Guest Rating: 
4.5 / 5
This strong community pub in the village of Sandgate offers accommodation in an adjacent early Victorian seafront cottage.
The 6 available rooms are all furnished and decorated to a luxurious standard, with en suite facilities. The cottage at The Ship Inn is south facing and located on the seafront, with 2 of the rooms offering outstanding sea views ? on a clear day, the views of France are particularly special.
Only a 5-minute drive from the Channel Tunnel and 16 minutes from the port of Dover, The Ship Inn is known for the quality and range of real ales, as well as its home cooked food. It has been run by the same licensee for the past 24 years.
The Ship Inn is in the centre of the village of Sandgate, approximately 1.6 km (one mile) west of Folkestone on the A259. The village has a strong community feel, which you will experience as soon as you walk in. Styled as a nice pub, for nice people, it also has an extensive wine list which would appeal to even the greatest wine buff.
Parade Cottage, the adjacent Victorian building where the accommodation is housed, has been totally gutted and restored to a very high standard. All rooms have been decorated and furnished to offer luxurious accommodation with en suite facilities.
Breakfast is served in the courtyard or on the terrace, offering incredible views of the sea and, on a clear day, France.
The Ship Inn strives to offer you an experience, with a personal touch.
Important! Some policies may vary from these depending on your room, date and rate selection. Please check the room information when booking.
If cancelled up to 1 day before the date of arrival, no fee will be charged. If cancelled later or in case of no-show, 20 percent of all nights will be charged.
To cancel an existing booking please go to the Cancellation page.
VAT is included. Service charge is included. City/tourist tax is not applicable.
Free public parking is possible at a location nearby.
Pets are not allowed.
Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel and is free of charge.
No deposit will be charged.
All children are welcome. Extra beds are not available. There is no capacity for cots in the room.
A large 1st floor room with outstanding sea views of the English Channel.
This room has a sea view and private access onto a deck terrace.
This 1st floor room overlooks a private courtyard. It includes a double shower.
By Car:
- From the M20, turn off the motorway at junction 12 and take the exit for Cheriton and Folkestone (formerly A20).
- At the 1st set of traffic lights, turn right and proceed for 1.2 km (0.75 miles) to road junction with the A259.
- Turn right and The Ship Inn is approximately 115 metres (125 yards) on the left-hand side.
Alternatively, If you have an in-car satellite navigation system, use postcode CT20 3AH. The Ship Inn is located on the south side of the A259 in the centre of the village of Sandgate, approximately 1.6 km (one mile) west of Folkestone.
*Directions included in email booking confirmation
