Name: The Ship at Dunwich
Address: St James Street Dunwich, Saxmundham, Saxmundham, Saxmundham, IP17 3DT, United Kingdom
Rating: 8

Smoke-free property

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Terrace

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Non-smoking rooms

Family room

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Diet menu (on request)

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Free Wi-Fi

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Free parking

Parking

Conference Hall

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Pets allowed

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Extra decontamination measures

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Additional measures against COVID-19

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At the guest house

Dunwich Heath and Beach

Norwich International Airport

The Ship at Dunwich

Saxmundham

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We were waiting for our friends who were walking 26 miles for charity. So decided to cheer them on from his pub as it as on the route. 
Have to say the beer as excellent and the seating area lovely out the back of the pub. 
We were sitting having a drink and was interrupted at least 3 times by the same member of staff asking if we wanted food and had we ordered yet.  Is it not possible just to sit and have a drink?
We decided to have a ploughman’s to share. It was very average. It said it came with sourdough bread which indeed it did. However I think it had been baked at least the day before and was soft crusted. Not what you would expect from food priced at the top end. 
Loved the pub. Think the table staff were too pushy and let’s have fresh crusty sourdough.

A Sunday lunchtime drink and food

Lovely clean room with all that you would need, had room high up in the top of the building up two flights of stairs so might not suit less mobile. Friendly accommodating staff. 

Great Stay at The Ship

Decided to go to The Ship,as husband loves real ale and they were holding first ever Beer and Cider weekend. So booked dinner room and breakfast deal.Well! It was wonderful,food great,Beer good. Room excellent,breakfast tasty! Thanks to Alixe who made sure I had extra sourdough toast.....you were amazing! All staff wete professional and friendly. Can not wait to go again! Thanks The Ship!(and Alice)
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Brilliant stay!

We were in the area for the day and booked for dinner having stayed here as guests before COVID and also eaten here independently in the past.  The whole experience was quite average to poor, a real difference to when we have been in the past and we felt very underwhelmed, having high expectations from previous visits. We were advised to find a table and order at the bar, we had to find a menu for ourselves. While ordering there were about five or six people behind the bar, which isn't very big to start with, the lady that took the order admitted that it was her first day and to be fair to her she did well. It was fairly chaotic otherwise (I speak as an onlooker while others were being served) nobody really seemed to know or care what they were doing or how they were doing it.  We ordered a starter and main, the starter came quite quickly and was good and hot - we had to ask for our cutlery and although the server got it for us she really seemed as if it was an inconvenience to her.  The main won't win any awards unfortunately and was really overpriced for what it was. Punctuality of service was fine but it was delivered with quite a poor attitude. There are so many other places doing better than this with similar fare and with this location and setting they are missing a trick, certainly for us we relied on past performance but this has declined since we last visited.

Underwhelming in all respects.

On Monday I had the very good fortune to dine at this historical venue. I was taking a friend from Paris to the Ship as she wanted Eton Mess and a relaxed dining experience in an English Pub. 

Her wish was granted 10 fold. 

When we arrived, albeit on a Monday night, the restaurant was buzzing with diners. The courtyard was oozing with happy contented couples and their dogs. The conservatory had a spare table but she opted for one of the tables at the bar. 

No sooner had we been sat at our table families and groups followed. 

The barman Rob took my friend under his wing and let her enjoy not one but two Independent brewery beers over the course of the evening. 

We opted for two starters of squid and a salad so fresh that you felt it really was just netted or a field to fork experience and the aubergine to share with flavour that tickled your taste buds.  All three were perfect companions to our conversations about the history of Dunwich, our venue and our very attentive barman and his staff b

The puddings were a sensational encore to our meal.  The Eton Mess did not disappoint and the vegan chocolate brownie is without a  doubt the best I have ever tasted. 

To summarise 11/10. -  a treasure in the Chestnut Group. 

My friend said it was the perfect end to her trip to England and a true testimony to the  relaxed inviting Suffolk hospitality she had requested. 

Thank  you from Maggie too. Despite her years you put a spring in her step and  she was made to feel very doggie welcome. 

Service from everyone was both professional and kind. 

Well done Team Ship - until the next time.

A perfect pub dinner

We have stayed at this property many times and have always enjoyed it for its position. Slightly disappointed this time as I paid for a superior room and I am not sure that is what we had. It was ok but not as nice as the other rooms we have had before. The service in the bar area was also very slow as it was not permanently managed.

Lovely rambling country pub with modern rooms. The staff were very friendly and helpful, we really felt welcome. Inside and outside dining with courtyard area and beer garden. I liked the slightly quirky building with several small dining rooms. Food was good and typical pub prices. The location is very quiet and nearby houses are hidden away. It’s only about 3 minutes walk to a fantastic beach, 5 minutes to the parish church and under 8 minutes to a monastery ruin. There is even a local museum a few houses up from the pub. It was a perfect way to spend a beautiful summers evening. We enjoyed our visit and would consider staying there again.

Friendly old country pup with modern rooms

The Ship is in a quiet country lane 2 minutes from a fabulous beach. The staff are friendly and helpful, the room was really lovely, the bed so comfortable and ours had a beautiful view across the fields. We had dinner which was delicious too. A really peaceful place to stay.

Wonderful place

My partner and I recently enjoyed a delightful 2-night stay at The Ship Inn, and it exceeded all expectations. From the moment we arrived, we were greeted by warm and welcoming staff who made us feel right at home.The accommodation was not only spotlessly clean but also charmingly quirky, adding a unique touch to our stay. Despite being mid-week, the pub buzzed with activity, filled with friendly locals that added to the cozy atmosphere.We made an advance dinner reservation at the dining area and were impressed by the menu selection and the quality of the food. Both the restaurant and pub staff were incredibly attentive and professional throughout our meal, ensuring a memorable experience.Breakfast was a treat with a nice selection of options available, all served to our table by cheerful staff, which was a lovely touch compared to self-serve setups.The location of The Ship Inn, just a stone's throw from the beach, was an added bonus, allowing us to enjoy leisurely strolls by the seaside.Overall, we felt incredibly well looked after during our stay and cannot wait to return. The Ship Inn truly offers a perfect blend of comfort, hospitality and charm, making it an ideal choice for a relaxing getaway. Highly recommended!

Great getaway. Highly recommended!

Had a really great stay. Fab location, comfortable room and great staff. Thank you!

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