friendly and efficient staff who were always on hand. Although Dunwich is (now) very small, Southwold, Walbeswick, Aldeburgh and Thorpeness are all very close for sightseeing, shopping and alternate eating choices. The stay at this hotel lived up to our expectations and there was nothing that we did not like . We did have a misunderstanding with our bill after we had checked out but I have to say the lovely lady who contacted us resolved it very quickly
- Emily (5/5): Lovely property and location but let down by parking and trip ruined by food poisoning - Beautiful room and location Very limited parking, unable to park in car park had to wait until late to move my car near to the property. Dirty towels from previous guest in room. Most of meal options sold out for evening dinner, my mum then got food poisoning and was ill during our stay, so was unable to attend breakfast the next morning.
- David (8/5): We were going to see a play in Southwold and so Dunwich was a very good place to stay. - Excellent breakfast with plenty of choice. The dinner with fish and chips and a beer included was most appropriate. We were told that the room would be small but it was but it was perfectly acceptable for the two of us (we are not veWe were going to a ry large people!).
- Rebekah (9/5): -
- Neil (8/5): Would definitely come back - Dinner was excellent Just a classic English pub and rooms were great value Very dog friendly Quite noisy in the morning when beer kegs were being changed
- Mike (7/5): -
- Calum (5/5): Excellent staff, disappointing and overpriced accommodation - Location, exceptional staff Grubby staircase to room, smell of drains in bedroom (Guildhall), overpriced. My son had room over garden which was very noisy at night
- Ann (8/5): -
- Michael (10/5): - This is an old building very well looked after, clean throughout, excellent menu, staff works hard and are accommodating, we will be coming back, thank you
- Nick (10/5): -
- Mandana (8/5): A really good break - Location, accommodation, accommodate for dogs really well
- carole (6/5): Disappointing - The terraced area behind the pub The history of the pub The room was not deluxe.....not value for money. The menu choice limited The breakfast was limited
- David (5/5): A Great British disappointment- priced high, but delivered low. - This is in a great location, so close to the beach and on the route of the Suffolk coastal path. Waking up to walk out on the peaceful beach was fantastic. The breakfast was plentiful and excellent quality, kippers and a Full 'Anglian' breakfast felt like a treat. The room itself wasn't great, it was a 'snug' which I was happy to accept however the furniture and presentation didn't fit the space. Two gigantic lamps dominated the space and yet there was no chair. The room was stuffy and lacked ventilation and the small window opened out onto the droning sound of kitchen staff whinging on into the night about the evenings' service. The green LED light on the oddly placed emergency light inside the room was another hindrance to sleeping well. The bathroom gave me a retro B&B experience- low water pressure either scalding hot, or cold. The coffee at breakfast despite being well presented was very weak.
- az_steve (8/5): A good choice for anyone who wants to be close to the coast & does not require many facilities - The Ship Inn is very convenient for the beach and coastal walking & great for Bird-Watchers like us. The evening meal & breakfast were very good and the staff on hand very friendly. The room we had with a small ensuite was adequate for our one-night stay, but was not large enough for a lengthy stay because it lacked room to have chairs or a desk, so spending time in the room would be difficult. We found a space to park outside our room, but I can imagine that this would not always be the case given that the Ship is very busy with non-residents and the small car park is quite busy.
- Philip (9/5): - Lovely location
- Amanda (7/5): Fab but flawed. Sorry. - Lovely staff and room very comfortable especially the bed. Breakfast great - you don’t need all that extra stuff. Room needed a visit from maintenance to sort the window openings/shuttings. No tea pot but loose tea in room. Bedside lamp was so dim couldn’t read by it. Menu sounded good but meals were disappointing- we ate elsewhere the following evening.
- Wayne (8/5): -
- Yvonne (7/5): Beautiful location, practically right on the beach. - The location is the best bit - 2 minutes walk away from Dunwich beach. Free parking at the beach. Parking at the hotel is also very good, if one's room is in the annex, one can park right outside the room. The staff is laid back and overall very friendly and helpful. The pub food was ok but not wonderful. My room was very dark as the bedroom was situated towards the back and the bedroom window was obscured by vegetation. Only the bathroom in the front gets the daylight. As it was a very hot day, it was possibly a blessing as the room was reasonably cool but I wouldn't want to spend more than one night in there as it feels oppressive. I was asked to book a slot for breakfast and was nevertheless waiting for quite some time to be served coffee/milk/orange juice, all of which I had to request separately. Perhaps the fate of the single traveller. As it has been mentioned, it would perhaps be a good idea to offer some self service buffet items - cereal, milk, juice, fruit, to cut waiting time and free up staff time.
- Tamera (7/5): -
- Charlotte (9/5): Fantastic stay in a beautiful place - Our room was beautifully decorated and the beds were v comfortable. The food was excellent throughout our stay 2 dinners and 2 breakfasts. The location couldn't be beaten literally a 3 minute walk to the beach. Dunwich itself is quiet and peaceful.
- Gordon (6/5): -
- Kate (4/5): Lovely Manager, but poor room for the price! - I had booked online the same day. It was great location for me to visit Southwold and Norwich. The food was nice, and the quaint style of the pub. Beautiful quiet beach 5 minute walk away. The breakfast was lovely. Unfortunately the room was positioned just in front of the pub garden, which meant the noise of drinkers spilled into the room. Luckily it eventually died down. The room was small and dark, with stains on the floor, and bathroom. It certainly didn't reflect paying £200 for one person. I asked a young lady at the front desk whether another might be available to swap, and got a short 'no, we're full'. However speaking to a male manager, he showed me another room, but unfortunately it was on the back of the pub garden again. He went the extra mile to see if there was a room at the sister pub, which was very kind, but It would have taken me further away. He was very kind and understanding, it just unfortunate a high price is charged for a dark noisy room.
- SUZIE N (8/5): - Lovely location. Very quiet. Good food. Room needs a deep clean. Cobwebs etc. Other wise clean.
- Maggie (9/5): Relaxed peaceful vibe in coastal location - Fantastic peaceful location, housemartins swooping right outside my window. Relaxed choice of indoor and outdoor areas to eat;dinner and breakfast both delicious. I liked the high standards without pretentiousness, and felt very included as a woman on my own. Nothing to dislike
- Geoff (8/5): Lovely Suffolk location, good accommodation but room too small. - The building was quirky but good and having a bar in beer garden was a great idea. Staff were excellent and very helpful. The bedroom was very small and it was not possible to stand up in the shower. Although we would stay at the Ship again it would not be in that room.
- conor (10/5): Great beach hotel and relaxing getaway - lovely relaxing rooms, food great, staff lovely and so nice by the beach na
- Michelle (7/5): - Dinner Size of room
- Anita (6/5): -
- Heather (8/5): Comfortable with average main meals but good breakfasts - Lovely pub with a great garden. The staff were very friendly, happy and helpful Plenty of station and outside. Old worldly Bedrooms were extremely warm even though it wasn’t very hot. We didn’t find the fan until our penultimate day ( it wasn’t pointed out to us when we arrived)!
- Martin (6/5): We enjoyed it but will look for somewhere which gives better value next time we visit the area - Location, Cleanliness, Room (Although a little cramped and not many plug sockets) Staff (friendly, helpful & efficient) Value for money was poor compared with e.g. The Dabbling Duck in Massenden. Wi-Fi poor. Food pretty good but coffee weak despite asking for a stronger brew.
- Aubrey (6/5): OK but not up to the usual Chestnut standard. Property very tired - Breakfast - Yoghurt and the fruit Dinner - Very ordinary but acceptable Breakfast - avocado came as guacamole so disappointing, but nicely presented Dinner - Small portion but acceptable We were seated in the bar and not in the restaurant. Very disappointing as very noisy
- Maureen (5/5): Thankfully we were there for only one night. - Staff were great. Bed very comfortable. Room was very cramped. Had room at top of pub with slanted ceiling so kept hitting head. Tiny shower room. 2 flights of steep stairs.
- Emma (8/5): - So dog friendly, staff really friendly, bed linen good quality, Evening menu choices quite minimal and not much different to lunch which kind of forces you to go elsewhere. Breakfast Sunday morning was not up to usual standard. Whereas Mondays was perfect as usual
- Andrew (10/5): Excellent food and drink. Friendly staff. Quiet clean accommodation. Great location for walks and visiting nearby resort - Spacious, very quiet 2nd floor room (but with some reduced height ceiling areas). Excellent evening meals and breakfasts.
- Alie (8/5): Nice stay in lovely Dunwich - We love Dunwich, so the location was perfect. The food was nice, just a little expensive. The room and bathroom were lovely. Breakfast was delicious. It wasn’t very peaceful, all the doors banged shut frequently, through the late evening. Very early in the morning the noise from the kitchen was loud, although unavoidable, so next time we would just ask for a room away from the kitchen.
- Paul (10/5): - Great location near beach, friendly staff nice atmoshere
- Edward (9/5): Excellent pub stay in Dunwich - Friendly staff. Good food. Clean simple room.
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