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In the heart of Dunwich, this traditional inn offers home-cooked food and real ales. There is free private parking, and the beach is a brief walk from The Ship. The traditional rooms at The Ship inn all have tea/coffee facilities, TVs and toiletries. Some rooms have views across the marshes towards Southwold. Full of character, The Ship at Dunwich has a courtyard, a conservatory and a large garden with fruit trees. A traditional British menu is available.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Free private parking available on-site


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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
1 double bed
1 double bed
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
1 double bed
1 double bed
or
2 single beds
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.9
Facilities
8.0
Cleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.4
Value for money
7.4
Location
9.3
Free WiFi
8.1
High score for Dunwich

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Lucy
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Gorgeous evening meal and vegan breakfast. Very quiet. Very friendly staff. Lovely starlit walk up the beach. Super hot water for the bath. Felt like a spa! A real treat.
  • Indi
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location next to Beach and country side walks
  • Michele
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Quality food and service, warm and comfortable, great friendly staff
  • Amanda
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The Ship is lovely, rooms are clean and cosy and they leave dog bed, bowl and treats for the 4 legged guests which is so cute. Staff are really nice and food is very good. Second year staying here now
  • Debbie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very friendly staff, excellent food and drinks menu. Ideal for exploring the local area.
  • Robin
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The food at the Ship is excellent. The full Anglian breakfast was delicious and perfectly cooked. Dinner was also very good - lovely whitebait and fish and chips!
  • Clare
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very comfy spacious room. Comfy bed. Plenty of pillows. Room furniture very nice. Love the location. Very quiet. Good family room.
  • Gpoct
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Cosy, quirky old hotel. It is very much about accommodation and good food. The food is of high-end restaurant standard., with a lovely cosy feel. The location suited us very well. It is quiet, undeveloped with a lovely walks on the beach,...
  • Dave
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The Ship is in a fabulous spot just yards from the beach at Dunwich. The pub itself has a fantastic atmosphere and the standards of food & drink are very good. Our room was in the pub itself (rather than the out building) and was very comfortable.
  • Peter
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    It was a very pleasant location, very close to the beach. The room was perfectly adequate, and the food was very good. The staff were mostly very helpful, and having managed to leave two phone chargers in the room we were very impressed by the...

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      British
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Facilities of The Ship At Dunwich
Great facilities! Review score, 8

Most popular facilities

  • Restaurant
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Room service
  • Free parking
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar
  • Private beach area

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Private beach area
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack

Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

Activities

  • Beach

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking

Services

  • Pet bowls
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Concierge service
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
  • Room service

Reception services

  • Invoice provided

Entertainment and family services

  • Board games/puzzles

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access

General

  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Allergy-free room
  • Heating
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms

Accessibility

  • Emergency cord in bathroom
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible

Languages spoken

  • English

House rules
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Check-in
From 15:00 to 22:00
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free
3+ years
Extra bed upon request
£10 per stay

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
Groups
When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Accepted payment methods
VisaMastercardMaestroDiscoverSoloCash
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that the property only have 1 Twin Room available. This must be requested with the hotel and is subject to availability,

FAQs about The Ship At Dunwich

  • The nearest beach is just 100 yards from The Ship At Dunwich. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at The Ship At Dunwich may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • The Ship At Dunwich has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant #1
  • The Ship At Dunwich offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Beach
    • Private beach area
  • Check-in at The Ship At Dunwich is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

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

  • The Ship At Dunwich is 250 yards from the centre of Dunwich. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Room options at The Ship At Dunwich include:

    • Double
    • Family
    • Twin/Double