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The Old Ship Aground

3.0 star property
Edwardian hotel with free breakfast and restaurant

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Beach
Exterior
View from property
Property grounds
Hypo-allergenic bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Room options

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Highlights

Fireplace
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Double Room, Ensuite, Harbour View

Double Room, Ensuite, Harbour View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Fireplace
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
  • Harbour view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room, Ensuite

Double Room, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Fireplace
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Shower, hair dryer, towels

Single Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Fireplace
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Double Room, Ensuite (Room 4, 5, 6 and 7)

Double Room, Ensuite (Room 4, 5, 6 and 7)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Fireplace
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double or Twin Room, Ensuite, Harbour View

Highlights

Balcony
Fireplace
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 1 bedroom
  • Harbour view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
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About the area

Map
Quay Street, Minehead, England, TA24 5UL

What's nearby

  • Minehead Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Blenheim Gardens - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Dunster Castle - 7 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Dunster Beach - 14 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Porlock Weir Harbour - 17 min drive - 16.6 km

Getting around

  • Minehead Station - 13 min walk
  • Cardiff International Airport (CWL) - 161 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pancake Stand - ‬4 min drive
  • The Old Ship Aground
  • ‪The Beachcomber Inn - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Hotshots Sports Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Ludo’s Italian - ‬3 min drive

About this property

The Old Ship Aground

Hotel near Exmoor National Park
At The Old Ship Aground, you can look forward to free English breakfast, a bar and a business centre. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Luggage storage and smoke-free property
Room features
All guest rooms at The Old Ship Aground boast comforts, such as fireplaces, in addition to
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and hairdryers

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service

Business services

  • Business centre

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Built in 1911
  • Edwardian architecture
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Fireplace
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 11 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Old Ship Aground pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Old Ship Aground?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Old Ship Aground?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 11 PM.

What time is check-out at The Old Ship Aground?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is The Old Ship Aground located?

Situated in Minehead, this beach hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Minehead Beach, Blenheim Gardens and West Somerset Railway. Dunster Beach and Exmoor National Park are also within 3 miles (5 km). Minehead Station is 13 minutes by foot.

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The Old Ship Aground Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 91 out of 173 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 67 out of 173 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 173 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 173 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 173 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Is a very nice place to stay. room are clean but need to be refurbish. Comfortable bed.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

perfect for fishing

one night stop for next day fishing comp

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Friendly staff, great breakfasts

Staff were very helpful and friendly, Breakfast was very nice and a great friendly service. I was in a single room. Which was clean but a bit tatty.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Clive

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The most amazing staff we have ever encountered.

The bedroom was a beautiful room but a bit tired but it seems the rooms are being updated,the en suite had been already.What makes The Old Ship Aground stand out head and shoulders are the staff,every single member of staff was delightful,they were happy and took an interest in each guest,never experienced it anywhere before. We will definitely be returning soon,amazing situation by the harbour,like a little village on its own although Minehead is only a 10 minute walk. The food was great,their steak was incredible.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

paul

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

4/10 Poor

Susan

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Don’t go ship aground

We thought it was over priced , very basis and almost shabby even the breakfast was poor
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Irene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sehr grosszügiges Zimmer mit Meerblick, gemütlich eingerichtet, sehr freundliches Personal. Etwas laut abends, da direkt über dem Pub Schlafzimmer und sehr ringhörig
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dale

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staying at the Old Ship Aground was lovely! The rooms are clean and comfy. The breakfast was outstanding. The staff was so friendly and helpful a 'true west country' friendliness. 'Thank you to Rosie and your team. When I come back to Minehead I would definatly stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

David, farnborough

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Property is in a great location. Room was large and clean although the shower room was somewhat small. In need of refurbishment and a lick of paint. Overall pretty good.
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

6/10 Okay

Bodil

Liked: Staff & service

Første besøg her!

Personalet meget venlige og hjælpsomme. Indgangspartiet og barområdet ret nedslidt. Værelset fint og rent. Maden OK. Beliggenheden fin for udflugter i området.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Stayed 1 night in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Stayed 1 night in May 2022

6/10 Okay

Maggie

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

it was a little tired

Room was good, overlooking the harbour with a balcony which was a nice surprise as it wasn't mentioned. I pulled the ceiling to floor blind over the balcony door that night but in the morning I discovered there was no way to roll it back up again so morning view of the harbour was obscured by the blind. Pity as view was a real feature of the room. It was advertised as a super king bed but was in fact two single beds pushed together. Toilet seat was loose and broken and the shower was the smallest one I have ever been in , smaller I imagine that those found in camper vans. Sounds like I am whingeing but I am not, as I said the place was very tired and needs a lot of attention. Breakfast was good but until the old ship aground undergoes refurbishment we won't be booking there again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel welcome and service for whole time we were there was excellent. Food first class and good value. Bedroom with balcony and sea views delightful. Managed to park in front of hotel after short wait and it was free. However,there were only a few spaces and if not available parking in thye road or adjacent car park was expensive.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very pleasant and welcoming staff. Good food pleasant surroundings. Plain but comfortable room. Lovely situation for walks. Parking could be tight at busier times
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Jean-Noel

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely location, friendly welcome, great breakfast and dinner.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022