The Ship Inn

The Ship Inn Inn in East Dorset District

About this inn

Located in East Dorset District, this charming inn for $146 per night is a great choice for your next break. Nestled in the town of Fordingbridge on the River Avon, The Ship Inn offers a restaurant, and free WiFi access. Public paid parking is available 300 meters from the property.

Amenities

Internet / Wifi

Smoking allowed

Garden

Map of East Dorset District

Nearby attractions

Longleat

27.30 miles

Paultons Park Home of Peppa Pig World

10.51 miles

Hawk Conservancy Trust

21.87 miles

Stonehenge

17.49 miles

The Ship Inn

4.1

Excellent(377 Reviews)

Inn in East Dorset District

Reasons to book

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Includes essentialsGarden, Internet / Wifi, TV and more

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About this inn

Amenities

Internet / Wifi

Smoking allowed

Garden

Map of East Dorset District

Nearby attractions

Longleat

27.30 miles

Paultons Park Home of Peppa Pig World

10.51 miles

Hawk Conservancy Trust

21.87 miles

Stonehenge

17.49 miles

Reviews

4.1/5.0

Excellent(377 Reviews)

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7.0

May 2023

Nice staff.Rooms clean and tidy.Decor a little tired.

Friendly staff a nice atmosphere in the pub. Accommodation clean and tidy

Rooms are a little dated.

10.0

May 2023

Exceptional

The owners are very lovely people, nothing is a trouble for them, highly recommend this place.

8.0

May 2023

Very good

Breakfast was excellent

8.0

Mar 2023

Perfect stay with great breakfast :)

Breakfast was very nice, great location very warm room as was cold.

The radiators were quite noisy.

10.0

Feb 2023

Exceptional

We had a very restful & enjoyable mid-week stay at The Ship Inn. The staff were welcoming friendly & attentive. Our room was clean, comfortable, cosy & warm. The food was excellent and breakfast was especially plentiful & set us up nicely for a day's walking. The vegetarian bacon was a nice touch & unlike most I have eaten at other places, it was very good.

8.0

Dec 2022

good, did what it needed to!

location

slightly basic, probably needs updating in some areas

10.0

Dec 2022

Exceptional

A very nice, comfortable and pleasant place to spend a few days. The staff were exceptionally friendly and warm. A lot of attention was given to our requirements.

It was not easy to find parking space near the hotel.

8.0

Dec 2022

Very good

Good breakfast, a traditional no frills pub. Staff are very friendly.

Could do with a revamp, decor is old. It is what it is, good value for the money.

8.0

Oct 2022

I would highly recommend a visit to experience the hospitality.

Well above expectations. The staff were all very welcoming and the service was very good. The food was good quality and good value for money.

10.0

Oct 2022

Warm friendly people run the Ship, that’s what makes it.

I have stayed at the Ship before & it’s because it’s so good is why I came here again, that says it all.

I can’t think of anything.

9.0

Oct 2022

Superb

Made to feel very welcome. Nice finishing touches, shower cap, soap, body lotion, bottled water, tea, coffee and biscuits etc. Good home cooking. Amazing full English breakfast.

8.0

Oct 2022

Great place if you are walking the Avon Trail.

It was on a main road that made it a bit noisy but apart from that very good. Great welcome, excellent beer, good food (dinner and breakfast).

It suited is well.

10.0

Oct 2022

Exceptional

food is excellent

6.0

Sep 2022

The Ship Inn would be great for a night or a weekend if you're visiting the New Forest

The staff were very friendly - especially the breakfast team. The room was fine - although we felt maybe the furniture could do with being moved around! The bathroom was very clean. The breakfast was excellent.

We were told the car park was full but there were only two cars in there! So we had to park in the (very close) public car park behind the pub. This was OK but a bit of a shame that they had a car park and we couldn't use it! The kitchen was closed by the time we arrived, but we could have bought food from nearby takeaways if we wanted.

7.0

Sep 2022

Apart from the parking facilities, this is an ideal place for exploring the New Forest.

A traditional inn with easy access to the New Forest. Friendly personal and a very good breakfast. The food served in the pub was very good and reasonably priced.

Parking is nearby but is expensive for open parking - not what one would expect in a country location.

7.0

Sep 2022

Good clean accommodation but a little dated

The room and bathroom were clean. The location was central with the car park directly behind the pub. The breakfast was great, with a choice of cereals, toast and full English including vegetarian. Great quality and plenty of it. The staff were all friendly and helpful.

I think if you are a light sleeper it wouldn’t suit you. This is because the noise from the pub below. The stairs are also quite steep, so if you struggle with mobility it wouldn’t be for you.

10.0

Sep 2022

Excellent and comfortable and awesome food

My Gluten free needs were met in the highest way

9.0

Aug 2022

Superb

The room we had was a brilliant size. We had a lounge area, huge wardrobe and bed, a big TV and an ensuite with bath. Tea and coffee making facilities with plenty of choice and biscuits We were worried that it may be noisy as the lorry traffic travelling through the highstreet could be heard when we arrived in the room. At night it was not at all and was very quite. The bed was very comfy and the side tables had plug cubes with usb ports too so very handy for phone etc charging. The toilet was a little loud when flushed as a sanisystem however the wall poster about flushables made me giggle! Our stay included breakfast which was a choice of continental or Full English/ adjusted to taste with cereal and toast with spreads also available. We ate in the pub before staying and had a good meal and drinks which were good value. We only stayed 1 night but would recommend to others for longer and ourselves if we return again. The Ship we found to be a friendly with both staff and the locals to be welcoming its in the centre of village. There are a number of other pubs and restaurants nearby to try too although The Ship was, we felt the nicest and most friendly. Also it had the best food compared to other pubs even if the view is not as pretty as one of the others we visited. There is a huge car park that spans across the back of most of the shops and allows parking directly behind The Ship.

Its an old building so the staircase is tight and pretty steep so if you are not able to use stairs this is not the place for you! Otherwise is fab!

8.0

Aug 2022

Very good

Friendly and efficient team.

8.0

Aug 2022

A night's stay on a walking weekend

Quiet room with clean crisp white bed linen. Very good breakfast.

Nothing

7.0

Aug 2022

Everybody was most welcoming and on balance we enjoyed our time at The Ship

Cooked breakfast was ok but the scrambled egg was not very nice.

The dining area is a bit gloomy and would benefit from being better lit, in all a slightly depressing start to the day.

10.0

Aug 2022

Perfect start to a short stay in Fordingbridge!

The staff were excellent. The breakfast was perfect.

Nothing

8.0

Aug 2022

Excellent location for a stay in Fordingbridge.

Excellent food and drink. Friendly and helpful service. Central location.

Room was only just large enough and there was a pronounced slope to the floor, but we accept that this was an old building and the room was adequate and comfortable.

9.0

Jul 2022

great value for money, friendly people, clean and full English was great!! thank you:)

really liked you were maxed to feel welcome in this lovely old pub

stairs did have hand rails but maybe unsuitable for people with limited mobility

10.0

Jul 2022

Brilliant

A real gem of a hotel. Room was spotless and breakfast superb with a lovely lady asking us what we would like and delivered it, really impressive. Our evening meal was excellent as well. Have paid twice the price elsewhere and still not as good. It really made our break, thank you.

Nothing at all

10.0

Jul 2022

My stay at the Ship Inn was excellent.

On arrival I ordered a meal from the menu and it was superb and the next morning Breakfast was very very good. The staff were very nice, very efficient and professional. We'll done the Ship Inn I will recommend you to anyone who wants to travel in your area.

The Ship Inn is a very friendly place with excellent staff, and they made me feel very welcome and comfortable. A must stay again.

8.0

Jul 2022

All round good location

Really friendly and knowledgeable owners/staff Good selection of food Would definitely stay again and recommend

FAQs

How much does this inn cost compared to others in East Dorset District?

The average price for a rental in East Dorset District is $119 per night. This rental is $27 above the average.

Is parking included with this inn?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at The Ship Inn. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this inn?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this inn. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is The Ship Inn pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this inn is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at The Ship Inn?

We found 4 amenities for this rental. This includes internet / wifi, smoking allowed, tv, and garden.

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The Ship Inn

About this inn

Amenities

Map of East Dorset District

Nearby attractions

The Ship Inn

Inn in East Dorset District

Reasons to book

About this inn

Amenities

Map of East Dorset District

Nearby attractions

Reviews

FAQs

How much does this inn cost compared to others in East Dorset District?

Is parking included with this inn?

Is there a pool at this inn?

Is The Ship Inn pet friendly?

What amenities are available at The Ship Inn?

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