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The Ship Inn & Hotel

Self Assessed

Outstanding!

4.5/5 from 295 Reviews

95% Would Recommend

Facilities

  • Wi-fi
  • Parking
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
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Twin room-Ensuite - Base Rate
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Twin room-Ensuite - Base Rate

Each of our five bedrooms are en-suite, individually designed and decorated with all of the comforts and touches that you would desire. Most ...

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Description

Each of our five bedrooms are en-suite, individually designed and decorated with all of the comforts and touches that you would desire. Most rooms have impressive views of the surrounding countryside and there is also ample parking in the grounds of the hotel. All rooms are non-smoking.

Facilities

Facilities

  • Non-smoking
  • Tea and coffee making facilities

Reviews

The Ship Inn & Hotel

(295 Guest Reviews)

Guest Ratings

  • 178
  • 102
  • 11
  • 4
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Review Summary

  • Rooms 4.1
  • Value 4.5
  • Friendliness 4.9
  • Cleanliness 4.5
  • Facilities 4.1
  • Service 4.9
  • Location 4.5
  • Breakfast 4.8

Review Overall Rating

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The Ship Inn & Hotel Information

Description

The Ship Inn has five en-suite rooms that we operate on a bed & breakfast basis, ranging from small doubles to a large family room. Our rooms are clean, comfortable and simple in their design. They are not luxuriously appointed nor are they huge in size, however they are comfortable, have good beds, big duvets and feather pillows. The restaurant offers a wide variety of quality dishes using locally sourced ingredients wherever possible. If you are planning to eat with us please book in advance as we are often fully booked well in advance & especially at weekends. The bar serves an interesting selection of real ales, beers and wines and the accommodation offers five en-suite rooms. The Ship’s unique ambience and stylish but warm décor, offers ample opportunity to relax away from it all - whether you are simply dropping in for a drink or bite to eat, or staying for business or pleasure. There is an extensive selection of beers, ciders & wines available, with tapped real ales on offer from three local breweries and a guest ale that changes weekly. Recent guest ales have included the likes of Butcombe, Exmoor Gold, Otter Ale, Bath Ales, Spitfire and Timothy Taylor. We offer an interesting and varied wine list ranging from the more well known classic French wines, through to the ever popular New World wines. The versatile menu at The Ship caters both for those who want a hearty sandwich and a pint, to those who want to enjoy a full three-course meal with a decent bottle of wine. Our dishes are a blend of the traditional and the not so familiar, with a specials board and fresh fish board that offer further daily choices. If you wish to eat with us please be sure to book in advance as the restaurant is very popular and often fully booked. .

Cleaning and safety

  • Professionally cleaned
  • Disinfected between stays
  • Rooms sealed after cleaning
  • Hand sanitiser
  • Social distancing
  • Staff protective clothing
  • High-touch surfaces disinfected
  • Linens washed above 60°C/140°F
  • Mattress and pillow protectors
  • Washable duvet covers
  • Staggered check-in
  • No shared stationery
  • First aid kit
  • Staff trained in safety protocol
  • Socially distanced dining
  • Staggered time slots for dining
  • Sanitised tableware

Facilities

  • Baggage store
  • Bar
  • Free WiFi internet
  • Lounge
  • Restaurant
  • Weddings & private parties
  • Bike lock-up
  • WiFi internet
  • Meet & greet service
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Express check in
  • Pet bowls
  • Designated smoking area
  • Breakfast served in restaurant

Parking

  • On-site parking
  • Free parking

Children's Facilities

  • Children's menu
  • Highchairs

Dining

  • Continental breakfast
  • Cooked breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Breakfast
  • Free breakfast
  • English/Irish breakfast
  • Vegetarian options
  • Gluten-free options

Activities and Experiences

  • Animal watching
  • Archery
  • Bird watching
  • Cycling
  • Dart board
  • Fishing
  • Horse racing
  • Horse riding
  • Shopping
  • Walking
  • Farm life
  • Games, chess, cards

Policies

  • Check in
    14:00 22:00
    Early check-in available on request
  • Check out
    10:00
    Late check-out available on request
  • Child Policy
    No preference
  • Smoking Policy
    No smoking
  • Pets
    No pets
  • Parties Allowed
    Parties not allowed
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Directions

  • Road from A350 London (0.0 miles)
    Just before Mere, take the A350 signposted to Shaftesbury. As you enter Shaftesbury at the first roundabout head west on the A30 for 4 miles and you'll find The Ship Inn on your right, just after you cross over the River Stour.
  • Road from West (0.0 miles)
    Approaching from the West, you'll pass through Yeovil and Sherborne on the A30. Go past the traffic lights at Henstridge (A357 intersection) and West Stour lies a further 4 miles on.

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