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The Ship Inn

3.0 star property
Riverfront inn with restaurant and bar/lounge

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BBQ/picnic Area
Interior entrance
Superior Room, Non Smoking, River View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
Dining

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services

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Standard Room, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, Non Smoking

9.6 out of 10
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Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Executive Room, Non Smoking, River View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Executive Room, Non Smoking, River View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
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Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Superior Room, Non Smoking, River View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Room, Non Smoking, River View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed
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About the area

Map
154 Reservoir Rd, Spalding, England, PE11 4DH

What's nearby

  • Spalding Golf Club - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Springfields Outlet Shopping & Leisure - 7 min drive - 5.1 miles
  • Ayscoughfee Hall Museum and Gardens - 10 min drive - 6.3 miles
  • Port of Fosdyke - 11 min drive - 8.0 miles
  • Burghley House - 41 min drive - 29.6 miles

Getting around

  • Swineshead Station - 15 min drive
  • Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 180 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's SUTTERTON - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Moorings - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Royal Mail Cart - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Moulton Windmill - ‬11 min drive

About this property

The Ship Inn

Inn by the river
Consider a stay at The Ship Inn and take advantage of a terrace, a garden and a bar. In addition to a restaurant, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • 1 meeting room
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at The Ship Inn boast comforts, such as premium bedding, in addition to
More amenities include:
  • Showers and free toiletries
  • 30-inch flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Electric kettles, heating and limited housekeeping

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (once per stay)

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a river
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Handrails in stairways
  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 30-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 5:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 20.00

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from 1 March 2025 to 27 February 2027 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Late check-out fee: GBP 20.00 (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Ship Inn pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Ship Inn?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Ship Inn?

Check-in start time: 5:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Ship Inn?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM. Late checkout is available for GBP 20.00 (subject to availability).

Where is The Ship Inn located?

Situated on a river, this inn is within 3 miles (5 km) of Spalding Golf Club, Surfleet Lows and Port of Fosdyke. Boston Road Brick Pits and Burtey Fen Collection are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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The Ship Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 93 out of 181 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 47 out of 181 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 181 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 181 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 181 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely location, large room, great dinner menu.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was beautiful. Staff extremely friendly and helpful..food was excellent .really enjoyed our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Richard

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

Will be great in the summer

The location is out in the fens and quite remote making it extremely peaceful. The only diabetics to my stay was the temperature of the room which barely got above 16 degrees despite the electric radiator being on.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great staff and service! The food at the restaurant was excellent! This inn has a great English countryside feel. We will definitely stay here again when we come back to this area.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda

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

A great stay.

Lovely historic Inn. We had a great meal, staff were very friendly. We had room 1 a lovely suite with river views. Very comfy beds and spacious. Wifi needs some improvement other than that it was perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, beautiful, peaceful location. One of the best full English breakfasts I’ve had.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

8/10 Good

Mr A J

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

Very nice stay

Very nice, large room in a nice pub, quiet. Very good meal, friendly server (owner?). Would stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Steven

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

Second stay.

Very quiet place to stay. Good food and excellent friendly service.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Steven

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

Perfect inn for a stay.

Last minute booking, but made very welcome by staff and room was spot on. Quiet and excellent service during my one night stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cracking room clean tidy huge excellent view's fantastic service and staff be back soon
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Malcolm

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

Great stay

Great stay. Good food. Clean and tidy.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Excellent country inn

A friendly cosy pub with well finished rooms tucked away but close enough to the main A17. Fine selection of local beers and good food.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Hotel in quieter area. Good food and choice of beers Been here a few times meets our needs No breakfast!! Rooms decorating looking sad
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Lovely location

Lovely hotel, friendly staff, nice bar with good beer. Very large room, lovely view of the river. Quiet location.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

ship

Friendly, comfortable, great food
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Liam

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

Very Good English Inn.

A nice inn. Excellent food. Friendly staff. Comfortable room. Quiet area by a small river. Very good.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a hidden gem of a hotel, it was very reasonably priced for the good size of the room and facilities, the staff were all really friendly and helpful and it was lovely and quiet. We had a peaceful evening stroll by the stream and enjoyed drinks outside the front of the hotel in the cool. We would definitely recommend this hotel and will be back to try the food.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kayleigh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We stayed for a night for my birthday and my father in laws birthday and we spent the afternoon in front of the fire which was so cosy and relaxing. We then had dinner and had the famous ribs…we were all blown away by the quantity and quality of meat. The staff were incredibly friendly! The room we stayed in was huge and comfortable. Definitely will be returning! A fabulous stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
This property is an Inn. The bar was open on Friday night. But on Saturday 22:00 when I got back everything was shut down and i had to use the key to access the property. So i saw staff on check in and Saturday night when i called into the bar. So my visit was virtually self service.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Eugene

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very tired there was no heating on so the room and bathroom were very cold. The radiators did not work and there was just an electric radiator in the bedroom which took 5 hours before the room was close to getting warm. There was no heating in the bathroom at all! I was not asked if i wanted breakfast and told just to leave my room keys in a box by the door when i leave.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Food excellent, ale well kept, staff friendly, location very peaceful. Good choice of gins. Bed comfy, although softer than I prefer. Clean.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Friendly hotel.

Great location. My room (2) a good size with a decent shower. Bed is a little soft but I slept well. Bar downstairs usually has a couple of friendly locals to chat to and the food is fine. Be aware check in times are quite late.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great 1 night stay, excellent food for our evening meal, I had the lovely Sea Bass with veg & potatoes & my wife had the scampi & chips, which she enjoyed very much. We left early so unfortunately never tried the breakfast. Room was clean & spacious, bed was comfortable. Staff & owners made us fell very welcome. Would stay again if we are down that way. Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room that we stayed in was huge and had everything that we needed. It’s a shame that they don’t offer breakfast as we had an evening meal in the bar which was lovely. Couldn’t check in until late afternoon which was also a shame but thankfully it was a dry day and we could take a walk along the river and village - could they not set up some sort of keysafe check in system so could at least get into the room (other places that we’ve stayed at have done this and it worked well but completely understand that it may not be an option for this property) and wouldn’t stop us staying here again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

W

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

Great B&B with staff keen to please

This establishment is really lovely and the people working here are super-helpful. The room we stayed in was huge and really comfortable. The food served in the bar was really nice with a lovely selection available on the menu. The location is really peaceful. The only fault is that there is no cereal or toast on offer with breakfast. (But the sausages and bacon are locally sourced and noticeably high quality ingredients).
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022