Cardiff International Airport (CWL) - 161 min drive
Restaurants
Pancake Stand - 4 min drive
The Beachcomber Inn - 3 min drive
Hotshots Sports Bar - 4 min drive
Ludo’s Italian - 3 min drive
The Old Ship Aground - 1 min walk
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
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
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 91 out of 173 reviews
10 - Excellent
91
Rating 8 - Good. 67 out of 173 reviews
8 - Good
67
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 173 reviews
6 - Okay
11
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 173 reviews
4 - Poor
3
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 173 reviews
2 - Terrible
1
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
31 July 2022
Is a very nice place to stay. room are clean but need to be refurbish. Comfortable bed.
Robert
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Mark
23 July 2022
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.
We thought it was over priced , very basis and almost shabby even the breakfast was poor
Susan
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
8/10 Good
Clive
17 Mar 2023
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.
Clive
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023
8/10 Good
paul
26 Dec 2022
paul
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022
10/10 Excellent
Robert
18 Nov 2022
Robert
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022
8/10 Good
Caroline
23 Oct 2022
Caroline
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
10/10 Excellent
Stephen
27 Sept 2022
Stephen
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
10/10 Excellent
John
29 Aug 2022
John
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
8/10 Good
paul
1 Aug 2022
paul
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
8/10 Good
Irene
8 July 2022
Sehr grosszügiges Zimmer mit Meerblick, gemütlich eingerichtet, sehr freundliches Personal.
Etwas laut abends, da direkt über dem Pub Schlafzimmer und sehr ringhörig
Irene
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Dale
25 June 2022
Dale
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
10/10 Excellent
Helen
13 June 2022
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.
Helen
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
10/10 Excellent
Tracy
2 June 2022
Tracy
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
8/10 Good
David, farnborough
30 May 2022
Liked: 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.
David
Stayed 1 night in May 2022
6/10 Okay
Bodil
24 May 2022
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.
Bodil
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
10/10 Excellent
Tina
22 May 2022
Tina
Stayed 1 night in May 2022
10/10 Excellent
Jeremy
10 May 2022
Jeremy
Stayed 1 night in May 2022
6/10 Okay
Maggie
30 Apr 2022
Liked: 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.
Maggie
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022
10/10 Excellent
anthony
4 Apr 2022
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.
anthony
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
8/10 Good
Carolyn
29 Mar 2022
Very pleasant and welcoming staff. Good food pleasant surroundings. Plain but comfortable room. Lovely situation for walks. Parking could be tight at busier times
Carolyn
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022
8/10 Good
Jean-Noel
19 Mar 2022
Jean-Noel
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022
8/10 Good
paul
9 Jan 2022
paul
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022
10/10 Excellent
Ian
5 Jan 2022
Lovely location, friendly welcome, great breakfast and dinner.
Ian
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022
10/10 Excellent
Andrew
6 Dec 2021
Excellent stay
Lovely place in a great location right by the harbour. Views were amazing.
Room was great. Plenty of space and good shower.
Food was excellent. Particularly the breakfast