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The Old Ship Aground

2.5 star property
Beach hotel with a business center and a bar/lounge

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Twin Room, Ensuite (Harbour View-Room 8) | Hypo-allergenic bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Bar (on property)
Shower, hair dryer, towels
Reviews
8.8

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Pet friendly
  • BarBarBar
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi

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Quay Street, Minehead, England, TA24 5UL
  • Popular LocationMinehead Beach4 min walk
  • Popular LocationDunster Castle7 min drive
  • Popular LocationDunster Beach9 min drive
  • AirportBristol (BRS-Bristol Intl.)97 min drive

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8/10 Good

We booked the two rooms overlooking the harbour (those are the four windows in the picture of the front of the pub). The...
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Twin Room, Ensuite | Hypo-allergenic bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Twin Room, Ensuite

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

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

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Double Room, Ensuite, Harbor View | Hypo-allergenic bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room, Ensuite, Harbor View

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

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

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Double Room, Ensuite | Hypo-allergenic bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room, Ensuite

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

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

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Shower, hair dryer, towels

Single Room, Ensuite

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

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

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Double Room, Ensuite (Room 4, 5, 6 and 7) | Hypo-allergenic bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

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

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Fireplace
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • 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, Harbor View

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Balcony
Fireplace
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Minehead

Located in Minehead, The Old Ship Aground is in the historical district and near a train station. Dunster Dolls Museum and Dovery Manor Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Dunster Castle and Dunster Working Watermill. Blenheim Gardens and The Chocolate House are also worth visiting.
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What's nearby

  • Minehead Beach - 4 min walk
  • Blenheim Gardens - 10 min walk
  • Dunster Castle - 7 min drive
  • Dunster Beach - 9 min drive
  • Porlock Weir Harbour - 14 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Pancake Stand - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Coaster Coffee - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Beachcomber Inn - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Old Ship Aground - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Hairy Dog - ‬12 min walk

About this property

The Old Ship Aground

Hotel in the historical district
At The Old Ship Aground, you can look forward to free English breakfast, a bar, and a business center. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Smoke-free premises and luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms at The Old Ship Aground have comforts such as fireplaces, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and hair dryers

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 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 center

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

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 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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property 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 fire extinguisher, 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?

Check-out 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 and Blenheim Gardens. Dunster Beach and Exmoor National Park are also within 3 mi (5 km). Minehead Station is 13 minutes by foot.

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

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

9.2/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

Traveled with family
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

Traveled with family
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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Dale

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Traveled with partner
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

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

8/10 Good

David, farnborough

Traveled with partner
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

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

Traveled with partner
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

Traveled with partner
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

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

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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
View from bedroom
View from bedroom
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Ian

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Staff are absolutely fab very friendly and helpful, hotel decor is a bit dated but can see from the outside that renovations are underway, let’s hope this carries on inside, as all it needs is a lick of paint, room was large enough for our needs, big cobweb in bathroom tho and would have liked to open the window.All in all I would recommend and would stay again
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

4/10 Poor

Steve

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
The ship appears to have run aground!
Check-in disorganised, had to wait around 10 mins for someone who knew what they were doing to check us in. Returning at about 22:50 after going out for a meal we we were confronted with a number of staff at the bar having a drink. When we enquired about having a nightcap we were told the bar was closed - even to residents! Manager seemed very disinterested in responding to our queries. We have been staying at the Old Ship for many years and this is a very different attitude to the normally friendly and helpful team. Change of ownership has impacted very negatively. There were exceptions - the staff still on board from previous owners did go out of their way to help - Dan was particularly impressive - nothing was too much trouble and he went the extra mile to ensure we had the best breakfast experience! Hopefully things will improve s the new management get their feet under the table - we hope so as this has been a regular go-to venue for us but we will go elsewhere if things do not improve.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021